Jade MacRae
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Jade MacRae is an Australian R&B/Soul singer and the daughter of two professional New Zealand
musicians living in the UK
. Her debut single "You Make Me Weak
" debuted in the top 50 of the Australian singles charts in November 2004. Her follow-up single "So Hot Right Now" debuted in the top 20 in February 2005.
Her self-titled debut album was nominated for ARIA
, MTV, APRA & Urban Music Awards in 2005/2006. Her second studio album Get Me Home was released in October 2008 .
); Jade's musical education began at a young age; learning the piano
at age three and going on to learn the violin
at age eight. After finishing her Higher School Certificate at the Sydney Conservatorium of Music
, she started singing in pubs and clubs around Sydney. As well as singing in a band with Mahalia Barnes
, daughter of leading Australian rock singer Jimmy Barnes
, she supported Renée Geyer
and Jackie Orszaczky
. Her work with Mahalia Barnes lead to work as a backup singer with Jimmy Barnes.
MacRae started doing session work as a singer with Australian electronic acts such as Disco Montego
, Endorphin
and Pnau
. UK dance producer Ian Pooley
recruited her to sing on the track "Heaven" which became a dance hit in Germany.
and White Chocolate. They also worked with a number of Australian producers including Israel
, Jarrad Rogers
and the Elite Fleet, who produced the first single "You Make Me Weak". MacRae wrote or cowrote every song on the album. After its completion MacRae signed with Roadshow Music, an offshoot of Sony Music Australia. "You Make Me Weak" reached the top 50 of the Australian singles charts in early November, while her follow-up single "So Hot Right Now" debuted in the top 20 in February 2005.
MacRae released her debut self titled album in September 2005 and it featured her released singles including "You Make Me Weak" , "So Hot Right Now" featuring Israel and "Superstar
" featuring 6 Pound. A fourth single "Up And Do Your Thing" was also released as a promo/radio single. The album led to 3 ARIA Award nominations in 2006.
She performed the Australian National Anthem at the 2005 World Cup Qualifying match, against Uruguay
at Sydney
's Telstra stadium.
. The pair were eliminated on 2 July 2006. That year she performed the Australian national anthem at the 2006 NRL Grand Final.
Jade returned to It Takes Two in May 2007, this time partnered with Home and Away
's Bobby Morley; who later appeared in Jade's music video "In The Basement" (released the same year). They were eliminated on the show on the 12th of June, 2007.
In mid 2007 she toured around Australia as part of the "Broad" show (with Deborah Conway
, New Buffalo
, Anne McCue
and Abbe May).
Jade returned to It Takes To in 2008 and was partnered with actor Paul O'Brien
. They were eliminated in week 8.
After several delays, Jade's second album Get Me Home was released in October 2008, alongside new single "I Wanna Be In Love"
Jade began dating hip hop artist Phrase
in 2008, and the couple are now married. She is now based in Melbourne.
In late 2009 MacRae collaborated with Space Invadas (Katalyst
and Steve Spacek) on the single "Life". In November, Phrase
revealed via twitter that MacRae was rehearsing musicians for new recordings.
and Mahalia Barnes
), "Ride My Tempo
" (by Ida Corr
) and "Glamorous
" (by Belgian pop star Natalia).
Jade had a brief stint as acting co-host (in place of Emma) for Sydney's Edge 96.1
radio station.
Jade has also appeared several times on the Australian musical comedy/quiz/panel shows "Spicks And Specks" and "RocKwiz
"
New Zealand
New Zealand is an island country in the south-western Pacific Ocean comprising two main landmasses and numerous smaller islands. The country is situated some east of Australia across the Tasman Sea, and roughly south of the Pacific island nations of New Caledonia, Fiji, and Tonga...
musicians living in the UK
United Kingdom
The United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern IrelandIn the United Kingdom and Dependencies, other languages have been officially recognised as legitimate autochthonous languages under the European Charter for Regional or Minority Languages...
. Her debut single "You Make Me Weak
You Make Me Weak
"You Make Me Weak" was the debut single by Australian R&B star Jade MacRae. The song was released in October, 2004, to critical acclaim and a highly anticipated launch by the Australia underground urban scene....
" debuted in the top 50 of the Australian singles charts in November 2004. Her follow-up single "So Hot Right Now" debuted in the top 20 in February 2005.
Her self-titled debut album was nominated for ARIA
Australian Recording Industry Association
The Australian Recording Industry Association is a trade group representing the Australian recording industry which was established in 1983 by six major record companies, EMI, Festival, CBS, RCA, WEA and Universal replacing the Association of Australian Record Manufacturers which was formed in 1956...
, MTV, APRA & Urban Music Awards in 2005/2006. Her second studio album Get Me Home was released in October 2008 .
Early years
Coming from a musical family (her mother is respected session vocalist Joy Yates; and her father pianist Dave MacRaeDave MacRae
David Scott MacRae is a keyboardist from New Zealand, noted for his contributions in jazz and the Canterbury scene....
); Jade's musical education began at a young age; learning the piano
Piano
The piano is a musical instrument played by means of a keyboard. It is one of the most popular instruments in the world. Widely used in classical and jazz music for solo performances, ensemble use, chamber music and accompaniment, the piano is also very popular as an aid to composing and rehearsal...
at age three and going on to learn the violin
Violin
The violin is a string instrument, usually with four strings tuned in perfect fifths. It is the smallest, highest-pitched member of the violin family of string instruments, which includes the viola and cello....
at age eight. After finishing her Higher School Certificate at the Sydney Conservatorium of Music
Sydney Conservatorium of Music
The Sydney Conservatorium of Music is one of the oldest and most prestigious music schools in Australia...
, she started singing in pubs and clubs around Sydney. As well as singing in a band with Mahalia Barnes
Mahalia Barnes
Mahalia Barnes is an Australian singer/songwriter, daughter of well-known Australian rock singer Jimmy Barnes.She began performing as part of kiddie pop group The Tin Lids with siblings, Eliza-Jane and Jackie; but has since become a respected session and backup singer.She performs regular live gigs...
, daughter of leading Australian rock singer Jimmy Barnes
Jimmy Barnes
James Dixon Swan , better known as Jimmy Barnes, is a Scottish-born Australian rock singer-songwriter. His father Jim Swan was a prizefighter and his older brother John Swan is also a rock singer. It was actually John who had encouraged and taught Jim how to sing as he wasn't really interested at...
, she supported Renée Geyer
Renée Geyer
Renée Rebecca Geyer is an Australian singer who has long been regarded as one of the finest exponents of jazz, soul and R&B idioms. She had commercial success as a solo artist in Australia, with "It's a Man's Man's World", "Heading in the Right Direction" and "Stares and Whispers" in the 1970s and...
and Jackie Orszaczky
Jackie Orszaczky
Jackie Orszaczky was a Hungarian-Australian musician, arranger, and record producer, playing mainly bass guitar, but also various other instruments.-Work:...
. Her work with Mahalia Barnes lead to work as a backup singer with Jimmy Barnes.
MacRae started doing session work as a singer with Australian electronic acts such as Disco Montego
Disco Montego
Disco Montego are an Australian R&B and dance music performance, song writing and production duo. The Dowlut brothers Dennis and Darren, formed Kaylan in Melbourne in 1995. They released an R&B album No Commandments in 2000, which reached No. 23 in Australia and spawned three Top 50...
, Endorphin
Endorphin (Australian band)
Endorphin is the stage name of Eric Chapus, an electronic act from Kuranda, near Cairns, Australia.-Albums:* Embrace * Skin * AM:PM * Seduction * Shake It... * Soon After Silence...
and Pnau
Pnau
Pnau is an Australian dance music duo originating from Sydney, Australia. The duo consists of musicians Nick Littlemore and Peter Mayes...
. UK dance producer Ian Pooley
Ian Pooley
Ian Pooley is a German-born record producer and DJ. While incorporating samples of various musical genres, Pooley's creations are usually classified as house or tech house with Brazilian influence.-Career:...
recruited her to sing on the track "Heaven" which became a dance hit in Germany.
Jade MacRae album
While singing as a backup singer with Barnes, MacRae was signed by Michael Hegarty of Workstation Records. They recruited a couple of Los Angeles producers to produce tracks on the album including Warryn CampbellWarryn Campbell
Warryn Campbell is an American record producer. He specializes in gospel music and R&B.-Career:His work includes production and songwriting credits for Kanye West, Alicia Keys, Xzibit, Yolanda Adams, Dayna Caddell, Mos Def, Missy Elliott, Kierra Sheard, Brandy, Dave Hollister, Men of Standard,...
and White Chocolate. They also worked with a number of Australian producers including Israel
Israel (singer)
Israel Cruz is an Australian singer-songwriter and record producer.-Albums:-Singles:- Songwriting credits :*Elen Levon**"Naughty" *Jessica Mauboy**"Been Waiting" **"What Happened to Us"...
, Jarrad Rogers
Jarrad Rogers
Jarrad Rogers is an Australian songwriter and record producer. He is currently based in London.-Singles:*2009: 'Pattern of My Life' - Annie Lennox - *2008: 'They Said I Said' - SugaRush Beat Company - *2008: 'L-O-V-E' - SugaRush Beat Company -...
and the Elite Fleet, who produced the first single "You Make Me Weak". MacRae wrote or cowrote every song on the album. After its completion MacRae signed with Roadshow Music, an offshoot of Sony Music Australia. "You Make Me Weak" reached the top 50 of the Australian singles charts in early November, while her follow-up single "So Hot Right Now" debuted in the top 20 in February 2005.
MacRae released her debut self titled album in September 2005 and it featured her released singles including "You Make Me Weak" , "So Hot Right Now" featuring Israel and "Superstar
Superstar (Jade MacRae song)
"Superstar" was the third and final single from Australian urban music star Jade MacRae from her debut album Jade MacRae.Although the song was the follow-up to the successful single "So Hot Right Now", a lack of radio support meant it failed to make much of an impact on the Australian ARIA...
" featuring 6 Pound. A fourth single "Up And Do Your Thing" was also released as a promo/radio single. The album led to 3 ARIA Award nominations in 2006.
She performed the Australian National Anthem at the 2005 World Cup Qualifying match, against Uruguay
Uruguay
Uruguay ,officially the Oriental Republic of Uruguay,sometimes the Eastern Republic of Uruguay; ) is a country in the southeastern part of South America. It is home to some 3.5 million people, of whom 1.8 million live in the capital Montevideo and its metropolitan area...
at Sydney
Sydney
Sydney is the most populous city in Australia and the state capital of New South Wales. Sydney is located on Australia's south-east coast of the Tasman Sea. As of June 2010, the greater metropolitan area had an approximate population of 4.6 million people...
's Telstra stadium.
It Takes Two - present
MacRae signed on to participate in the Australian celebrity television singing show, It Takes Two in 2006 and was partnered with Australian cricket legend Michael BevanMichael Bevan
Michael Gwyl Bevan is a former Australian left-handed cricket batsman and a slow left arm chinaman bowler. He played 232 ODI matches for Australia, and was a part of the 1999 and 2003 teams that won the World Cup...
. The pair were eliminated on 2 July 2006. That year she performed the Australian national anthem at the 2006 NRL Grand Final.
Jade returned to It Takes Two in May 2007, this time partnered with Home and Away
Home and Away
Home and Away is an Australian soap opera that has been produced in Sydney since July 1987 and is airing on the Seven Network since 17 January 1988. It is the second-longest-running drama and most popular soap opera on Australian television...
's Bobby Morley; who later appeared in Jade's music video "In The Basement" (released the same year). They were eliminated on the show on the 12th of June, 2007.
In mid 2007 she toured around Australia as part of the "Broad" show (with Deborah Conway
Deborah Conway
Deborah Ann Conway, is an Australian rock singer-songwriter and guitarist, and had a career as a model and actor. She was a founding member of the 1980s rock band Do-Ré-Mi with their surprise top 5 hit "Man Overboard"....
, New Buffalo
New Buffalo (band)
Sally Seltmann is a Melbourne-based singer-songwriter. Until 2009, she performed under the alias New Buffalo.-Biography:...
, Anne McCue
Anne McCue
Anne McCue is an alternative country singer-songwriter, guitarist & producer from Australia.- Early life and education :McCue grew up in Campbelltown, an area southwest of Sydney, Australia and graduated from the University of Technology, Sydney with a degree in Film Production and Film Studies...
and Abbe May).
Jade returned to It Takes To in 2008 and was partnered with actor Paul O'Brien
Paul O'Brien
Paul O'Brien is a South-African-born Australian actor.-Biography:Paul O'Brien was born on 14 April in South Africa, and grew up in Australia. He spent several years on the Gold Coast, with his family...
. They were eliminated in week 8.
After several delays, Jade's second album Get Me Home was released in October 2008, alongside new single "I Wanna Be In Love"
Jade began dating hip hop artist Phrase
Phrase (rapper)
Harley Webster —better known as Phrase—is an Australian hip hop MC, originating from Melbourne, Victoria.-History:Phrase began to piece together an album with producers Daniel Merriweather and J-Skub , while working part-time for the Reach Youth foundation, an organization that Phrase credits with...
in 2008, and the couple are now married. She is now based in Melbourne.
In late 2009 MacRae collaborated with Space Invadas (Katalyst
Katalyst (musician)
Katalyst is an Australian DJ/Producer. He won awards at the 2002 Australian Dance Music Awards for Best Album and Best Producer.- Biography :...
and Steve Spacek) on the single "Life". In November, Phrase
Phrase (rapper)
Harley Webster —better known as Phrase—is an Australian hip hop MC, originating from Melbourne, Victoria.-History:Phrase began to piece together an album with producers Daniel Merriweather and J-Skub , while working part-time for the Reach Youth foundation, an organization that Phrase credits with...
revealed via twitter that MacRae was rehearsing musicians for new recordings.
Other
As a songwriter, Jade has had several of her compositions recorded by other artists - such as "Gonna Take Some Time" (JimmyJimmy Barnes
James Dixon Swan , better known as Jimmy Barnes, is a Scottish-born Australian rock singer-songwriter. His father Jim Swan was a prizefighter and his older brother John Swan is also a rock singer. It was actually John who had encouraged and taught Jim how to sing as he wasn't really interested at...
and Mahalia Barnes
Mahalia Barnes
Mahalia Barnes is an Australian singer/songwriter, daughter of well-known Australian rock singer Jimmy Barnes.She began performing as part of kiddie pop group The Tin Lids with siblings, Eliza-Jane and Jackie; but has since become a respected session and backup singer.She performs regular live gigs...
), "Ride My Tempo
Ride My Tempo (Ida Corr song)
"Ride My Tempo" is the second single from Ida Corr's international debut album One. The song was written by Jarrad "Jaz" Rogers and Ida Corr of SugaRush Beat Company, Jade Macrae and Rosco P. Coldchain for the album. It features vocals by Ida Corr and a rap by Rosco P...
" (by Ida Corr
Ida Corr
Ida Corr is a Danish singer, songwriter and music producer.-Career:At the age of 11 Corr won the first Danish Children Songcontest...
) and "Glamorous
Glamorous (Natalia song)
"Glamorous" is the second single of Natalia's third studio-album Everything & More. The single is written by Australian singer Jade McRae and fellow Australian Adrian Newman...
" (by Belgian pop star Natalia).
Jade had a brief stint as acting co-host (in place of Emma) for Sydney's Edge 96.1
Edge 96.1
The Edge 96.One is a music radio station based in outer Sydney, Australia but licensed to Katoomba. It is operated by the Australian Radio Network.-History:...
radio station.
Jade has also appeared several times on the Australian musical comedy/quiz/panel shows "Spicks And Specks" and "RocKwiz
RocKwiz
RocKwiz is an Australian television quiz show series, focused on rock music, and broadcast on SBS One. It premiered in 2005.-Summary:The forty minute program airs on Saturday at 9:20 pm, and is hosted by Julia Zemiro. It is shot in The Gershwin Room at St Kilda's Esplanade Hotel, commonly...
"
Albums
- Jade MacRaeJade MacRae (album)Jade MacRae is the debut album of Australian singer, Jade MacRae. "Jade MacRae" features the singles "You Make Me Weak", "So Hot Right Now", and "Superstar". A final single "Up and Do Your Thing" was only released to radio...
(2005) #61 AUS; #10 AUS Urban - Get Me HomeGet Me HomeGet Me Home is the second album from Australian singer Jade MacRae. Originally scheduled for release on 5 November 2007, the release date was pushed back on numerous occasions but finally saw a release on 4 October 2008...
(2008)
Singles
| Year | Title | Chart positions | Album | |
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| AUS | AUS Urban | |||
| 2002 | "Heaven" (w/ Ian Pooley) | |
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| 2004 | "You Make Me Weak You Make Me Weak "You Make Me Weak" was the debut single by Australian R&B star Jade MacRae. The song was released in October, 2004, to critical acclaim and a highly anticipated launch by the Australia underground urban scene.... " |
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Jade MacRae |
| 2005 | "So Hot Right Now" | |
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| "Superstar Superstar (Jade MacRae song) "Superstar" was the third and final single from Australian urban music star Jade MacRae from her debut album Jade MacRae.Although the song was the follow-up to the successful single "So Hot Right Now", a lack of radio support meant it failed to make much of an impact on the Australian ARIA... " |
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| 2006 | "Up and Do Your Thing" | |||
| "Love You Good" | |
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| 2007 | "In the Basement In The Basement (song) "In The Basement" was the first single to be lifted of Australian urban singer Jade MacRae's second album Get Me Home. The single didn't fare well in the charts due to lack of Radio airplay.... " |
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Get Me Home |
| 2008 | "I Wanna Be In Love" | |
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| 2009 | "Life" (w/ Space Invadas) | |
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Awards and nominations
| Award | Category | About | Result | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2008 | ||||
| APRA Music Awards APRA Awards of 2008 The Australasian Performing Right Association Awards of 2008 are a series of awards which include the APRA Music Awards, Classical Music Awards, and Screen Music Awards. The APRA Music Awards ceremony occurred on 16 June at the Sydney Hilton, they were presented by APRA and the Australasian... |
Urban Work of the Year | "In the Basement In The Basement (song) "In The Basement" was the first single to be lifted of Australian urban singer Jade MacRae's second album Get Me Home. The single didn't fare well in the charts due to lack of Radio airplay.... " |
Won | |
| 2007 | ||||
| APRA Music Awards | Most Performed Urban Work | "Superstar Superstar (Jade MacRae song) "Superstar" was the third and final single from Australian urban music star Jade MacRae from her debut album Jade MacRae.Although the song was the follow-up to the successful single "So Hot Right Now", a lack of radio support meant it failed to make much of an impact on the Australian ARIA... " |
Nominated | |
| Urban Music Awards 2007 Urban Music Awards Australia and New Zealand The Urban Music Awards Australia and New Zealand were established in 2006 as a means of celebrating hip hop, soul and R&B acts throughout the two countries. Two awards ceremonies were held, in 2006 and 2007.... |
Best Female Artist | Herself | Won | |
| 2006 | ||||
| APRA Music Awards | Most Performed Urban Work | "You Make Me Weak You Make Me Weak "You Make Me Weak" was the debut single by Australian R&B star Jade MacRae. The song was released in October, 2004, to critical acclaim and a highly anticipated launch by the Australia underground urban scene.... " |
Nominated | |
| ARIA Awards 2006 ARIA Music Awards of 2006 The 20th Annual Australian Recording Industry Association Music Awards were held on 29 October 2006 at the Acer Arena at the Sydney Olympic Park complex... |
Best Urban Release | Jade MacRae Jade MacRae (album) Jade MacRae is the debut album of Australian singer, Jade MacRae. "Jade MacRae" features the singles "You Make Me Weak", "So Hot Right Now", and "Superstar". A final single "Up and Do Your Thing" was only released to radio... |
Nominated | |
| ARIA Awards 2006 | Best Female Artist | Herself | Nominated | |
| MTV Australia Video Music Awards 2006 MTV Australia Video Music Awards 2006 The second annual AVMA's aired live in the Acer Arena in Sydney on 12 April 2006 on the Foxtel, Austar and Optus platforms and was hosted by Ashlee Simpson.... |
Best R&B Video | "So Hot Right Now" | Nominated | |
| POPrepublic.tv IT List Awards 2006 | Australian Female | Herself | Won | |
| Urban Music Awards 2006 Urban Music Awards Australia and New Zealand The Urban Music Awards Australia and New Zealand were established in 2006 as a means of celebrating hip hop, soul and R&B acts throughout the two countries. Two awards ceremonies were held, in 2006 and 2007.... |
Best R&B Album | Jade MacRae | Won | |
| Urban Music Awards 2006 Urban Music Awards Australia and New Zealand The Urban Music Awards Australia and New Zealand were established in 2006 as a means of celebrating hip hop, soul and R&B acts throughout the two countries. Two awards ceremonies were held, in 2006 and 2007.... |
Best Female Artist | Herself | Won | |
| 2005 | ||||
| ARIA Awards 2005 ARIA Music Awards of 2005 The 19th Annual Australian Recording Industry Association Music Awards were held on 23 October 2005 at the Sydney Superdome at the Sydney Olympic Park complex, thus continuing the previous year's innovation of televising the awards on Sunday evening... |
Best Urban Release | "So Hot Right Now" | Nominated | |
| POPrepublic.tv IT List Awards 2005 | Australian Female | Herself | Nominated | |