Bio

For more Jae check out www.jaeworld.co.za or www.myspace.com/jaeworld JAE DIVA FOR THE NEW GENERATION. The South African Popular Music firmament welcomed a fresh, dynamic and pulsating new star its very own exquisite music diva, JAE! JAE is what's known in music industry parlance as a breakout artist. Her stunning debut solo single" Missing you " had, in just two weeks, been play-listed on over 60 radio stations countrywide, achieving numerous number one placings over a diverse range of radio categories. “Missing You" became one of the biggest musical events of 2002/3. In Jae's hometown of KZN, the region's premier radio station East Coast Radio, placed" Missing You" at a phenomenal no 4 on their Top 100 Songs for 2002. This was the only South African song in the Top 20. Also featuring the funky single" It's Over", the" Missing You " EP has gone on to bestow upon Jae the enviable distinction of being the first South African R&B Artist to achieve platinum sales status in her country. The success of" Missing You" remains - in the annals of the South African Music Industry - an extraordinary and awesome achievement. To prove that she was not a one hit wonder, she followed up with three other hit singles off her debut album, viz: “It’s Over, I Love You & Falling”. In 2004 /2005 Jae’ success continued with the release of the radio singles “I Found Love” & Jaelousy”, resulting in her having no less than 6 national radio hits in the last 4 years. A STELLAR TRUIMPH OVER TRAGEDY “Missing You" was written in memory of Jae's sister Bronwyn and her niece and nephew who were killed in a car accident. Given the poignant history of the song, Jae's achievement is all the more profound as it provides a leading example of the triumph of the human spirit over severe adversity. Jae on the verge of giving up her dream of becoming a solo recording artist was persuaded by her brother-in-law (Bronwyn’s husband Noel) not to let go of that dream. He, also needing a reason to “go on” became her business partner and manager and they independently launched her as an artist in the South African music industry. Jae's package of a gifted vocal talent, world class songwriting ability, stunning, sensuous good looks, explosive stage presence, as well as a level headed, proactive and realistic attitude to her life and career is guaranteed to bring her abounding and sustained international acclaim. JAE: HER STORY Jae brings an astonishing rage of experience to her burgeoning yet trailblazing career. The sensuous Durbanite has been singing since she was but a mere slip of a girl. Since watching a musical play at her primary school at the age of 6 years old Jae, says she knew at that moment, all she ever wanted to do was sing. She has since then blossomed into a respected songwriter. (All Jae's songs are written by herself). At a young age she successfully competed in the Shell Road to Fame Later, Jae became one half of duo called New Generations. The duo were spotted at Sun City by an international impresario in 1995, and spent the next few years extensively touring China, Singapore and Hong Kong. Jae returned to South Africa in 1999 to star in the musical extravaganza "Countdown", at the opening of the Carnival City Casino. Following another sell out contract in Singapore, Jae returned home for good at the start of 2001. A GROUND BREAKING CAREER In an enviably short space of time, Jae has achieved in her explosive career, a spectacular string of successes, accomplishment and accolades, namely: First R&B artist in the history of South Africa Music Industry to obtain Gold and Platinum Status in the sales of her self-penned debut single Missing You. "Missing You" has since sold over 50 000 copies - a rare achievement indeed. In just two weeks, Jae's track "Missing You" had been played on over sixty (60) radios Stations countrywide, achieving numerous number 1 chart placing in the process. "Missing You" achieved No. 1 for 4 weeks on East Coast Radio. "Missing You" the only South African song in the top ten of East Coast Radio's top 100 Songs for the year 2002. "Missing You" peaked at No 3. on 5FM's international top 40. "Missing You" peaked at No 4. on Goodhope FM's Coco Cola international top 30. "Missing You" achieved No 1. Status on Radio Highveld's Top 4 at 4. "Missing You" voted song of the year on Mr price Red Cap Radio - a chart determined by Mr Price Staff votes Jae opened the LoveLife Games. Jae nominated by the influential Cosmopolitan magazine as one of South Africa's 30 Most Awesome Women of the year 2002. Jae nominated for two Radio Metro Awards for best Newcomer and Best R&B Artist. Jae nominated for three SAMA (South African Music Association) Awards - the Industry's most prestigious and most cherished accolade. Nominations were for: Best Single -"Missing You" (N. B Music Records), Best R&B Album -" Missing You" (N.B. Music Records), and Best Newcomer. Jae recently voted one of KZN's most influential woman in an online East Coast Radio Poll. Jae was the only non-Indian artist invited to perform at the Miss India Worldwide pageant. Jae featured as the support act on the Durban leg of United States R&B Superstar Usher Raymond's South Africa Concert Tour in November 2002. Jae was appointed by the KZN Department of Arts and Culture as their headline act and poster girl for their Heritage Day celebrations. Jae was appointed by SKIF as their South African ambassador for the 2003 World Cup Karate Championships held at the ICC in September 26 to 28 2003. Jae has subsequently followed up all this success with an astonishing 4 top ten radio hits over the past two years, proving that this bright light on the SA music stage, is Not a "One Hit Wonder" Proudly South African has appointed Jae as an official spokesperson for their Proudly South African celebrations taking place in September 2004. Jae proudly holds the distinction of being the ambassador for the Kwa Zulu Natal Dolphins cricket team, doing her bit for the development of the game in previously disadvantaged communities. To all intents and purposes, Jae remains a contemporary popular music idol that shatters traditional market barriers and has retained a large following that triumphantly crosses social, cultural and economic barriers.