Janeen Leah: News

Raveena, a young Indian singer who I wrote lyrics to two of her songs on her debut album which was just released.  Here is a video from her album launch party.

The album I recorded in Bombay, India was just mentioned in an article in Mumbai Times. 

Click here to check out the article.

We have officially moved from the pre-production phase to production phase of my new album with f. Boo!! YAY! That means the songs we have been messing around with are taking life and it's really exciting! Perhaps I can give a sample real soon. When I fly out to LA, I will take videos and document the process as much as I can for everyone to check out. So, stay tuned! :-)
As far as the project with India's Tushar Parte, I'm working on some of the tracks here on my end while he's plugging away in Bombay...I'll keep you updated on this as well as more unfolds. More soon! :-)

It was so much fun playing at 23 Club last Friday night! To be able to be on the same stage that was once graced by legends such as Hank Williams, Jerry Lee Lewis and 'The Man in Black'...Johnny Cash! I played with Cristian Hernandez who was on an upright bass and Ben Badura on trumpet. It was the first time just the 3 of us and it was awesome mixing it up like that and venturing into my jazzier side. :-) We will definitely do it again. Check out the pictures on the photo page of this site.

Hey!
check out a young singer in India named Raveena, I wrote the lyrics to
two of her songs called 'Just Be You' and 'Olu Ya O' on her upcoming
album. Her website is http://www.raveenamusic.com Here is her first video release "Mr. DJ"....check it out!!

This is so cool, I'm loving it! Thank you for making this video, it looks so awesome! I didn't realize just how much the song fit the story til I saw this video!

There's a comment posted by the person who made it that I wanted to share, it's really cool!
Here it is:
This is how I intended it to come across with the lyrics-
Why can't you see, I'm on my knees and I'm crawling on the ground for you?
(on the ground in the forest after Edward leaves)
seperate minds can be one of a kind and now it's the only truth
(she always haunted by him and hears his voice in her head)
given time it will all come together in this constant plea forever- it was in my grasp, but its fallen too fast
(hope for someday Edward coming back, but in so much pain that he left)
share your empathy for my tragedy and maybe I can get up off the floor
(finding friendship with Jacob)
but it seems to easy to cause insanity so now watch I'll cause some more
(still haunted by Edward in her head, going crazy and riding motorcycles and jumping off a cliff)
-then in the last chorus, given time it will all come together (she and Edward are back together)
then the perspective changes from Bella losing Edward to Jacob losing Bella
and you know from the books that it goes back and forth from Bella's perspective to Jacob's a couple of times - so, fans of the book probably already picked up on this intention, but just in case :) but, cool huh? perfect!!!

I just wanted to write and say thank you to the people who are buzzing about wanting my song "Fallen" on the New Moon soundtrack. I'm a HUGE fan of the Twilight series, I read every book before the movie came out!! :-) I never thought that anyone would think that any of my songs would be right for the series, but I'm really excited to think that they could be!! I would LOVE to be a part of any Twilight movie soundtrack!
I talked to my label about it and they are going to contact the music suprivisor for the movie, so everybody pray for me!!! :-) And hopefully post-production isn't finished with getting all the songs for the movie, but if it is...maybe for the next one?! ooooh that would be awesome!!!
I appreciate anyone helping getting the word out that could bring some attention about this, it definitely would help....so, please keep spreading the word...THANK YOU!

I saw the video made on youtube, thanks! It's fun to see the Twilight photos with my music!! Here it is

Much love,
Janeen

I'm thrilled to announce that I have signed to indie label, f.Boo! We are in pre-production right now for an album written by yours truly and produced by Keven Brennan (he produced my songs "Rainy Day" and "Calloused Heart") Keven is brilliant and I couldn't be more excited to be signed with f. Boo and to work with Keven again!!
So, stay tuned....the plan is to release this album this fall........will my 3rd album be finished before my second album is released? I don't know, we shall see. :-) I know that Tushar is working hard and it's going to be amazing, whenever it's released! It will be a different flavor anyway....because it's not just my album it's Janeen Leah and Tushar Parte! So, I guess technically it's not my second album, it's OUR first album and this album with f. Boo will be MY 2nd album! If you want to get technical. :-)
Well, I just wanted to give you all this exciting news flash! Check out http://www.fboo.com for the press release and more info on f.Boo!

More soon,
Janeen

Tushar and the rest of the crew are still working on the finishing details of the album in India. So, for now the date is unknown...I will let you know as soon as I know when there is a release date scheduled!! Thanks for your patience! I'm trying not to be to restless...I promise it will be worth the wait! I'm so excited for you all to hear it!!

Thanks!
Janeen

I had a wonderful 2 1/2 weeks in Bombay, India!! I finished up my work on the upcoming album with Tushar Parte who I collaborated with. 10 songs in all...6 of them Tushar and I wrote together. I can't wait for everyone to hear it!!! I'm really proud of it and Tushar is such a talented composer and producer!
You can see pictures from my trip to India on the 'photos' page of this site and more photos at my MySpace page http://www.myspace.com/janeenleah

I will be in the studio for 2 weeks straight recording my next album!! I am working hard on writing and collaborating with Tushar Parte (collaborated on 'Wine of Conciousness' together) 4 songs on the album written by me and 6 songs written together with Tushar. I'm so excited! The songs that we have done together so far sound awesome! Tushar is very creative and we work well together.

- Janeen

I just gave birth to healthy boy/girl twins July 21st! James and Evelyn. I am recovering quickly from a C-section and the twins are thriving and growing each day! I couldn't be more thrilled about the addition to our family! Michael is of course thrilled to have another son and a beautiful girl he calls his princess. He says their is a halo around her. :-) Our 5 year old Isaac, is so excited to be a big brother!
I am gearing up to start gigging again in March 2008. Looking forward to seeing all of you faces again in the crowd....I've missed playing shows! :-) See you soon!
- Janeen

'Calloused Heart' and 'Rainy Day' are finished and ready for your listening pleasure!! I'm so happy with them! They are masterfully captured by genius producer Keven Brennan....who also contributed on most of the instrumentation as well! Stream the clips at my MySpace page then download the full length songs from the store below the player (or this site on the 'buy' page)!! (Scroll all the way to the bottom of store for 'Calloused Heart' and 'Rainy Day')
Go to http://www.myspace.com/janeenleah to download today!! YAY! Thanks!

-Janeen

Thanks to all of you showing your love and support and leaving a voice message for me with saynow.com! I am a featured artist on their home page!

Help continue to spread the word, I'm the only... or one of the only independent artists featured..... along side major label artists Fantasia Barrino and R Kelly....they have major music machines backing them and promoting them......I have the best kind of promotion of all!!! Word of mouth by great fans like YOU!!! Because it's sincere, and things are going really well. So, thanks so much, it means a lot to me! Keep it up!! Leave me a message and keep telling your friends to check out my music and have them leave me a message too!
(To leave a message, enter your phone number in the saynow.com banner above or text janeenleah to 729669)

Thanks,
Janeen

I will be on Head Case Radio this Saturday (March 10th) 2pm pacific
time (check your time zone), for a live interview.
Tune in by going to http://www.headcaseradio.com
Check it out!!! This is what Head Case Radio's mailer had to say
promoting it>
"On THE SPECTRUM next Saturday March 10th (1-4pm, Pacific time), we'll be joined on the phone by the one and only JANEEN LEAH, recently relocated to San Francisco from Los Angeles. Janeen has been with us for quite a long time, we're extremely pleased that she'll be talking with us on Saturday. The interview will begin at 2:00pm - don't miss it!"

Thanks!
-Janeen

I have almost finished recording 2 new songs with producer Keven Brennan! I will also record a song written by Keven....and maybe a few more written by me. :-) Things are being played by ear, not knowing the final outcome...EP? Album? It's just unfolding with much excitement and anticipation!
More news on this coming soon!

-Janeen

BellaOnline.com - 'The Voice of Women' has an Emerging Music section where I am featured for a review of my album 'Time is Never Wasted'. Peggy has nothing but pure excitement about me and my music. YAY :-) Check it out here http://www.bellaonline.com/articles/art49149.asp
-Janeen

My songs are now on Patty's Playlist, Sundays 12-12:30pm on KCLA 97.3 Los Angeles and www.kclafm.com. Tune in and make requests! Thanks for the support!

-Janeen

5 songs available for your ring-tone! It's free and easy! Go to my MySpace page at http://www.myspace.com/janeenleah and scroll down to the banner that says Beta Ring-tones. You can even preview before you chose! Remember it's Free! Great exposure and support for my music!

Thanks,
Janeen

Buzz is being generated about a new website called SellaBand. Band's and artist's can now have their fans support their careers in a very direct way. Fans can invest in the artist or band that they believe will make it. They now have the power to chose who they want to hear make an album! Gone will be the days of the major labels deciding if we will like it or not!! Music fans can buy a 'share' or 'part' in the artist. When the artist/band gets up to a certain amount then that amount is put toward studio time for the artist to make an album. Go to my page on the site and learn how to become a 'believer'. Go to http://www.sellaband.com/janeenleah/
I appreciate the support so much!

Janeen

Another rave review for "Time is Never Wasted". Go to http://entertainmentworld.us/musicreviews.asp to check it out! YAY!!

:-) Janeen

I have moved to the San Francisco bay area. I am currently enjoying getting settled into our new home and enjoying all the beauties that the bay has to offer!! I will announce when I start playing shows in the area. Looking forward to getting all unpacked and emersing myself in the music scene here!

-Janeen

I will be taking a break from live shows for awhile to focus on recording. I went into the studio today and finished the song for the 'Apples of Eve' compilation CD. ( Check out http://www.applesofeve.com )
I wrote the lyrics and melody to the music by Mr. Black of Mr. Black Experiment. For more information, go to the website.... release of the compilation CD is to be announced.
I am also headed to the studio to begin working with Keven Brennan...he will produce 2 of my songs and write and produce another song for me to record. Keven plays sax in my band and on my album 'Time is Never Wasted' of which he also recorded, mixed and mastered.
More news on these 3 songs as things unfold!!

-Janeen

Another glowing review on my debut album, given by Samantha at The Dominant Allele. :-D YAY Check it out here:
http://thedominantallele.tripod.com/id70.html
-Janeen

'Time is Never Wasted' is finally available through iTunes, the biggest digital download music store in the world! Go to http://phobos.apple.com/WebObjects/MZStore.woa/wa/viewAlbum?id=97201605&s=143441 Woo Hoo iTunes!!! :-D Happy Downloading! :-)

-Janeen