She sings effortlessly. Raps with charisma. Pens heartfelt lyrics with ease. Meet J‐lyn—the next big thing. The Chicago‐born entertainer hails from an ethnically diverse family where her equally talented parents encouraged her to hone her craft atthe ripe age of five after discovering her natural born affinity for writing. Years later, at the age of 13, she began to record the lyrics she had been writing for so long. J‐lyn further embraced her musical talents, enrolling in professional vocal and piano lessons shortly after. Throughout her musical journey, J‐lyn has auditioned for and been offered roles in a variety of television shows and modeling productions. These opportunities have opened many doors for her to meet and network with a countless established musicians who have helped er to cultivate her own style. Although quite unique, J‐lyn has been compared to the likes of Missy Elliot, Salt‐N‐Pepa and Xscape. For more than 10 years, J‐lyn has blessed many audiences across the nation with her presence. She has performed in noteworthy venues such as the House of Blues, Congress Theater, South Shore Cultural Center and The Black Women’s Expo. Other venues and events include the Shadow Bar, Keeping Kids Off the Streets, the Premiere Entertainment Center and at 3G’s Management events. She has also shared the stage with a variety of artists including Scarface, Day 26, Crucial Conflict, Dwele, and Ben One, among others. Now much older and wiser, this solo artist is the founder and chief executive officer of Head Turna Entertainment, an arts and entertainment company specializing in artist showcases, parties and private events geared toward inner city youth and aspiring artists. Currently, she also serves as host on Chicago’s popular “Ninja Show” on CAN‐TV. J‐lyn has recorded two albums, “J‐lyn” and “Long Overdue”, with plans to release a new album in spring 2009. For more on J‐lyn, please visit: www.myspace.com/jlyn773 www.youtube.com/jlyn312