The album released Friday as “Show Me” hits Billboard’s New and Active singles chart
For years, she’s been performing with the likes of Sheila E., Sir Elton John and at jazz festivals throughout the world, but never before has neo soul vocalist Rebecca Jade recorded a collection of her own songs until now. The ten-track “A Shade of Jade” dropped Friday, which Jade coproduced with keyboardist and frequent songwriting partner Carnell Harrell (Boney James, Andra Day). The LadyJade Music release arrived as Jade’s “Show Me,” a vintage R&B cut driven by a hard-hitting hip hop beat, layers of sophisticated vocal tracks and modern jazz nuances, is among Billboard’s New and Active singles.
Always a singer, Jade didn’t consider herself a songwriter although she had written lyrics and poetry in an ever-present notebook that she carried for years. But she didn’t have the confidence to share or fully explore that side of her artistry. Teaming with Harrell changed that. Finally opening up the pages containing intimate thoughts, feelings, reflections and experiences, Jade turned those journaled writings into resonant lyrics, often composing vibrant melodies for songs that deftly incorporate R&B, jazz, hip hop and pop. Anchoring the aural alchemy illumined by lush harmonies and soul-powered grooves is Jade’s richly expressive voice, commandingly delivering substantive stories of hope, inspiration and romantic ardor. Her lyrics empower strength, courage and fortitude; get vulnerable and fantasize about unabashed love; and relish life with a full and grateful heart.
As Jade worked on “A Shade of Jade,” with Harrell on keyboards, Kyle Bolden on guitar, Raymond McKinley on bass, Charles Streeter Sr. on drums, and saxophonist Eric Darius making a guest appearance to solo on “Bottle Up Magic,” she teased the album by releasing a video for the motivational “What’s It Gonna Be,” which won two statues at this year’s San Diego Music Awards. The former division one college basketball player who earned a full athletic scholarship to UC Berkeley appears in the hoop-themed video that has amassed 127,000 views to date (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=N8MrEOyjXQA).
The San Diego-based artist has sold out concerts previewing “A Shade of Jade” in her hometown and near Los Angeles and performed last week at the Barbados Jazz Excursion. This holiday season, Jade will be trekking across the U.S. with saxophone star Dave Koz (who is featured soloing on “My Reason”), performing at his 25th annual Christmas tour that also features genre luminaries Rick Braun, Peter White and Keiko Matsui.
Although Jade’s album just arrived, early reviews are singing the singer’s praises.
“Rebecca Jade is the most powerful and versatile vocalist I have heard in years…Jade’s voice is an intoxicating instrument and an addictive one at that…Jade is the complete package: power, soul, and finesse.” – San Diego Troubadour
“Listen up real close, and you’ll hear an ingénue aspiring to true, original greatness, wrapped up in faultless, luxe vocals, dripping with and dropping casual, causal, in-depth bombs, all while cushioned in a total goddess vibe.” – Carol Banks Weber/Coggie Ink
“An extremely tight, hugely soulful collection that has the potential to take Jade anywhere she wants to go.” – Smooth Jazz Therapy
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