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Jenesis @ Lolas in Harmonie Park EVERY Friday!!!

The Epiphany Album: Coming Soon!!

About Me

At a young age it was evident that Jenesis would be quite eccentric and musically inclined. Throughout her youth she was classically trained in vocal music and piano, which she also plays by ear. At 14, she began performing on the jazz circuit in downtown Detroit and its surrounding areas, where she was deeply influenced by the masterpieces of artists ranging from Rachelle Ferrelle and Phyllis Hyman, to Afro-Euro Pop celebrities, Les Nubians and motown legend Gladys Knight. The result is a beautifully unique stage presence and groove oriented show. Due to a delightful mixture of coffee houses, cabarets, festivals,the jazz and blues jointz of the motor city, this exclusively funkdified and soulful artist was born.In 2000,Jenesis began her journey not only into adulthood, but becoming a bonified trained and experienced artist. She left Detroit and relocated to Jackson, Mississippi,where she began performing at numerous venues, sometimes 7 nights a week. Four particular Mississippi icon musicians,jazz pianist Andy Hardwick (Etta James, Nina Simone, Tina Turner); award winning Blues/Jazz vocalist Patrice Moncelle, Mo Money Band, and jazz saxophonist, eZra Brown, (Cassandra Wilson, David Banner); all poured into her,developing and later fine tuning her soulful sound. Resulting in her being recognized as one of "Jackson's Best Female Artist" 5 years in a row. lyricist at heart, Jenesis writes all of her original material she performs. Her creations consist of life poems with instrumentation that invite the listener into a moment in time. Jenesis masterfully moans,whispers,and roars her affections and and sometimes disdain for life's pleasures, pains and lessons learned. An oasis of creativity, she uses her diverse rhythms and styles of written emotion to touch and identify with her audience, aspiring to leave her organic words scrawled across the strands of their souls. Her honest lyrics are appreciated and welcomed by all genders, races, and ages.The only description befitting the voice of Jenesis is: a captivating consciousness of emotions. She manages to reach out to every person within the sound of her voice. Her soulful full-bodied timbre demands attention and receives masses of it! She has iron lungs plus driving red-hot passion for the beautiful gift of song that she has been blessed with. Jenesis has an ability to captivate an audience with her classic voice reaching in and out of octaves and intricate slides and runs, leaving all tangled in her web of jazz acoustic soul...
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My Interests

My Children, Zion- Paul (2004-2006) and Elijah Julian (7) who are my inspiration and my air. Performing song and spoken Word, Gourmet Dining and cooking, Wine tasting, Traveling domestically as well as abroad, Reading, Writing (Working on my novel...9 months and counting, as well as a book of poetry..)Self-improvement. Becoming the best woman, wife, mother, artist, friend that I can be.

I'd like to meet:

Any musicians, record labels, and artists, aspiring and established. Anyone who is in the entertainment industry as well as those who support and/or are patrons of the arts.

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Music:

Rachelle Ferrell, Phyllis Hyman, Al Green, Bobby caldwell, Al Jarreau, Esther phyllips, Gil Scott Heron, Jimmi Hendrix, Billie Holiday, Etta James, Aretha Franklin, Jill Scott, N'Dea Davenport, Leela James, Ruth Brown, James Brown, BB King,Muddy Waters, sade, Maze and Frankie Beverly, Earth, Wind and Fire, Bobby Womack, Chaka Khan, Sharon Jones and the Dap kings, Raheem Devaughn, Goapele, Martin Luther, Rick James, Ella Fitzgerald, Nina Simone, Curtis Mayfield, Angie Stone, Van Hunt, Metallica, Soundgarden, Maroon 5, Camp Lo, Mos Def. Talib Kweli, Lenny Williams, William Devaughn, Chrisette Michelle.

Movies:

Mo better Blues,The Cotton Club, Kids, Love Jones,Knocked up, Constantine, Devils Advocate, Happy Feet, Guess Who's Coming to Dinner, Imitation of Life, White Chicks, Moonwalker, Purple Rain.

Television:

Apollo Amateur Night. Americas Funniest Home Videos. Fresh Prince of Bel-Air. Different World. Cosby Show. Bet J. Girlfriends. VH1 Soul. Roseanne. Jesse Duplantis.I adore hilarious commercials!!!

Books:

The Bible. Play or be Played. The Art of Mackin'. If you can't be free be a mystery: Story of Billie Holiday. 24 Indispensable Qualities of a Leader. 99 and a 1/2 Just Won't Do. Dale Carnegie Scrapbook.Never Say Never. I admit it...I love romance novels...(sigh.)

Heroes:

My Father. My son Zion (2004-2006). My mother(1958-2003). Andy Hardwick (Jazz artist and mentor). Patrice Montcell (Blues artist and Mentor)eZra brown (Big Brother and driving force to be a better artist)

My Blog

Jenesis featured in Rolling out magazine!

Hey Family!! Guess who was featured in Rolling Out magazine!!Your girl Jenesis!!! Check it out and let me know what you think!!! jenesis - souled out .. .. photo by steed media service.... Si...
Posted by Jenesis @ Lolas in Harmonie Park EVERY Friday!!! on Mon, 07 Jul 2008 01:30:00 PST

not ready

Stop looking at me like you love me. I can't handle that now. Stop looking at me like you need me. I want to return your passion I just don't know how. Stop kissing me like you dream bout me. Ca...
Posted by Jenesis @ Lolas in Harmonie Park EVERY Friday!!! on Sun, 23 Mar 2008 06:35:00 PST

Breakup Vow.

I will not be angry.I will not shed a tear.I will live to sing this song.I will love again, I will not fear.I will not be bitter.I will let my heart heal. I will not trash your name.I will forgive.I ...
Posted by Jenesis @ Lolas in Harmonie Park EVERY Friday!!! on Sat, 02 Feb 2008 06:06:00 PST

Need a dose of therapy...

Today my heart is hurting....I remembered that I still have yet to heal....Still feel undeserving, the blessings that are given...what has been taken... encasing my emotions in surgical steel....Attem...
Posted by Jenesis @ Lolas in Harmonie Park EVERY Friday!!! on Thu, 17 Jan 2008 05:26:00 PST

Check out this event: Jenesis Performing Live @ Lolas this Friday!!

Hosted By: Lola's in Harmonie ParkWhen: Friday Jan 18, 2008 at 7:30 PMWhere: Lolas Detroit1427 Randolph Detroit, Michigan|23 48226United StatesDescription:Lola's in Harmonie Park Click Here To View Ev...
Posted by Jenesis @ Lolas in Harmonie Park EVERY Friday!!! on Thu, 17 Jan 2008 04:21:00 PST

Jenesis Update...

Peace and Blessings All...First I want to thank each and every one of you for your continued support and encouragement... This journey has been made more beautiful by having all of you along with me.....
Posted by Jenesis @ Lolas in Harmonie Park EVERY Friday!!! on Tue, 08 Jan 2008 02:54:00 PST

Spoiled and Lovin it... Part 1

What is it about not getting what you want when you want it that makes you want to slap somebody... I think that I might just be as spoiled as everyone says that I am. I have a very special individual...
Posted by Jenesis @ Lolas in Harmonie Park EVERY Friday!!! on Mon, 30 Jul 2007 04:38:00 PST

My newest Epiphany...

You know what....now is the time for me to pour my heart out...those who may not know me personally...will know me after they finish reading this...A man slapped me today, at approx. 1:17pm (EST) I fa...
Posted by Jenesis @ Lolas in Harmonie Park EVERY Friday!!! on Wed, 13 Jun 2007 04:50:00 PST

Lyrics: Family

You told me never to cut my hairthen you tried to tell me what clothes I'm gonna wearSaid you didn't like my lipstick babywell choosy lover find yourself another ladycuz I ain't the one son no.you ain...
Posted by Jenesis @ Lolas in Harmonie Park EVERY Friday!!! on Tue, 15 May 2007 06:24:00 PST

Lyrics: Stranger

She's your soul mate nowwhat happened to us being written in the starsI guess she tore them downwhen she put her hands around your heartnow she squeezes tight with all her mighttil she bleeds away the...
Posted by Jenesis @ Lolas in Harmonie Park EVERY Friday!!! on Tue, 15 May 2007 06:18:00 PST