Fearless

Jazmine Sullivan, a Philadelphia native who sounds very much like Lauryn Hill, is extremely talented. Already featured on Jimmy Kimmel and with 5 nominations from the Grammys, she is an accomplished singer/songwriter who has just created her first album with mostly her own works. Of course, she is an R&B girl, but she sounds remarkably Caribbean in her biggest hit "Need U Bad". That song is just slamming, and she wrote it along with Missy Elliot (my favorite). It is well crafted and polished, and it is clear that this Missy Elliot protege is learning well from the hitmakers. Her other large hit "Bust Your Windows" is purely enjoyment, from its lyrics about the satisfaction of dealing with your cheating man by hurting the merchandise, to its infectious and could-care-less, matter-of-fact vocals. The background swell of violins and cellos in what could be the dance of death adds to the rising drama, while the beat that occasionally pulses through continues to make us follow in-step with Jazmine. Her other well-known song is "Lions, Tigers, and Bears", and it's a very sweet song about love and the fear that can take over. Anyhow, without further adieu, I give you Jazmine, and I'll leave you "Lions" as well as "Bust Your Windows". But go look up Need U Bad. It's fantastic!

Unfortunately, her website prevents me from giving the official video. Ah well.