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Jessica Sutta

Jessica Lynn Sutta (born May 15, 1982) is an American dancer, singer, recording artist, model, and actress. She is best known as a member of the American pop girl group and dance ensemble, the Pussycat Dolls. She left the group in January 2010 to embark her solo career. She is currently finishing up her debut solo album which is expected to be released in summer 2011.

Biography

1982–2004: Early life

Sutta was born in Miami, Florida, of Russian-Polish Jewish father and Irish-Japanese Catholic mother.[1] She grew up in Cutler Bay, Florida with two older brothers, Billy and Kevin. She started dance classes at the age of three. She was a child model in a dance wear catalog/magazine in Miami called Star Style among the child models was Melissa Pastrana who also graduated from NWSA New World School of the Arts. She was a Miami City Ballet dance student in Miami Beach, Florida among the alumni were Crista Villela, Melissa Pastrana, Kelly Hess, Patricia Delgado, Cherilyn Franco- Morroco, Jeanette Delgado just to name a few. At New World School of the Arts, she studied dance.[2] She tore the ACL on both knees and switched to theater studies, before finally returning to dance.[2] She joined the NBA's cheerleading squad Miami Heat in 1999 and became captain in 2001.[2]

2003–2010: Pussycat Dolls and solo career beginnings

Main article: Pussycat Dolls
The Pussycat Dolls performing "Buttons" in Aberdeen during the Doll Domination Tour

In 2003, she moved to L.A. and three months later was on a dance audition for a PSA involving Smokey Bear when she came to the attention of choreographer Robin Antin, who cast her with the Pussycat Dolls in 2003.

From the moment Sutta joined The Pussycat Dolls, she says: "This is where I always wanted to be. I thought The Pussycat Dolls were genius. I am so blessed to be a part of this group."[2] Sutta sang co-lead along with Carmit Bachar and Ashley Roberts in the "Stickwitu" single b-side, "Santa Baby". After the departure of Bachar from the group, Sutta took the parts that Bachar used to sing, and co-leads with Melody. Sutta also recorded a solo song, "If I Was A Man", for the Deluxe Edition of the Dolls' second studio album Doll Domination. The song is produced by Smidi, Ron Fair, and Stefanie Ridel.

During the hiatus of the Pussycat Dolls in 2007, Sutta was featured on two tracks, "Make It Last" and "White Lies". Both managed to chart at the Hot Dance Club Play reaching top three while "White Lies" was successful in Europe. It made Sutta the second artist to have two concurrent top 10 Club Play singles. "White Lies has been #1 for four weeks on Billboard's Hot Dance Singles Sales chart.[3] Dave Audé talk about her collaboration with Sutta. He said,

"Jessica was one of the Pussycat Dolls that didn't get a lot of the spotlight in the actual Pussycat band, but she just loves club music. So I've been doing a few songs here and there. I recorded the vocals for her song with Paul Van Dyk's 'White Lies.' She sang on my song which wasn't a full vocal song but it had some, it was more of a club track and fortunately went to number one."[4]

On January 29, 2010, Sutta revealed she had been ousted from the group. In an interview with E!Online Sutta revealed that she broke a rib while on tour with the group and the group's management failed to provide her with any accommodation, so the almost "homeless" singer had to crash on a friends couch as she recovered from a broken rib.[5] In Life & Style Magazine she stated: "I basically felt like nothing more than a glorified back-up dancer after seven years with the group. I wasn't feeling like I was growing in the situation. It was something I had to do. Breaking my rib is what sent me over the edge."[6] Sutta told MTV News that she has the blessing of the Dolls to step out on her own. "They were really supportive of me. It was a big decision, but it was the best decision." She also said she can be her own woman. "I think I was always in the shadows of Nicole, so I think it's the chance for me to come out."[7] On January 30, 2010, Sutta clarified her comments with ABC News regarding her leaving the Pussycat Dolls, stating that Scherzinger is like a sister and she has love for her. Sutta also said that the hip injury obtained during the tour made her realize she did not want to be with the group any more as she did not think it was her future. She said she is recording and writing her debut album and said that fans could expect music very soon.[8]

2010–present: Solo career development

On May 15, Sutta confirmed via her website that she is working with Dj Cedric Gervais on a song called "Wherever You Are",[9] which will be featuring on his upcoming album called "Miamication" which is scheduled for release on March 2011.[10] She recently stated via her website that they will start shooting a video for "Wherever You Are" soon.[11]

Sutta also confirmed that she will be featured on Eva Simons new song called "Look But Don't Touch" from Eva's debut solo album. She also stated she is co-writer on the song.[12]

Solo album

Jessica Sutta performing at KIIS-FM's Jingle Ball

In an interview in Starpulse.com she revealed more details about her solo album. She told,

"This year is going to be really busy for me because I'm starting my album so I'm not going to have a lot of time. [...] I'm writing and I'm working with up and coming producers. [...] I have a love for dance music so it's going to be dance music, also inspired pop dance music." The sound should reflect some of the same influences as the Pussycat Dolls music, but more focused to Sutta's own inspirations.[13]

After her announcement of her departure from the group, she told MTV News that she will try her hand at another aspect of the musical process, songwriting. "I'm really excited about my solo project, [...] I've been working with my friend ... and I've actually been writing. I didn't get a chance to write on the Dolls albums, and I just found out I can write, which is really cool. So my music is really upbeat. You can put it in your ears and drift away which is really fun."[7]

She recently announced that she has finished a song with British songwriter and record producer Martin Harrington called "Rodeo", and there will be a rapper on it. Harrington has written and produced for many artists including Kylie Minogue and Natalie Imbruglia. Sutta and Harrington also recorded a song "I Got This Down".[14]

In September 2010, Jessica revealed that her first solo single would be called "I Wanna Be Bad".[15] She debuted the song at the Truck Stop / Here Lounge in West Hollywood.[16] Jessica also stated that the video would be released soon on her official Youtube [1] channel. "I Wanna Be Bad" is produced by Dutch producer Tearce Keaz.[17]

In a recent interview for PopCandiesTv, Jessica stated that she wrote her debut single: "I actually wrote this particularly song called "I Wanna Be Bad", it was right after I broke my rib, and I got inspired, I went in the studio with Tearce, and we made a song a year ago, so now it’s coming, and will be released on iTunes very soon with the video coming out as well." Sutta also revealed in the same interview that she has finished recording her debut solo album.[18]

Jessica premiered the video for "I Wanna Be Bad" on RadarOnline on October 19. The video was directed by Frank E. Flowers. In an exclusive interview for RadarOnline.com, she spoke about her first music video, her solo album, and the Pussycat Dolls: "Being the producer and the artist you'd think it would be really stressful, but for some reason everything went so smoothly. All my close friends were in the video, they're my best girl friends…I had a vision; I love the Marie Antoinette feeling and the girly, decadent kind of feeling in the video...the fantasy of it all." Sutta said she's been busy recording in the studio and should be releasing a second single around Christmas time with her EP dropping in the spring. "A lot of the songs are about my love life or what's going on with me personally. I never got to write with the Pussycat Dolls so this was the first time I was actually able to do it. " Sutta explained. After such a long run with the Pussycat Dolls, Sutta believes her experience with them will take her a long way in her solo career. "It was like boot camp with the Pussycat Dolls - we were on tour, we were on buses we were on planes and you sleep when you sleep and look as good as you can look all the time," Sutta said.

"Everything about the Pussycat Dolls has made me who I am today and I'm so grateful for that project. I'll always be a Doll in my heart."

Since quitting the Pussycat Dolls, Jessica says there's no bad blood between the girls. "I talk to them a lot. They're really supportive and all doing their own thing. We grew a sisterhood, so I miss them a lot."[19] "I Wanna Be Bad" was released on iTunes on October 19.[20]

It's been confirmed that Sutta signed with a marketing agency EFG Expands Talent Division, which has delivered successful campaigns to build brands in the lifestyle, fashion, beauty, hospitality, film, television, music and overall entertainment.[21]

Sutta performed during the Tailgate Show at the Dolphins vs. Lions Game at Sun Life Stadium in Miami, Florida on January 19. She performed two new songs from the album called "Jack In The Box" and "Good Boy".[22] In a recent interview she said "Jack In The Box" might be her new single, stating that it's her favorite song of the album alond side "Good Boy", which she described as "sexy and fun".[23] Jessica also confirmed that her collaboration with Cedric Gervais will be released in March 2011, and also announced that she has a single coming up with DJ Erick Morillo,[24] called "Pin-Up Girl".[25] She will perform "Pin-Up Girl" with Erick Morillo at Ultra Music Festival, on 27 March. The song was written by Jamie Hartman.

Media appearances

Sutta plays the woman who was abused by her husband in Ana Johnsson's music video for "Don't Cry for Pain". As a freelance dancer, she appeared in music videos for Will Smith ("Miami"), Baby Bash ("Suga Suga"), Craig David ("Spanish") and Gloria Estefan ("Don't Let This Moment End"), among others.

As an actress, she was part of the original cast in the Swedish American soap opera known as Ocean Ave., along side Megan Fox, where she played Jody Starr, a pill-poppin' Gothic teenager.[2] She has also appeared in the movie From Justin to Kelly, a 2003 American romantic comedy musical film, and Bully where she played Blonde.[2] Sutta had a brief role in the 2003 film Bad Boys II. She was also hosting a show for a Miami based cable network called "SoBe in the Night". In 2007, she appeared on an episode of the game show Identity in disguise as a Pussycat Doll.

In 2007, Sutta appeared in a series of video ads on Myspace for Unilever's Axe body spray, as part of their 'Bom Chicka Wah Wah' campaign. The ads took the form of instructional dance videos, with Sutta displaying 'sexy' dance moves.[26]

In December 2010, Sutta appeared in the youtube video for non profit organisation FCKH8, a play on the NOH8 campaign, of which she also shot a photo for.

Discography

See also: Pussycat Dolls discography

Singles

List of singles, with selected chart positions
Title Year Peak chart positions Album
US
Club 		AUT FIN GER
"I Wanna Be Bad" 2010 — — — —
"—" denotes a title that did not chart, or was not released in that territory.


List of singles, with selected chart positions
Title Year Peak chart positions Album
US
Club
[27] 		AUT
[28] 		FIN
[29] 		GER
[30]
"Make It Last"(Dave Audé ft. Jessica Sutta) 2007 1 — — — Make It Last - EP
"White Lies"(Paul van Dyk ft. Jessica Sutta) 1 73 38 14 In Between
"Pin-Up Girl"(Eric Morillo ft. Jessica Sutta) 2011 — — — — TBA
"Where Ever You Are"(Cedric Gervais ft. Jessica Sutta)[31] — — — — Miamication
"—" denotes release did not chart or was not released

Album appearances

List of appearances as a featured artist on album songs
Title Year Album
"Be With You" (Paul Van Dyk ft. Jessica Sutta) 2007
"In Your Heart" 2007
"If I Was A Man" 2008 Doll Domination[32]

Music videos

List of music videos with their respective directors
Title Director Year
"White Lies"
(Paul van Dyk featuring Jessica Sutta) 		Unknown[33] 2007
"I Wanna Be Bad" Frank E. Flowers[34] 2010

Filmography and media appearances

Year Title Role
2001 Bully Blonde
2002 Ocean Ave. Jody Starr
2003 From Justin to Kelly Bracelet Girl
Bad Boys II Brief Role
2007 Identity Herself
2009 The Truth About Angels Herself
2010 The Search For Shangela's Best Dance Crew Guest Judge
2011 SoBe Real[35]

References

  1. ^ "In the Valley of the Dolls". The Philippine Star. PhilStar Daily, Inc. 2008-11-02. Retrieved 2010-06-22.
  2. ^ a b c d e f ""Inside every woman is a Pussycat Doll," says Robin Antin" (PDF). William Morris Endeavor. Interscope Records. Retrieved 2010-06-22.
  3. ^ "Kanye's King of The Billboard 200 With 957,000". Billboard. Nielsen Business Media, Inc. 2007-09-19. Retrieved 2010-05-21.
  4. ^ Slomowicz, Ron. "Dave Aude Interview - Interview with Dave Aude". About.com. Retrieved 2010-05-21.
  5. ^ "Jessica Sutta Bitter About Leaving Pussycat Dolls, Is Jealous Of Nicole Scherzinger". Starpulse.com. 2010-01-30. Retrieved 2010-06-22. {{cite news}}: Italic or bold markup not allowed in: |publisher= (help)
  6. ^ "Former Pussycat Doll: how I lost it all". Life & Style. Bauer. 2010-01-29. Retrieved 2010-05-21. {{cite news}}: Italic or bold markup not allowed in: |work= (help)
  7. ^ a b Jocelyn, Vena (2010-01-29). "Pussycat Dolls Are 'Supportive' Of Jessica Sutta's Solo Career". MTV. MTV Networks. Retrieved 2010-05-21.
  8. ^ Golden, Jessica (2010-01-29). "Former Pussycat Doll Jessica Sutta". ABC News. Retrieved 2010-06-21.
  9. ^ "Thank you for all my Birthday wishes!!". Jessicasuttaonline.com. 2010-05-15. Retrieved 2010-05-29.
  10. ^ "wherever you are". 2010-05-21. Retrieved 2010-05-21.
  11. ^ "Hello!". Jessicasuttaonline.com. 2010-06-21. Retrieved 2010-06-21.
  12. ^ "Jessica Sutta at STK in West Hollywood". 2010-05-21. Retrieved 2010-05-22.
  13. ^ Topel, Fred (2010-06-01). "Pussycat Doll Jessica Previews Her Solo Album". Starpulse.com. Retrieved 2010-05-21. {{cite news}}: Italic or bold markup not allowed in: |publisher= (help)
  14. ^ "About Jessica Sutta". Jessicasuttaonline.com. 2010-06-21. Retrieved 2010-06-21.
  15. ^ http://twitter.com/IamJessicaSutta/status/25450827742
  16. ^ http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ELczS-YpxOs
  17. ^ http://twitter.com/Tearcekizzo/status/25800279089
  18. ^ http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7pCAmn2RuSw
  19. ^ http://www.radaronline.com/exclusives/2010/10/exclusive-video-former-pussycat-doll-jessica-sutta-goes-solo-sings-i-wanna-be-bad
  20. ^ http://itunes.apple.com/us/album/i-wanna-be-bad/id398686673
  21. ^ http://www.pitchengine.com/efgpr/entertainment-fusion-group-grows-its-talent-client-roster--/53308/
  22. ^ http://www.miamidolphins.com/video?bcpid=585645507001&bckey=AQ~~,AAAAPLps31k~,TJzr-TEF9ZDBr32E7bGQERjsyfeFVgGP&bclid=630402801001&bctid=725774545001
  23. ^ http://www.ialivenetwork.com/video/484/jessica-sutta----former-member-of-the-pussycat-dolls--ialive-exclusive-interview
  24. ^ http://twitter.com/IamJessicaSutta/status/43424138190266370
  25. ^ http://www.bensbrother.com/news.php?item=43
  26. ^ http://vids.myspace.com/index.cfm?fuseaction=vids.individual&videoid=17036221
  27. ^ Peak chart positions for singles in US Hot Dance Club Songs:
  28. ^ "Paul van Dyk feat. Jessica Sutta - White Lies". austriancharts.at. Hung Medien. Retrieved 2010-12-26.
  29. ^ "Paul van Dyk feat. Jessica Sutta - White Lies". finnishcharts.com. Hung Medien. Retrieved 2010-12-26.
  30. ^ "Chartverfolgung / Paul Van Dyk featuring Jessica Sutta / Single" (in German). musicline.de. Phononet. Retrieved 2010-12-26.
  31. ^ http://www.djtunes.com/#/cedric-gervais/miamication/where-ever-u-are__1124694
  32. ^ "Doll Domination (Deluxe Edition) by The Pussycat Dolls". iTunes. Apple Inc. Retrieved 2010-09-25.
  33. ^ ""White Lies" Music Video". MTV. Retrieved 2010-06-27.
  34. ^ Iacuzzi, Frances (2010-10-20). "Jessica Sutta: the Making of 'I Wanna Be Bad'". WordPress. Retrieved 2010-10-31.
  35. ^ http://www.imdb.com/title/tt1773687/
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