JES Performing This Weekend At The Ooh La La Party @ The Playboy Mansion
Partying for a Purpose is proud to announce – house music singer JES to perform at the Ooh La La Party at the Playboy Mansion.
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JES Unleashes The Beat And Remix Contest Worldwide
JES releases new album “Unleash The Beat”She possesses an angel’s voice but her command of emotions is purely carnal. JES, the self-proclaimed “Queen of Rocktronica” releases her highly anticipated 4th studio album, “Unleash The Beat”. Named after the single from her previous album “High Glow”, “Unleash The Beat” is a continuously mixed album, containing previously unreleased remixes alongside brand-new tunes. The album comes with an online remix package and contest for the title track. New songs on the album include “Can’t Stop” with Ronski Speed; “Before You Go” with Andy Duguid; and JES’ own, “Back To You.” The David Silcox extended remix of JES’ “Fascination” is absolutely the sound of now and is perhaps the strongest track on this album, replete with a twist of dubstep to satisfy the hungry masses. Spanking-new remixes also grace the album, including Kaskade’s club remix of JES’ “Imagination,” a Billboard #1 dance radio hit; Twisteddisko’s remix of Allure ft JES’ “Show Me The Way,” a surefire summer anthem; Gabriel & Dresden’s remix of “Around You,” a frenetic dancefloor sizzler; and Coco Channel’s remix of JES’ “Deep Breath Love,” a track that puts JES’ scorching vocals front-and-center. “Unleash The Beat” also spotlights JES’ previously released gems in a single treasure trove, including “The Light In Things” from BT’s Grammy® nominated album “These Hopeful Machines”; “Everything” from Tiësto’s Grammy® nominated “Elements Of Life” studio album; and “High Glow,” the title track of JES’ 2010 studio album. Born Jes Brieden, JES was affectionately dubbed “the voice of Tiësto” for her work on his “Elements Of Life” album and subsequent world tour. A New York native, JES’ songs have led numerous radio and club charts. Her voice is instantly recognizable from the chart-topping pop hit, “As The Rush Comes,” as Motorcycle with Gabriel & Dresden. That hit song was named Billboard Magazine’s “#4 most played dance song of the decade” from Billboard’s 2000-2010 charts, no small feat considering the endless output of faceless electronica. JES has collaborated with the world’s leading DJs and producers, including Tiësto, BT, Armin van Buuren, Gabriel & Dresden, Richard Durand and others. She is sought-after not only for her magical voice, but for her command of audiences when performing live. Multi-national corporations have taken notice, and JES has composed original music for Coca-Cola and performed live during the 2008 Beijing Olympics. JES is a darling of the international entertainment press, having appeared on the UK’s “Top Of The Pops” TV program in 2004 alongside Beyoncé and Maroon 5. As a bonus, Unleash The Beat comes with an online remix contest of the title track. All stems of the original version have been open-sourced to the public for remixing on http://unleashthebeat.com The winning remix will be released on a forthcoming E.P. from Black Hole Recordings.The CD is available at Fine Night and Amazon. The digital download is available on iTunes, Junodownload, Beatport or the portal of your personal preference.
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JES UNLEASHES MORE THAN THE BEATS IN THIS EXCLUSIVE INTERVIEW WITH BEATSMEDIA
Some people won’t be pinned down. Just when you think you got them comfortably pigeon-holed into one area of your music collection, they spin their creativity on its head and send your iTunes playlists into a frenzy of confusion. Is it EDM? Is it Rock? Is it Emo/Trance/Poptronica? How do you put all of that together and still come up with something that simply blows you away with every note ……… meet JES.
Beatsmedia recently caught up with JES to find out more!!
Beatsmedia: As an artist who achieved her first vocal recording at age 16, was music the career you always envisioned for yourself? Was there ever a time when you could see yourself pursuing a different career path?
JES BRIEDEN: I actually first recorded a song at age 14 called, “Wasted On Your Love.” I don’t think I even had a boyfriend yet. It’s so funny, but no, I never did see myself doing anything else. I knew it wasn’t going to be easy. It was a big dream for me, but as soon as I recorded my first song, that was it. I was amazed at the whole process and the outcome, that I never thought about not making it my life. I had wanted to act and I went on auditions a lot, but I didn’t really enjoy the feel of the acting scene. I still love to act, but it is singing and writing for me all the way.
CLICK HERE TO READ FULL INTERVIEW
JES Awarded Top Honors in Dance/Electronica for ISC
JES Awarded Top Honors in Dance/Electronica Two Years In A Row for The International Songwriting Competition (ISC).
The International Songwriting Competition (ISC), the world’s preeminent global songwriting event, has announced its 2010 winners. JES, for the second year in a row, has been awarded 1st place in the dance/electronica category for her spring smash hit, “Awaken.” She shares this award with long-time collaborater, producer and composer, Richard Robson. The pair also received honorable mention for her pop-dance hit “Closer.” Both songs can be found on the chart topping album, HIGH GLOW.
JES has held top honors in the category three times before with her 2009 1st place finish with “My Love” (w/Johan Gielen), 2008’s 2nd place spot with her #1 Billboard Dance Hit “Imagination” (w/ Gabriel & Dresden), and the 1st Place award in 2007 with “Ghost” (w/Deepsky).
Called “the songwriting competition to take note of,” by the New York Times, ISC was established in 2002 and awards more than $150,000 in cash and prizes to amateur and professional songwriters around the globe. Winners are selected from over 15,000 songs submitted from 115 countries worldwide. Judges include iconic artists Peter Gabriel, Tom Waits, Kings of Leon, Jeff Beck, Robbie Williams, McCoy Tyner, Kelly Clarkson, Train, Michael W. Smith, Robert Smith (The Cure), Wynonna,and many more. In addition to the high-profile artists included in the roster of judges for 2010, ISC boasts five record label presidents as well as other industry leaders, offering songwriters the unprecedented opportunity to have their music heard by influential decision-makers. See below for the complete list of judges.
For a complete list of 2010 ISC winners and to hear the winning songs, go to http://www.songwritingcompetition.com/winners
JES Awaken VIDEO premieres on Logo’s NewNowNext PopLab show tonight
Awaken premieres on Logo’s NewNowNext PopLab show tonight, info below:
NewNowNext PopLab is the home for party music in all its forms. It’s the glossy, brighter side to music. Radio stars, club favorites, and established and future divas blend together in an hour of music videos focusing on artists and material that matter the most to the pop music fan.
NewNowNext PopLab premieres a new episode each Thursday night at 1am. Each week’s playlist can be found here: http://www.logotv.com/video/franchise.jhtml?ctid=2073
Here is the list of videos for the NewNowNext PopLab show airing on Thursday, February 24th. This week’s episode is a repeat of the Keri Hilson hosted show.
1. Britney Spears “Hold It Against Me”
2. Tinie Tempah f/Eric Turner “Written in the Stars”
3. Robyn “Dancing On My Own”
4. Keri Hilson “Pretty Girl Rock”
5. Eliza Doolittle “Skinny Genes” (Logo Premiere)
6. Willow “Whip My Hair”
7. Jes “Awaken” (Logo Premiere)
8. Erika Jayne “One Hot Pleasure”
9. Pink “F****** Perfect”
10. Tom Goss “Lover” (Logo Premiere)
“Awaken” Number One on the DMC Charts
Thank you everyone who helped make this happen!!
xxJES
UK Club Chart
http://www.dmcworld.com/charts/?chart=32633&offset=20#UKCLUBChart
World House Chart
http://www.dmcworld.com/charts/?chart=32612&offset=0#WorldHouseChart
World Commercial Chart
http://www.dmcworld.com/charts/?chart=32613&offset=0#WorldCommercialChart
JES Releases First PSA For Awaken Campaign
In conjunction with the release of the single, JES is launching the AWAKEN Campaign to encourage people everywhere to do something positive throughout the month of February. JES wrote the song “Awaken” about personal strength and embracing the beauty of life so in light of recent tragedies involving the youth of today she is reaching out to fans and friends across the globe. She is donating her time and supplies to assist the L.A. Gay & Lesbian Center during the first month of the AWAKEN Campaign. The Center’s services for LGBT youth include one-on-one mentoring, a charter school and after-school programming as well as food, clothing and meals for homeless youth. In addition, JES is inviting fans to post photos and comments to her social networking sites of their own positive contributions. (http://www.twitter.com/?official_jes and http://www.facebook.com/?jespage).
JES RELEASES “AWAKEN,” THE THIRD SINGLE FROM HER HIT ALBUM ‘HIGH GLOW’
As JES embarks on an explosive new year, the artist releases “Awaken,” the third single from her album, High Glow, which entered the Billboard Electronic Albums Chart in 2010. The video for the guitar driven and rhythmic life-affirming song was directed partially underwater and across desert landscapes disappearing into vibrant blue skies at Anza-Borrego State Park in California. The single “Awaken,” released by Black Hole Recordings & Ultra Records USA, and video will premiere worldwide on Jan. 31, 2011. The tight underground remix package will include Inpetto, Thomas Gold, Ronski Speed, Coco Channel, Ron Reeser, and Dan Saenz.
ITUNES Link: http://itunes.apple.com/us/album/awaken-part-2/id416243409
“Awaken” follows JES’ recent hit singles “Imagination,” “Lovesong” and “Closer.” “Lovesong,” rapidly grabbed mainstream success with the #1 spot on Clear Channel’s iHeart Radio NEW Discover and Uncover Hit Chart for 15 weeks straight and the ‘rocktronica’ styled video was featured on MTV’s Logo NewNowNext Poplab in May. JES is also being recognized for her artistry in the music industry with her participation, including lyrics and vocals, on BT’s album, These Hopeful Machines. BT’s album, featuring work by JES is currently nominated for a GRAMMY Award. Her haunting collaboration with BT on the song “Every Other Way,” reached international cult status with a stellar remix from the worlds #1 DJ Armin Van Buuren.
JES continues to reach fans with breathtaking shows headlining arenas and clubs from her native US to Egypt and China for global brands such as: Gatecrasher, Godskitchen and Ministry of Sound.
With a feature in the recent issue of Elle magazine, her music in ELLE’s web series “Dirty Little Secret” and completing the famed Honolulu Marathon, helping to raise more than $600,000 with her team for the L.A. based charity APLA, JES is bringing her music to an even wider pop-culture audience. This year she will continue to break boundaries as she plays live DJ set shows and begins touring with the JES Band.
Awaken Video Credits:
Record Label: Black Hole Recordings
Production House: Planetjes Inc & In Ohm Entertainment
Post House: Argyle Post & WOW Factory
Executive Producer: Arny Bink & Tom Fritze
Director: Katheryne KTEE Thomas & JES
Producer- Katheryne KTEE Thomas
Director of Photography: Irfan Merchant
Additional Underwater Camera: Katheryne KTEE Thomas
Additional Desert Camera: Katheryne KTEE Thomas & Jane Lawalata
Line Producer: Kris Pyland
Associate Producer: Jane Lawalata
Art Direction/Styling: Kendrick Osorio
Desert Makeup: Roshar Sandage
Desert Hair: Tony Vin
Water Makeup/Hair: Amanda Thomas
Styling/Wardrobe Assistant: Jeremy Waters
Editor/VFX: John Young
Additional Editing: Katheryne KTEE Thomas
Gaffer: PJ Severtson
Grip: Matt Burkee
PA: Ronnie Nasino
It’s That Time Of Year Again!! IDMA Nominations….
Hey all my friends ! I just wanted to say thank you for making this an amazing year and to let you know that its IDMA voting time again I have put together a few songs for your consideration when casting your nominations.If you get a moment I would so appreciate your vote ! Big Kiss, Thank you ! XO JES
VOTE HERE:
http://www.wintermusicconference.com/idmaballot/nomineesballot/
2. Best Alternative/Rock Dance Track- “Lovesong” JES
5. Best House/Garage Track- “Closer” (Coco Chanel Remix) JES
9. Best Trance Track- Lovesong” (Cosmic Gate Remix) JES or “Every Other Way” (Armin Van Buuren Remix) BT & JES
10. Best Progressive Track- Lovesong” (Cosmic Gate Remix) JES
12. Best Pop Dance Track “Closer” JES
25. Best Music Video “Closer” JES
30. Best Artist (Solo) JES