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Few R&B singers around have the sheer pedigree that Jazmine Sullivan has. Beyond being the daughter of a backing singer signed to Philadelphia International Records, Sullivan has been singing since she was a child. At first she was a contralto in her church’s children’s gospel choir but she was an immediate hit, graduating to the adult’s choir before she was ten years old and performing as the choir’s soloist by the time she was eleven. She was a wise one as well, as she could have signed on to a gospel label at that age but decided against it, feeling that she was too young. Instead she waited until she was 15 years old, but didn’t exactly laze about in the interim.
At 12 she won a contest to sing on It’s Showtime At The Harlem Apollo in front of a televised audience of millions, at 13 she sang with the actual Stevie Wonder at his grandson’s birthday party. Clearly, this would be enough to convince anyone that she was the real deal, and she had a record deal with Jive Records two years later. Unfortunately, this didn’t exactly go according to plan. She recorded a whole album on the label but due to record industry machinations, it was never released. She was quietly dropped from the label despite working with both Missy Elliot and Timbaland while she was there.
However, she still had a working relationship with most of the songwriters at Jive, and while she wasn’t signed as an artist she still worked with them to produce hits for everyone from Christina Milian to Jennifer Hudson. With this portfolio of hits to her name the folks at J Records welcomed her with open arms and in May 2008, at the age of 21, Jazmine Sullivan’s debut single “Need U Bad” was released. The track was a mild hit, scraping into the top 40 at number 37 but peaking at number one on the Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs chart. The album that followed, “Fearless”, was a far bigger deal, peaking at number six on the Billboard 200 and topping the R&B/Hip-Hop Albums chart with aplomb.
Ever since then she’s remained one of the most acclaimed artists in American R&B, with her subsequent albums “Love Me Back” and “Reality Show” balancing massive critical praise with strong chart showings. Everything from her rasping, expressive voice to her deft, character building lyricism has been praised by both fans and critics and after her brief hiatus from music from 2011 to 2014, she’s at the very top of her game. For that reason, she comes highly recommended.
Live reviews
I could listen to Jazmine Sullivan's music all day long. She's a big R&B star and has won so many awards for a reason and that's because she's got such talent. I saw her with Angie Stone at the Music Hall Center for the Performing Arts in Detroit, Michigan, in July of 2011.
The Music Hall Center isn't a big place, which made it a perfect place to see Sullivan's show, and the show was sold out so it was kind of hard to get tickets, but me and my friends were dedicated and managed. The show started with a dark stage and then just one light came on and shown on Sullivan, sitting on a stool, and she sang "In Love With Another Man."
The audience was on its feet right away and when she finished we were all clapping and cheering. Sullivan's show lasted for two hours and it was great song after great song, hits like "Need You Bad," "Lions, Tigers and Bears," and "Need U Bad." The best song of the show was probably "Don't Make Me Wait & Get Lucky," because she danced right along with her back up dancers and it reminded me a lot of the old Motown girl groups. It was a great show and I loved it!
Jazmine Sullivan, the Philadelphia singer has been active as a musician for over 10 years and in that time she has accumulated critical and commercial acclaim. This is not to mention the massive fan base that she has amassed for her R & B/Soul characteristics in her vocal and her music.
She has only released two albums and therefore has not toured very much in the UK so when she does visit all her fans storm the venue to get the chance to see her live. Appearing humbly onstage, she is bathed in a purple glow as her slick backing band begin the opening tones of 'Famous' to the sound of huge cheers.
The crowd clearly knows the material as they proudly sing along to 'Bust Your Windows' which causes Jazmine to beam. She thanks the fans for their support and apologises for her infrequent visits to the UK. The audience seems forgiving as Sullivan brings out all the big hits including 'Don't Make Me Wait' and 'In Love With Another Man' which keeps the crowds dancing, singing and bouncing along with the songstress.
sean-ward
I have been a fan of Ms Sullivan since her first album Fear I feel as though she makes music that really speaks to the listener and has amazing vocals to back it up. Seeing Jazmine at the House of Blues was more than a bit disappointing I arrived as soon as the doors opened at 10:00 pm expecting an intimate performance fan focused fully on the fans that admire her talent and music. Instead I spent $60 to listen to a DJ play really great throw back jams for a straight 2 hours 30 minutes from 10:00 pm to 12:30 Jazmine after waiting a long time finally came out and performed briefly 5 songs and then left the stage. I certainly hope this is not the case for all her shows maybe I will be more impressed seeing her perform on a different stage.
vanise-ashlee
Best concert I've ever been too! Opened with a new up and coming artist named Jordan Bratton he gave a performance infused with awesome energy ... Who ever is producing his music is setting him up to be great. On to the headline Jazmine made me cry with her sincerity to listen to her music then to see her live if you wasn't moved you aren't a true fan you'll smile with her and you'll love it every second id advise you if you want the full experience get the meet and greet or the sound check they gave out the photo with an autograph I wasn't aware and missed out that opportunity but next time I will be on top of it!
Lipsticknlyricsz
To spend NYE with Jazmine Sullivan is a once in a lifetime dream come true. This woman is truly gifted and amazing at what she does. This was my 3rd time seeing her in 2015 and I cannot wait to see more of her in 2016. I am forever a fan of hers and she is my all time favorite singer! She could sing the receipe to how to make a Pattie Pie and would still slay the whole world snatching our edges and souls with that voice of hers. She is truly a STAR on and off stage and I pray that she receives all 3 Grammys that she is nominated for! Queen Jazmine, you truly are a MASTERPIECE!
Shontaybroadway
I must admit that the concert overall was amazing... The only negative comment I will list is the fact that Jazmine Sullivan was extremely late!!!!...her performance was on point!!!...I didn't plan on bringing in the new year at the TLA; I was trying 2 see the fireworks at Penn's Landing but the fact that she didn't start her performance til about 11pm... I practically didn't have a choice... So at the end it was worth it...even the standing throughout the show(I hate the TLA!!!)...
Kelamin29
The Reality Show was absolutely amazing. Her vocals are out of this world! She really leaves it all out on the stage and does not hold back. You can feel all of the emotion in every performance. I wish I could go back and do it all over again. It was one of the best shows I have ever been too.
Megscarter
This was my 1st Jazmine show & I am still in awe of how amazing that woman sounds live! I can't wait until she does another show. She sounds even better than her albums, which not too many artist can do. She has great stage presence & the crowd loves her.
jelisa-mcmillion
I KEEP wanting to use the word amazing, but it's simply not enough. Every single note that escaped Jazmine's mouth was absolutely perfect. It's unreal. I feel like I should have been throwing more money toward her for such a mind-blowing experience.
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