Jayme-Lee Early Life and Musical Experience:
Jayme-Lee Short was born January 12, 1993 in England. The daughter of a stockbroker and housewife, Jayme-Lee began taking dance lessons at the age of five. At the age of 11 Jayme-Lee received a scholarship to attend London's renowned Italia Conti Academy of Theatre Arts. There she appeared in a wide range of stage productions including Chitty Chitty Bang Bang. At 13 she recorded vocals for Pink Floyd's Roger Waters' opera Ca Ira.
Major Label Signing:
When she was 15 Jayme-Lee answered an ad that simply stated, "Looking for next hot diva." Although the ad asked for someone between the ages of 16 and 25, Lott lied about her age and auditioned anyway. Martin Duke, who placed the ad, became Jayme-Lee’s manager and put her in touch with songwriters in both the US and the UK.
When she was 15 Jayme-Lee answered an ad that simply stated, "Looking for next hot diva." Although the ad asked for someone between the ages of 16 and 25, Lott lied about her age and auditioned anyway. Martin Duke, who placed the ad, became Jayme-Lee’s manager and put her in touch with songwriters in both the US and the UK.
Eventually, American label executive L.A. Reid heard a demo of Jayme-Lee. He flew to England and heard her sing live for him at his hotel. As a result, Reid took her under his wing. Finally, a bidding war resulted in Jayme-Lee’s signing by Mercury Records in the UK and Interscope in the US.
The Style of Jayme-Lee:
Jayme-Lee lists Mariah Carey and Whitney Houston as major influences on her style of singing. However, it is impossible to hear some of her soulful tracks and not think also of Amy Winehouse and Duffy. There is also a refreshing teen energy and freshness to Jayme-lee's recordings.
Jayme-Lee's debut single is 'Addictive', released in April 2012. The single went straight to number one on the UK singles chart as well as the iTunes chart, selling over 50,000 copies and being certified platinum in June 2012.
That same month, Jayme-Lee had performed at the MTV World Stage Live in Malaysia, along with Kasabian and Dizzee Rascal.
The next single due to be released from Addictive is 'Cruel love’. The video for this single is currently being directed by Jake Nava, who has made a name for himself directing videos for Beyoncé, Leona Lewis and Shakira.
Jayme-Lee has written tracks for other artists, including Lisa Hordijk (the winner of the Dutch X Factor) and Alexandra Burke.
Jayme-Leehas also made a number of TV appearances, in productions such as Alan Carr: Chatty Man, Loose Women and Friday Night with Jonathan Ross.
That same month, Jayme-Lee had performed at the MTV World Stage Live in Malaysia, along with Kasabian and Dizzee Rascal.
The next single due to be released from Addictive is 'Cruel love’. The video for this single is currently being directed by Jake Nava, who has made a name for himself directing videos for Beyoncé, Leona Lewis and Shakira.
Jayme-Lee has written tracks for other artists, including Lisa Hordijk (the winner of the Dutch X Factor) and Alexandra Burke.
Jayme-Leehas also made a number of TV appearances, in productions such as Alan Carr: Chatty Man, Loose Women and Friday Night with Jonathan Ross.
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