Stacey Jackson
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Stacey Jackson, is a Canadian singer and mother of four living in London, England. She is married to British-American businessman, Henry Jackson
, and she is the Executive Producer at 3B1G Records.
putting the finishing touches on her collaborative single, "Live it Up", which is scheduled for commercial release in the UK on 18 July 2011. To promote this single, and Stacey's forthcoming album, entitled "Live it Up", Stacey Jackson will be joining Snoop Dogg
on selected dates of his UK and European tour in June and July 2011.
The music video for 'Live it Up' also features Snoop Dogg
and was launched on YouTube on 9 June 2011.
As at 8 June 2011, 'Live it Up' was at no.2 on the UK Commercial Pop Chart and no.8 on the Club Chart.
This single has been described by one critic as "one of the years biggest dance tracks". Others have hailed this track a beacon of empowerment for "yummy mummies". This sentiment is shared by Crystal Straker of Sonic Shocks, who writes that, "I am a Woman is an anthem for Yummy Mummies everywhere: learn to pursue your dreams, you are a woman!".
's Schools Proms. All profits from the sales of "Upside Down" will go to Music For Youth and Jackson is set to executive produce the next stage of the charity collaboration which will involve recording sessions headed up by celebrity musicians and recording artists.
The children featured on the album also appear in Stacey's web show "Upside Down TV".
Stacey Jackson presented a cheque for £20,000 to Music For Youth on 8 November 2010.
, Canada to Florrie and Michael Levy. Her father, Michael, was a graphic designer well-known for designing major corporate ad campaigns as well as producing record covers for artists including Celine Dion
and Les Baronets. After Stacey was born, he created a range of greeting cards featuring his daughter and taking her name- Stacey Liane. "He created these cute little characters of little girls, with these big eyes- and each girl, whether they had long blonde hair, or green hair, or curly hair, if they were black, if they were white...they all had the same eyes, those signature eyes." Jackson explained "I’ve always had these big eyes! And so the inspiration was taken from me, who I think that at the time was two...coincidentally my daughter is now two..."
Stacey moved to New York
to begin her television career at CBS News
, before going on to Lifetime Television
as a Senior Publicist and Awards Coordinator. Clients she has represented on behalf on the television networks include Tim Robbins
, Quentin Tarantino
, Rowan Atkinson
, Debbie Reynolds
and John Lurie
. She also played a significant role in the launching of BBC America
, The Independent Film Channel and chat show "Inside The Actor's Studio". Stacey ultimately became a partner at Goodman Media in New York City. During this period working in television, Jackson continued her singing career with various bands including her motown tribute band Fuzzy Dice.
In 1999, Stacey and her husband left New York to work in London, England and to raise their four children, Reid, Tyler, and Liam, currently aged 15, 12, and 8.
In October 2009, Jackson won FemaleFirst.co.uks Greatest Rocker Mum of All Time, beating Chrissie Hynde
, Madonna
and Tina Turner
respectively.
She has also indicated that she wishes to have a long music career by saying that she still wants to be "rocking" when she is eighty years old.
Stacey Jackson has worked with several well-known producers, whose other credits include Girls Aloud
and the Pet Shop Boys
, as well as alongside several well-known female vocalists, including Rozalla
.
Henry Jackson (businessman)
Henry Jackson is a British-American businessman, who is Managing Partner and Chief Executive of OpCapita LLP, based in London...
, and she is the Executive Producer at 3B1G Records.
'Live it Up ft. Snoop Dogg' (2011, forthcoming)
In February 2011, Stacey Jackson travelled to Boston, Massachusetts, where she spent a weekend in the studio with Snoop DoggSnoop Dogg
Calvin Cordozar Broadus, Jr. , better known by his stage name Snoop Dogg, is an American rapper, record producer, and actor. Snoop is best known as a rapper in the West Coast hip hop scene, and for being one of Dr. Dre's most notable protégés. Snoop Dogg was a Crip gang member while in high school...
putting the finishing touches on her collaborative single, "Live it Up", which is scheduled for commercial release in the UK on 18 July 2011. To promote this single, and Stacey's forthcoming album, entitled "Live it Up", Stacey Jackson will be joining Snoop Dogg
Snoop Dogg
Calvin Cordozar Broadus, Jr. , better known by his stage name Snoop Dogg, is an American rapper, record producer, and actor. Snoop is best known as a rapper in the West Coast hip hop scene, and for being one of Dr. Dre's most notable protégés. Snoop Dogg was a Crip gang member while in high school...
on selected dates of his UK and European tour in June and July 2011.
The music video for 'Live it Up' also features Snoop Dogg
Snoop Dogg
Calvin Cordozar Broadus, Jr. , better known by his stage name Snoop Dogg, is an American rapper, record producer, and actor. Snoop is best known as a rapper in the West Coast hip hop scene, and for being one of Dr. Dre's most notable protégés. Snoop Dogg was a Crip gang member while in high school...
and was launched on YouTube on 9 June 2011.
As at 8 June 2011, 'Live it Up' was at no.2 on the UK Commercial Pop Chart and no.8 on the Club Chart.
'I am a Woman'
On 31 January 2011, Stacey Jackson released "I am a Woman", which entered the UK club charts at position number 29 and reached position number 5 in February 2011.This single has been described by one critic as "one of the years biggest dance tracks". Others have hailed this track a beacon of empowerment for "yummy mummies". This sentiment is shared by Crystal Straker of Sonic Shocks, who writes that, "I am a Woman is an anthem for Yummy Mummies everywhere: learn to pursue your dreams, you are a woman!".
'Upside Down'
Jackson's debut album "Upside Down" was released in October, 2009 and is a collection of remixed Motown covers, some of which feature children who have previously performed at Music For YouthMusic for Youth
Music for Youth is a British charity which provides free access to educational and performance opportunities for groups of young musicians and audiences through a series of festivals and concerts throughout the UK. 2 million children have taken part in Music for Youth events since 1971...
's Schools Proms. All profits from the sales of "Upside Down" will go to Music For Youth and Jackson is set to executive produce the next stage of the charity collaboration which will involve recording sessions headed up by celebrity musicians and recording artists.
The children featured on the album also appear in Stacey's web show "Upside Down TV".
Stacey Jackson presented a cheque for £20,000 to Music For Youth on 8 November 2010.
Singles
| Year | Single | Peak chart positions |
|---|---|---|
| UK UK Dance Chart The UK Dance Chart is a chart compiled by The Official Charts Company from sales in record stores and digital downloads. Although the chart does not currently receive any airplay on the radio or television, the chart can be viewed on the BBC Radio 1 and The Official Charts Company website.Digital... |
||
| 2010 | "I am a Woman" | 5 |
| "I Hear a Symphony" | 9 | |
| "Band of Gold" | 17 | |
| 2011 | "Live it Up" | 2 |
Family, Education and Career
Jackson (née Levy) was born in MontréalMontreal
Montreal is a city in Canada. It is the largest city in the province of Quebec, the second-largest city in Canada and the seventh largest in North America...
, Canada to Florrie and Michael Levy. Her father, Michael, was a graphic designer well-known for designing major corporate ad campaigns as well as producing record covers for artists including Celine Dion
Celine Dion
Céline Marie Claudette Dion, , , is a Canadian singer. Born to a large family from Charlemagne, Quebec, Dion emerged as a teen star in the French-speaking world after her manager and future husband René Angélil mortgaged his home to finance her first record...
and Les Baronets. After Stacey was born, he created a range of greeting cards featuring his daughter and taking her name- Stacey Liane. "He created these cute little characters of little girls, with these big eyes- and each girl, whether they had long blonde hair, or green hair, or curly hair, if they were black, if they were white...they all had the same eyes, those signature eyes." Jackson explained "I’ve always had these big eyes! And so the inspiration was taken from me, who I think that at the time was two...coincidentally my daughter is now two..."
Stacey moved to New York
New York City
New York is the most populous city in the United States and the center of the New York Metropolitan Area, one of the most populous metropolitan areas in the world. New York exerts a significant impact upon global commerce, finance, media, art, fashion, research, technology, education, and...
to begin her television career at CBS News
CBS News
CBS News is the news division of American television and radio network CBS. The current chairman is Jeff Fager who is also the executive producer of 60 Minutes, while the current president of CBS News is David Rhodes. CBS News' flagship program is the CBS Evening News, hosted by the network's main...
, before going on to Lifetime Television
Lifetime Television
Lifetime Television, often referred to as Lifetime TV, or most commonly, Lifetime, is an American cable television specialty channel devoted to movies, sitcoms and dramas, all of which are either geared toward women or feature women in lead roles. The cable network is owned by A&E Television Networks...
as a Senior Publicist and Awards Coordinator. Clients she has represented on behalf on the television networks include Tim Robbins
Tim Robbins
Timothy Francis "Tim" Robbins is an American actor, screenwriter, director, producer, activist and musician. He is the former longtime partner of actress Susan Sarandon...
, Quentin Tarantino
Quentin Tarantino
Quentin Jerome Tarantino is an American film director, screenwriter, producer, cinematographer and actor. In the early 1990s, he began his career as an independent filmmaker with films employing nonlinear storylines and the aestheticization of violence...
, Rowan Atkinson
Rowan Atkinson
Rowan Sebastian Atkinson is a British actor, comedian, and screenwriter. He is most famous for his work on the satirical sketch comedy show Not The Nine O'Clock News, and the sitcoms Blackadder, Mr. Bean and The Thin Blue Line...
, Debbie Reynolds
Debbie Reynolds
Debbie Reynolds is an American actress, singer, and dancer.She was initially signed at age 16 by Warner Bros., but her career got off to a slow start. When her contract was not renewed, Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer gave her a small, but significant part in the film Three Little Words , then signed her to...
and John Lurie
John Lurie
John Lurie is an American actor, musician, painter and producer. He is co-founder of The Lounge Lizards, a jazz ensemble. Lurie has acted in 19 films including Stranger than Paradise and Down by Law, composed and performed music for 20 television and film works, and he produced and starred in...
. She also played a significant role in the launching of BBC America
BBC America
BBC America is an American television network, owned and operated by BBC Worldwide, and available on both cable and satellite.-History:The channel launched on March 29, 1998, broadcasting comedy, drama and lifestyle programs from BBC Television and other British television broadcasters like ITV and...
, The Independent Film Channel and chat show "Inside The Actor's Studio". Stacey ultimately became a partner at Goodman Media in New York City. During this period working in television, Jackson continued her singing career with various bands including her motown tribute band Fuzzy Dice.
In 1999, Stacey and her husband left New York to work in London, England and to raise their four children, Reid, Tyler, and Liam, currently aged 15, 12, and 8.
In October 2009, Jackson won FemaleFirst.co.uks Greatest Rocker Mum of All Time, beating Chrissie Hynde
Chrissie Hynde
Christine Ellen "Chrissie" Hynde is an US musician best known as the leader of the rock/new wave band the Pretenders. She is a singer, songwriter, and guitarist, and has been the only constant member of the band throughout its history.-Early life and career:Hynde is the daughter of a part-time...
, Madonna
Madonna (entertainer)
Madonna is an American singer-songwriter, actress and entrepreneur. Born in Bay City, Michigan, she moved to New York City in 1977 to pursue a career in modern dance. After performing in the music groups Breakfast Club and Emmy, she released her debut album in 1983...
and Tina Turner
Tina Turner
Tina Turner is an American singer and actress whose career has spanned more than 50 years. She has won numerous awards and her achievements in the rock music genre have led many to call her the "Queen of Rock 'n' Roll".Turner started out her music career with husband Ike Turner as a member of the...
respectively.
She has also indicated that she wishes to have a long music career by saying that she still wants to be "rocking" when she is eighty years old.
Stacey Jackson has worked with several well-known producers, whose other credits include Girls Aloud
Girls Aloud
Girls Aloud are a British and Irish pop girl group based in London. They were created through the ITV1 talent show Popstars The Rivals in 2002. The group consists of Cheryl Cole , Nadine Coyle, Sarah Harding, Nicola Roberts and Kimberley Walsh. They are signed to Fascination Records, a Polydor...
and the Pet Shop Boys
Pet Shop Boys
Pet Shop Boys are an English electronic dance music duo, consisting of Neil Tennant, who provides main vocals, keyboards and occasional guitar, and Chris Lowe on keyboards....
, as well as alongside several well-known female vocalists, including Rozalla
Rozalla
Rozalla is a dance music performer, born to a Zambian mother and a Zimbabwean father...
.