It topped the R&B/hip-hop chart and crossed over to reach number six on the Billboard 200, aided by "Bust Your Windows" and "Lions, Tigers & Bears" - both of which went into the Top Ten of the R&B chart. Fearless, her debut album, featuring productions by Salaam Remi and Stargate, among others, was issued that September. Sullivan was then offered a solo recording contract with J, which in 2008 released her debut single, "Need U Bad." Featuring and co-produced by Missy Elliott, the song topped Billboard's R&B/hip-hop chart.
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In the wake of this disappointment, Sullivan worked behind the scenes, for instance working with Missy Elliott on productions for Fantasia's debut album, Free Yourself (2004), and writing a couple songs for Christina Milian's third album, So Amazin' (2006), including the hit single "Say I."
Her stint at Jive lasted only a couple years, however, and she was dropped by the label before any recordings were released. At the age of 11, she made her national television debut on Showtime at the Apollo, and signing to Jive Records at age 15. The Philadelphia native started her career at a young age. When she lays into tunes about everywoman trials (the disco-tinged “Stanley,” the soulful “Silver Lining,” and the sinister “#Hoodlove”), Reality Show is equally gritty and gratifying.Ĭontemporary R&B singer and songwriter Jazmine Sullivan spent several years learning the ropes of the music industry before she signed to J Records and became a Grammy-nominated recording artist. We’ve always known the Philly musician is a talented singer-her agile vocal fireworks light up tunes like "Mascara” and “Masterpiece (Mona Lisa)”-but Reality Show is a huge artistic leap forward due to Sullivan’s gutsy songwriting. The Atlantic Records team are innovators in terms of shifting and shaping culture.After a five-year retreat from the spotlight, Jazmine Sullivan returns with poised authority on Reality Show, her third full-length collection of perceptive, emotionally raw R&B. “Raedio allows me to continue that work within the music industry and audio entertainment space. “Music has always been an essential part of every project I do and working with emerging talent is a personal passion,” Rae said. Indeed, Rae’s emphasis on the importance of soundtracks dates back to her early web series, including “The Misadventures of Awkward Black Girl.” “Insecure” has featured the work of female, independent or Los Angeles-based artists including Jazmine Sullivan, SZA, City Girls, Saweetie, Radiant Children, and more. Rae has maintained a close connection to the music world throughout her career.
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Fans who participate in the Scavenger Hunt will have the chance to win round-trip flights, a hotel stay, and tickets to experience a special Raedio curated weekend in DC this March 2022. Each location will feature interactive audio, photo and visual experiences for the soundtrack, podcasts and sneak peaks for the upcoming podcast We Stay Looking. On December 5th, Los Angeles-based Insecure fans will have the opportunity to participate in a scavenger hunt at select locations from all of the seasons of Insecure. “Insecure: Music From The HBO Original Series, Season 5” will arrive on Rae’s Atlantic-distributed label, Raedio, on Dec. Habermehl, TeaMarrr and Amindi, among many others. Issa Rae has unveiled the soundtrack for the next soundtrack to her Peabody-award-winning HBO series “ Insecure,” which features new songs from Saweetie - “Get It Girl,” which dropped earlier this month - Nnena, Thundercat, B.K.