Jade Anderson | |
|---|---|
| Born | London, England[1] |
| Nationality | English |
| Occupation | Singer-songwriter |
| Years active | 2001–2002 |
| Musical career | |
| Genres |
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| Instruments | vocals |
| Labels | Columbia |
| Associated acts | Eg White |
Jade Anderson is a British singer-songwriter, born in London as the youngest daughter of former Yes frontman Jon Anderson. She is best known for her 2002 single "Sugarhigh," which charted in the United States and became Anderson's sole Billboard Hot 100 entry, and her 2002 studio album Dive Deeper.
Early life
Anderson was born in London as the youngest daughter of vocalist singer Jon Anderson, the frontman of progressive-rock band Yes.[1] Anderson recalled performing with Ringo Starr when she was 8 years old, at her father's urging.[2]
At the age of 16, Anderson left home and moved in with some friends in public housing in London; the same year, she joined a "female teen pop group."[2][1] She also began writing poetry at this time; she retrospectively described it as "a way of [...] dealing with all the confusion of being a teenager."[2] Anderson eventually left the pop group and began collaborating with Eg White (also known as, simply, "Eg"), a London songwriter.[1]
Career
In 2002, Anderson released her debut studio album, Dive Deeper, on Columbia Records. She had recorded the album with White in her basement, and it was produced at his London studio.[1][2] Anderson wrote and recorded the album, and then was signed to Columbia, reportedly without her father's involvement.[2] The album was initially slated to be released in Fall 2001,[4] but its release was delayed, and it eventually came out on 14 May 2002.[1][5] The album's lead single, "Sugarhigh," entered the Billboard Hot 100, in addition to the US Mainstream Top 40 and Dance Club Songs charts.[6]
The album was noted for its mixture of ballads and dance-oriented songs, its extensive use of keyboards, and its Spanish influence.[3][7] It has been classified as rock, pop, and pop-soul.[2][1][8] The song "Constant Talking" criticizes gossip and is interspersed with chattering voices; it was thematically compared by AllMusic to The Go-Go's "Our Lips are Sealed."[3][8] The song "Sunset Memories," meanwhile, used a rhythm guitar in lieu of keyboards.[3]
Vocals
Anderson has been noted for her vocal performance, which Vibe described as an "exquisite soprano."[2] Her voice has also been noted for its "noticeable lisp," which AllMusic suggested might be "a marketing point to set her apart."[3]
See also
- Deborah Anderson (sister)
References
- ^ a b c d e f g h "Jade Anderson". AllMusic. Retrieved 12 September 2020.
- ^ a b c d e f g h Weingarten, Marc (July 2002). "Jade Anderson: Self-Made Woman". Vibe. 10 (7): 70. Retrieved 2 December 2020.
- ^ a b c d e Widran, Jonathan. "Review: 'Dive Deeper' – Jade Anderson". AllMusic. Retrieved 2 December 2002.
- ^ "Columbia Records Promo". Billboard. 113 (32): 3–4. 11 August 2001. Retrieved 2 December 2020.
- ^ "Update: Jade's as Good as Gold". Billboard. 114 (18): 44. 4 May 2002. Retrieved 2 December 2020.
- ^ "Chart History: Jade Anderson". Billboard. Retrieved 2 December 2002.
- ^ Taylor, Chuck (6 April 2002). "Reviews & Previews – Singles: New & Noteworthy". Billboard. 114 (14): 21. Retrieved 2 December 2020.
- ^ a b Askew, Sonya (July 2002). "Sam Goody's Got Its Ear to the Street". Vibe. 10 (7): 24. Retrieved 2 December 2020.