Photographed by David Widjaja, English pop sensation Jessie J, with her chic bangs, strikes a fierce pose on the cover of the summer issue of Z!NK magazine.
The 23-year-old singer on hearing her song ‘Price Tag’ (featuring rapper B.o.B) played on US radio for the first time:
“I was on the way to the airport in New York. We turned it up full blast and sang along. It was an amazing feeling”.
Checkout more of her scans with the magazine below:
Hawaiian-born singer Bruno Mars puts a hat on it in a six-page fashion spread for the April issue of GQ magazine.
Mars who ever since he burst into the scene last year with his hit “Just the Way You Are”, has gained international recognition for his creased hats just as much as he has for his soulful falsetto voice and eclectic music style.
For his GQ spread the Grammy award winner display a variety of ways to rock a fedora. Mars dons designs by Dior, Armani, Sean John and Burberry for the shoot. From a casual look, to a more formal look and even a rock star inspired look, Mars showcases how you can use the fedora to jazz up your style.
Don’t be fooled into believing that Mars’ journey to stardom has been a joy ride. The singer addresses the cocaine scandal that almost derailed his career in September, last year, with GQ.
“I’m not gonna preach that I’m a role model…I’m a fucking musician! But I’ve learned people are watching, so don’t do nothing stupid”, Mars tells GQ on being caught with cocaine at the Hard Rock Hotel & Casino in Vegas.
Mars in not just a good-looking singer, he’s also a talented songwriter. Despite lending some vocals on B.o.B.’s “Nothin’ On You” and Travie McCoy’s “Billionaire”, he also penned the hook for both songs. He also co-wrote Cee Lo Green’s smash “Fuck You”, Flo Ride’s Ke$ha featured “Right Round” and K’naan’s anthemic “Wavin’ Flag”.
His debut album “Doo-Wops & Hooligans” peaked at No.3 on the Billboard Albums chart and spewed two No.1 singles. The album was also nominated for an outstanding seven Grammys, earning Mars two wins
Anyone who plays the harmonica usually looks nerdy, but Bruno Mars will have you know that add a fedora, suspenders as well as a splash of colour to that and you look uber cool.
Not that he needed any help, Bruno Mars gets funky with the fedora in this motown inspired look.
Bruno Mars shows a more sophisticated way to wear a fedora here. What do you know?! You can put on a fedora and suit up at the same time without looking tacky
Bruno Mars proves that the fedora can help you find your inner rhythm when jazzed up right
Bruno Mars swag it up
In the 80s, male artists such as David Bowie, Boy George and Prince kept us enthralled with their androgyny. More so, no male iconic idol personified androgyny better than Michael Jackson, with his falsetto vocals and effeminate demeanor. In recent years, female singers such as Beyonce (If I Were a Boy) and Rihanna (Rude boy) have also embraced androgyny. But perhaps consistent female androgynous acts have been Lady Gaga, Grace Jones and Ciara.
Now a new female act that embodies sheer androgyny has entered the fray in the form of Jessie J. Her tough, masculine and strong traits on her debut single “Do it Like A Dude” oozes complete sex appeal.
Her aggressively stunning performance in the music video for the song makes it quite easy to mistake her for one of the boys. What makes Jessie’s take on sexual ambiguity even sexier is that she does it with confidence. Why wouldn’t she? After all the British songstress is openly bisexual.
But don’t be fooled into thinking that Jessie’s recently found stardom is just a result of an overexposure rouse. This Essex born singer has worked her way to the top. For starters she studied music at the celebrated BRIT School, with alumni such as fellow established UK singers Adela and Amy Winehouse.
Jessie was also the supporting act for Cyndi Lauper during her 2008 UK tour. Earlier this year she won the prestigious Critics’ Choice award at the BRIT Awards, joining past winners Adele and Florence and the Machine.
Above all, throughout the years Jessie has managed to make a name for herself as an established songwriter, penning lyrics for Justin Timberlake, Alicia Keys and Rihanna. The most successful song she ever co-wrote being Miley Cyrus’ 2009 hit “Party in the USA”.
You cannot help but fall in love with Jessie’s powerful strong voice, which is similar to that of Lily Allen. Her voice convey three emotions – sexy, sassy and sultry.
The 22-year old caused a huge frenzy with the release of her first single “Do it Like A Dude” last year November, which she originally wrote for Rihanna after hearing “Rude Boy”. The song managed to peak at No.2 on the British Singles chart.
Her second single “Price Tag” featuring rapper B.o.B demanded just as much success. The up-tempo reggae influenced song is Jessie’s successful record to date, after it debuted atop the British Singles chart. The song also managed to accomplisg the important feat of preventing Lady Gaga’s “Born This Way” from debuting at No.1 in the UK.
Jessie’s freshman album “Who You Are” was scheduled for a late March release, but due to demand, she pushed forward the release date to 25 February in the UK.
With artists such as Justin Timberlake, Kylie Minogue and JLS proclaiming themselves as fans, there is no doubt that Jessie J should be on everyone’s 2011 “Artists-To-watch” list.
