Universal Republic Introduces Jessie J to the US w/Help From B.O.B.!
- Jessie J with B.O.B.
Label: Lava / Universal Republic
U.S. Digital Release Date– 1/30/11
Sunday January 30th sees the global digital release of ‘Price Tag’, the new single from will be released the moment the video goes live online. Jessie J whose ghetto-fabulous sordid swagger has already left a trailblazing mark on the UK charts. Written and produced by Jessie J and Dr Luke, this is a classic feel good track with killer chorus from the UK’s hottest new artist.
“Stomp Stomp, I’ve arrived” was Jessie’s battle cry from her debut single ‘Do It Like A Dude’ which smashed straight into the UK charts currently sitting at Number 2 in both the mid-weeks and the iTunes chart, already selling over 120,000 copies. The video became an instant internet phenomenon, having received over 8.5 million hits on You Tube. Jessie is also the proud new winner of both the coveted Critics Choice Brit Award and BBC Sound Of 2011 Poll, an amazing double hit for a brand new artist.
Jessie J’s highly applauded live shows have cemented her firmly as the UK’s hottest new talent. Her multi-octave voice and self-made attitude have earned her the respect of the music glitterati. The new single features critically acclaimed US rapper B.o.B, one of 2010’s biggest hip hop success stories, whose debut single ‘Nothin’ On You’ (feat. Bruno Mars) reached #1 in both the US & UK charts; while his Grammy nominated debut album “B.o.B Presents: The Adventures of Bobby Ray” reached #1 on the Billboard 200 in just one week. Undoubtedly Jessie J & B.o.B make the ultimate partners in chart-topping crime. Look out for the incredible video featuring the pair shot by Emil Nava the man responsible for her Do It Like A Dude video which will be online on the day the single is released (Jan 30th).
At 22-years old, Jessie J the Essex-born songwriter has toured with Chris Brown and notably penned the Miley Cyrus Number One billboard smash ‘Party In The USA!’’. With industry heavy-weights behind her including Kylie & Justin Timberlake commenting ‘Who is the best singer? Jessie J!’, to Cyndi Lauper pulling her on stage at Shepherds Bush to sing her legendary anthem ‘Girls Just Wanna Have Fun’ alongside her.
Jessie J is proving she’s a force to be reckoned with. Her debut album ‘Who You Are’ due for release on Lava/Universal Republic Records, spring 2011.
Jessie J Featuring B.O.B.
“Price Tags”
Lava/Universal Republic Records Group
