Jazmine Sullivan Is Ready To “Bust” After Grammy Nomination

By Jerry Barrow, Senior Editor December 4, 2008 4:17 pm


“It feels wonderful. I can’t even verbalize how I feel. It’s great. I’ve been dreaming of this moment forever,” Grammy-nominated singer Jazmine Sullivan told The Urban Daily. Her hit singles “Need You Bad” and “Bust Your Windows” have earned her a total of five Grammy nominations, including Best New Artist and Best Female R&B Vocal Performance.

“I was sitting at the nomination ceremony with my mom and the Jonas Brothers were four rows in front of me,” she recalls fondly. “So I was like ‘Ok mom, these look like Grammy nominated seats. Something is gonna go down.’ They called my name and I just couldn’t believe it.”

Sullivan has a list of heavy hitters to thank if she wins. Producer Salaam Remi, Missy Elliot, Stargate, Fisticuffs, Jack Splash and Dirty Harry all contributed to her debut CD, Fearless, which has seen sales upwards of 234,000 units since its debut this past September. Remi produced the lead single, “Bust Your Windows” as well as “Live A Lie” and “Call Me Guilty.”

“It was wonderful working with Salaam. He definitely pushed me to work even harder,” she says. “We have about 500 songs [done] so he’ll probably be on the second album.”

The 21-year-old singer is still touring in promotion of the CD and is looking forward to some holiday R&R with her family. As for The Grammy Ceremony in February, she can’t wait to walk the red carpet.

“I’m excited that people are gonna let me wear their clothes so that’ll be a first,” she beams. “I can’t wait to see all the dresses.”

The 51st Annual GRAMMY Awards will be held on Feb. 8, 2009, at Staples Center in Los Angeles and will be broadcast live on CBS from 8-11:30 p.m. (ET/PT).

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  • 12-11-2008 1:50 pm

    I enjoy your music to the fullest extent!!! Keep singing with your heart and writing those lyrics and you’ll always have a fan here!

  • 12-11-2008 12:16 pm

    Jaz is the best, keep up the good music and don’t change for nobody, you got a good thing going on girl!

  • 12-10-2008 11:15 pm

    I love your songs keep your head up !!!!

  • 12-10-2008 6:21 pm

    she can sing so much she is all aright

  • 12-10-2008 6:09 pm

    Hey Jasmine,
    Keep up the good work and remember I broke the window out your car. Peace

  • 12-10-2008 4:05 pm

    I am happy for u just never give up

  • 12-10-2008 11:14 am

    Jazz, good stuff we need more real music out there besides the crap whenever one of your somgs go off on the radio I change the station, but lucky for me it might be pumping you on the other, keepit up and good luck withthe future.
    Peace Queen
    Beautiful

  • 12-10-2008 11:03 am

    THIS GIRL HAS AN AMAZING VOICE. I ENJOY LISTEN TO HER MUSIC. I HOPE SHE HAS LOTS OF SUCCESS!

  • 12-10-2008 10:55 am

    Jazmine’s been on the grind for years. I remember seeing her perform with Kindred the family soul on a few occasions. (the Black Lily and an event at the Dell.) I remember Braid your hair and hearing about her performance for President Clinton in DC. I guess all of that is finally paying off. It just goes to show how no ne comes on the scene over night. Congratulations Jazmine. You deserve it.
    Peace
    -Dre

  • 12-10-2008 10:32 am

    Very proud of you, beautiful, black sister. Keep doing your thing. Much love and peace

  • 12-10-2008 9:53 am

    Jaz,
    I think that you have an amazing voice. I am walking in your footsteps girl. Do your thing ma, you derserve everything all the fame and so much more,
    God Bless,
    Lisa

  • 12-10-2008 9:52 am

    I love your voice and I can relate to the music and I just loveyour songs.

  • 12-10-2008 1:20 am

    i love love love jazmine sullivan…se is truely talented and hope she gets every grammy she is nominated for because she deserves it.

  • 12-10-2008 1:12 am

    You Got It Girl I Love Your Music Sing On

  • 12-10-2008 1:09 am

    ITs your TIme Jazmine… I remember when i first heard you sing , showtime @ Apollo i knew you had a gift…..Keep your head up…

  • 12-10-2008 1:04 am

    I ABSOLUTELY LOVE YOU JAZMINE SULLIVAN. YOU HAVE AN AMAZING VOICE. I HOPE YOU WIN ALL THE GRAMMYS YOU WERE NOMINATED FOR. I BELIEVE YOU CERTAINLY DESERVE THEM. GOD HAS TRULY BLESSED YOU WITH AN AMAZING TALENT. KEEP DOING WHAT YOU DO AND YOU WILL HAVE CONTINUOUS SUCCESS IN THE FUTURE. I WISH TO BECOME WHERE YOU ARE NOW. MUCH LOVE
    KIERA K.

  • 12-10-2008 12:42 am

    I THINK YOUR VOICE IS WONDERFUL GOD HAS TRULY BLESSED YOU ALWAYS REMEMBER HE GAVE YOU THAT WONDERFUL VOICE AND BEAUTY 2 GO WITH IT AND PLEASE DONT BUST OUT MY WINDOW LOL WITH LOVE

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