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“We can take it slowly or we can make
it rowdy “- 18 year old Jody Lei is just about to break
onto the scene as one of the UK’s hottest and vibrant
new talents. Her impressively diverse debut album, All About
Lei sees her working with some of the most sought after bubbling
under producers as well as more established people including
Stateside’s Wyclef Jean and So Solid’s AC Burrell.
Jody is also gearing up for a tour of the UK supporting her
pop pals Blue.
Jody Lei’s debut single ‘Showdown’
is an uptempo and bold track with contagious lyrics and a
catchy hook that provides a strong introduction to her diverse
abilities. Up and coming producer Fredro at Murlyn Music delivers
a fresh sound as well as capturing the Jody Lei vibe to a
tee. The sassy lyrics are confident and full of attitude as
Jody says that whatever happens Jody Lei will always come
out on top, “We can take it slowly or we can make it
rowdy. But you up against Jody - Right here, Right now.”
As a testament to her love and ability to dance her breathtaking
video follows the strong and adventurous theme as it sees
Jody flying through the air in slick ‘Crouching Tiger,
Hidden Dragon’ style.
Jody Lei isn’t your average female
vocalist although she spent her teenage years growing up in
London her influences are far more global. Having spent the
first 14 years of her life in Johannesburg, South Africa,
Jody has a unique, dedicated and eclectic approach to making
music.
But it was not until her schooldays in London
that her new label helped Jody fulfill her ambitions by introducing
her to Wyclef after Jody had said that she thought ‘911’
and ‘My Love Is Your Love’ were amazing. Two weeks
later she was singing Mary J Blige’s part in ‘911’
with Wyclef in front of 100,000 people at Capital FM’s
Christmas Party. This was followed by another appearance with
him at Party In the Park earlier this year. However The Fugees’
pioneer is not Jody’s only major influence as she is
quick to admit that she adores the likes of Janet Jackson
as an all round performer. The ‘Party In the Park’
incident has already gained Jody much media attention with
anyone who’s anyone garnering her as a force to be reckoned
for 2003.
So if you fancy a Showdown don’t forget
that whether you take it slowly or make it rowdy you’re
not going to get the better of Miss Jody Lei…
Showdown is released on Independiente on
February 3rd.
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