Jazmine Sullivan announces break from music…
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R&B songstress Jazmine Sullivan has shockingly announced on Twitter that she will be taking a break from music as she needs to “figure out” who she is without a mic, paper or pen. The shock announcement has also fuelled online speculation that the 23-year-old Grammy nominated singer is likely going through some sort of label dispute. These things are not exactly cut and dry. Considering that she’s just released her new album ‘Love Me Back’, the timing could not look any more sketchy.
Before thanking the fans for their support, she wrote: “I promised myself when it wasn’t fun anymore I wouldn’t do it. And here I am. I’m not saying I won’t ever sing again in my life because I don’t believe that. But in this moment right now, I got some things to figure out”. The announcement is really odd and hopefully in time, we get to find out the REAL reason why such an extremely talented vocalist has put her career on hold.
35 Responses to “Jazmine Sullivan announces break from music…”
DC_1 Says:
January 3rd, 2011 at 2:37 amPerhaps it was because her album flopped and it was subpar.
SupaCi Says:
January 3rd, 2011 at 2:43 amHer album may of flopped but it was FAR from subpar.
And maybe it’s because she really needs to find herself.
carl Says:
January 3rd, 2011 at 2:45 amLOL she deleted her tweets…
Philly11 Says:
January 3rd, 2011 at 2:46 amThis is sad…her album that just came out is in constant rotation…HOT album. I wish her the best in whatever she ends up doing..
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January 3rd, 2011 at 2:49 amHer album is far from sub-par DC_1. These things don’t gain critical acclaim for no reason.
I’m shocked. Based on her debut numbers it wasn’t a flop if I do remember correctly.
jmillz Says:
January 3rd, 2011 at 2:54 amsay it aint so i hoep she Settles wat ever shes going through in a good amount of time cause im hooked on this woman. in my personal Opinion she had the best r&b Album of the year and one of the best out of the year and her voice is priceless and to me shes a good looking woman. And toya if u dont mind me asking how come u never did an Album review for her
January 3rd, 2011 at 3:03 amGood question…
mimi Says:
January 3rd, 2011 at 3:06 amSo sad! She one of the most talented R&B chick out right now.
You don’t need talent any-more to get a record deal all you have to do is fuck for tracks, sing some electronic dance trash & look pretty.
My Opinion Says:
January 3rd, 2011 at 3:10 amSome may disagree but I happen to agree with DC_1. I bought the album the day it came out to support her but I only like 3 tracks. I haven’t listened to it since.
I think the low album sales could have a LOT to do with it. I hope Chrisette Michelle doesn’t follow suit. Their sales were right behind each other.NowWhat Says:
January 3rd, 2011 at 3:38 amI guess everyone does have their own opinion, but I thought her album was HOT! There are only two songs on it that I skip over, but every other song is on point. I just hope she doesn’t stay away too long, but if she needs this break to get through some personal issues, then she should be aloud that.
January 3rd, 2011 at 3:41 amIt’s possible. She debuted higher this time but she was down a bit in sales numbers for her first week. IDK though. She has gained a lot of praise this one too. A Metacritic score of 84 is pretty good.
woohoo Says:
January 3rd, 2011 at 3:54 amBoth of her albums are fantastic and from the heart. It’s hard to say that about a lot of other music out there. I hope she changes her mind.
TJ Says:
January 3rd, 2011 at 3:55 amDoes that mean that she’s gonna stop all promo on Luv Back????
*starts bawling like a baby*
DMVisRNB Says:
January 3rd, 2011 at 4:15 amCritically acclaimed?
I am a huge huge Jazmine fan…have been for years…even before she got big.
This new album was weak. It doesn’t even compare to her debut at all
phillyjewel Says:
January 3rd, 2011 at 4:19 amMaybe she’s young and really needs time off to get her thoughts and mind together the music business can be overwhelming sheesh give her a damn brake she can sing she writes her own songs I mean for a young woman I applaud her y does it always gotta be negative!
Jen Bunny Says:
January 3rd, 2011 at 4:31 amWas iLuv Me Back a bad album???
I didnt think so since i really disliked her first coulndt even say i listened to it more then once.I love every single track even Catalog Girl and In Vain *Bonus Tracks”
Hell Jazmine got her song on Glee
Toya doesnt really do soul singers lol do u homegirl???
IM OVER JAZZY.
getitright Says:
January 3rd, 2011 at 4:53 amWell it seems if you are not Britney, Rhianna, Lady GaGa, Nicki Minaj, Taylor Swift or Beyonce, (females artist ) No one is looking for you or even willing to support you.
January 3rd, 2011 at 5:05 amfor people who are saying this album was weak dont know good music cause i put some people on jaz and they dont stop listening to this album every song on here goes hard from start to finish probly need to relisten to it again and toya im serious y did u never do an album review for this
Jascey Says:
January 3rd, 2011 at 6:24 am*cries and jumps off a bridge from just the headline*
January 3rd, 2011 at 6:51 amNope…I don’t need to re-listen to it cause I’ve played it several times. I’ll keep playing her first album instead.
Her song writing was >>>> than this album lyrically, and content wise.
I’m not gonna pretend I love the album just because I love Jazmine. Her vocals were outstanding on the album though…but that’s to be expected. She could sing the alphabet and I would give it a listen lol
January 3rd, 2011 at 6:53 amdo u like any songs of this new album
nooo Says:
January 3rd, 2011 at 7:12 amWow!!!! Only thing I could think of is that she feels like she’s doing all this work and not getting the respect she deserves. I can see that not being fun but her first album was hot but for a follow up this album was very week and badly promoted.
She’s probably being controlled by her label. Its amazing when you find out who the actual unhappy puppets in the industry are. I wish her the best.
RosaRubbel Says:
January 3rd, 2011 at 9:32 amThat’s sad because her latest album is actually really good & she is very talented. I hope everything is okay with her.
Ms Intergrity Says:
January 3rd, 2011 at 11:00 amOOPS! Clive Davis strikes again!
January 3rd, 2011 at 11:02 amGurl Bye!!! Don’t wave yo white flag because of the shitty sales.
How about you go on tour and earn your stripes.KNUCK Says:
January 3rd, 2011 at 11:25 amher first album didn’t even sell much more at this point in it’s run. It eventually went gold. I doubt her album sales are the problem.
She’s having management and label issues. They won’t release the singles that she wants IF they release one at all.
This album is one of the best albums I’ve ever heard. Some of you saying you were “fans” and u hated it are just lying. This album was definitely on point lyrically and everything else.
I was actually not a fan of the first album. The only song that gave me what I needed was “Bust your windows” and it took months to grow on me. I didn’t like “I need you bad” at all. I knew she could get it in vocally, but this album sold me on her as an artist. “Redemption” is a great example of her growth. That song told a story. The style of the verses is amazing and as always the vocals soar. You girls SIT if you’re not going to support Jazmine. Something is always a “flop” with you. You don’t to look any further than your own lives to see a flop.
James Says:
January 3rd, 2011 at 1:05 pmI’m about to RAGE. I loved both her albums and her singles are doing quite well on the R&B charts.
I hope she reconsiders her decision.
January 3rd, 2011 at 1:05 pmI’m about to RAGE. I loved both her albums and her singles are doing quite well on the R&B charts.
I hope she reconsiders her decision.
January 3rd, 2011 at 1:42 pmBoth albums are greater than weak. There is no way around it. She’s got some tracks on this man.
tyler Says:
January 3rd, 2011 at 1:58 pmOMG stop the lies. She probably quiting because nobody buying her shit just like lyfe jennings quit after ppl stopped checkin for him.
BLACK ppl do not really support anymore they go and download for free. and if you live in CANADA you can download music for free because its not illegal. thats why selling 40k copies in canada is GOLD status and 100k is platinum there.
her 1st album is still at 480k copies world wide and this new album is not even 100k copies yet and its in its 3rd or 4th week. thats bad. and chrissete michelle is doing worse. I bet she would not have said this i her album debuted with 100k + copies and was selling 40-50k a week
Samuel Says:
January 3rd, 2011 at 2:34 pmWhy would Toya review an album from a TALENTED DARK SKINNED FEMALE WITH TALENT.Toya has self hate issues that is why she creams over boys who would never want her like JLS and no talent white singers like Cheryl Cole and Britney.
Mislin Says:
January 3rd, 2011 at 3:15 pmpublicity stunt. 10 more ppl went out and bought her album
Rene Says:
January 3rd, 2011 at 6:34 pmI dont think its a publicity stunt. She’s very underrated, she may just need some time to find herself. Hell if Maxwell came back after 8 years then I know Jazmine will. I wish her the best.
1st_one Says:
January 3rd, 2011 at 6:50 pmThe album was very weak regardless of the numbers. She had 2 to 3 good tracks on the cd. I do understand she was never really a mainstream artist so throwing in the towel was obvious. Her record company more than likely was giving her shit about her sales and trying to push her to do things she didn’t deem fit. Oh well only the strong survives these days, the record industry is cut throat and it comes with the territory. I’m certain that everyone on her bragging about her album purchased it and have supported all of her tours. Yeah RIGHT!
Sean Says:
January 4th, 2011 at 12:31 amYea i wanted that review too…and this album shitted on the 1st ones…yall smokin…lol…i loved i need u bad…but that CD didnt do it for me…and when holdin you down came out…i knew this CD was gonna be it…i bought her CD the week it came out…so i can say i did my part…but i really hope she rethinks that cuz…”Excuse Me”, “Don’t Make Me Wait”, “HYD”, “10 Seconds”, Love You Long Time”, “U Get On My Nerves, “Stuttering”, and Luv Back” are some hot ass tracks…Good Enough is aiight, but “Famous”, and “Redemption” i don’t care for
