JADE - "Fantasy" + Debut Album

B.A.D.

B.A.D.

timothy_b said:
I want it to be called Reverse Cowgirl.
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Album cover:
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mindtrappa

mindtrappa

he/him
Didn’t see this posted



When Thirlwall wants to achieve a special goal in her life, she writes it down or puts it on a mood board. Yes, it’s a manifestation technique, she says, but psychologically it feels good to do it for yourself. Recently, two items were written down: working with photographer and music video director David LaChapelle and having a critically acclaimed debut album. She’s not religious but believes that “everyone needs something to believe in, even if you don’t follow a certain faith.”

LaChapelle reached out to her via her DMs. She thought it was a fan account but soon found herself walking through the doors of his LA studio to the sound of her track, ‘Angel of My Dreams’. He had pictures of her on his own mood board and an array of baked goodies for Thirlwall to try since he heard she loves biscuits. They bonded over a mutual love for divas like Diana Ross and Bette Midler and created the disco-dancing Carrie-inspired music video for the single ‘Fantasy’.

Now it’s time for that critically acclaimed album. “I know, right, one thing at a time,” she says with a grin. While the rest of the record is strictly prohibited, I’m allowed to hear a preview of electro-pop track, ‘That’s Showbiz, Baby’ at her photoshoot earlier in the day. “I’ve been describing it as the cunty little sister to ‘Angel [of My Dreams]’ because it’s a similar concept but more aggressive,” she says. It’s queer club night ready and cements a future for her as a major-label budget, underground-feeling pop girl. Just like ‘Angel of My Dreams’, it’s deliciously chaotic.

Sonically, she wanted the album to feel like she was experimenting with who she is as an artist — because that is exactly what is happening. “I’ve come off coffee because I was craving feeling frantic all the time. I’m obsessed with that feeling,” she says. “My brain is chaotic, and I’ve been in writing sessions telling producers to change the tempo or genre part-way through the song. I like never feeling safe with a song.” The roll-out has been designed to have the same feeling: random, daring. This album is the “throw the kitchen sink at it” record.

Sophistication and sonic cohesion might happen in a few albums’ time. “On this one, I wanted the feeling of being slapped around the face by a pop star,” she smiles.

Some songs are about her partner Stephens because she fell in love at the beginning of the writing process. One track, called ‘Unconditional’, is about her mother, who suffers from lupus and various illnesses (“All my life I’ve had the frustration of not being the one who can help her or save her,” she shares). Another track is directed at her father, describing how she knows he did his best in their relationship. The writing process has been healing for her. “There’s an overarching theme of owning my own decisions, whether that’s through love or the music industry,” she says.

Thirlwall’s dream has never wavered: to be respected as a solo artist. She knows that when she presents herself for judgement this time, many commercial pop fans will not like it. I think they’ll appreciate that JADE is ambitious — that what she’s done is unusual.
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https://www.rollingstone.co.uk/music/jade-thirlwall-angel-of-my-dreams-cover-interview-45365/
 
SmallDoses

SmallDoses

Wait she was in the studio with Sugababes???

"The other day, while recording with Sugababes, she told them what’s included in the package and had to explain to Keisha Buchanan what a butt plug is, much to her amusement. This is an older and wiser Jade Thirlwall having even more fun."
 
RHOPJ

RHOPJ

SmallDoses said:
Wait she was in the studio with Sugababes???

"The other day, while recording with Sugababes, she told them what’s included in the package and had to explain to Keisha Buchanan what a butt plug is, much to her amusement. This is an older and wiser Jade Thirlwall having even more fun."
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Now...didn't she mention Sugababes recently in some capcity that I've forgotten. It happened in a video or print interview.
 
PopCrushed

PopCrushed

It was interesting to read about her not having a publishing deal anymore cause her and Leigh were signed to Jenna Andrew and Barry Weiss's TwentySeven Music Publishing. For Jade to openly say that it was a "really shit deal" is so telling. She should definitely get her own publishing deal now; her songwriting has evolved immensely and she can write hits.
 
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