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 The Atlanta-born, American beauty reveals the sass beneath the cool surface and shows us the depth of her musical talents: a rootsy blues rocker, a dance floor diva, a seductive soul singer, a young veteran who obviously knows what she wants and proves she knows how to get it. Paige was discovered by the public in 1998 with the #1 global hit “Crush”, that catapulted her into the spotlight and spawned extensive promotion and touring. For Jennifer, however, this was simply the first rung on a ladder that she had spent many years working towards. The worldwide success of her first release changed Jennifer’s life overnight. One minute she was living a relatively private life in Los Angeles, and the next she was either singing for the Pope at the Vatican, in front of both a live and television audience of many millions, or sitting with Prince Albert of Monaco after performing and being nominated as “Best New Artist” on the World Music Awards. "Crush" went on to become one of the year’s best-selling tracks, and proved to be a loyal companion to Jennifer as she made her way into the music world. An MTV and pop radio favorite, Jennifer worked tirelessly in support of her self-titled debut album and its’ follow up, “Positively Somewhere”. Released in September 2001, her Sophomore effort reflected a fresh and sophisticated new style. As soon as her voice hit the airwaves, listener response was overwhelming and critics took notice: "Paige succeeds in the nearly impossible task of oozing smoldering sensuality without resorting to typical groans and moans," declared Billboard Magazine. "Instead, she uses her notably flexible vocal range to convey the emotion of the tune. As a result, she breathes a refreshing intensity into the song." Unfortunately, 2001 became a year of reverses. As the cheerful single "These Days" was beginning to climb the charts, the world ground to a halt on 11th September, putting an end to all promotional events; the record crashed and burned. But with a casual grace and quiet confidence, Ms. Paige showed that she is the type of person who can take virtually anything in stride. For Jennifer, the next years would prove to be a time of rebuilding, and honing her skills as a recording artist and a songwriter. Her music has since been featured in several motion pictures, including: “Smart People”, starring Sarah Jessica Parker; ”Simply Irresistible”, starring Sarah Michelle Gellar; “Autumn in New York”, starring Richard Gere and Wynona Ryder and “Inspector Gadget”, starring Matthew Broderick. You might have also heard Jennifer’s songs featured on hit television series, such as “Ghost Whisperer”, “Las Vegas”, “Laguna Beach”, “Good Morning America” and “The Oprah Winfrey Show”. And, she has been the voice of countless advertising campaigns, including Barbie, Dodge, Bank of America, Jack in the Box, Sherwin Williams and more. But Jennifer ultimately missed the stage and her fans; so, she teamed up with German, Indie label, Glor. Her third studio record, “Best Kept Secret” marks the continuation of an artist who believes that sincerity provides the key to conveying emotion. Paige was soon back at the top of the charts with the album's single, "Beautiful Lie”, written and sung with Nick Carter and produced by Carl Falk at the legendary "Village Recorder" studios in Los Angeles. And now, after an eventful journey of twists and turns, Jennifer's wheel has come full circle. In France, early in 2009, she recorded "The Calling" as a duet in English and French with French superstar Laam, releasing the single as "Ta Voix". The song was a smash hit in France, leading to many radio stations reviving "Crush" on the airwaves. Jennifer fell in love with the language; and in the good spirit of creativity, she decided to record “Crush” in French, initially just for fun. French star DJ Kore heard the version, made a remix of it and started playing it at his gigs. DJ Kore fans couldn’t get enough of the modern take on the song that we all know and love. As a special treat to those who have continued to support her throughout the years, Jennifer decided to share this special version with everyone. The English-French version is now set for a first time release in Germany Summer 2010. Paige makes music with staying power by emphasizing the classic elements of great pop: clarity, catchiness, and confidence. Everything happens for a reason, and Jennifer Paige's emergence happened for all the right ones. |
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