![]() ![]() Prima J's big moment arrived when their debut single, "Rock Star," was included on the soundtrack for Bratz, the 2007 live-action feature film based on the edgy, fashion-forward and oh-so-Y2K alternative to Barbie. Their name as a duo also has familial roots anyone who speaks Spanish will recognize that "prima" is the word for female cousin. (For the record, Jessica was born and Janelle arrived 93 days later on Aug. Not only that, the cousins may as well be twins, as their birthdays are exactly three months and one day apart. One thing the average music fan may not have known back in 2007 was that the girls of Prima J are actually related! That's right, Jessica and Janelle are cousins - ostensibly on their fraternal side considering they share the same last name. “Everything is moving so fast our world has changed over night but we’re super excited and ready for it all!”Ĭheck out Prima J at what happened to Prima J and where are they now? Read on for everything PopCrush rounded up about the oft-forgotten pop star pair. ![]() Prima J is also working on their debut album, which is scheduled for release in 2007. The 18-year olds are already paving their way to success, doing the song “Gotta Lotta” for the Disney movie Jump, coming out January 26, 2007. Blige, Nelly Furtado, and Snoop Dogg, Prima J is ready to fulfill their dreams of stardom. Signed to Geffen Records with label mates such as Mary J. ![]() As Mexican-Americans, they feel that they can be role models to both American and Latin girls. Jessica and J-Nelly have an Urban/Pop style that is reminiscent of TLC bringing you back to the days of when music was all about having fun and being confident. Ron, who has worked with such acts as Christina Aguilera and the Pussycat Dolls, realized Prima J’s natural talent and incredible energy, and signed the group on the spot. Stefanie was so impressed that she arranged a meeting with Ron Fair, Geffen Chairman, to meet with the girls and listen to their demo. “I just started singing something that I had written and he loved it.” On April 4, 2006, their other manager, Jorge Hernandez introduced the group to Stefanie Ridel, singer/songwriter/producer, formerly of “Wild Orchid” to help in developing the act. ![]() Prima J was accidentally discovered by manager, Bruce Johnson, when Jessica walked by his office and overheard him listening to a track. “We saw acts like the Spice Girls and the Black Eyed Peas in concert and would say, ‘we want to be real performers like that!’” Jessica, the sassy yet sophisticated songstress and J-Nelly, the sexy and sporty rapper are also songwriters and skilled hip hop/B – girl dancers, who have been influenced by TLC, Janet Jackson, Paula Abdul, Aaliyah, and Gwen Stefani. Coming from a very musical family, the duo always felt like being on stage was where they were meant to be. The dynamic duo, Prima J, are cousins who grew up as sisters in Rosemead, California Prima - Spanish for cousins and J – the first initial of their names started out performing at high school talent shows, carnivals, and dance competitions. More captivating than the paid half time act, these young girls were born to entertain. At the age of four, Jessica and Janelle “J-Nelly” Martinez were performing a… Read Full Bio ↴ At the age of four, Jessica and Janelle “J-Nelly” Martinez were performing at their family’s traditional football events. ![]()
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