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Ja-Tun -- Live from KOREA!!!!!

I dream of doing it well-- big's a side effect.

About Me

For brand new opportunities and events for dedicated artists looking to take their career to the next level: Visit www.myspace.com/projectsonllc! Ja-Tun is a young upcoming singer, songwriter, actress and spoken word artist originating from Central New Jersey. Her vocal training began at the age of four when she began studying classical singing in school. She continued training with school choirs all the way through her graduation from Smith College in December of 2005. Ja-Tun made her acting debut at the age of 8 years old in "Motherline Looping" at the Millhill Playhouse in Trenton, NJ. Two years later, Ja-Tun began lessons in voice, clarinet and piano. Although the lessons were quickly discontinued, she continued playing clarinet for years and it remains her favorite instrument. In high school, Ja-Tun explored other areas of her voice by singing in her school's gospel choir under the direction of Pastor Michael D. Fisher.Within the past year, Ja-Tun has been seen in such DC venues as Busboys and Poets Cafe and Restaurant and Sankofa Bookstore performing her poetry. Ja-Tun recently joined the performing arts chorale (PAC) under the direction of Miche braden. She has also become a regular on the "Subway Series", a collection of writers, rappers, singers and dancers who collect for a hip hop party on the New York City subway. This venue has lead to:- coverage on National Public Radio (NPR) as the "Story of the Day"
- inclusion in a two page photo spread for the village voice
- radio interview on WFMU's "Put the Needle on the Record" with Billy Jam
- featured on Fuji TV
- featured on German TV
- featured in Japanese Press
- mention on Japanese Radio
Currently, Ja-Tun is writing and recording her debut album and seeking producers to help her achieve her vision. She wants this album to speak to her own life experiences and hopes that in so doing, it will reach others as well.To request Ja-Tun as a:- Singer - Poet - Hostess - Actress or other capacity, send an email to [email protected]. ..

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My Interests

Music:

Member Since: 11/13/2006
Band Website: UnDeR cOnStRuCtIoN but will be released soon!
Band Members: The many faces and experiences of Ja-Tun that accumulate to give you the products that have already been and are soon to be created.You can check me and the crew that I have been known to run with on NPR at:http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=7054 536.
Influences: Aaliyah, Earth Wind and Fire, Stevie, Nina Simone, Lisa Loeb, Alanis Morrisette, Outkast, Erykah Badu and Mya to name a few.
Sounds Like: No one you've ever heard before! Ja-Tun's influencing genres are R&B, Hip Hop, Neo Soul, Alternative, Classical and really any music that comes from honesty and artistry so you can just imagine how it comes out when all that is churning inside of a person who has a unique message to give the world.
Record Label: unsigned
Type of Label: None

My Blog

WHY DO YOU MAKE MUSIC ANYWAY???

One of the members on MusicBuilder.Org posted the question: SO WHY DO YOU MAKE MUSIC ANYWAY?I replied:I make music because I need people to want to listen to my rantings...I make music because my soul...
Posted by Ja-Tun -- Live from KOREA!!!!! on Wed, 09 Apr 2008 06:03:00 PST

I Wish You Serenity in 2008

 For me, the last year was one of transition, self-discovery and excitement. I knew that now all the choices I made last year were right but they each made me stronger. To anyone who was affected...
Posted by Ja-Tun -- Live from KOREA!!!!! on Thu, 03 Jan 2008 10:22:00 PST

now that we’re done....

Hey Y'all...My thanks and appreciation to everyone who made it out to the show and the birthday party over the weekend. This time of celebration was truly special for me and it was in part thanks to y...
Posted by Ja-Tun -- Live from KOREA!!!!! on Tue, 23 Oct 2007 10:03:00 PST

Fell off the Map-- REAL TALK

Y'all, I'm soooooo sorry that I fell off the map. I know I promised that I was going to keep you posted as this show came together and here it is almost the weekend of the show and you're all like, ok...
Posted by Ja-Tun -- Live from KOREA!!!!! on Thu, 18 Oct 2007 08:02:00 PST

Behind the Scenes: Preparing for the Showcase--- BlogEntry 1

Ok. So I just got word a couple days ago that I was gonna be headlining this showcase at Maxine's and conveniently, the date I got was October 21. So you think, "aiight Ja, what's so convenient about ...
Posted by Ja-Tun -- Live from KOREA!!!!! on Sun, 16 Sep 2007 06:38:00 PST

IS HIP HOP DEAD???

My friend and clothing designer, Bola of Primo Designs, posted this question on his discussion board and now I repost it along with my response. I am really hoping that you will take a moment and get ...
Posted by Ja-Tun -- Live from KOREA!!!!! on Mon, 23 Jul 2007 06:46:00 PST