April Forrest

Music has always been an important part of our lives and has helped to shape the people that we are today. We are so excited to be a part of something that will enable the next generation to grow and appreciate music in it's entirety. We are honored that Ernie Boch and Music Drives Us has invited us to be ambassadors for this incredible organization, and take pride in sharing our love of music with children all across New England and inspiring them to do the same with their peers!
JADA - MusicDrivesUs.org

Jada ‘Model That'
Joe Zee, Erin and Olivia at ELLE photo shoot. - MTV.Com

Hear what makes Supergroup Jada tick! - KISS108 Boston

Things are picking up for Universal Motown act, Jada! Their new single The Breakup Song is available at iTunes and you can read a review about it at Seventeen Magazine! Plus, they’ve be on the road doing some radio promo and have booked a handful of shows on the East Coast. Here’s the list:

October
25th Doggy Day Halloween Parade - Boston, MA
27th Jarvis Green Charity Event (Appearance) Boston, MA
30th WFHN Fun 107 Monster Bash! - New Bedford, MA
31st Mike FM’s 3rd annual Howl-oween Parade – Boston, MA

November
20th Rhode Island College w/Jadakiss – Providence, RI
21st 25th Annual Fanueil Hall Tree Lighting – Boston, MA

December
4th Keuka College – Keuka Park, NY - Tommy2.net

New York, NY (Top40 Charts/ Jada Official Website/ Universal Motown) - Pop R&B supergroup Jada's highly anticipated new single, 'Break Up Song,' is being released today.
The second song from the female foursome's debut Universal Motown CD is now available on iTunes and comes on the heels of the tremendous response to their first single, 'American Cowboy.'

Since its release earlier this year, the 'American Cowboy' video has had almost a million combined hits on the Internet. The song, produced by Akon/RedOne, also was featured on the hit TV show 'House.'

'We're really excited about the new single,' said Jada manager Laura Poulin. 'And we're blown away by the attention we've gotten with 'American Cowboy.''

The vocal group, composed of Jacyn Tremblay, Lauren O'Keefe, Elle Wine and April Forrest, is known for its powerhouse vocals, sophisticated harmonies and Gospel-tinged ballads - Top40charts.com

Soundtracks for
Bring It On: In It to Win It (2007) (V) More at IMDbPro »

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"Division"
Performed by Aly & AJ


"Be Good to Me"
Performed by Ashley Tisdale


"He Said She Said"
Performed by Ashley Tisdale


"Coming For You"
by Jojo


"Find Yourself in You"
by Everlife


"Don't You Think I'm Hot"
by Jennifer Tisdale


"Get Up"
by Superchick


"RED HOT"
Written by Michèle Vice-Maslin, Michael Norfleet, Bradley Spalter
Produced and Arranged by Michèle Vice-Maslin and Michael Norfleet
Performed by Cheaza
Courtesy of Sweetersongs


"Never Stop"
Performed by Hilary Duff


"Get Me Bodied (Extended Mix)"
Performed by Beyoncé Knowles


"I'm That Chick"
Performed by Jada
Produced by JR Rotem
- IMDb

Soundtracks for
"House M.D." House Divided (2009)


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"Fight the Power"
(uncredited)
Performed by Public Enemy


"Spread Your Love"
(uncredited)
Performed by Vibrolux


"Do What You Wanna (Mr. Scruff's Soul Party Remix)"
(uncredited)
Performed by Ramsey Lewis & Mr. Scruff


"American Cowboy"
(uncredited)
Performed by Jada - IMDb

e is also collaborating with the Black Eyed Peas, David Archuleta, Girlicious and Universal Motown's new girl group Jada. He also has Shontelle's next single, "Battle Cry," and is about to start writing for Bedingfield's third album. - BillBoard.com

The fun pop girl group Jada has released a catchy new tune! "The Breakup Song" has a great R&B sound that will definitely be stuck in your head for days! But don't be fooled by the title of the song — it's actually an empowering tune about a relationship that lasts. Click here to listen to "The Breakup Song!" Jada's newest single is also available for purcharse on iTunes. And don't forget to check out Jada's MySpace page to listen to even more of their their music!

What do you think of "The Breakup Song?" Sound off in the comments! - Seventeen Magazine

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check out jada's new video for "american cowboy"!
May 6, 2009 at 5:51:00 PM by Seventeen Magazine0 Comments
Superfun girl group Jada just released their video for their single: "American Cowboy"! The song and the video are totally hot and sure to be a summer dance hit! Get their widget and check out the video below!
- Seventeen Magazine

Outstanding Pop/R&B Act of the Year: JADA
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For the girl group Jada, fashion is a whole new world. Shortly after arriving at a recent photo shoot, the members of the band sifted through the wardrobe rack, calling out names of designers with a girlish excitement. Based in Boston, they joked that they have to come to New York to get their fashion thrills since New England isn't exactly a fashion mecca.
As a young group on the edge of breaking into the music business, the girls are a work in progress, both in their music and their wardrobes. Recently, band member Jacyn Tremblay, 22, has been trading up from basic jeans looks, an inclination that started the first time she tried on a Versace dress. "It made me feel...a bit more pulled together," she said.

Developing a distinct style is just as important to the musicians as their sound, a mix of pop and R&B featuring sophisticated harmonies that recall the soulfulness of gospel. Jada includes Tremblay, April Forrest, Elle Wine and Lauren O'Keefe and will release its first single, "Since We Made Love," on the Universal Motown label in March. The debut album is slated for summer, followed by a nationwide tour. For the album, the group worked with a diverse roster of writers and producers including Dallas Austin, Babyface, Swizz Beatz, Jonathan "J.R." Rotem, Danjahandz and the Clutch.

Jada was started almost four years ago by Bristol Entertainment, an artist development company in Boston that was behind musicians such as Niia on Yclef Records and The Dropkick Murphys on Warner. Unlike bands that have one lead singer, that duty rotates among Jada's members, none of whom plays an instrument.

"It's rare to find a group whose members can each sing lead, but still possesses an interlocking harmony that makes them a cohesive group," said Sylvia Rhone, president and chief executive of Universal Motown. "When Jada sang a cappella for me, there was an instant connection."

While their sound is distinctive, fashion is a key part of the package. "It's not just about the music," Forrest, 18, said. "More so than ever before, people tend to listen with their eyes."
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Life has been sweet for the all-girl vocal group Jada whose members Jacyn Tremblay, Lauren O’Keefe, Elle Wine, and April Forrest just signed a record deal with Universal Motown Records. The group has been busy recording material for their debut album and working with record producers in New York, Los Angeles and Boston, Massachusetts, where the members all currently reside. They came together at Bristol Recording & Vocal Studios in Boston under the tutelage of the studio’s owners Ric and Laura Poulin.

Elle explains, “It was all through an audition at Bristol Studios in Boston. None of us knew each other before we got into the group. Jacyn, April, and I studied voice at Bristol and Lauren responded to the audition call.”

The husband and wife team of Ric and Laura Poulin have been instrumental in guiding Jada’s path and their musical direction, first introducing Jada to music fans at Disney Radio alongside Fan 3 and Aaron Carter. Steadily, Jada’s fan base has expanded and now the group is ready to burst onto the pop music scene with the likes of JoJo, Hilary Duff, The Pussycat Dolls, and some of their own musical influences like Mariah Carey and Christina Aguilera.

Lauren cites her musical influences as, “En Vogue’s album Funky Divas really inspired me. I also love Boyz II Men, Mariah, Whitney, Aretha, Stevie, D’Angelo, Maxwell, Brian McKnight, the list goes on and on. These people pioneered what R&B music is today.”

Elle admits, “I love the soul/R&B stuff. My influences are Mariah, Christina, Aretha, and I love the harmonies of Boyz II Men, 112, Jagged Edge, etc.”

“I listened to Christina, Mariah, Celine Dion, Jewel, Alanis Morrisette, N’Sync, and Backstreet Boys,” tells April.

Jacyn’s influences stem from her background in theatre. “I came from a Broadway show tunes kind of background. My ultimate dream was to be on Broadway someday so I would naturally feel at home doing plays. It wasn’t until I was like 17 or so that I actually listened to Top 40 radio.”

The members of Jada each began vocal training and dance classes in their pre-teens and continued all through their adolescence. They parlayed their lessons into Jada.

April shares, “I went to The Greater Hartford Academy of the Arts where I majored in Dance and minored in Theatre and Music. In my last year of high school, I started studying voice at Bristol Voice Studios in Boston.”

Jacyn lists, “Choir in school, plays, musicals, voice lessons, you name it, I did it. I also started working with Ric Poulin, our vocal coach at Bristol Studios and discovered the missing pieces to my singing technique.”

Lauren recalls, “I have been taking voice lessons since I was 13. I was taught the classical theatre method first and then the pop/gospel method later on with our vocal coach and producer Ric Poulin at Bristol Studios. I was in all the choirs, plays, musicals, and recitals in school.”

Elle notes, “I was involved with every aspect of music in my school - chorus, the musicals, etc. I had lessons all growing up as a kid. I had piano, three types of voice lessons - classical, theatre, and then the pop method at Bristol Studios.”

Jada’s vocal harmonies range from R&B/soul to pop/rock and acoustic blues, but being in Jada does not only require them to be singers, they are also songwriters with an instinct for setting up their vocal melodies and song lyrics.

“Anything in any one of our lives can be inspiration for a song,” claims Elle. “Sometimes we record the lyrics in pieces as we write and then sit down to write more. Other times we just concentrate on banging out all the lyrics and melody and only then do we start recording. Sometimes we record the choruses first and then all the verses, leads, harmonies, and ad-libs. But other times, we record the song in sequence. Every producer likes to work differently and we’ve gotten accustomed to just going with the flow.”

April agrees, “Yeah, we usually start recording before we even finish writing the song. I keep a journal and write down my thoughts for the day and sometimes these end up in songs. The other girls keep song ideas, too, and then we just bring them all to the table when we sit down to write. We have so many different sides, and I want everyone to see them and see our ideas and views on life. Depending on the day, they range from inspirational to heart wrenching to downright goofy, girly and fun.”

For Jada’s debut album the group has not only worked with their executive producer and vocal coach, Ric Poulin, but also with several pop record producers like Swizz Beatz, JK, Kay Gee, Toby Gad, Taj, Akon, and JR Rotem. The group also received a special invitation to meet pop rap star Missy Elliott after her show with American Idol’s third season winner Fantasia in New York City.
- Music dish

Four extraordinary singers united by a common goal, Jada is the latest iteration of the classic female vocal group. Since coming together six years ago, all four members have devoted themselves heart and soul to Jada. Their self-titled debut marks the culmination of a remarkable journey in which these talented individuals came together to create a beautifully cohesive whole. From the album-opening ballad “Is It Love” to the sassy RedOne/Akon-produced first single, “American Cowboy,” “JADA” is a bright and brazen mix of pop, soul, dance, and R&B, spiced by Jada’s characteristic gospel-inspired harmonies. The powerhouse sound is not dissimilar from the girls themselves – soulful and sophisticated, sexy and strong, heartfelt and honest, flirty and fun.

The four members of Jada came together while studying at Boston’s Bristol Recording and Voice Studios. Each singer has brought her individual perspective and style to the table – Jacyn’s tastes run from pop to rock and from Pink to Paramore; April takes inspiration from hip-hop’s urban sound and fashion, blasting T.I. and Timbaland every day of the week; Lauren’s musical influences stem from her growing up in suburban Philadelphia, home to neo-soul legends like Jill Scott and Musiq Soulchild; Elle professes an eclectic appetite for music ranging from Rascal Flatts and John Legend to Lady Gaga. - Hollywood Music TV

Look out New Kids on the Block, New Edition and Marky Mark -- Boston has a new export putting Beantown back on the music map. Meet Jada, a fab foursome of gorgeous girls who can SING. (I've heard them a cappella, trust me, it's a wrap.)

If the idea of a "girl group" brings images of the Spice Girls to mind, banish them. Think En Vogue with more synthesizers and choreography. The ladies are signed to Universal Motown and recently released the single "American Cowboy" written by labelmate/r & b everywhere-man Akon and producer to the stars RedOne, who has turned out hits for NKOTB, Brandy, Michael Jackson and Lady Gaga (he's the man behind smashes "Just Dance" and "Poker Face").

As further proof the Jada buzz is building nationally, "American Cowboy" was featured on a recent episode of the FOX hit series "House."

If you're heading out to Kiss Concert 2009 on May 17 then you'll get to see the pop/r &b squad perform live. For a sneak peek at what the group has to offer, peep the "American Cowboy" video at www.jadamusic.com. - BOSTON HERALD

Boston has seen its share of homegrown talent-turned-national pop stars: New Edition, New Kids on the Block and Mark “Marky Mark” Wahlberg, to name a few.

But when it comes to girl groups repping the Hub, the offerings are slim.

Look to Jada - which will share the stage with the Black Eyed Peas, Ciara, Akon and many more at Sunday’s sold-out Kiss-108 Concert - to flip that script. - Boston Herald

Girl band babes Jada belting out the national anthem at the Boston Celtics-Chicago Bulls playoff Game 5 at the Garden - also in da house were pirate drama hero Capt. Richard Phillips, Christopher Mintz-Plasse aka McLovin from “Superbad” and New England Patriots Adalius Thomas, Ben Watson and Gary Guyton . . - BOSTON HERALD

April Forrest on Dharmic Evolution - Dharmic Evolution