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{{Infobox musical artist
{{Infobox musical artist
| name = Jordan Corey
|name = Jordan Corey
| image = Jordan-Corey-2018.jpg
|image = Jordan Corey.jpg
| caption =
|caption =
| birth_name = Jordan Corey
|birth_name = Jordan Corey
| birth_date = {{Birth date and age|1990|09|28}}
|birth_date = {{Birth date and age|1990|09|28}}
| origin = [[San Francisco Bay Area]], California
|origin = [[San Francisco Bay Area]], California
| background = solo_singer
|background = solo_singer
| occupation = Singer, songwriter, musician
|occupation = Singer, songwriter, musician
| years_active = 2004–present
|years_active= 2004–present
| genre = [[Indie music|Indie]], soul, electronica
|genre = [[Indie music|Indie]], soul, rock
| instrument = Vocals, piano
|instrument = Vocals, piano
| label = Independent
|label = Independent
| website = {{url|www.jordancorey.com}}
|website = {{url|www.jordancorey.com}}
}}
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In 2008, Corey entered [[University of California, Santa Barbara]] (UCSB) during which time she was the lead singer of SoulMinded, a soul/reggae/funk band that performed around the [[Santa Barbara, California|Santa Barbara]] and Los Angeles areas. With SoulMinded, she performed at UCSB's [[Extravaganza (music festival)|Extravaganza]] 2010 – an all-day music festival for the Santa Barbara community. Corey played alongside [[Drake (rapper)|Drake]], [[Chromeo]], and [[Edward Sharpe and the Magnetic Zeros]].<ref>[http://oletoday.com/wordpress/2010/05/extravaganza-2010-review-photos/ UCSB Extravaganza 2010 article] {{webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20100718101352/http://oletoday.com/wordpress/2010/05/extravaganza-2010-review-photos |date=July 18, 2010 }}</ref>
In 2008, Corey entered [[University of California, Santa Barbara]] (UCSB) during which time she was the lead singer of SoulMinded, a soul/reggae/funk band that performed around the [[Santa Barbara, California|Santa Barbara]] and Los Angeles areas. With SoulMinded, she performed at UCSB's [[Extravaganza (music festival)|Extravaganza]] 2010 – an all-day music festival for the Santa Barbara community. Corey played alongside [[Drake (rapper)|Drake]], [[Chromeo]], and [[Edward Sharpe and the Magnetic Zeros]].<ref>[http://oletoday.com/wordpress/2010/05/extravaganza-2010-review-photos/ UCSB Extravaganza 2010 article] {{webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20100718101352/http://oletoday.com/wordpress/2010/05/extravaganza-2010-review-photos |date=July 18, 2010 }}</ref>


In 2009, Corey [[Sound recording and reproduction|recorded]] her debut [[extended play|EP]] in Los Angeles. The seven-song release featured notable producers and songwriters including [[The Stereotypes]] ([[Natasha Bedingfield]]/[[Mary J. Blige]]/[[Justin Bieber|Justin Beiber]]) and [[Stacy Barthe]] ([[Britney Spears|Brittney Spears]]/[[Rihanna]]/[[Katy Perry]]).
In 2009, Corey [[Sound recording and reproduction|recorded]] her debut [[extended play|EP]] in Los Angeles. The seven-song release featured notable producers and songwriters including [[The Stereotypes]] ([[Natasha Bedingfield]]/[[Mary J. Blige]]).


In 2011, Corey began working on her next release with producer Jason Hollis and songwriter/producer Dan Dixon (Dropsonic). The resulting tracks would become her second EP, ''Do Me Wrong''. Corey co-wrote all five of the EP's original songs—the sixth track being a reinvented version of [[The Rolling Stones]] classic, [[Miss You (The Rolling Stones song)|"Miss You."]] ''Do Me Wrong'' also features saxophonist Lon Price ([[The Rolling Stones]]/[[Leonard Cohen]]) and was mixed by five-time [[Grammy Award]] winner, [[Matt Hyde]] ([[No Doubt]]).
In 2011, Corey began working on her next release with producer Jason Hollis and songwriter/producer Dan Dixon (Dropsonic). The resulting tracks would become her second EP, ''Do Me Wrong''. Corey co-wrote all five of the EP's original songs—the sixth track being a reinvented version of [[The Rolling Stones]] classic, [[Miss You (The Rolling Stones song)|"Miss You."]]


Recorded in Los Angeles' Sonora Recorders, using vintage and analog gear, Corey's second release features a distinctive 1960s–1970s soul sound with an indie twist. ''Do Me Wrong'' also features saxophonist Lon Price (The Rolling Stones/[[Leonard Cohen]]) and was mixed by five-time [[Grammy Award]] winner, [[Matt Hyde]].
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''Do Me Wrong'' was released in March of 2012. The single "Tonight" hit [[Hot AC (radio network)|Hot AC]] Radio the week of April 22, 2012.


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''Do Me Wrong'' was released in March 2012. The single "Tonight" from the EP hit [[Hot AC (radio network)|Hot AC]] Radio the week of April 22, 2012.
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Later that year, Corey is featured as a New "Artist to Watch" by [[iHeartRadio]].


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In the same year, Corey is featured as a New "Artist to Watch" by [[iHeartRadio]].
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Invigorated by the response to Do Me Wrong, Corey/Dixon/Hollis went back into the studio to work on a follow-up record. In spring of 2013 Corey took to the Internet asking fans to financially back her sophomore release, ''Trilogy''. The project would be a 3-song EP accompanied by a 3-part video series that Corey would conceptualize and produce with a team of filmmakers. 30 days later, Corey independently raised over $16,000 for the projects' release on Kickstarter and began creating an accompanying 3-part video series to be realeased with the album.

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== Currently ==

Invigorated by the response to Do Me Wrong, Corey/Dixon/Hollis went back into the studio to work on a follow-up record. The three-song EP was initially written as part of a larger work, but after recording the tracks, Corey felt that the songs stood on their own; each a pillar in her artistic voyage.

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In spring of 2013 Corey took to the Internet asking fans to financially back her sophomore release, ''Trilogy''. The project would be a 3-song EP accompanied by a 3-part video series that Corey would conceptualize and produce with a team of filmmakers. 30 days later, Corey independently raised over $16,000 for the projects' release on Kickstarter and began creating an accompanying 3-part video series to be realeased with the album.


''The Trilogy'' EP was released in October of 2013. The accompanying 3-part video series were released as follows:
''The Trilogy'' EP was released in October of 2013. The accompanying 3-part video series were released as follows:
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* Part II: Hold Me Under – November 5, 2013
* Part II: Hold Me Under – November 5, 2013
* Part III: Here Right Now – November 19, 2013
* Part III: Here Right Now – November 19, 2013

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== Currently ==


In 2014 Jordan Corey began writing and co producing the album "All That". The new music is a sonic fusion of soul and movement which she calls "future soul". Pulling inspiration from contemporaries like Blood Orange, Jessie Ware, and Frank Ocean, with an unmistakably pop/soul twist infusing 90s R&B and great lyricism. Corey called All That "a playful reflection of life, love, and purpose."
In 2014 Jordan Corey began writing and co producing the album "All That". The new music is a sonic fusion of soul and movement which she calls "future soul". Pulling inspiration from contemporaries like Blood Orange, Jessie Ware, and Frank Ocean, with an unmistakably pop/soul twist infusing 90s R&B and great lyricism. Corey called All That "a playful reflection of life, love, and purpose."


On August 25, 2015, Corey released the album ''All That'' which she wrote and co produced. Earlier that month, the album single "Focus" was released along with an official music video.
On August 25, 2015, Corey released the album ''All That'' which she wrote and co produced. Earlier that month, the album single "Focus" was released along with an official music video.

''All That'' sparked two years of collaborations that allowed Corey to stretch and develop her songwriting within new genres of indie-electronica. She has most recently been featured on ''[https://open.spotify.com/track/09dqs7fRPkRtbL3C9JwwYN Infrared - Lucian ft. Jordan Corey]'' (1.6 million plays on Spotify) and ''[https://open.spotify.com/track/70fAdkW7UGRmksjjqzgBEW 246 - Aftrparty ft. Jordan Corey]'' (213k plays on Spotify).

Jordan’s songwriting work over the last few years garnered the attention of Grammy Award winning Artist, [[RAC (DJ)|RAC]]. Their track [https://open.spotify.com/track/6cjSvNiYEsfglSz7zy2i22 "Be"] (written by Corey) is featured on his latest album ''[https://open.spotify.com/album/4soSC3Y3hkAczeDVklfp34 Ego]''(released on Counter Records)'', ''alongside [[Rivers Cuomo]] (Weezer), Rostam (Vampire Weekend), K. Flay, [[MNDR]], [[St. Lucia (musician)|St. Lucia]] and more.

In 2017 Jordan’s music has received regular play on ''KCRW'' where she also [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lEkO4PU5QYo performed live] on it’s renowned ''Morning Becomes Eclectic ''program with RAC.


== Discography ==
== Discography ==
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# "Back to Life"
# "Back to Life"
# "Exit"
# "Exit"
# "In Love"'
# "In Love"


==References==
==References==

Revision as of 21:45, 30 December 2017

Jordan Corey
Background information
Birth nameJordan Corey
Born (1990-09-28) September 28, 1990 (age 34)
OriginSan Francisco Bay Area, California
GenresIndie, soul, rock
Occupation(s)Singer, songwriter, musician
Instrument(s)Vocals, piano
Years active2004–present
LabelsIndependent
Websitewww.jordancorey.com

Jordan Corey (born September 28, 1990) is a California-based independent singer-songwriter.

Early career

Originally from the San Francisco Bay Area, Corey attended Los Gatos High School. During this time, she formed theJOEband, a classic rock cover band that won Clear Channel's, 98.5 KFOX Last Band Standing competition in 2007, jumpstarting a career of live performances around the Bay Area.[1]

In 2008, Corey entered University of California, Santa Barbara (UCSB) during which time she was the lead singer of SoulMinded, a soul/reggae/funk band that performed around the Santa Barbara and Los Angeles areas. With SoulMinded, she performed at UCSB's Extravaganza 2010 – an all-day music festival for the Santa Barbara community. Corey played alongside Drake, Chromeo, and Edward Sharpe and the Magnetic Zeros.[2]

In 2009, Corey recorded her debut EP in Los Angeles. The seven-song release featured notable producers and songwriters including The Stereotypes (Natasha Bedingfield/Mary J. Blige).

In 2011, Corey began working on her next release with producer Jason Hollis and songwriter/producer Dan Dixon (Dropsonic). The resulting tracks would become her second EP, Do Me Wrong. Corey co-wrote all five of the EP's original songs—the sixth track being a reinvented version of The Rolling Stones classic, "Miss You."

Recorded in Los Angeles' Sonora Recorders, using vintage and analog gear, Corey's second release features a distinctive 1960s–1970s soul sound with an indie twist. Do Me Wrong also features saxophonist Lon Price (The Rolling Stones/Leonard Cohen) and was mixed by five-time Grammy Award winner, Matt Hyde.

Do Me Wrong was released in March 2012. The single "Tonight" from the EP hit Hot AC Radio the week of April 22, 2012.

In the same year, Corey is featured as a New "Artist to Watch" by iHeartRadio.

Currently

Invigorated by the response to Do Me Wrong, Corey/Dixon/Hollis went back into the studio to work on a follow-up record. The three-song EP was initially written as part of a larger work, but after recording the tracks, Corey felt that the songs stood on their own; each a pillar in her artistic voyage.

In spring of 2013 Corey took to the Internet asking fans to financially back her sophomore release, Trilogy. The project would be a 3-song EP accompanied by a 3-part video series that Corey would conceptualize and produce with a team of filmmakers. 30 days later, Corey independently raised over $16,000 for the projects' release on Kickstarter and began creating an accompanying 3-part video series to be realeased with the album.

The Trilogy EP was released in October of 2013. The accompanying 3-part video series were released as follows:

  • Part I: Final Goodbye – October 22, 2013
  • Part II: Hold Me Under – November 5, 2013
  • Part III: Here Right Now – November 19, 2013

In 2014 Jordan Corey began writing and co producing the album "All That". The new music is a sonic fusion of soul and movement which she calls "future soul". Pulling inspiration from contemporaries like Blood Orange, Jessie Ware, and Frank Ocean, with an unmistakably pop/soul twist infusing 90s R&B and great lyricism. Corey called All That "a playful reflection of life, love, and purpose."

On August 25, 2015, Corey released the album All That which she wrote and co produced. Earlier that month, the album single "Focus" was released along with an official music video.

Discography

All That

  1. "All That"
  2. "Your Shore"
  3. "Float"
  4. "Rewind"
  5. "Focus"
  6. "Stoned"
  7. "All That" (Live)
  8. "Your Shore" (Live)
  9. "Float" (Live)
  10. "Rewind" (Live)
  11. "Focus" (Live)
  12. "Stoned" (Live)

Trilogy EP

  1. "Final Goodbye"
  2. "Hold Me Under"
  3. "Here Right Now"

Do Me Wrong EP

  1. "Take it Back"
  2. "Do Me Wrong"
  3. "Good Love"
  4. "Heart of Stone"
  5. "Miss You"
  6. "Tonight"

Truth EP

  1. "Lady"
  2. "Remember My Name"
  3. "Truth"
  4. "Breaking All the Rules"
  5. "Back to Life"
  6. "Exit"
  7. "In Love"

References

  1. ^ theJOEband MySpace
  2. ^ UCSB Extravaganza 2010 article Archived July 18, 2010, at the Wayback Machine
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