Hip, talented, dynamic and charismatic are just a few of the many attributes to describe pop singer, Janelle. Entertaining since the age of three, Janelle has an impressive list of achievements as a singer and performer.
Born in 1983, Janelle's talent as an entertainer has always been her dream and she was encouraged to pursue her calling by her mother. She knew I wanted to sing and she supported me. She's the best, says the singer. Throughout her childhood, Janelle expanded her knowledge of music, focusing on a variety of instruments and the history of her craft. She studied music throughout school and attended lessons at the Academy of Music. There she learned to play the violin, clarinet, trombone and flute and began classical vocal training.
Her training led to interest from Sony Music Canada at the age of fourteen. Signed as one of the Groove Club Kids and Friends, Janelle then went on to become a member of SPLASH (Students Performing Live and Sharing Hope). All of this was accomplished while Janelle was still in high school! Janelle attended the Etobicoke School of The Arts and majored in Music Theatre and minored in Dance. Throughout high school, Janelle actively looked for ways to display her talent. She auditioned for every musical production put on by the school, looking for every opportunity to be on stage: her second home.
In 2002, during her last year of high school, Janelle gained national exposure when she auditioned for Global Televisions hit reality series, Popstars 2: Boy Meets Girl. Chosen over thousands of people, Janelle became a member of Canada's pop sensation, Velvet Empire.
While Velvet Empire enjoyed national success, selling over 40,000 units in Canada, their contract ended and it was time for Janelle to pursue her solo career.
Janelle has surrounded herself with new and upcoming talent and is currently working on new material. She is focusing on songwriting and dedicated to perfecting her craft everyday. Janelle is extremely excited to reveal brilliant, moving material for the world to hear.
Velvet Empire fans had it right when they felt the magnetic and commanding presence on stage and the sweet, soulful sound on record. Now the rest of the world will have the chance to be privy to her immense talents. Now, it's time for Janelle to show the world what she calls: "My Life, My Perspective."