There are many stars from the Caribbean but there is only one Jadine. Born Jadine Greenaway and hailing from the Emerald Isle of Montserrat, Jadine aka the Soca Deva first discovered her calling for soca music as a child, and has turned that passion into a successful career since 2004.“My mother has a beautiful voice and I used to sing with her, sometimes while driving in the car or cleaning the house on Sundays.” In fact, it was her family who first discovered her star power, forcing her to sing at a relative’s wedding. Not surprising, today that potential is realized as the demand for a performance from the Soca Deva has spread throughout the Caribbean entertainment industry. Poised, passionate and driven, Jadine’s take on the soca is exceptional, as she blends the bluesy sounds of R&B into the genre, giving it that modern touch that is inherent of the songstress. “I have a natural appreciation for all kinds of music,” reveals Jadine. “Though soca is my first love, rhythm moves me naturally so I find it hard to stick to one particular sound.” It’s that fusion that is gaining her fans worldwide, as they are drawn to her tunes, which are heavily influenced by pop, reggae and even house. Before becoming the main act, Jadine has opened for the Caribbean’s crème de la creme, including Machel Montano, the legendary Mighty Sparrow, and reggae’s Mr. Vegas, Sanchez and Collie Buddz, just to name a few. She wishes to work with hip-hop beat maker Pharell one day. “I know it would be amazing to have him on a soca track.” Jadine also looks forward to future collaborations with some of her inspirations, fellow Montserratian Arrow and reggae great Beres Hammond, and hopes to be a part of the movement that elevates the sounds of soca to the Grammy level. Her many accolades include earning first runner up in the 2005 Montserrat Calypso Monarch and Soca Monarch competitions as well as her Hit single "Don't Call My Phone" being placed on the prestigous Soca compliation Soca Gold 2008. The video for the single, shot by industry great Rhona Fox, debut on Tempo Networks seen in several Carribbean nations at 2. Jadine was also proud to represent Montserrat at the 2005 Caribbean Tourism Organization Week Celebration in New York City, which saw the official launch of MTV TEMPO. Currently the Soca Deva is preparing to deliver her sophomore studio effort, Unleash The Deva, due out in late 2009. It’s a promising collection of sexy soca beats fused with catchy lyrics, as demonstrated in the first single, “Don’t Call My Phone” sure hits for all carnivals this year. This follow-up to her debut album, Soca Sound Check in 2005, will only cement her name as a celebrated soca queen. With her unbridled talent, rich sultry voice and eclectic style, Jadine stays focused on satisfying her fans. “I have this belief that the audience should always be able to relate emotionally to my music, and I like to think I have something for everyone. I want them to be part of my journey.”
hey!jadine!alpha here again.i rec'd message and was compiling a few lyrics,but was cut off.in connection with you and performers in jamaica.which artistes you prefer perform with.i saw quite a few.e.g richie spice and beres hammond.i never knew that you coulda dj and rap like a rastaman.when it comes to soca,the beat as you know,has a faster tempo,as opposed to reggae,which has more bass and a lot of acoustics,in connection with a hip hop beat not necessarily to put you in a trance,but to find spirituality in you.machel montano is alright,but he still need a bit of schooling in order to be like the"mighty arrow"e.g.Tiny winie,whine ya bum bum.palalalalalalala,whine miss tiny!roll back miss tiny!now ya see the tempo!have you ever perform with "ras iley" from barbados.?he went to school with me at a school called "the lodge school"he is a few years younger than me.he have a tune which goes like this."spring garden,i cumming"i cumming down with soca to fight fire wid fire,spring garden pun fire"a nice beat too.wha ya seh!tell me!another radical,"damian marley"check out fe his lyrics and tell me if you like them.especially the tune wha seh.out in de street,dem call it murder.bare ghost and phantom.anyhow jadine,i gott run.but tune in.o.k.bye for now.
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Hey Jadine! Im jus stoppin to show u sum love and tell you that I love the new tracks! You're music just keeps gettin better n better! Are u going to be at Miami Carnival this year?
tanx 4 askin,,how u bin?
