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Laura Jane ist eigentlich die “Sweet Laura Jane” – der Name ist Programm und das Programm sieht für unsere Laura den Weg gen Pop-Star-Heaven vor…“To My Planet, Boo“ ist der erste Schritt in diese, und natürlich die einzig richtige, Richtung und führt die Süße mit einer durchaus (musikalisch) provokanten Compact-Disc den Trend-Scouts dieser Welt vor – ein Debut, das zunächst von gesundem Selbstbewusstsein zeugt, wagt sie es doch ihre Duftmarken fernab der vermeintlichen Konkurrenz zu setzen.
Nach eigenem Bekunden lautet das Motto „Sade meets Björk“ – meiner unmaßgeblichen Meinung nach, zeigt sie exemplarisch auf, wie Madonna heute gern klingen würde, um sich auch 2005 als Wegweiserin des Pop zu beweisen. Diese Art der musikalischen Abenteuer hat Laura Jane natürlich nicht allein unternommen, aber sie war es, die sich die passige Begleitung auswählte – Winston Black, seines Zeichens einer der wagemutigen Jäger und Sammler des Eklektik-Pop leistete wertvollste Produzenten-Arbeit und fügte die losen Enden der diversesten musikalischen Stränge zu einem sehr erfrischenden Ganzen. „Laura Left“ bietet mit seiner R&B/World Mixtur sogleich potentielle Top40 Kost, ein erster Eindruck, den die gewiefte Laura sogleich mit dem heftigen Rhythmen und dem freien Saxofonspiel von „Summertime In the City“ gründlich widerlegt. „The Call“ wird vom Einsatz des Gilmar Gomez Percussion Orchestra geprägt und „Dear Rita“ ist ein zickiger Schieber im Nostalgie-Gewand, um dann in „To My Planet, Boo“ den ganz knappen Kylie-Dress überzustreifen – ein Thema, dass Sweet Laura natürlich aus dem FF beherrscht und demnach in „Lonely Sunshine“ auch den Schlussakkord unter einen unzweifelhaft netten und kurzweiligen Trip in die nähere Zukunft des Pop setzt.
- SoulSite.de
"Contemporary soul from Laura Jane - a west coast diva who gets some great production help here from Black Ball Universe! Laura's got a vocal style that's sweet and light - but nicely held down to earth through an assortment of heavier beats and keys that give the album a strong contemporary crossover feel. Titles includ the glistening "Summertime in the City", which has some nice changed-up rythyms - plus the tracks "Laura Left", "The Call", "The Journey", "Domino Effect" and "The Buzz".
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"Guest vocalist, Laura Jane, also presents some skillful R & B runs during a duet with Wright that serves as the highlight of the set".
-Music.Connection.Magazine - Music Connection Magazine
"One stand-out number was a sexy duet with back up singer, Laura, who delivered a powerful version of Whitney Houston duet "Could I have this Kiss
Forever" as the two artists . . . . . "
www.laritmo.com/mag/?id=1399
'LA'Ritmo.com - Latin American Rhythm Magazine
"Things got steamy when backing vocalist Laura joined in on COULD I HAVE THIS KISS FOREVER which combined with her competent voice and bootylicious body (Enrique slipped his hand inside her sarong) made the evening hotter than it already was. Much screaming and yelling form teenage/old/young boys." - MTV India Review
Discography
Laura Jane - To My Planet Boo - album
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SUMMERTIME IN THE CITY
THE JOURNEY
FEVER
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LAURA JANE - rising soul artist based in Los Angeles seems to be on fire these days. She is originally from the state of Michigan. She was a creative child, singing at a very young age, dancing, doing theatre and passing the time by letting her imagination run wild - telliing stories and writing poetry. Her first professional gig was in the children's chorus of the OPERA GRAND RAPIDS . Laura jane went off to
college in pursuit of her passion - the performing arts and was accepted at one of the finest schools -
The Boston Conservatory of Music where she studied musical theatre - she completed two years then and then finished her studies at the University of the Arts in Philadelphia with a BFA in theatre. She left college
with a rounded education in music, dance, acting,
writing and production. After leaving college Laura
went on to perform in such notable musicals as LITTLE SHOP OF HORRORS, BEEHIVE, JESUS CHRIST SUPERSTAR, HAIR, and SLAM and had had the chance to work with Broadway legends, Andrea McCardle, Greg Burge and Ron Richardson. As things changed for Laura Jane - she then moved out to Los Angeles to pursue her recording career . Since being
in Los Angeles, Laura Jane has had the chance to work with numerous stars including Aaliyah, Monica, Jessica Simpson, Cee-Lo , Jada Pinkett Smith,
Kelly Clarkson, Teena Marie, Jeffrey Osbourne, and Howard Hewitt, Taylor Dayne and most recently Anastacia. Working with all of these fine artists have given her the opportunity to either share the stage or be on the same bill will people like Sting, Santana, Josh Groban, Celine Dion, Kanye West, Destiny's Child, David Foster and Shakira! She has performed at Disney California Adventure, Universal Studios Japan, she has performed her own shows in Japan, Korea and most recently Germany. Laura Jane's sweet voice can also be heard on
some jingles and infomercials. She also is a talent
scout for certain producers in Los Angeles and has found a variety of different types of singers for Japanese commercials, XBOX and television pilots. Laura Jane has toured internationally with superstar Enrique Iglesias for several years as a featured vocalist. Now Laura Jane has recorded her
debut album TO MY PLANET BOO - meshing many
different types of music, representing her love and passion for all music as well her cultural diversity. Her sound is unique, soulful, jazzy, ambient, worldy,
and electronica - making a sound of her very very own. She teamed up with Xavier Dephreppaulezz of Black Ball Universe (LA premier underground label) to create a memorable musical debut. The feedback has been overwhelming - in a short span of just months
Laura Jane has gotten the attention of radio world wide, including countries like Germany, England, Serbia, Japan, Canada and the United States. She is branching out and ready to take over the world. She is a compelling artist and a dynamic performer. Laura Jane is an artist to watch!
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