AUG 2
Well, the Riverfront Jubilee was an awesome show. We all had a great time, and I've posted some pics taken by a couple of friends of mine, Nathalie Cormier and Tracey Lee. Anyone who missed it, hopefully we'll see you at the next one!
My new music is now available for digital download. It's The Music Reloaded EP can be purchased by going to www.myspace.com/JamieSparksKicksta and clicking on the MyMusic Blaster icon. The EP features artists such as Hollywood Jones from Dartmouth, NS on "Higher"; C4 from Miami, FL on "Rock This City-Reggae Remix"; and Lucius Kayne on "All I Need-Remix".
That's it for now, I'll be back soon :-)
Jamie
JULY 27
As of today, not only did "All I Need-Remix" make it to number 1, this is the 2nd week!!!
JUNE 11
Just got word... ALL I NEED-Remix has made it to THE TOP 10 COUNTDOWN LIST!!! Thanks for the votes. We're makin' it happen...don't stop now, let's keep it movin!!! Go to WBLK radio and vote http://www.unsignedhypemusic.com/vote.php.
JUNE 6
Yes, there will be new music available for digital download from www.JamieSparksMusic.com straight to your mp3 player on July 1, Canada Day. With the help of the Kicksta Music Group "major players club" Randy Powell, and Chris Iannetti, I've remixed some songs from my last CD "It's The Music", added a few new tracks, and now we have a 6 song Extended Play (EP) of music titled "It's The Music - Reloaded" . The EP will feature artists such as C4 from Miami, FL on a smooth reggae remix of "Rock This City" , Hollywood Jones on the hot new track "Higher", and Lucius Kayne on the club banger "All I Need-Remix". The entire Digital EP will be available Aug 1, 2008.
All songs are at our online Store, in the "MyMusic Blaster" player.
Be sure to vote for the "All I Need Remix" right now at WBLK Radio, New York by clicking http://www.unsignedhypemusic.com/vote.php
I'll have more news soon...
MAY 5
Today I had the privelidge joining Temperence Street School for music Monday. It was a great time with great music from the band and choirs. The talent displayed today was nothing short of exceptional. I could clearly see these students could have a bright future in the music business. I was given a warm welcome, and treated very well. Some of the students even made me thank you cards, I think I got almost a hundred! So I would like to say thank you to all the schools who were at the assembly today: Temperance St. Elementary School, A.G. Baillie School and Highland Consolidated Middle School. Special thanks to Belinda Fraser for introducing me to everyone and helping to pull it all together...you guys rock!
APRIL 1
I have some new re-mixes I'm working on for you and they should be available this summer. I'll have more info for you soon...
MAR 2
Hey Everyone, I got some great news over the weekend...wanted to share it with you!
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We are thrilled to announce that Jamie Sparks has been selected as one of Le Chateau¹s New Canadian Emerging or Breakout Artists! Your music will be played on the airwaves in all of our 210 retail locations across Canada and the United States for the month of March 2008!
As one of Canada¹s leading fashion retailers, Le Chateau is proud if its Canadian heritage and committed to supporting the music industry in Canada, including up-and-coming talents like you.
Congratulations,
Le Chateau
FEB 10
*** WINNER OF 2 EAST COAST MUSIC AWARDS Feb 2008!!! ***
African Canadian Recording of the Year
Urban Single Track Recording of the Year
To everyone who voted for me, or even just gave encouragement and words of support, thank you :o)
DEC 2
I'll be speaking with the one and only Victory Waters in Atlanta, GA Sunday night 8:30pm EST, 9:30 PM Atlantic Time. Go to www.VictoryWaters.com or call in 347-996-5825 to ask me questions during the interview.
NOV 9
Hey! Hope you're getting ready for the Holiday Season!
You probably haven't seen me around for a while because I've been writing a lot of music for various TV & Film productions. Some you may not have heard of, some you will. There's a great new show I've been fortunate enough to add music to called "Da Kink In My Hair" which airs Sunday nights on Global. Click this link for more info http://www.canada.com/globaltv/globalshows/dakink/index_week5.html
Watch for Episode 7 to hear music from my new CD "It's The Music". Next month I'm heading back to New York to meet with some dudes about hooking up a few more TV/studio/wrtiting gigs. I'll be getting busier with that side of things so you may not see me on stage anywhere for the next little while, but I will be lurking around, somewhere...behind the scenes!
Thanks for listening :o)
Musically Yours,
Jamie
P.S. if you're looking for Christmas gift ideas...may I suggest...
http://cdbaby.com/cd/jamiesparks5
OCT 8
We just finished the last bit of filming for the "All I Need" video. It will incude some live performance shots, as well as some outside location stuff. The idea of the video is to show that I currently have all I need in my life. The song (for me) talks about being thankful for the great things you currently have in your life right now. It has been my experience that being thankful for the good things you have, brings more things into your existence to be thankful for. This is the path that leads to a life full of happiness, prosperity, abundance and love!
The folks at www.ScopeDigitalMedia.ca will be doing some editing over the next few weeks. Once the editing is done, we'll get the video online for you to see. Special thanks to Dale Stewart and everyone at www.EasternGMC.com for being a sponsor for the event.
SEP 25
Hey everyone,
Seems like we're moving up the charts at East Coast Countdown! Currently I'm at #4 so to everyone voted for me, thank you SO MUCH!!! If you haven't already, you can go to www.EastCoastCountdown.com and cast your vote for "All I Need".
I'll have more "chart action" for you soon...
-Jamie
AUG 30
It's been a busy summer, though I hope you've been having a good time so far! I've had a chance to see some on you on my travels, and I hope to see more in the months to come. I've been busy writing for other artists, TV shows, & stuff. The new single "ALL I NEED" has been getting lots of spins right across Canada. In September, those of you in the United States will have a chance to hear it on your radio station. You'll also be able to request it.
Everything is getting set up now, and I'll write back later to give you the official "ALL I NEED" launch date. By the way, since we now have US distribution through Super D, be sure to go out and check the CD. "It's The Music" has been a best seller at some retailers and I want to hear what you think. Bye for now...
JULY 23
Summer Rush 2007 was a hit! Almost 7,000 screaming fans crowded the Dartmouth waterfront and stood in the rain to see myself and all of the acts, including RIHANNA. Although it didn't rain during my set (thank God!), we still partied all night. I've got some pics taken by fans at the show up on the site. Have a look. Thanks to everyone who came out!
July 21
The Daily News
http://www.hfxnews.ca/index.cfm?sid=46562&sc=95
The Chronicle Herald
http://thechronicleherald.ca/Search/848695.html
JUNE 15
Jamie Sparks, this Friday on East Coast
Road Trip at www.ckec.com Friday at 6pm ATL, and on podcast a few days later at www.ckec.com/eastcoast
JUNE 13
Z103.5 First Annual Summer Rush Concert!
It’s the first show of its kind for the HRM.
Z103.5’s Summer Rush!
On Saturday, July 21st 2007, a unique summer spectacle hits Alderney Landing… a day jam-packed with performers bringing the beat (and the heat) to Halifax.
As the largest consecutive event of its kind, Summer Rush in Toronto has sold out every year. In its 14 year history it has drawn more than 160,000 people where they have witnessed some of the biggest acts in the world!
This year we are bringing the excitement to HRM.
The Dartmouth waterfront will be jamming with performances by...
RIHANNA
BELLY
BENASSI BROTHERS featuring SANDY
ELISE ESTRADA
JAMIE SPARKS
REEL 2 REEL featuring MAD STUNTMAN
DJ NOLUV
Doors open at 3pm
Show starts at 4pm
Tickets go on sale at 10am, Thursday, June 14th
Early bird (June 14 - June 23)
$25.00 + tax and service fees
Advance (June 23 - July 20)
$30.00 + tax and service fees
Available at all Ticketpro locations
-Alderney Landing (Dartmouth Waterfront)
-The Halifax Forum
-United Bookstore
-Greenlyph Computers
or
Online... www.ticketpro.ca
Phone... 1-888-311-9090
* Licensed VIP section for those 19+.
The Z103.5 First Annual Summer Rush Concert is sponsored by …
Stonehaven Restaurant
Supplement King
Centre of Arts and Technology
Naughty by Nature
Z103.5 The Beat of Halifax
(902) 429-1035
* This is a general admission event, first come first served.
Rain or shine.
All ages, ID required to enter licensed area.
MAY 29
Well, the CD is out. Party was a hit. New pics in the Photos Section from the release party!
MAY 25
I'm having a CD release party and you're invited! It will be held at Club Rain on Argyle Street in Halifax. This is my first full length CD in 3 years. CD's will be on sale for $15. After the event, they'll be at retail stores around the country also for sale at CD Baby.com
The new cd "IT'S THE MUSIC" includes the hit singles "All I Need" and "If You Were". I'll be doing a live performance, so come and check it out. The release party is Sponsored by Z-103.5 FM and Kicksta Music Group featuring one of the hottest DJ's in Halifax R$ $mooth...you won't want to miss it.
APR 10
APRIL 9 & 15
Yes!! The 20th Episode of DIRT has been completed!! Join Dave and
Friends
for a Birthday Rib-B-Q Extravaganza!! In this show we're cooking it up
with:
Sinner: Diary of Evil
Leah DeVon: Waiting for You
Marcus G: Canadian Dream
Jamie Sparks: Unforgettable
Norine Braun: Hanna to Hollywood
Aldo Rox: Like an Angel
Oh yeah!! It's gonna be a good one! So Tune in across Canada on
StarChoice
Satellite (ch.323) and Express-Vu (ch.258) Satellite Networks on
Sundays @
Midnight Pacific!
Rock On!
Dave Lamoureux
Executive Producer
DIRT
MAR 31
Hey Y'all...most of you in Canada and some in the US have probably heard "All I Need" on your local radio station. If not, e-mail or call 'em up & request. All of you that did request, THANK YOU!!!
My new single "If You Were" should be hitting the airwaves, and hopefully the video next month.
ALSO... the NEW CD WILL BE RELEASED FRIDAY MAY 25. It will available in stores and online. We'll be having a CD release party at Rain in Halifax, Nova Scotia. Just bring yourself (and a few bucks for a CD) and have a good time.
Those of you not in Halifax, not to worry. The band & I will be on the road to tour Canada, US, and the UK shortly after the release so I will be in your town. Check my site for dates. If your town isn't on it, check with the club or school you go to. If they can't help you, let me know, and I'll get my agent to hook it up.
That's it for now. I'll send you a little reminder note a little closer to the date.
As always, I have to say thank you so much for the e-mails, comments, all the love & support you've been showing me. It's a tough business sometimes, but hearing from you makes it all worth while. I truly appreciate it!!!!
Wishing you peace, happiness & much luv
-JS
MAR 19
My new single "All I Need" has been steadily gaining adds at Contemporary Hit Radio (CHR) and Hot Adult Contemporary (HOT AC) radio right across the country. Many of these Urban & Pop stations have been very supportive, and for that I say Thank you!
While "All I Need" is still spinning at CHR and HOT AC, it along with the new single "If You Were" are being serviced nationally to college radio this week. "If You Were" will also be released to CHR & HOT AC shortly after the CD Release tentatively scheduled for a late April. More details of the release will follow in another news update.
If you're not hearing the songs "All I Need" or "If You Were" on your local radio station, call or e-mail to request it. If you don't know how to reach them, send me an e-mail and I'll get their contact information for you.
MAR 4
I had a chat with writer Carla Gillis. Click the link & find out what we talked about...
http://public.aliant.net/FeatureArticle.jsp?language=en&banner=true&FeatureID=15110272&chname=Entertainment
FEB 22
I'm now here at Smash Track Recording Studio putting the finishing touches on the mixes for the new CD. There will be a new single released nationally to radio in April along with the CD. The title is "It's The Music". The title fits because for me it's always been about the music. That's what hits me first, that's what moves me, and that's what the CD is about!
FEB 18
2007 East Coast Music Award WINNER!
-Urban Single Track Recording of the Year (All I Need)
-African Canadian Recording of the Year (Scotia Mix Vol.1)
"Thanks so much to everyone who gave support & well wishes!"
Hear me on CBC Radio http://radio3.cbc.ca/bands/JAMIE-SPARKS
