Jazmine Sullivan performed on BET 106 & Park today. Her single is currently #1 in the country. Much respect to Jazmine. But I would be remiss if I didn’t mention that we also showed much love to another very talented newcomer singer by the name of Chrisete Michelle. ‘Memba her? Chrisete was Up Next and after recording a duet with the nigger Nas that was that fiya - she quickly lost momentum.
Unfortunately, Chrisete stumbled out of the blocks because she had the audacity to gain a little weight. And I predict that the same will happen to Jazmine since she is beginning to tip the scales in the other direction. I was speaking with an industry professional this morning (he actually manages an established artist) and all he talked about was how much weight Jazmine was gaining.
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I love JS !! Her voice is nice like a new but better Lauryn Hill.
While I LUVED the song back in May when I first heard it. I’m kinda tired of it now. And live she just didn’t impress me she’s ok. And to those saying she sounds better then Lauryn Hill are clearly trippin she’s good, but Chrisette and Lauryn will run circles around her vocally live IMO.
When I saw this earlier today I thought I heard a cat outside because it sounded awful, but she still cool.
I don’t think her weight has anything to do.Jill Scott is beautiful and plus girl and she make some men drop to their knees.If you been to one of her shows you know what I’m talking about.
Aww leave her alone!!! I think Jazmine will be alright. I think Chrisette’s problem was that she wasnt mainstream/hip hop..her music wasn’t in heavy rotation on many of the R&B/Hip Hop stations..Chrisette is more of a adult contemporary artist in my opinion. Jazmine is getting heavy play on major stations.
As for as her weight, she is thick girl, and I think it looks nice on her. Look @ Jill Scott. Some folk arent made to be skinny. Even when she was on the Apollo back in the day (Youtube it), she was heavy. Steve Harvey was the host and he asked how old she was and him and the audience was like wow when she said she was 11.
I love Chrisette and I still listen to her. Its so wrong how the industry treats women just because of their bodies. Most skinny broads can’t even sing, like Ashanti
I like JS, but this performance wasn’t great.
Everytime I hear this song, I have to follow it up with a Lauryn Hill song. That’s a problem.
And Chrisette was just boring. Great voice, but something was missing.
I agree Smokie, something with Chrisette was missing. Cant put my finger on it.
I can’t stand Rocsi’s ass. But anyway the performance was alright I guess.
l luv this song, but the performance…not so much
she had an album listening party n chgo a few wks ago and i heard her performance was average…i truly hope gaining weight (which is obvious) doesn’t hinder her sales…
i never got into chrisette, but she could’ve used some more pizzazz.
have a good weekend folks…i’m about to go cop that faith evans book, some jamba juice and mrs. field cookies…
I HATE ROCSI!!!
Speaking for the year 2008, yea JS voice is a newer and better version of Lauryn Hill’s essence like i stated.Have anyone been to a LH concert within the last year>??? I love,love,loved “Miseducation of LH” but to get with the times JS is on point……
I agree Rocsi is GARBAGE!!!!
I don’t care about Chrisette’s weight. I gave her my hard earned cash and didn’t like her CD. She has a fabulous voice, but the material got on my nerves.
is everyone basing the statement of her sounding like L Boogie off this one song b/c if you listen to her previous sounds and songs she sounds NOTHING like Lauryn.
Missy knew what she was doing when she wrote and produced this song and it worked. I like the song, this performance was subpar
Im from the bay area and I met this girl from my home town that was on Missy Elliot reality show and she stated that Jazmine S was with Missy for a while before she actually came out but due to her weight it took some time she had to lose weight. It’s crazy how the celebs have to keep the skinny girl image.
lajajar Says:
Im from the bay area and I met this girl from my home town that was on Missy Elliot reality show and she stated that Jazmine S was with Missy for a while before she actually came out
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You mean like lovers or just with her as an artist?
DO tell^^
Illadelph stand up! Yes. I am a transplant to Atlanta like almost everyone else.
Everyone have a fabulous weekend.
Sorry to say this but
WHO?
As an artist
Missy E is gay?
^^^^^^^^
You didn’t hear it from me.
Well, I have always been a fan of Missy. The same girl that told me Jazmine S was one of her artist for a while befor she actually came out had to lose weight also said that Missy is not good with her artist. I guess she made that statement because she was on her reality show and whoever won still havent release a hit
Auntie Sandra you a mess. LOL
@lajajar You ain’t know Miss E was gay?? Where you been?! LOL! Though everybody knew that..
I had no idea. I thought like in 1997 she was going with Ginuwine. I wonder what happen?
Yall know us down hear in the Bay Area is a lil slow on the gossip.
Everybody does know how MISSY get down … lol
I can’t see the performance, but I just heard the song and her voice is remniscient of LH but its def not the same … Ms. Hill delivers consistently everytime, no one gets next to her IMO she is one of the greatest and in her own lane.
What song did Chrisette do w/ Nas?
Everybody keeps comparing her to Lauryn and I just don’t hear it. She sounds more like Shareefa to me. Anyways, she’s still a good singer.
Ok, like I said in another post:
-Nicole Wray
-Lil’ Mo
-Mocha (rapper)
-Jazmine S
Anyone notice any similiarities with these chicks that ran with Missy???
And let’s go ahead and throw Tweet in the mix - have we not all heard what the drama was behind that (and why Tweet doesn’t get down with Missy anymore?)
Ok - now to focus on JS (Ha Ha, maybe we shouldn’t refer to her as that - people might get that confused with the Johnson Sisters…’memba them? “Ice Cream?” I digress….)
I like the song OK, and I can see how some people might find the vocal arrangement similar to Lauryn Hill, but that just goes to show we REALLY want THE OLD Lauryn Hill BACK.
And don’t worry if you’re not totally up on who Miss Sullivan is - some people STILL don’t know about Estelle.
And the song Chrisette Michele did with Nas was “Can’t Forget About You” which sampled Nat King Cole’s “Unforgettable.” It was a nice song. That and the backup she did on Jay’s “Lost One” were both hot…but her album….BORING…SORRY…it was. That and crazy management problems (over money) were the reasons she just didn’t “blow up.” But she was very close to having a gold rrecord (that is, if it hasn’t already happened), so we may see her around again….
I do like Shareefa - she sings with heart, but you know after that NY performance where afterwards just about all of DTP was dropped from Def Jam…that kinda hurt her situation. But let’s hope she’ll evenutally be OK.
Jazmine Sullivan overall is cool….but yep, if you’re going to be marketed to the youngsters, you have to be thinner.
I know, I know, it ain’t fair - but mostly, that’s just the way it is….it just is….
**what I meant to say was…don’t worry (if you don’t know about Miss Sullivan)….some people STILL don’t know about Estelle….(the UK singer)
sandra chrisette michelle was on tour with raheem devaughn about a month ago…and solange was the opening act…stop it already…lol.
Jazmine has told the story about her and Missy on a few interviews and her weight was definitely not the issue.
Jazmine was signed to Jive Records and at the time they didnt know what to do with her since they were going through some label changes. During that time, she was working with producer’s Cool & Dre, which resulted in her writing the song “Say I” for her own album. When she was dropped from Jive, the song was sold to Christina Milian. Her and Missy hooked back up once she inked the deal with J Records.
If anything her weight with Missy wouldnt be a problem because Missy was a big girl @ one time so how could she discriminate??
we all know if rihanna weighed 200lbs we all no she wouldnt be on every blog everyday. lol
I think what’s missing is some style! These random chic keep tryna step out but, they don’t realize that one of the main things about most successful entertainers that take them to the next level is they have a superb stylist. Think about it from the Supremes, to Beyonce & them gurls, Jill Scott, Lauryn Hill, India Arie, Chaka Khan, Alicia Keys, …just think of anyone that really made a lasting impression. It’s because they have the whole package great voice, great stage presence, and great style…it’s a requirement!!
Beyonce mama said it best in that she always made sure that DC stood out and that’s why she started making them costumes with glitter, rhinestones, crystals, etc (however gaudy they may have been it worked!)
This Jazmine Sullivan seems blah to me. I have heard this song a million times on the radio, and after seeing this performance today, see that she has a strong possibility of being a 1 hit wonder..maybe 2? But, she loked like she just walked out of Forever 21, and that’s not a good look for an aspiring singer who really needs to set herself apart from the crowd, especially being that she’s plus size! She’s very forgettable!! She really puts me in the mind of Jennifer Hudson, whic is another one that needs to step her Fashion Game up…really!!
I agree, she needs a stylist quick! I dont think J Records has given her any allowance outside of her recordings. Yall know how it is when people first start out. Remember Keyshia Cole? She looked like a busted Faith Evans when “I Changed My Mind” came out. Now she’s all glammed up.
Anywho, I’ve heard some of her other songs and she is a great artist. I think she will go far with the right management team. J Records has a history of not supporting their artists..outside of Fantasia and Alicia Keys (and sometimes Monica) they dont promote their artist. Everyone from Angie Stone, Deborah Cox and a few others have dropped.
exactly all she needs is a stylist and damn the weight..sociatey is not a size 2 and who says she wants to be a sex symbol? I’m tired of that bullshyt..we need talent these sistas are beautiful in their own way..let this go
society
I hate to admit it, but this is so true..if jasmine continues to gain weight, and if she doesn’t lose weight her career will stall. She needs to hurry and get a trainer. She’s really young and in her prime…she doesn’t need to be stick thin, but she needs to lose some weight for sure cause the industry, as shallow as it is, will not embrace her..and wait, before everyone goes saying how unfair that is, the fans, whether we admit it or not, are also shallow…..as much as i may say she’s good right now, and don’t need to lose anything, majority of the world will be frowning, and majority rules…she can decide she’s goode as she is and maintain her pride and integrity and STAY BROKE, or she can do what her job requires and maintain those standards for a bit until she’s garnered a well cemented reputation and then DO WHAT THE PHUCK SHE WANTS. The truth is, this beautiful woman’s complexion is already listed in the “con” section for her, so she has to go over and beyond….It’s just what it is…..How many big girls do you see the industry embracing…Jennifer Hudson is one, but her momentum is wanning, and i suspect her fame came mostly because of her movies, and not the singing…
It’s my first time hearing this track. Old school reggae sample with R&B vocals.
It’s alright…
She lacks something though….
for the missy issue, did yall forget about Tweet?
Her tone reminded me of Lauryn Hill. Get em girl! Lauryn don’t want it no more so take it.
I hated chrisette michelle’s songs too. She sounded like she was trying to immitate Billie Holliday or something like that. chrisette is cute, i don’t think her weight was the problem…it was that damn **** she was saning. garbage. Jazmine Sullivan is the truth. I love this song…OMG…its the ****! I love the reggae feel, but she’s not singing reggae. Perfect idea. The video is hot to me too. She has a lot of joints out there, but not all of them are hot. These are three of my favorites. This joker sangs her ass off…she ain’t got no ass right now.
http://www.imeem.com/people/C0SO4fW/music/9VZGzlEG/jazmine_sullivan_bust_your_windows/
http://www.imeem.com/people/C0SO4fW/music/vH3UU0vZ/jazmine_sullivan_lions_tigers/
http://www.imeem.com/people/kVZeXJ/music/mUI-5XvW/jazmine_sullivan_in_love_with_another_man/
This girl is the real thing….!! BUT I’m confused…Sandra Rose…..?? Jazmine Sullivan has always been a thick girl…..she’s not gaining weight….she’s a thick wit it Sister…!! If anyone has seen her videos on Yout Tube from singing at the Apollo at a very young age and up until now….will see that there is no significant weight gain….she’s just a thick it Sister.
I hope she’s gets all the success owed to her…she’s been on the grind for minute…..this girl is a STAR !!!