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Artist
Jade Harrell
12+ albums
dancepopgospelchristianchristian pop
about
Jade Harrell counts Michael Jackson, Johnny Cash, John Mayer, Israel Houghton and the Zombies among her favorite artists. Given she enjoys such a disparate group of acts, it makes sense that the singer considers herself much more than an R&B/hip-hop styled chanteuse. One listen to her electrifying, ambitious debut album, Class Reject (Revolution Art), and it becomes clear that Jade’s distinctive blend of eclectic music from a thoughtful point of view contains a passion and perspective rarely heard in modern popular music. Growing up in Middleburg, Fla., about 30 miles Southwest of Jacksonville, Jade struggled to find acceptance among her peers. She was teased because of her distinctiveness and far-reaching interests, while being made fun of for her firm stance on abstinence. Jade’s experience lent itself to inspire the title of her label debut. “I see the world as a big classroom, and because I am a Christian, as well as a strong advocate for abstinence until marriage, I’m automatically rejected by most of the world,” Jade says. “That’s not how the world does it.” Fortunately, Jade didn’t succumb to peer pressure and ultimately she was rewarded for being herself. When she was 13, a keyboardist in her church noticed her vocal talent and started using her as a background singer. This work earned the attention of Revolution Art, owned and operated by positive hip-hop stalwarts GRITS, who were impressed by her artistic prowess and versatility. “When I first heard Jade, I tho
