Jenna Andrews
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Jenna Andrews is a Canadian singer and songwriter from Calgary, Alberta. She has released two EPs to date, entitled Sextape Mixtape and Kiss and Run.[1][2]
Jenna has written and recorded with artists and songwriters such as: Drake, Jennifer Lopez, Noah "40" Shebib, Jessie J, DJ Mustard, Diplo, Lily Allen, Tori Kelly, Allen Stone, The Band Perry, Marsha Ambrosius, Jim Jonsin, Tamia, Majid Jordan, Jeremih, Babyface, Banks, Max Martin,[3] Doc McKinney, Tricky Stewart, Kuk Harrell, Claude Kelly,[4] and Nelly Furtado.[5]
Biography
Jenna’s musical influences include vocalists like Billie Holiday and singer/ songwriters such as Carly Simon and Carole King.
Andrews began studies in Music Theatre and Journalism/Broadcasting at Mount Royal University. She then left her Alberta home after six months to move to Vancouver for music, where she finds herself in the office of Chris Smith Management ([Nelly Furtado]) just seven months later.
Chris Smith introduced Jenna Andrews to The Island Def Jam Music Group executives like L.A. Reid. Her on-the-spot performance garnered her a deal within 24 hours.
Music career
Jenna's debut single, “Tumblin Down” was co-written by Def Jam Recordings artist and label mate, Jeremih ("Birthday Sex", "My Ride").[6] It charted on Billboard charts Urban AC[7] and the Bubbling Under R&B/Hip-Hop Singles chart.[8] It was featured on the popular Television show, Grey's Anatomy.[9] The release brought attention to Jenna Andrews, landing her a feature in Vogue Italia “Visions on Stage” column in September 2011.
"Kiss and Run" was the first single off her latest EP of the same name. The music video for "Kiss and Run" premiered on Vevo September 2012.[10] The follow-up single "Weapon" premiered on Vevo October 23, 2012,[11] landing Jenna features on VIBE.com, "MTV Buzzworthy"[12] and "Giant Step",[13] among others.[14]
May 2013 Jenna Andrews premiered a six song mixtape entitled, "The SexTape Mixtape" exclusively for Rap-Up.com.[15] It features remixes of songs from Jeremih, The-Dream, and Usher.[16][17]
Jenna opened for UK artist, Emeli Sandé on four dates of her US tour along with Emily King.[18][19] Andrews has also toured with acts including Nelly Furtado,[20] En Vogue,[21] Shawn Desman[22] and Kevin Bacon’s Band, “The Bacon Brothers”.[23] She opened for Nelly Furtado's "The Spirit Indestructible" CD release party at the Highline Ballroom in New York City,[24] alongside Dylan Murray. Jenna has also shared the stage with Marsha Ambrosius and Miguel on the 2011 Black Entertainment Television (BET) Music Matters Tour.[25]
In 2014 and 2015, Andrews has spent time in the studio working with writers and artists such as The Band Perry (co-writing on their forthcoming album), Redlight (musician) (featured on "Repetition" off the 2015 album X Colour), Diplo, DJ Mustard, Jennifer Lopez, Lily Allen, Banks, Cashmere Cat, Majid Jordan,[26][27] Marsha Ambrosius,[28] Jessie J, including vocal production on her track “Personal”, off the Sweet Talker (Jessie J album).[29]
More recently in 2016, she has been working on a few collaborations with Banks, Kiesza, Lily Allen, Dua Lipa, Cash Cash and Zhu to name a few.
Acting
Jenna Andrews spent two years (2008-2010) singing the voice of "Billie the Guitar" on CBC’s children’s television show, Razzberry Jazzberry Jam.[30]
Discography
| Kiss and Run (2014) | ||
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| No. | Title | Length |
| 1. | "Drunklove" | 3:38 |
| 2. | "Kiss and Run" | 3:45 |
| 3. | "Unhappy Ending" | 3:30 |
| 4. | "Quiver" | 3:07 |
| 5. | "Mourning Sickness" | 3:30 |
| 6. | "I Didn't Mean It" | 3:11 |
| 7. | "Weapon" | 3:51 |
Total length: |
24:32 | |
Singles
| Year | Title | Artist | Peak chart positions | Album |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Billboard Magazine Adult R&B Songs | ||||
| 2016 | "Sweat featuring Jenna Andrews" | Cash Cash | Blood, Sweat & 3 Years | |
| 2010 | "Tumblin' Down" | 27 | Non-album single | |
Select songwriting discography
| Year | Artist | Album | Song | Co-written with |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2013 | Yuna | Nocturnal | "I Want You Back" | Yuna |
| Lapalux featuring Jenna Andrews | Nostalchic | "One Thing" | Stuart Howard | |
| 2014 | Jessie J | Sweet Talker | "Personal" | Elle Varner, William IDAP |
| Majid Jordan | A Place Like This | "Place Like This" | Jordan Ullman, Majid Al Maskati | |
| "Forever" | ||||
| "U" | ||||
| Marsha Ambrosius | Friends & Lovers | "Run" | Marsha Ambrosius, Dillon Pace | |
| Girls' Generation | Mr.Mr. | "Goodbye" | Hwang Hyun, Brent Paschke, Lindy Robbins | |
| 2015 | Redlight featuring Jenna Andrews | X Colour | "Repetition" | Hugh Pescod |
| The Band Perry | Non-album single | "Live Forever" | Kimberly Perry, Reid Perry, Neil Perry, Nadir Khayat, Jakke Erixson, Karl-Ola Kjellhol | |
| Tori Kelly | Unbreakable Smile | "Bottled Up" | Chuck Harmony | |
| Tamia | Love Life | "You Give Me Something" | Rory Andrew, Dillon Pace, Tamia | |
| "Rise" | ||||
| Skylar Stecker featuring Kalin and Myles | This Is Me | "Bring Me to Life" | Nadir Khayat, Kalin White, Myles Parrish | |
| 2016 | Majid Jordan | Majid Jordan | "Make It Work" | Andrea "Nylo" Landis, Jordan Ullman, Majid Al Maskati |
| SoMo | Non-album singles | "Control" | Mike DZL, Jordan Evans, SoMo | |
| Jordan Fisher | "All About Us" | Dillon Pace, Rory Andrew, Francesco Yates | ||
| Banks | The Altar | "Weaker Girl" | Banks, Tim Anderson, Trevor Lawrence Jr., Aron Forbes | |
| "Mother Earth" | Banks |
Music videos
| Year | Title | Director |
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| 2010 | "Tumblin' Down" [31] | Chris Stanford |
| 2012 | "Kiss And Run" [32] | Aaron A |
| "Weapon" [33] | ||
| "Unhappy Ending" [34] |
References
- ↑ The Jenna Andrews (2013-05-11). "Jenna Andrews - SexTape (The Mixtape) by The Jenna Andrews on SoundCloud - Hear the world's sounds". Soundcloud.com. Retrieved 2013-07-01.
- ↑ "Kiss and Run on iTunes". iTunes. Apple Inc. Retrieved 10 December 2012.
- ↑ "Interview: Jenna Andrews - talks Kiss & Run, starving artists, Weapons video, signing to Def Jam". The Next 2 Shine. The Next 2 Shine. Retrieved 18 December 2012.
- ↑ "archive". The Cutting Room Recording Studios. The Cutting Room Recording Studios. Retrieved 10 December 2012.
- ↑ "Nelly Furtado's song for Jenna Andrews". Nelly Furtado Daily. Retrieved 10 December 2012.
- ↑ "Jeremih Bio". JEREMIH Official Site. Def Jam Recordings. Retrieved 18 December 2012.
- ↑ "Jenna Andrews Tumblin Down - Chart". Billboard.com. Billboard.com. Retrieved 5 March 2013.
- ↑ "Bubbling Under R&B/Hip Hop Chart". Billboard. Billboard.com. Retrieved 8 March 2013.
- ↑ "Grey's Anatomy Music Lounge". ABC Music Lounge. ABC. Retrieved 18 December 2012.
- ↑ "Kiss and Run Premiere". BestFan.com. BestFan.com. Retrieved 5 March 2013.
- ↑ "Weapon Video Premiere". BestFan. BestFan. Retrieved 10 December 2012.
- ↑ "The Buzz On:Jenna Andrews". MTV Buzzworthy. MTV. Retrieved 10 December 2012.
- ↑ "New Release: Jenna Andrews:Kiss and Run EP". Giant Step. Giant Step. Retrieved 8 March 2013.
- ↑ "Jenna Andrews and the Latest NYC indie music news". Arena.com. Arena.com. Retrieved 8 March 2013.
- ↑ "The SexTape Mixtape Rap-Up Premiere". Rap-Up.com. Rap-Up. Retrieved 26 June 2013.
- ↑ "Jenna Andrews - Sextape EP New Music". StupidDope.com. Complex. Retrieved 26 June 2013.
- ↑ "Jenna Andrews - SexTape". Singers Room. MLE Group. Retrieved 26 June 2013.
- ↑ "Introducing Jenna Andrews". Zimbio Entertainment. Livingly Media, Inc. Retrieved 5 March 2013.
- ↑ Barton, LaEisha. "Music Is Love". Style Be LaEisha. Blogger. Retrieved 7 March 2013.
- ↑ "JENNA ANDREWS, 'I DIDN'T MEAN IT' – SONG PREMIERE". Pop Crush.com. PopCrush.com. Retrieved 8 March 2013.
- ↑ "Jenna Andrews Opening For En Vouge". NME. NME.com. Retrieved 8 March 2013.
- ↑ "Jenna Andrews". LastFM. LastFm. Retrieved 8 March 2013.
- ↑ "Archive". Show List DC. Show List DC.com. Retrieved 8 March 2013.
- ↑ "The Spirit Indestructible Album Release Party". BestFan. BestFan. Retrieved 10 December 2012.
- ↑ "BET Music Matters Showcase". Bet.com. BET Interactive. Retrieved 7 March 2013.
- ↑ "Majid Jordan Writing". MusixMatch. MusixMatch. Retrieved 5 January 2015.
- ↑ "Personal Writing Credits". Direct Lyrics. Direct Lyrics. Retrieved 5 January 2015.
- ↑ "Jenna Writing Credits". SongsPub.com. SongsPub. Retrieved 5 January 2015.
- ↑ "Jenna Andrews Writing Discog". Discogs.com. Discogs.com. Retrieved 5 January 2015.
- ↑ "Credits". Razzberry Jazzberry Jam. Trapeze Animation. Retrieved 8 March 2013.
- ↑ "Tumblin' Down on Vevo". Vevo.com. VEVO. Retrieved 19 February 2013.
- ↑ "Kiss and Run on VEVO". Vevo.com. VEVO. Retrieved 18 February 2013.
- ↑ "Weapon on VEVO". Vevo.com. VEVO. Retrieved 18 February 2013.
- ↑ "Unhappy Ending on Vevo". vevo.com. VEVO. Retrieved 19 February 2013.