Mirror, mirror on the wall, who's the fiercest of them all? Well this weeks kids it's my hometown heroine Janid "La Janid" Ortiz. This diva has been in the game a long time.. So long in fact she has released three critically hailed CD's and has had time to make the switch from R&B, to a more eclectic , electric sound. I am a personal close friend of this Latina powerhouse and all I can say is if you don't know her by now, the you are not in the "know". I contacted her "people" and this is what they had to say about La Janid:
Steadily rising to international superstardom, Electronica songstress Janid (jah-NEED) has been an amazing vocal talent from the first time she stepped into the music scene back in 2005. Now with her third album, the New York based veteran singer-songwriter proves to be one of the few artists who consistently delivers a fresh sound with an optimistic perspective. She charms her audiences with infectiously catchy hooks and distinctively enchanting vocals, while remaining balanced in the reality and rawness of the female human emotion. Growing up in Puerto Rico , Janid was always a performer. She recalls,
"Even though we were poor, my mom somehow managed to put me in ballet, jazz dancing, belly dancing, modeling, singing lessons and private school, where I joined my first choir. After graduating college, I spent long hours after work and during the weekends in the recording studio singing jingles, radio station IDs and co-writing and providing vocals for major label artist demos."Shortly thereafter, La Janid moved to NY and begin recording her solo album. Her debut Goddess was released on the Dead Ninja Records label in 2006. Goddess went on to earn her 4 Stars on Amazon.com, 4 Stars on VH1.com and the CNet Editor's Pick for Brown Eyed Soul Artist award. Later that year she was voted New York 's Sexiest Latina by Farandulife Magazine. By the release of her second CD entitled ONE, Janid was performing at sold out shows and festivals around the country, had landed an endorsement deal with PR'z Fynest clothing line, a new record deal with Zonisphere Records, and her first movie role in the 5.2 Films motion picture "Bare Knucklez".
"With her third CD "Twisted", Janid unveils a new look, a new sound in what is being labeled as her best work to date. Produced by Kaydean, Twisted captures Janid's new edgy persona and distinctive vocals and delivers an unexpected explosion of new, futuristic sounds, captivating melodies and remarkable lyrics. The title track "Twisted" brilliantly conveys Janid's transformation describing herself as vicious, wicked, and deranged while stating "this good girl has gone bad". Also on the CD is the loungy "Red Velvet Curtains," in which Janid delivers a flawless, and vulnerably charming vocal performance as she describes her struggle trying to blend "with the rest of the phony crowd." Once again, Janid reveals herself to be a fearless chameleon, displaying multiple personalities and moods from the beginning to the end of this continuous-play album that's sure to continue her ascent into stardom.
Janid - Twisted
Janid is definitely on the verge and her newest release "Twisted" is currently on sale on Amazon.com (official release date is May 19th) Twisted will also be available everywhere else including iTunes, CD Baby, etc. The single "Twisted" is currently on rotation in Italy and the UK and she is currently planning her tour which will include Las Vegas , Miami , New York , California , Italy , the UK and Iceland. I said it before and I'm going to say it again J-O is definitely one to watch and you know your girls at Hoodsocialite bring it to first and fresh!
Toodles Poodles,
Tiffaney
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