Jeannie Ortega (full name Jeannette Ortega) was born on November 19, 1986 in Bushwick, Brooklyn, New York and she is a Puerto Rican Hip-Pop recording artist. Mostly known for her singing, Jeannie Ortega is also an actress, dancer and songwriter who is signed with Hollywood Records.
Biography and Career :
Jeannie Ortega was a member of the first graduating class of Brooklyn’s High School of The Arts. In her youth, Jeannie Ortega performed at local parks (as “Spice,” one half of a kiddie singing group she called “Sugar & Spice”), in front of her kindergarten class, and numerous times throughout her school years.
After Jeannie Ortega's first real recording “Got What It Takes” was placed on the soundtrack for the movie "Love Don't Cost a Thing," she received a major recording dea
l with Hollywood Records.
Jeannie Ortega has always wanted to find her own sound and identity in a world of music full of young men and women who want to be the next singing sensation. Jeannie Ortega calls her particular sound Hip-pop and feels her music is very catchy and gets people’s attention.
With this creative combination of music genres seems to be a great way to stay in touch with who she is, in a world were fame quickly makes many forget where they come from.
Eager to share her talent, Jeannie wrote 11 of the 12 songs on the album. “I just write about what I feel. A lot of people can relate to this stuff, not just people my age. I think we all go through similar situations. We feel like we don’t know who we are. We fall in love, we fall outta love. Everybody goes through love,” says Jeannie, who - despite her tender age - has a wealth of life experiences to share.
Jeannie Ortega's first single “So Done” produced by Soul Shock & Karlin the production duo who have been behind hits for Whitney Houston, Monica, JoJo and American Idol’s Fantasia to name a few, is about a relationship gone sour. “I was in a relationship and when it ended, I was heartbroken,” Jeannie says sincerely. But with such a promising career ahead of her, Jeannie has learned to take her heartache and turn it into future hit records. Learning from her mistakes, she changes her tune on “What I Need,” where she uses the same situation as a storyline, and lays down what she’s looking for in that special somebody. Other standouts on the album are “It’s R Time” featuring N.O.R.E., Gemstar and Big Mato ; “Crowded” produced by Stargate and featuring hip hops big buzz artist of the moment Papoose; In addition, to “Can U” featuring Quan which showcases Jeannie’s naughty side as she invites a guy over while her parents are away.
In addition to pouring her heart out on the tracks, Jeannie Ortega’s warm personality shines through her music. Drawing from musical influences in Hip-Hop, R&B, and pop music, Jeannie categorizes herself as a “Hip-Pop” artist. And with a unique look and sound that is street-inspired, yet still commercially viable, this feisty Latina on the come-up has drawn comparisons to none other than Jennifer Lopez. “J-Lo put us Latinas on the map. Jeannie Ortega made people look at Puerto Rican women differently. And in that respect, I look up to her.”
To be so young, Jeannie Ortega has overcome much to get to where she is going. And on the road to stardom, the Hollywood Records’ artist knows she’s got to have tough skin to survive her most challenging trip yet. “Everything that I went through has made me a stronger person and prepared me for this business. I want people to be encouraged by that and say 'look where she came from and look at her now, just because she believed in herself.' ”
Jeannie Ortega thanks God that her parents are so supportive. Jeannie’s Dad could be seen right by her side as she entered Latin Quarters to perform at the 3rd annual Latin rap Conference.
Singles :
- 2005 - "It's R Time" - (album : No Place Like Brooklyn)
- 2006 - "Crowded" featuring Papoose - (album : No Place Like Brooklyn)
Albums :
No Place Like Brooklyn - Released: Aug. 1, 2006
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