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Jamie Green's musical pedigree runs deep. From a long line of musical women, Green's grandmother and great aunts were the Big Band-era jazz vocalists, the King Sisters, while her mother was a soloist in the 60's girl group, the Four King Cousins. Green joined the King Family roadshow and TV specials at the tender young age of six, learning harmonies from her mother by singing to Steely Dan, the Eagles, and Earth, Wind & Fire. As an adult, Green carried on the family's musical legacy-- if with a bit more edge--as a contemporary singer-songwriter in her own right, winning two L.A. Music Awards in the "Indie Pop" and "Adult Alternative" Album of the Year categories in 2000 and 2003, and multiple honors from national and international songwriting competitions. Despite these accolades, Green-- like many female artists in their late 20's and 30's-- was told by record label executives that she was "too old," and that she should "consider writing for and producing younger artists." Ultimately, her independent creative fire only burned brighter, resulting in a new body of work that stands as her best yet. The new record is alternately funky, rocking and introspective, reflecting multiple creative streams that flow into one striking body of work. With production qualities reminiscent of Seal, Dido and the hip hop side of Gwen Stefani, the new record was produced by Green and Matt Thorne (TRAPT, the eels, the Donnas). The new album showcases Green's signature storytelling, catchy pop m