Jessi Malay
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Jessi Malay is an American pop/R&B singer. She was a former member of Jive Records' No Secrets
and has since pursued a solo career.
, singing lead alongside Angel Faith. Jessica sang the lead vocal on about half the songs on the group's self-titled debut album. The other members were Erin Tanner, Carly Lewis, and Jade Ryusaki.
In 2003, the group recorded a cover of Atomic Kitten
's hit single "Whole Again
" without Angel, who then left the group to pursue a solo career. In early 2004, the remaining four members of No Secrets recorded "Once Upon A Dream" for the DVD release of Disney’s Sleeping Beauty
and Disneymania 2
. They parted ways shortly thereafter.
Warner Bros. Records
in 2005 and recorded and released a number of songs with them, including a duet with Trey Songz
. The majority of the tracks were written and produced by songwriting/production team TOJ (Andy Goldmark and Bruce Roberts), who have worked with artists such as Cher, Whitney Houston, ‘N Sync, Donna Summer, and Elton John. Her other producers include Jonathan “JR” Rotem (Destiny’s Child, Rihanna, Nicky Minaj, Sean Kingston, Jason Derullo, Rick Ross, Snoop Dogg); Oak (Jennifer Lopez, Chris Brown); and Stargate (Rihanna, Neyo, Wiz Kalifah).
Her first single was “Gimme,” featuring Lil Scrappy
. It was released in the clubs on August 22, 2006 and was released as a single on August 29. On June 28, 2007, Malay announced via her MySpace blog that her new single would be "Booty Bangs," featuring Yung Joc
. Jessi’s official debut music video was for the song “Cinematic,” produced and featuring DJ Felli Fel of Power 106, Los Angeles. Shortly thereafter, she released her fourth single, “On You.” One of her songs, “Topsy Turvy,” can be found on EA Games Sims 2: Pets in Simlish and is part of the soundtrack playing throughout the game.
After a short hiatus to finish her studies at UCLA, Jessi co-founded and signed with WolfIskin Productions and got busy writing and recording new music for her comeback. In July 2011, she released her new single and music video “Like You,” a collaboration with hip-hop artist and 7Lions MC, Prophet. Next in line to be released is “Role Play.”
album Adrenaline Rush 2007. She also made live appearances with choreographer Mikey Minden (Pussycat Dolls).
Solo:
No Secrets (girl group)
No Secrets was an American girl group with five members: Angel Faith, Carly Lewis, Erin Tanner, Jessica Fried and Jade Ryusaki. The group debuted in the United States in 2002 with their single "Kids in America".-Debut album:...
and has since pursued a solo career.
Early Years
Jessi began dancing at the age of 2 and took lessons in ballet, jazz, tap, and hip-hop. At the age of 8, she started singing, joined a professional performing group, and began touring Disney World, The Big Red Boat, and the Bahamas.No Secrets
In 2001, Jessi, then known as Jessica Fried, joined a girl group, No SecretsNo Secrets (girl group)
No Secrets was an American girl group with five members: Angel Faith, Carly Lewis, Erin Tanner, Jessica Fried and Jade Ryusaki. The group debuted in the United States in 2002 with their single "Kids in America".-Debut album:...
, singing lead alongside Angel Faith. Jessica sang the lead vocal on about half the songs on the group's self-titled debut album. The other members were Erin Tanner, Carly Lewis, and Jade Ryusaki.
In 2003, the group recorded a cover of Atomic Kitten
Atomic Kitten
Atomic Kitten were an English girl group from Liverpool, first established in 1997. Created by Andy McCluskey, the final line-up, and most commercially successful, consisted of Natasha Hamilton, Liz McClarnon, and Jenny Frost...
's hit single "Whole Again
Whole Again
"Whole Again" is the fifth single released from British popband Atomic Kitten's debut studio album, Right Now, and the first single released from the album in Europe, Australia, New Zealand and South Africa. The group persauded Virgin Records to release the track as a tribute to band member Kerry...
" without Angel, who then left the group to pursue a solo career. In early 2004, the remaining four members of No Secrets recorded "Once Upon A Dream" for the DVD release of Disney’s Sleeping Beauty
Sleeping Beauty (1959 film)
Sleeping Beauty is a 1959 American animated film produced by Walt Disney and based on the fairy tale "La Belle au bois dormant" by Charles Perrault...
and Disneymania 2
DisneyMania
Disneymania is the first of a series of albums released by Walt Disney Records featuring various musical artists performing Disney songs. The original album, released on September 17, 2002, featured contemporary Disney classics...
. They parted ways shortly thereafter.
Solo
Since the 2004 dissolution, Jessica changed her stage name to Jessi Malay. She signed with Reprise/Reprise Records
Reprise Records is an American record label, founded in 1960 by Frank Sinatra. It is owned by Warner Music Group, and operated through Warner Bros. Records.-Beginnings:...
Warner Bros. Records
Warner Bros. Records
Warner Bros. Records Inc. is an American record label. It was the foundation label of the present-day Warner Music Group, and now operates as a wholly owned subsidiary of that corporation. It maintains a close relationship with its former parent, Warner Bros. Pictures, although the two companies...
in 2005 and recorded and released a number of songs with them, including a duet with Trey Songz
Trey Songz
Tremaine "Trey" Aldon Neverson , better known by his stage name Trey Songz, is an American singer-songwriter, rapper, record producer and actor. His debut album, I Gotta Make It, was released in 2005, while his second album, Trey Day, was released in 2007...
. The majority of the tracks were written and produced by songwriting/production team TOJ (Andy Goldmark and Bruce Roberts), who have worked with artists such as Cher, Whitney Houston, ‘N Sync, Donna Summer, and Elton John. Her other producers include Jonathan “JR” Rotem (Destiny’s Child, Rihanna, Nicky Minaj, Sean Kingston, Jason Derullo, Rick Ross, Snoop Dogg); Oak (Jennifer Lopez, Chris Brown); and Stargate (Rihanna, Neyo, Wiz Kalifah).
Her first single was “Gimme,” featuring Lil Scrappy
Lil Scrappy
Darryl Kevin Richardson II , better known by his stage name Lil Scrappy, is an American rapper.Richards was discovered by producer and performer Lil Jon while performing at a bar, when a fight broke out during his set in his hometown of Atlanta, Georgia...
. It was released in the clubs on August 22, 2006 and was released as a single on August 29. On June 28, 2007, Malay announced via her MySpace blog that her new single would be "Booty Bangs," featuring Yung Joc
Yung Joc
YaMar Jon Robinson , better known by his stage name Yung Joc, is an American rapper.-Early life:Robinson's father, Vivian Young, ran a hair-care products company and helped him write a jingle for Revlon; Robinson founded his own label to release his music.-New Joc City :After Teaming with producer...
. Jessi’s official debut music video was for the song “Cinematic,” produced and featuring DJ Felli Fel of Power 106, Los Angeles. Shortly thereafter, she released her fourth single, “On You.” One of her songs, “Topsy Turvy,” can be found on EA Games Sims 2: Pets in Simlish and is part of the soundtrack playing throughout the game.
After a short hiatus to finish her studies at UCLA, Jessi co-founded and signed with WolfIskin Productions and got busy writing and recording new music for her comeback. In July 2011, she released her new single and music video “Like You,” a collaboration with hip-hop artist and 7Lions MC, Prophet. Next in line to be released is “Role Play.”
Others
Jessi is featured in “Blessed,” a song on Twista'sTwista
Carl Terrell Mitchell , better known by his stage name Twista, is an American rapper. He is known for once holding the title of fastest rapper in the world according to Guinness World Records in 1992, being able to pronounce 598 syllables in 55 seconds...
album Adrenaline Rush 2007. She also made live appearances with choreographer Mikey Minden (Pussycat Dolls).
Singles
No Secrets:- "Kids in AmericaKids in America (song)"Kids in America" is a New Wave song by British singer Kim Wilde, released in the United Kingdom as her debut single in January 1981, and in the US in 1982. It has famously been covered by many artists from different genres.-Background:...
" - "That's What Girls Do"
- "Once Upon Another Dream"
- "Whole AgainWhole Again"Whole Again" is the fifth single released from British popband Atomic Kitten's debut studio album, Right Now, and the first single released from the album in Europe, Australia, New Zealand and South Africa. The group persauded Virgin Records to release the track as a tribute to band member Kerry...
"
Solo:
- "Gimme" featuring Lil ScrappyLil ScrappyDarryl Kevin Richardson II , better known by his stage name Lil Scrappy, is an American rapper.Richards was discovered by producer and performer Lil Jon while performing at a bar, when a fight broke out during his set in his hometown of Atlanta, Georgia...
(August 29, 2006) - "Booty Bangs" featuring Yung JocYung JocYaMar Jon Robinson , better known by his stage name Yung Joc, is an American rapper.-Early life:Robinson's father, Vivian Young, ran a hair-care products company and helped him write a jingle for Revlon; Robinson founded his own label to release his music.-New Joc City :After Teaming with producer...
(August 14, 2007) - "Cinematic (ft. DJ Felli FelDJ Felli FelJames Andrew Corrine, better known by his stage name DJ Felli Fel is a club and radio DJ for L.A.'s Power 106, record producer, and a recording artist recently signed to So So Def/Island Urban Music. He is also a member of The Heavy Hitters DJs....
)" (Early 2008) - "On You" (April 2010)
- "Like You" (July 12, 2011)
- "Role Play" (TBA)