Biography
JAE DIVA FOR THE NEW GENERATION
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.
Jae epitomizes the vibrant spirit and promising potential of the new South Africa, and as such, she alone is perfectly placed to successfully continue conquering local and international markets in her inimitable style.
A GROUND BREAKING CAREER
- First R&B artist in the history of the South African Music Industry to obtain Gold and Platinum Status in the sales of her self-penned debut single Missing You.
- Jae was nominated for three SAMA’s (South African Music Association) – Best Single, Best R&B Album and Best Newcomer.
- Jae was voted as 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 was nominated for two Radio Metro Awards for best Newcomer and Best R&B Artist.
- Jae was the only non-Indian artist invited to perform at the Miss India Worldwide pageant.
- Jae was the first guest artist to perform on Jerry Springer’s Saturday Night Live Show in SA.
- Jae featured as the support act on the Durban leg of United States R&B Superstar Usher Raymond’s 8701 Tour in November 2002.
- Jae was voted swankiest performer on an ECR poll.
- Jae’s drive to contribute to education in South Africa through her Just About Education project has seen more than R80 000.00 make its way to various schools nation-wide through motivational talks and performances.
- Jae performed at Nelson Mandela’s 90th birthday bash.
- Jae was invited to perform for Oprah Winfrey at The Oprah Winfrey Leadership Academy For Girls.
- Jae performed as part of a 2010 collaboration on SA’s Got Talent. Jae’s package of a gifted vocal talent, world class songwriting ability, 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 brings an astonishing range 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 singer/songwriter and performer.
Jae is that exciting and rare combination of a strong, established yet still developing artist. In the space of her explosive career, Jae has garnered a history of committed and focused social development activism.