Bio

JENIQUA BIO The Australian born singer/songwriter is equally comfortable with R&B, Soul, and Gospel. Her voice blends elements of these genres naturally to create a unique sound where every note exceeds expectations. “Jeniqua is a phenomenal singer & songwriter that is not afraid 2 be herself. The out- pouring of her lyrics are truly positive & captivating. I recommend her music, not just to music lovers, but also for those who are seeking comfort & trying to find some release”, says Norma Carby, Lifestyle Mentor & Coach. “Jeniqua’s voice, stage presence, raw talent and work ethic will have a huge impact on the industry” says long time artist manager and promoter Ron Simmons. Jeniqua‘s song, “Making Love” was featured on a Soul Compilation Album, released out of Europe in April 2010, with some other incredible Artist. Jeniqua has always known she had a God given talent for singing, as a young girl she decided to take it further. Her voice was once assessed by a local vocal coach where she picked up the skills to be able to pass on her natural talent, along with knowledge of vocal posture, to others and began vocal coaching. Jeniqua had written poetry from a young age, went on to teach herself piano adding melodies and chords to poetry verses and eventually writing lyrics to her own songs as her creativity continued to blossom. Fronting for cover bands, writing and arranging vocals while singing lead on two Gospel Albums she continued to evolve. She has traveled to New Zealand, Canada and the USA singing at major venues highlighted by her acclaimed performance at the Bethany Baptist Church in New Jersey. She has sung arias in Italian, German and English while placing third in an Eisteddfod performing a moving rendition of a Negro Spiritual. In 2001 and 2002 Jeniqua entered an Australian/New Zealand Independent Music Awards Competition (Musicoz) winning the Gospel Categories both years, while being a finalist in the R&B Category. She entered again in 2010, had two songs in the top ten with one a finalist (Top 5) in the Gospel Category. The Soul Compilation Album Jeniqua featured on with her hit single ‘MAKING LOVE’, has won two Soul Survivors Awards for Best New Soul Album and Best Global Group/Artists. “Making Love” has received wonderful reviews and lots of airplay in many major markets including popular social media outlets such as Facebook and Myspace. It was chosen as the next single, and released in April 2010. Since then, has continued doing amazingly well… eg: As at 23rd Oct 2011 - my song \\\"Making Love\\\' *(Urbanized Mix) has been at NO.1 spot for the past 12 weeks, and previously was 4 times in the Top 20, with 4 different remixes of it. (of the Top 100 Downloads, for R&B/Hip Hop Category) as at 17th MAY 2011. Including NO.1 spot a few times. Around this time, ‘Making Love’, also debuted at No.11 ON THE UK SOUL CHART (Independent chart) - jumping 8 spots up, to NO.3 SPOT, and remained there for a few weeks. As at the end of 2011 - Making Love (Urbanized mix) was still sitting at NO.1 spot on Traxsource.com (R&B/Hip Hop Top 100 Downloads), 1.5 years on, since it\\\'s first release. Voted also, most played song of 2010, and many times selected as favourite song of 2011 on various playlists across the seas. In September 2011, In Australia, 3 of Jeniqua’s songs debuted on the Dance Chart (Triple J Unearthed) sitting at NO.1 (Making Love), NO.2 (Runn’n) & NO.3 (Livin It Up). As at 12th June 2012, Making Love (Urbanized mix) sits at NO.1 on the Traxsource Chart for Top 100 Most Downloaded song (R&B/Hip Hop Category & NO. 2 Lounge/Chill Out Category), and has remained high up in this chart for over 2 years (eg: No.1, 2 & 3). Jeniqua has written her Debut album, towards the end of 2010.. is excited to share it with you in the near future . Jeniqua has also released 4 singles from her Gospel Project, all of which have received amazing reviews and airplay both in Australia and overseas, Europe, UK, America etc. Alongside that project, Jeniqua has released 3 singles from her forthcoming 5 Song EP, due out End Sept 2012… with her Gospel Project 1, to follow shortly after, with its release scheduled for Nov 2012. Jeniqua’s huge voice and talent has been compared to many established recording artist that influenced her development. Make no mistake as a vocalist her voice is an unmistakably unique and divine gift. Her combined talents and style make her the complete package entertainer.