Jessica Sutta Explained

Jessica Sutta
Background:solo_singer
Alias:J Sutta
Birth Name:Jessica Lynn Sutta
Birth Date:1982 5, mf=yes
Birth Place:Miami, Florida, U.S.
Years Active:2001–present
Past Member Of:The Pussycat Dolls

Jessica Lynn Sutta (born May 15, 1982) is an American singer, songwriter, dancer and former actress. She is a former member of the pop group the Pussycat Dolls. As a solo artist, Sutta shelved her first attempt with a debut album, Sutta Pop (2012), but went on to release two studio albums Feline Resurrection (2016) and I Say Yes (2017) and reached four number ones on US Dance Club Songs ("Show Me", "Make It Last", "I'm Gonna Get You" and "Distortion"), becoming the only former Pussycat Dolls' member to reach the top of an American chart.

Prior to her music career, Sutta become captain squad Miami Heat's cheerleading squad in her teens and she had a brief acting career in the films Bully (2001) and From Justin to Kelly (2003) and soap opera Ocean Ave. (2002–2003).

Early life

Jessica Lynn Sutta was born in Miami, Florida to a Catholic and Jewish family of Russian and Polish descent. At the age of three, she was enrolled in various dance classes and would later attend Miami City Ballet and the New World School of the Arts at the age of 14 to further her dance skills.[1] [2] When she was 17, Sutta tore her ACL on both knees and switched to theatre, thinking her dance career was over.[3] [4] Eventually, through rehabilitation Sutta's knees healed and joined NBA's cheerleading squad Miami Heat in 1999, becoming the captain in 2001.[3] [5]

Career

2001–2010: Acting and the Pussycat Dolls

See main article: The Pussycat Dolls. In 2001 Sutta debuted as an actress in the crime drama film Bully, directed by Larry Clark.[2] From 2002 to 2003 she was cast as a series regular on Ocean Ave., in which she played Jody, a rich and arrogant teenager of an elite family.[6] [7] In 2003 she played Nadine in the romantic comedy film From Justin to Kelly. She moved to Los Angeles to work as a dancer and met choreographer Robin Antin, who asked her to join the Pussycat Dolls, along with Nicole Scherzinger, Melody Thornton, Carmit Bachar, Ashley Roberts and Kimberly Wyatt.[8] The group achieved worldwide success with the singles "Don't Cha", "Stickwitu", "Buttons", and their multi-platinum debut album PCD (2005). Their second and final studio album Doll Domination (2008) contains hit singles "When I Grow Up", "I Hate This Part", and "Jai Ho!".[9]

Despite their commercial success, the group was plagued by internal conflict due to the emphasis on Scherzinger and the subordinate treatment of the other members.[10] In February 2010, for these reasons, Sutta, Wyatt, Roberts, and Thornton had announced their departures from the Pussycat Dolls and the group disbanded.[11] Sutta said in an interview she was tired of living in "the shadow of Scherzinger".[12]

2010–2018: Feline Resurrection and I Say Yes

On September 19, 2010, Sutta released her debut solo single, "I Wanna Be Bad", as an independent artist, and the music video premiered exclusively on MTV.[13] [14] [15] In 2011 Sutta signed with Hollywood Records and released her first single on a record label, "Show Me", on August 23.[16] [17] [18] The song peaked at number one on the US Dance Club Songs, becoming the first former Pussycat Dolls to reach the top of an American chart.[19] In 2012 she worked on her debut album, titled Sutta Pop and produced by Timbaland, RedOne and Busbee, recording songs such as "Amplify", "Good Boy", "Jack in the Box", "Disco Ball" and "Kissing the Sky".[20] [21] [22] She also toured in festivals in US.[23] Sutta planned to release "Make It Loud" as the lead single, but in October 2012 she was fired from Hollywood and the album was canceled; the label said they didn't know how to promote her image into a catalog of teen artists.[24] [25]

In 2013 she signed with the independent label Citrusonic Stereophonic and released two singles, "Again" on March 26 and "Lights Out" on August 20 – both songs reached top 5 on US Dance Club Songs.[26] [27] In 2014 she signed with she signed to another independent label, Premier League Music, and released "Candy".[28] On the label, she released a series of singles, including "Bottle Bitch", "Let It Be Love", "Feline Resurrection" and "Damn! (I Wish I Was Your Lover)".[29] On June 9, 2016 she released her debut mixtape, Feline Resurrection, just for free download on her website.[30] The album compiled the five previously singles and twelve new songs. On March 3, 2017 she released her second work, I Say Yes, also her debut studio album commercially, produced by Dave Audé and Danny Majic.[31] The album was promoted with singles "Forever", "I Say Yes", "Feel Like Making Love" and "Distortion", which reached her fourth number one on US Dance Club Songs.[32]

2019–present: The Pussycat Dolls reunion

On November 29, 2019, the Pussycat Dolls confirmed their comeback and, on February 7, 2020, they released a new single, "React", with a live performance on the finale of .[33] [34] [35] They announced a 36-date world tour, but plans were canceled due the worsening situation arising from the COVID-19 pandemic and the group ended the reunion in 2021.[36]

In 2021 Sutta took a hiatus from her artistic career to become a mother.

Personal life

From 2009 to 2011 Sutta dated American dancer Joseph Slaughter.[37] From 2012 to 2014 she dated Australian presenter James Tobin.[38] In 2016 Sutta met drummer Mikey Marquart and they married on September 14, 2019 in Malibu.[39] In May 2021, Sutta gave birth to a boy, Michael Jesse.[40]

At the height of the Pussycat Dolls popularity, Sutta was struggling with alcoholism.[41] After the end of the group the problem got worse.[42] She has abstained from alcohol since 2016 after entering in Miami Beach House Rehab Center.[43]

Philanthropy

Sutta is a supporter of gay rights. In December 2010, she appeared in a YouTube video by the LGBT for-profit company FCKH8, and a play on the NOH8 Campaign.[44] In 2016, Sutta headlined the second annual Babes for Boobs bachelor auction benefitting Susan G. Komen L.A. She also headlined the Main Stage at San Francisco Pride and paid tribute to the victims and families of the Orlando nightclub shooting.

Discography

See main article: Jessica Sutta discography.

Filmography

Film

YearTitleRole
2001BullyEmma[45]
2003From Justin to KellyNadine[46]
2015Single in South BeachHerself

Television

YearTitleRoleNotes
2002–2003Ocean Ave.Jody Starr / AbbyMain role; 159 episodes
2008Herself8 episodes
2012America's Next Top ModelGuest JudgeEpisode: "Jessica Sutta"[47]

Music videos

YearTitleArtist
1998"Miami"Will Smith
"Don't Let This Moment End"Gloria Estefan
2003"Suga Suga"Baby Bash
"Spanish"Craig David
2004"Don't Cry for Pain"Ana Johnsson

External links

Notes and References

  1. Web site: J Sutta. AllMusic. October 3, 2020.
  2. Web site: The Pussycat Dolls. https://web.archive.org/web/20060321135952/http://www.wma.com/pussycat_dolls/Bio/pussycat_dolls.pdf. March 21, 2006. William Morris Agency. October 3, 2020.
  3. Web site: The Divas Meet the Dolls: Mickie James & Jessica. James. Mickie. Sutta. Jessica. WWE. October 5, 2020.
  4. Web site: Ya gotta love J Sutta … don't cha?. Widner. Joanna. September 16, 2016. Dallas Voice. October 5, 2020.
  5. Web site: HEAT Dancers go for Four In a Row in NBA Dance Team Bracket. March 26, 2009. Nba.com. October 3, 2020.
  6. Web site: Pussycat Dolls move from dance troupe to pop phenomenon. May 17, 2006. Baca. Ricardo. The Denver Post. October 3, 2020.
  7. Web site: What's new, Pussycats?. May 17, 2006. Macias. Chris. The Sacramento Bee. October 3, 2020.
  8. News: "Inside every woman is a Pussycat Doll," says Robin Antin . . . June 22, 2010 . dead . https://web.archive.org/web/20081207064229/http://www.wma.com/pussycat_dolls/Bio/pussycat_dolls.pdf . December 7, 2008 .
  9. Web site: What's new, Pussycats? Break‑ups, boys and bravado. Potton. Ed. February 6, 2020. The Times. October 5, 2020. subscription.
  10. News: Pussycat Dolls announced as first Northampton headliners this summer . Roberts . Carly . February 3, 2020. March 17, 2020. February 28, 2020. https://web.archive.org/web/20200228170910/https://www.northantstelegraph.co.uk/news/people/pussycat-dolls-announced-first-northampton-headliners-summer-1383176. live.
  11. Paula Abdul's 'Live to Dance' Show Gets Host and Judges. Billboard. July 6, 2015.
  12. Web site: Former Pussycat Doll: how I lost it all. https://web.archive.org/web/20100206211916/http://www.lifeandstylemag.com/2010/01/jessica-sutta.html. February 6, 2010. January 29, 2010. Raftery. Brian. Life & Style. October 3, 2020. live.
  13. Web site: EXCLUSIVE VIDEO: Former Pussycat Doll Jessica Sutta Goes Solo, Sings 'I Wanna Be Bad'. Radaronline.com. October 19, 2010 . May 23, 2012.
  14. Web site: BensBrother News..February 2011.. Goo Goo Dolls, Pussycat Dolls, Baby Dolls and Pin-up Girls.... Bens Brother. August 6, 2010. dead. https://web.archive.org/web/20110707223735/http://www.bensbrother.com/news.php?item=43. July 7, 2011.
  15. Web site: Ultra Music Fest Miami. https://web.archive.org/web/20110501192950/http://www.mtv.com/news/articles/1660827/ultra-music-fest-miami.jhtml. dead. May 1, 2011. MTV. August 6, 2010.
  16. Web site: Jessica Sutta – Show Me-Premiere. Idelator. August 6, 2010.
  17. Web site: Jessica Sutta – Show Me-Video Premiere ABC Family. ABC Family. August 6, 2010.
  18. Web site: Former Pussycat Doll, Jessica Sutta, Signs With Hollywood Records. Disney Info Net. August 6, 2010.
  19. 'Show Me' the No. 1: Former Pussycat Doll Jessica Sutta Tops Dance Chart . Billboard . September 14, 2009 . March 28, 2012.
  20. Web site: Jessica Sutta – Sexy Siren . May 23, 2012 . dead . https://web.archive.org/web/20140104081030/http://adelantemagazine.com/2012/03/jessica-sutta-sexy-siren/ . January 4, 2014.
  21. Web site: Jessica Sutta eyes May release for 'Sutta Pop'. Theprophetblog.net. May 23, 2012. June 20, 2013. https://web.archive.org/web/20130620221212/http://www.theprophetblog.net/jessica-sutta-eyes-may-release-for-sutta-pop/. dead.
  22. Web site: The Morning Show : Jessica Sutta's solo success . https://web.archive.org/web/20131019123716/http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9TzwsogD3Ak&feature=player_detailpage . 2013-10-19 . dead. YouTube. October 11, 2012.
  23. Web site: Jessica Sutta at Market Days on August 11, 2012 . Chicago.gopride.com . August 11, 2012 . June 5, 2014 . dead . https://web.archive.org/web/20140323104904/http://chicago.gopride.com/calendar/event.cfm/id/149738 . March 23, 2014 .
  24. Web site: Pussycat to Tiger: Jessica Sutta Escapes Her Cage. pophatesflops. 15 May 2016 . May 2, 2023.
  25. Web site: The Jessica Sutta Show! on USTREAM 6.10.2012 – PART1 . https://web.archive.org/web/20130709153221/http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=b6cpmVSLhHQ&feature=player_detailpage#t=583s . 2013-07-09 . bot: unknown . 6 October 2012 . YouTube . October 11, 2012 .
  26. Web site: iTunes – Music – Again (feat. Kemal Golden) [Radio Edit] – Single by Jessica Sutta |website=Itunes.apple.com |date=March 26, 2013 |access-date=June 5, 2014].
  27. Web site: Luis Gonzalez . Listen to "Lights Out" by Jessica Sutta ‹ EQ Music Blog . Eqmusicblog.com . August 20, 2013 . June 5, 2014.
  28. Web site: Jessica Sutta Debuts Sweet and Spicy 'Candy' Music Video. 19 November 2014 . Yahoo. 2023-03-03.
  29. Web site: J Sutta Offers Her Spurned Lover a Sensual Olive Branch on 'Feel Like Making Love': Premiere. 16 March 2017 . Popcrush. 2023-03-03.
  30. Web site: J. Sutta Talks New Album 'Feline Resurrection'. 26 February 2016 . clichemag. 2023-03-03.
  31. Web site: I Say Yes. iTunes. 2023-03-03.
  32. Web site: Former Pussycat Doll J Sutta Can't Wait For PCD Fans To Check Out Her New Solo Sound. KOERNER. ALLYSON. March 21, 2016. Bustle.com. August 10, 2016.
  33. Web site: Pussycat Dolls officially announce reunion tour 9 years after split. Mccreesh. Louise. November 28, 2019. Digital Spy. September 27, 2020. live. https://web.archive.org/web/20191128121833/https://www.digitalspy.com/showbiz/a30037483/pussycat-dolls-reunion-tour-2020/. November 28, 2019.
  34. The Pussycat Dolls Reunite for First Time in a Decade on U.K.'s 'X Factor': Watch. Iasimone. Ashley. November 28, 2019. Billboard. November 30, 2019. live. https://web.archive.org/web/20210305023422/https://www.billboard.com/articles/columns/pop/8545096/pussycat-dolls-reunion-x-factor-celebrity-video. March 5, 2021.
  35. Web site: Justin Bieber, 5 Seconds Of Summer And The Pussycat Dolls: 5 Major Moves On This Week's U.K. Singles Chart. McIntyre. Hugh. February 19, 2020. Forbes. September 27, 2020. dead. https://web.archive.org/web/20210118084856/https://www.forbes.com/sites/hughmcintyre/2020/02/19/justin-bieber-5-seconds-of-summer-and-the-pussycat-dolls-5-major-moves-on-this-weeks-uk-singles-chart/#6cde0a3b339c. January 18, 2021.
  36. Web site: Kimberly Wyatt pleads with Nicole Scherzinger and Pussycat Dolls founder to 'end the drama' amid lawsuit . . Griffin . Louise . November 3, 2021 . January 9, 2022 . January 10, 2022 . https://web.archive.org/web/20220110012125/https://metro.co.uk/2021/11/03/pussycat-dolls-star-urges-nicole-scherzinger-and-founder-to-end-drama-15535266/ . live.
  37. Web site: Joe Slaughter and Jessica Sutta. famousfix . March 1, 2023.
  38. Web site: Sunrise reporter James Tobin in romance with ex Pussycat Dolls' singer Jessica Sutta . news.com.au . March 1, 2023.
  39. Web site: The Pussycat Dolls' Jessica Sutta Pounces on Secluded Monte Nido Horse Ranch. Bowman. Wendy. December 2, 2019. Dirt.com. September 14, 2022. live. https://web.archive.org/web/20211117004846/https://www.dirt.com/gallery/entertainers/musicians/jessica-sutta-house-calabasas-1203437113/jessicasuttahouse_cb/. November 17, 2021.
  40. Web site: Pussycat Dolls Singer Jessica Sutta Gives Birth to Baby Boy (Exclusive). Bueno. Antoinette. June 1, 2021. Entertainment Tonight. January 28, 2022. bot: unknown. https://web.archive.org/web/20220128052338/https://www.etonline.com/pussycat-dolls-singer-jessica-sutta-gives-birth-to-baby-boy-exclusive-166514. January 28, 2022.
  41. Web site: Pussycat Dolls Reunite After Nearly A Decade Following Battles With Bulimia, Addiction & More. Atad. Corey. November 28, 2019. ET Canada. January 28, 2022. dead. https://web.archive.org/web/20220128052356/https://etcanada.com/news/548979/pussycat-dolls-reunite-after-nearly-a-decade-following-battles-with-bulimia-addiction-more/. January 28, 2022.
  42. Pussycat Doll J Sutta Finds Closure On New Album, and More Inside Scoop. Fonsesca. Selma. March 14, 2017. Billboard. January 28, 2022. bot: unknown. https://web.archive.org/web/20220128052338/https://www.billboard.com/music/music-news/pussycat-doll-j-sutta-new-album-jason-derulo-swalla-backstreet-boys-vegas-7723863/. January 28, 2022.
  43. Web site: The Pussycat Dolls' Jessica Sutta Marries Mikey Marquart in Malibu. Hautman. Nicholas. September 14, 2019. Us Weekly. September 18, 2020. bot: unknown. https://web.archive.org/web/20201029020910/https://www.usmagazine.com/celebrity-news/news/the-pussycat-dolls-jessica-sutta-marries-mikey-marquart/. October 29, 2020.
  44. Web site: FHM Hot 100 2011 Girls. Toronto Pics. August 6, 2010.
  45. Web site: Bully (2001) Details and Credits. Metacritic. September 14, 2022. live. https://web.archive.org/web/20110302134038/https://www.metacritic.com/movie/bully/details. March 2, 2011.
  46. Web site: From Justin To Kelly (Special Edition) [VHS]]. Amazon . 26 August 2003 . September 14, 2022. live. https://web.archive.org/web/20220913232713/https://www.amazon.com/Justin-Kelly-Special-VHS/dp/B0000AHQWR. September 13, 2022.
  47. Web site: America's Next Top Model: "Jessica Sutta And Nadine Coyle". Eby. Margaret. The A.V. Club. April 12, 2012 . September 14, 2022. live. https://web.archive.org/web/20191103111252/https://www.avclub.com/americas-next-top-model-jessica-sutta-and-nadine-coyl-1798172346. November 3, 2019.

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