What factors make an artist awesome? Is it the artist’s way of delivering their message or is it the complicity of their music? Or could it even be the depth and range of the emotions that the artist feels and expels from their music? Well, these are some of the few questions that I ask myself whenever I’m researching my next potential music fav.
Music has to move and insight something inside everyone who listens or produces this melodic energy. So, when I’m looking for the next artist to add to my vast array of musical experiences, I’m always wondering what thought or emotion the artist is trying to give the listener. Are they trying to tell a story or somewhat? Are they calling upon some universal emotion or spirit?
Continuing with the ever growing series “Women that Rock”, I introduce to you yet another emerging talent. “Jessica Jolia”.
This American recording artist, songwriter, musician and educator has studied in some of the most renowned schools of music.
While attending Oklahoma Christian University studying Vocal Performance she later discovered her passion for performing on stage. Jessica performed in various Broadway productions and Operas like “Porgy and Bess” and “Oklahoma” just to name a few.
In later years, the artist focused more heavily on songwriting, arranging, and developing a solo career. I keep finding that connection of the new artist visiting the blueprints laid by the vanguards of the craft, such as Stevie Wonder, Prince, Chaka Khan, Miles Davis, and others. More and more, these artist look to the founding architects to help develop or cultivate their own unique sound. Jessica’s music definitely exemplifies her tedious study and passion for the art. Her sound is melodic yet poetic in a way that’s reminiscent of the vanguards of this genre we call Rhythm and Blues. Jessica’s music answers those previous questions as to what message or feeling she attempting to convey through song.
Her latest single entitled “Sometimes” is blowing up the internet.
The song kind of reminds you of earlier works from “Tamia”.
It’s that classic love song from the past, when artist actually felt what they were singing about. I ask all music lovers to get to know this amazing emerging artist. I can’t wait to hear more from this awesome talent in the future.
Leslie A. Thomas is a travel enthusiast, festival lover, and music blogger. Follow me on Twitter @LBoogie252005.
