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You know that scene in "Stand By Me" where Will Wheaton puts his hand on the track and can feel the train coming? Well, for the purposes of this post, I am Will Wheaton (and not just because of my boyish charm). And Jessie J is the train.
Jessie J is a burgeoning British pop star, though the word "star" might prove to be a bit of an understatement by this time next year. Jessie's music blog buzz and songwriting skills are such that her success might be more a matter of "when" than "if."
We're talking about a lady who cowrote Miley Cyrus' "Party In The U.S.A.," folks. Jessie has also written songs for Chris Brown, Justin Timberlake and Alicia Keys, but it was the song she didn't give away that might have made all the difference.
Jessie J's breakout single is "Do It Like A Dude," a ferocious piece of metallic pop that was originally penned for Rihanna. Listening to the provocative lyrics and slithering music, it's not hard to hear Rihanna on the track, but Jessie certainly put her stamp on it. And she teamed up with B.o.B on her newest single, "Price Tag."
Jessie J is currently prepping the release of her debut album, Who You Are, due out on March 28. You've been warned.