MOTOWN: THE SUPREMES, MARVIN GAYE; CLASSIC ROCK: JANIS JOPLIN, THE DOORS, LED ZEPPLIN, MAMAS & THE PAPAS, JIMI HENDRIX; SADE, MARY J. BLIGE, MADONNA, PRINCE, NORAH JONES, FIONNA APPLE, JEWEL, NELLY FURTADO, DJ LEVIATHAN
Jeanine Strong aka JiJi is an unsigned singer/songwriter seeking label distribution and representation. Her music fits several genres and is ideal for TV/Film/Radio placement.
Jeanine’s first and only piano teacher put it best when she said: “My other students will always be good, but Jeanine~ she has the music in her!” Jeanine could not avoid the music; it followed her wherever she went. She formed her first all-girl band CLOVER at the age of 19, which consisted of five girls who harmonized over two acoustic guitars. The experience only added to Jeanine’s ambition to tour the world as a famous singer. During college, Jeanine was fortunate to meet her producer & partner Mike Corvington (aka DJ Leviathan). Together they make a powerful team with Mike writing and producing all of the music and Jeanine writing all the lyrics and melodies. They were able to create the unique sound that is Jeanine Strong's signature style: Urban Melodic Soul.
Urban Melodic Soul is a mixture of all of Jeanine's major influences starting from Motown and Oldies like The Supremes and Marvin Gaye; Classic Rock like Janis Joplin, The Mamas and the Papas, and The Doors; her childhood idols like Madonna, Blondie, Mariah Carey, and Whitney Houston; and today with artists like Sade, Lauryn Hill, Mary J. Blige, Norah Jones, Gwen Stefani, Fergie, and Nelly Furtado.
Jeanine is considered a triple threat of talent, beauty, and intelligence ready to take on the world as the next music/fashion icon. Jeanine is an extraordinary singer/songwriter known for her unique voice. Her message is positive, uplifting, and means something to everyone. People of all ages, young and old, love her music because she pours her heart and soul into her lyrics and sings with sincerity, strength, and wisdom beyond her years. It seems as if all along Jeanine's life she has been cosmically pushed in the direction of music. She is only truly happy when singing and performing. Jeanine's ultimate goal is to HELP THE WORLD THRU MUSIC, by sharing her message and spreading truth, love, and light across the globe. She is also committed to supporting charities and valuable causes for women's and children's rights, animal rights, and environmental/world issues.
In the Summer of 2006, after writing and recording new material, Jeanine started performing live at well-known venues all over Los Angeles. One of her most successful performance at BB Kings Universal was filmed and broadcast live to 71 countries around the world. In April 2009, Jeanine went on her first official national tour opening for the world famous Brother J of X-Clan, 2Mex of The Visionaries, and Medusa: The Gangsta Goddess. Jeanine is keeping up with the momentum of performing live and building her fan base both nationally and internationally. Currently she is focusing on the pre-production of her first official album while building a strong team to take her music to the next level.
Listen to the dynamic and vibrant songs that comprise Jeanine’s ever growing library~ from the very heartfelt and catchy "Could It Be" to the carefree and sexy club single "Take Me". The emotionally touching “Together”, “Sun Is Coming Up”, and “Without You”; plus the edgy “Haunted”; and the smooth and sensual “Everything To Me” are just a taste of what’s to come. Jeanine Strong better known to her loyal fans as JiJi, can be seen performing live every Friday night at “Urban Underground” located at the Airliner (2419 N Broadway LA CA 90031).
JEANINE STRONG aka JIJI IS CO-OWNER OF URBAN BEAT PRODUCTIONS(UBP), AN L.A. BASED MULTI-FACETED PRODUCTION COMPANY FOCUSED ON AMPLIFYING LIFE THRU MUSIC, ART, AND PERFORMANCE.
UBP PROVIDES ARTISTS WITH A WELL-ESTABLISHED PRODUCER, A STUDIO TO WRITE & RECORD IN, PRESS KIT PRODUCTION, ADVERTISING & PROMOTIONS, VENUES TO PERFORM AT, FILM & MUSIC VIDEO PRODUCTION, AND MERCHANDISE.
JIJI IS URBAN BEAT'S DIRECTOR OF MARKETING & PROMOTIONS. SHE ORGANIZES AND RUNS UBP'S WEEKLY "URBAN UNDERGROUND" EVENT, BOOKING ALL THE ARTISTS AND CO-HOSTING EACH EVENT. "URBAN UNDERGROUND" IS A WEEKLY INVASION OF URBAN MUSIC AND ART FEATURING 2 STAGES OF SOUND IN THE GENRES OF HIP-HOP, RAP, REGGAE, FUNK, AND SOUL ALONG WITH RESIDENT DJS: LEVIATHAN, DJ LORD RON, DJ SOUL LIFE & AC THE PD SPINNING AN ECLECTIC MIX OF HIP-HOP, DANCEHALL, DUB, ROOTS, JUNGLE, AND MORE
"URBAN UNDERGROUND" IS SPONSORED BY HIPHOPONCERTS.COM AND TEMPLE EFFECTIVES CLOTHING, PROVIDING FASHION SHOWS AND FREE GIVEAWAYS. THIS EVENT ALSO INCLUDES VISUAL ART DISPLAYS BY LOCAL ARTISTS, B BOY BATTLES, MC BATTLES, AND OPEN MIC FOR ASPIRING MCs.
"URBAN UNDERGROUND" GOES DOWN EACH AND EVERY FRIDAY NIGHT AT THE AIRLINER (LOCATED AT 2419 N BROADWAY AVE LA CA 90031) $15 AT THE DOOR, $10 PRESALE. 18 & OVER WITH VALID I.D. ONLY!!! DOORS AT 8PM. OPEN MIC SIGN UP AT 8PM SHARP!!
PRESALE TIX CAN BE PURCHASED ONLINE AT http://www.groovetickets.com
Come get down with us for my record release party!!! The LAST L.A. hip hop show at the Knitting Factory before they close their doors...lets celebrate the life of one of our favorite venues in style while repping some sick underground hip hop!!!!
Whats good gigi. how u been. This is nova. Im workin on my new album right now ill be ready to do shows real soon. I got a freestyle on my page i want u to check out its fire!!! Let me know what you think. As far as the songs there comin real soon.
Hey girl, You and Mike are the best/coolest and most carrying friends I have ever had. Thank you soooo much for all the support you have shown me. I will always remember!!! Much Respect, Solista
IM glad I finally get to work with you on some of these shows (wich by the way are fu**n dope!!) and I thought You were beautiful then BUT I just for the first time heard your music and..... DAMN sister wtf?!! sik shyyyt on the REAL OnE LoVe, oNe LiFe!!! RESPECT!!!
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