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Vicki | 09:46 UK time, Saturday, 19 September 2009

Jade Ewen

Let's get things straight: without me, Jade Ewen would be nothing. NOTHING. Everyone thinks, oh, that Saturday night Eurovision show, oh, that Andrew Lloyd Webber, oh, that raw, incredible, undisputed talent she has - those are the things that have made her who she has today. Well, actually no. It was alllll me. You can thank me later.

You see, last year I helped make this thing for BBC Switch called Myths (based on the ancient Greek myths, obv) and Jade Ewen was in it as one of the Goddesses. She actually had a singing audition for the part that the Saturdays eventually got, but she used her audition tape for her entry into the Eurovision thing...which she was then chosen for. Which she then went and won. Which meant she then represented us in the Eurovision Song Contest. So there you have it, good solid proof that I am the sole reason Jade Ewen is famous.

Ahem. Well, almost. See, I'd love to leave it at that and take all the credit (or even 15% of it will do), but a) I'm not sure my argument is entirely convincing and b) when a lady is meant for pop stardom, with an incredible voice and incredible looks, I don't think anyone else can really claim to have had much to do with it. Least of all me.

(Here's the video. Note the bit where Jade performs a dance rountine by the poo, ON HER OWN. There's a reason people dance in groups.)

'My Man' is a firm departure from that terrible Eurovision song she was forced to sing (sorry, but it was dreadful - and I love a bit of Webs). With a very current electro RnB vibe and a chorus big enough to build Sir Andrew a new stately home upon, this song is sexy, strong and ferocious. I defy you not to wiggle your shoulders to it. In the very least.

However, it also sounds a bit generic, a bit 'this could be anyone' and a bit 'hey, haven't I heard this a thousand times before?' With Leona, Alexandra, Beyonce et al, it's hard to truly figure out why it's that great an addition to the charts.

When Jade came in and co-presented The 5:19 Show, Chris, one of the show's roving reporters, said how she was basically the ideal woman (he didn't say this to her, mind; that would have made for an awkward on air moment). She was gorgeous, but also goofy and fun and full of personality. And whilst 'My Man' hits the buttons and gets everything pretty much right, it lacks something: and that something is Jade's sparkle.

Mind you, it also blows any Eurovision-based judgements of Jade right out of the water. This song is catchy, fun, lively and really marks the coming of Jade Ewen: The Popstar. And that is something I definitely can't take credit for.

Three stars Download: Out now
CD Released: September 21st
www.jadeewen.com
BBC Music page

(Vicki Lutas)

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  • 1. At 1:25pm on 19 Sep 2009, thespiritwarrior wrote:

    Jade is set to join the sugababes .

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  • 2. At 4:29pm on 19 Sep 2009, RandomEnigma wrote:

    She's dancing by the poo???!!! Wow, must have missed that last time I watched the video! Lol! Would make an interesting pop video...

    Wow, so it's confirmed Jade is a Sugababe! Amelle must have some serious reasons for leaving the group now, right in the middle of them set to release a new album. Same with Jade, what's going to happen with 'Punching Out' and this single?

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  • 3. At 4:43pm on 19 Sep 2009, thespiritwarrior wrote:

    "Jade performs a dance routine by the poo . ON HER OWN ! "

    Well come on , she would be , only flies would wanna dance with her !!!

    lol lol lol

    These reviews are hilarious . :)

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  • 4. At 4:50pm on 19 Sep 2009, thespiritwarrior wrote:

    Getting back to the real world , obviously the reason Jade's Eurovision entry never won , was due to the fact that the song was extremely bland , formulaic and never had the huge chorus hook that Fairytale had , performed by the now extremely famous on these pages ...... ALEXANDER RYBAK !! woo hoo !!!

    My Man will not sell as many copies as Alexandra Burke's Bad Boys , and will not reach as high in the charts .

    As I said , weeks ago , Bad Boys will be a top 3 hit .

    Good luck with the Sugababes , Jade , you look fantastic and have a good singing voice.

    All the best .

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  • 5. At 6:40pm on 19 Sep 2009, BloggingLiam wrote:

    Its better than Bad Boys, Im surprised how much I like this!!

    That Eurovision thing was tripe. I thought it was just me that hated it at the time.

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  • 6. At 6:43pm on 19 Sep 2009, BloggingLiam wrote:

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    I didnt actually know Amelle had quit till I read it here. What happened?

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  • 7. At 6:45pm on 19 Sep 2009, thespiritwarrior wrote:

    So Liam , are you saying that you think My Man will chart higher than Bad Boys ?

    I sense a challenge . lol

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  • 8. At 6:48pm on 19 Sep 2009, BloggingLiam wrote:

    No I agree The Burkes gonna chart higher. Doesnt mean its a better song Spirit.

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  • 9. At 6:51pm on 19 Sep 2009, thespiritwarrior wrote:

    Of course not , that green amphibian on a motorbike who displayed his genitals proved that , when he rode to number 1 !

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  • 10. At 7:21pm on 19 Sep 2009, thespiritwarrior wrote:

    Why did Amelle leave The Sugababes ?

    Without wanting to steal his thunder , Dan Wootten has the exclusive in the News of the World tomorrow .

    It's interesting !

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  • 11. At 7:26pm on 19 Sep 2009, BloggingLiam wrote:

    Even odder is that Jade is joining them... solo stuff being scrapped?

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  • 12. At 9:13pm on 19 Sep 2009, flatknees wrote:

    not my thing but i would understand how people would like it...

    on another note.. US chatshow host jimmy kimmel invaded the killers stage to say that he was really sorry and that he would let them speak.. but beyonce had one of the best videos of all time, and that the Psychedelic Furs(support band) had one of the best songs of all time. so they came on and played it with the killers lol

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  • 13. At 9:16pm on 19 Sep 2009, thespiritwarrior wrote:

    A very interesting pop music scenario Liam .

    Bearing in mind , the reported jealousy it caused when Amelle HAD A number 1 with Tinchy Stryder , and Get Sexy sold 55,000 copies but only entered at number 2 behind JAY -Z .

    What happens if Jade's My Man is a big hit ?

    How will Keisha deal with this ?

    Oh the traumas of being in a girl band !

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  • 14. At 9:17pm on 19 Sep 2009, thespiritwarrior wrote:

    Seriously , Dan's got all the lowdown in tomorrows NOTW ...

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  • 15. At 9:24pm on 19 Sep 2009, thespiritwarrior wrote:

    The Psychedelic Furs... fantastic !

    Hi fiance !

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  • 16. At 12:54pm on 20 Sep 2009, RandomEnigma wrote:

    Hey, I've just been over on Digital Spy and Keisha has supposedly said that Amelle has NOT left the band! And that they're all in LA and getting on just fine!

    What the Hell is going on Sugababes?!!

    On another note, did anyone see Alexandra Burke's new video? I don't like it!

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  • 17. At 7:29pm on 20 Sep 2009, thespiritwarrior wrote:

    Expect a press conference regarding the SUGABABES future in the next few days ...

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  • 18. At 00:21am on 21 Sep 2009, BloggingLiam wrote:

    I thought all was revealed today?

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  • 19. At 00:30am on 21 Sep 2009, thespiritwarrior wrote:

    There will be more .....

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  • 20. At 00:32am on 21 Sep 2009, BloggingLiam wrote:

    I didnt read the News of the World. What did it say?

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  • 21. At 00:42am on 21 Sep 2009, thespiritwarrior wrote:

    That they are all friends , and that Amelle isn't leaving , and that Jade isn't joining .

    This is what Keisha is reported to have said .

    Let's see what happens ...

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  • 22. At 00:43am on 21 Sep 2009, thespiritwarrior wrote:

    I am gonna stick some new releases stuff on RYBAK now ...

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  • 23. At 12:36pm on 21 Sep 2009, flatknees wrote:

    This comment was removed because the moderators found it broke the House Rules.

  • 24. At 2:33pm on 21 Sep 2009, thespiritwarrior wrote:

    I have just been sent another e-mail saying that once contracts are sorted out , Jade will be a Sugababe .

    This is getting more mysterious by the second .

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  • 25. At 8:40pm on 21 Sep 2009, RandomEnigma wrote:

    Good Lord, it's Keisha that's left the Sugababes and replaced by Jade Ewen, not Amelle!

    BREAKING NEWS PEOPLE!

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  • 26. At 00:05am on 22 Sep 2009, thespiritwarrior wrote:

    Wow !!!
    I knew there was something big happening.
    Exciting stuff.
    On comment 19 , I said there couldbe more .
    I understood that drama was around the corner with a press conference arranged and big news coming .
    Cheers Random !
    I am now renaming you Clark Kent !
    Our chief correspondent in the pearls and pitfalls of pop music !

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  • 27. At 00:36am on 22 Sep 2009, thespiritwarrior wrote:

    Wow again .
    This story is gonna run and run .
    There are so many sides and reasons for what has happened in the SUGABABES camp .
    It seems Keisha has left , and Jade has joined like Random originally said.
    Keisha is understandably very upset.

    This now means that the SUGABABES who started out as KEISHA , MUTYA and SIOBHAN now have NO ORIGINAL MEMBERS LEFT !

    Has this ever happened before in pop music in this manner ?

    Unbelievable .

    What is now the betting on KEISHA , MUTYA and SIOBHAN reforming as the REAL SUGABABES ?

    Seriously , hope everyone is OK .

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  • 28. At 08:06am on 22 Sep 2009, BloggingLiam wrote:

    The odds on that Spirit ... about 10000 - 1. Siobhan was yet again quoted this week in the press, calling Keisha a bully etc. Her lack of career afterwards (one flop album?) is sad but I wish she'd let it drop now lol.

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  • 29. At 08:56am on 22 Sep 2009, thespiritwarrior wrote:

    Ha ha yeah ! Amen to that Liam .
    Keisha is reported to have signed a solo deal for a solo career .
    Interesting.

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  • 30. At 11:20am on 22 Sep 2009, thespiritwarrior wrote:

    good luck jade .

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  • 31. At 7:22pm on 27 Sep 2009, BLING-BWOY wrote:

    This is a wailing noise.
    Beyonce must have inspired this.
    It does nothing for me whatsoever.
    She is very nice to look at though.
    She could also gain a few pounds, bit skinny.
    Still love ya Jade!

    XXX

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  • 32. At 7:51pm on 27 Sep 2009, thespiritwarrior wrote:

    WOW ! My man has failed to make the top 30 !

    Joining the Sugababes was clearly the right move for success for Jade.
    As I said before My Man is lacking in a huge chorus hook !

    About a girl will peak higher and sell more copies .

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