Jean Baylor

As one half of the duo that gave us some of the most memorable R&B tracks of the nineties, Jean Baylor, formerly Jean Norris, of the hit group Zhane’ returns with her first solo effort. Testimony: my life story is an epic journey that takes listeners to the center of Baylor’s artistic brilliance. As an artist, she transports her audience to another place…delivering vocal performances so angelic that it makes you feel like you’re floating on a cloud. Song after song, Baylor demonstrates he...

As one half of the duo that gave us some of the most memorable R&B tracks of the nineties, Jean Baylor, formerly Jean Norris, of the hit group Zhane’ returns with her first solo effort. Testimony: my life story is an epic journey that takes listeners to the center of Baylor’s artistic brilliance. As an artist, she transports her audience to another place…delivering vocal performances so angelic that it makes you feel like you’re floating on a cloud. Song after song, Baylor demonstrates her growth musically, spiritually and lyrically from years past, and the end result is a compelling collection of songs remarkably blended in elements of hip-hop, pop and R&B/Soul. Not only is Testimony: my life story the personal soundtrack of Baylor’s life, but it’s a compassionate anthology filled with hope, inspiration, and gratitude. Drawing from her own life’s experiences, she pulls listeners in tight and up close with personal accounts of her journeys of love, pain and spiritual growth. Baylor teamed up with husband and fellow musician, Marcus Baylor who co-penned her first solo project. Together, they impressively produced an album full of inspiring tracks, exceptional instrumentation, and soul stirring lyrics. A gifted songwriter in her own right, Baylor, who has a publishing deal with EMI Music Publishing, continues to demonstrate her exceptional songwriting abilities penning songs in the past for Mary J. Blige, and Allure. Additionally, Baylor wrote two songs featured on the HBO special, “Disappearing Acts,” starring Sanaa Lathan and Wesley Snipes. Additionally, Baylor has written and performed with the world-renowned, Grammy-award winning group, the Yellowjackets. Baylor is featured on the song, “Healing Waters” on the group’s Grammy nominated Time Squared and co-wrote their single “The Hope” on their release, Altered State. Knowing that timing is everything, Baylor patiently took her time to create what will undoubtedly be one of the highest regarded R&B albums of the year. Taking over two years to write and produce Testimony: my life story, Baylor proves that she can do more with less. She paints a beautiful lyrical picture and brings words to life on the gorgeous ballad “Love Poem” while “Morning Time” is an energetic track that inspires you from the beginning to end. Baylor demonstrates her remarkable range on the bluesy, soulful ballad “Sweet,” while her vocals breeze over the mid-tempo cut, “Come Go With Me,” where her voice soars over a string-laden production that amazes you over and over again. Simply put…Jean brings a sincere tenderness to music that is not only refreshing…but powerful. Her sultry voice inspires and uplifts, reflecting her inner beauty and confidence. Most fans will ultimately want to know if they can expect the same as they did from Zhane’. While the R&B duo was a huge success with each single from their first album Zhane’ (Pronounced Jah-Nay) hitting the Top 5 on several Billboard Charts and powerhouse producer, Kay Gee behind them, Baylor is the first to admit that Zhane’ will always be a part of her creative fabric. However, this album represents Baylor coming into her own as a person and as an artist. “If you enjoyed Zhane’, I know you’ll enjoy Testimony: my life story. I really love this album because it’s a true reflection of who I am at this stage in my life. Both creatively and conceptually, it really tells my personal story.” Baylor is an entertainer who delves deeper to find her place in your heart. If there’s one message that she wants to deliver with this album, it is sharing her experience of what God has done in her life. “As a mainstream artist, God has given me a purpose and that is to touch and impact people’s lives. I believe that Testimony: my life story will touch people in ways that might give them encouragement when they need it most or be someone’s reason to smile…or cry. I want this album to move people and change their lives in a positive way.”