Sparkle…Wait A Minute, She Ain’t Finished!
In an industry where “perfection” was once a standard, very few artists could be considered. Sparkle however, is one of those “rare” artists! Driven to her perfection by her once mentor R. Kelly. Singer-songwriter, known for her 1998 chart-topping R&B hit “Be Careful,” Sparkle has experienced the highs and lows of a fickle music industry and is back with a vengeance, reclaiming her spot in today’s landscape of R&B.
Although many believe Sparkle’s career begins and ends with her self-titled debut project, there is far more to the fiery songstress. Sparkle began making a name for herself when she collaborated with an R&B legend, R-Kelly on the late Aaliyah’s project “Age Ain’t Nothing’ But A Number.” This alliance allowed her to polish her craft, and set her up for stardom. Sparkle became the first and only artist to release a project on Kelly’s Rockland imprint.
The first single “Be Careful” was a ballad, which ruled the R&B charts for six consecutive weeks. While working on Sparkle’s sophomore project, creative differences forced the pair to go their separate ways, but Sparkle credits the partnership with allowing her to grow and learn from one of the best. Sparkle’s second project was released via Motown Records, but it languished on the charts and was widely ignored due to poor promotion, leaving her disappointed but not defeated.
Sparkle spent the next several years separating herself from negative influences and focusing on finding the best of what’s inside her. Friend and mentor Toni Braxton provided an excellent atmosphere for Sparkle to peel away unnecessary layers and expose a more brilliant star than we’ve seen before. Now back on the scene, Sparkle is better and stronger than ever, producing life inspired songs such as the catchy single “So Bad” for her new project.
While in the midst of recording her 3rd studio album, an album of strength and integrity, as she puts it! A life long fan of Destiny’s Child [as a whole], but especially Kelly Rowland because in Sparkle’s opinion, Rowland had been improperly acknowledged over the years…something Sparkle identifies with. When ‘Dirty Laundry’ was initially released Sparkle celebrated Rowland’s courage to speak on such subjects! Sparkle also said the song sounded like a (R. Kelly produced) Sparkle record, which eventually moved her to put a bit of her‘Dirty Laundry’ out as well!
Expectations still stand true; Sparkle is the same Sparkle, only smarter and wiser. When asked to describe her upcoming project on the independent label DNA Entertainment, Sparkle says, “It’s still me, some real life shit…just with a broader sound.”
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Hot Vybe List: Candis ‘SheIsHipHop’
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“It don’t take a prophet to see the young girl is gifted/either hate it or get wit it/ I am what every brilliant mind envisions…” Brooklyn, New York, home of some of entertainments most gifted and vibrant superstars also gave birth to this 20th Century’s rap phenomenon. She is intelligent. She is fascinating…She IS Hip Hop.
Known to the industry as Candis, this burgeoning female artist has the lyrical poise to fall in line with some of the greatest of MCs, both male and female. With more than a decade of caressing line paper with an ink pen, Candis is solidifying her spot as one of the best to emerge out of the Big Apple. Compelled by the likes of Jay-Z, Notorious B.I.G, Nas, Foxy Brown, Lil Kim, Missy Elliott and Tupac, it is her very own life experiences growing up in Brooklyn’s Farragut & Fort Greene Projects that allows Candis to demolish any microphone she encounters speaking truth whenever she breathes air into the mic.
It was in 2003 when Candis composed a tear-jerking number in reference to her years growing up and the loss of her grandmother, titled “It’s OK” that she started to see hard work and dedication paying off. This work of art earned her a $10,000 college scholarship in the annual BMG World of Expressions songwriting contest. Candis has a message in her music that separates her from her peers — a “heart-felt” message that captures the essence of hip-hop. Candis is a constant reminder of what the entertainment world is missing. But being such a powerful force in the tri-state, it will be a matter of no time before she is recognized by the masses for her lyrical flow.
Given the name “SheIsHipHop” by her former manager after seeing her work in the booth, the moniker became a no brainer! Since the 2011 release of her self-titled mixtape “@SheIsHipHop”, Candis has been performing at some of the hottest spots in the tri-state and beyond, and also appearing on internet radio shows throughout the world, gaining fans on every continent. While most suffer the loss of their mixtape buzz after a while, Candis continues to reign. She has worked with an assorted array of noteworthy artists, as well as appeared on MTV’s RapFix Live “Get In The Game” segment. In 2012 alone, Candis received three major award nominations, Most Original Female Artist, Best Female Rapper of the Year and Best Artist Website of the Year, which proves that this young lady is already making her mark in the game. Candis is currently working on her E.P. titled “Soundtrack of My Life” and recently launched her website SheIsHipHop.com.
For booking, media, features, etc., contact SheIsHipHopMusic@gmail.com.
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