Jessica Johnson
www.JessicaJohnsonMusic.com
www.JessicaJohnson.net
Jessica Johnson is an indie pop music artist from Northern Virginia. She has performed for the Washington Redskins, DC United, and has been a featured artist on the international Mercedes Benz Compilation Series. Her style is a truly unique fusion of pop music, R&B and rock. Her voice showcases a range of dimension, blending sultry tones with airy harmonics and commanding power. In addition to a unique style and sound, Jessica Johnson is an equally remarkable songwriter and producer. Operating out of her studio, Jessica records and mixes all of her vocals and composed music for her latest songs. Her song, Unexpected, was nominated for a Washington Area Music Award in the urban contemporary genre.
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Latest Songs
Music 2011
Spellbound and Stolen
Music Production by Mavrick
All Lyrics, Vocals, and Vocal Production by Jessica Johnson
Mixed at Bluefire Studios by Jessica Johnson
(c) 2011 Jessica Johnson
To You
Stronger
All Lyrics, Vocals, Vocal Production, and Music Production by Jessica Johnson
Higher Ground
Live Free
Music 2009
A League of My Own
Behind the Wheel
Music Production by Aaron Seibert
(c) 2009 Jessica Johnson
Break Out
Hazy
Music Production by Nebula
Mess of Love
Music Composition by Jessica Johnson
Music 2004
Mercedes Benz Compilation
Why?
Music Production by Kevin Macklin
Mixed at Studio 21
(c) 2004 Jessica Johnson
Tell Me
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Jessica Johnson's Interview with Vent Magazine
http://ventsinterviews.blogspot.com/2010/10/jessica-johnson.html
How did you get started with all this?
Music has always been my passion and first love, but I didn't begin pursuing it until after high school. I never received any formal training...almost all of my singing was done while driving in my car. In fact, I would make myself late to work driving in circles because I wanted to finish singing a song. Then after high school, I met up with other music lovers and began recording and performing. It was funny because most of my friends and family had no idea I sang until I performed the National Anthem in FedEx for the Washington Redskins. It was quite an abrupt change.
What's the message you like to transmit with your music?
Positivity, Confidence, Life Experiences...I'm very honest in my lyrics. Every song I've ever written is either about my own personal experience or the experience of someone close to me. Some songs are upbeat, some are more mellow and retrospective. I like to experiment with genres too...some have rock influence, some r&b.
What's your method at the time of writing a song?
The first time I hear an instrumental or a beat, I know right then if I want to work with it or not. My vocal melody, and sometimes even lyrics, will come out immediately. If it has to be forced at all, I shelf it.
Who are your music influence?
As simple as this might sound, the music itself is my influence. I love and appreciate all styles and genres of music. When I listen to a song on the radio, I hear 3 basic elements: Vocals, Lyrics, Production. It's rare for me to find a song where I love all 3, but usually I can appreciate atleast 1 element in every song. I might hate the lyrics, and even the vocals, but totally appreciate the production and engineering. Or maybe I'll think the production is mediocre, but love the vocals.
What plans do you have for the future?
I recently just signed a deal with HGR, who places music in tv/film. I'm hoping that this is the beginning of a bright future in songwriting for me.
What has been the greatest day in your career?
I can't really pin it down to one day. The greatest days for me are days when I'm excited about whatever song I'm recording...when the song is still fresh and relatively new.
If you were stranded in the middle of nowhere after a show or while on tour and help is 65 miles away from where you and your band (If any) are:
Who would you send to look for help?
And if while the rest wait, there's no food and the only way to feed yourself is by eating each other, who would you eat first?
Ha! OK, well hopefully my cell phone still has reception so I can just call a cab. And as long as the closest burger joint is also 65 miles away, I'll be okay.
What are your hobbies?
I'm pretty easy going. I love hanging out with my close friends. I don't do bars or clubs...unless I'm performing in them.
In which country you would love to play?
I guess, Italy. I love their food, wine, and culture.
With which bands you would love to share stage?
Aerosmith and Green Day. I've loved them since I was in middle school.
Are you OK with the direction you are going?
I'm not where I thought I'd be at this point in my life, but I'm happy regardless, so yes.
Music Review by Artist Development of We Are Listening
Artist Name:Jessica Johnson
Album Name:A League of My Own
Website:http://www.JessicaJohnsonMusic.com
MySpace:http://myspace.com/jessicajohnsondotnet
1. Is my music commercially viable?
Yes! Your music sounds very commercially viable to my ears! Listening to "Behind the Wheel" and am loving it! What makes it commercial to me is the catchy chorus, which begins with the words, "Hurry up.....", and the placement of the title is creative and well rhymed. The production is very radio friendly with retro, yet modern keyboard sounds.
Moving on to "Break Out", and, again, the title is placed in a very catchy spot, which is commercial, memorable and recognizable. Lyrics are commercial in that they are simple, yet catchy and fun! In general, since there are a lot of different (and wonderful) sounds going on, I wanted to hear the lead vocal a bit louder, but that could be coming from my acoustic singer/songwriter background. I'm used to the lead vocal being very upfront and in your face. On "Hazy", the vocal is more upfront, and I could hear and understand the words a bit clearer than the others. Of course, not all music is lyrically driven, but most people are drawn to the vocals, and you don't want the listener to have to strain to hear the lead vocal too much.
Overall, yes, yes, yes, your music sounds commercially viable, radio friendly, and definitely dance-friendly. :-) Great job!
2. Which of the songs you listened to did you like the most? Why?
I really liked all of the songs I listened to. Currently, "Mess of Love" is playing, and I'm such a sucker for a ballad, especially when it's just you and piano. Your vocals are so wonderfully powerful and just carry the song. The chord progression to this song is simple, and i absolutely LOVE the harmonic line cliche in the bridge. (Cliche in that respect is NOT a bad thing!) I also loved this song because it shows that your voice and your songs can stand alone, totally naked, and hold up strongly.
I'm also going to choose, "Behind the Wheel" as my other favorite. I love the shuffle feel to it, and the verses are dark with a fabulous melody line, filled with words. Then, the chorus provides great contrast in that there are less words and notes, and the melody line does something very different than the verses. Often times, it's this kind of contrast that makes the song really memorable. I'm also loving the chorus being sung in octaves. :-) Again, I would've liked to hear the lead vocal a bit more upfront in the mix, but overall, a really strong song!
3. Is my sound original? Do I stand out?
You absolutely stand out and sound original! I'm sure you've gotten lots of comparisons in your experience, but I think you are a perfect marriage of Lady GaGa, Christina Aguilera, and Black-Eyed Peas. You have the artistry that Christina Aguilera lacks, and the musicianship that Fergie lacks. You have a great sense of melody and song structure that just happen to be really catchy. (I'm currently head-bopping to "Hazy". Great song! ) :-)
I think that, thanks to Lady GaGa's popularity right now, (I think she is really good) you have the perfect timing to get yourself out there and be heard and appreciated by lots of people. Keep getting yourself out there, keep writing and producing, singing, and recording songs. You're the real deal, Jessica!
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