Jade Novah

Lindsay Fields (born May 30, 1986),[1] known professionally as Jade Novah, is an American singer and songwriter. She rose to prominence for her YouTube videos covering songs such as "Diamonds" by Rihanna. Novah's debut album, All Blue, was nominated for a 2019 NAACP Image Award in the Best New Artist category.[2][3]

Jade Novah
Jade Novah in November 2018
Background information
Birth nameLindsay Fields
Born (1986-05-30) May 30, 1986
Cleveland, Ohio, U.S.
Genres
Occupation(s)Singer-songwriter
Years active2012-present
Labels
  • Empire
  • Let There Be Art
Websitewww.jadenovahofficial.com

Career

Novah was raised in Cleveland, Ohio and grew up singing in church.[4][5] At 21, she moved to Atlanta and began songwriting for artists such as Myá, Melanie Fiona and Christina Milian.[5] In 2012, she pursued a solo singing career.[6] Novah has performed as a backup singer for artists such as Beyoncé, Lady Gaga, and Rihanna.[7]

Novah first gained prominence for her YouTube cover videos.[8] A cover of "Diamonds" by Rihanna received 11 million views as of 2013.[5][8] She released her first single in August 2013, "Show Out".[9] An album called In Search Of Me was announced in November 2013, but was never released.[5] It was produced by her husband, Devin Johnson.[6]

On July 13, 2018, she released her debut album, All Blue.[10][11][12] For the album, she was nominated for a 2019 NAACP Image Award as Best New Artist.[2]

On February 28, 2020, she released her sophomore album, Stages.

Other work

In 2018, Novah also went viral for her comedic parody YouTube video where she portrayed Beyoncé, Toni Braxton, and others.[10] That year she was also a music mentor for contestants on The Four.[7] She began working as a VJ for V-103's morning show in January 2019 and left after nine months to focus on her career.[11]

Personal life

Novah is married to Devin Johnson, her producer and music manager.[4]

Discography

Studio albums
  • All Blue (2018)[4]
  • Stages (2020)

References
  1. Berger, Tia (2019-01-05). "Wanda Smith Issues Cryptic Response As Her Replacement At V-103 Is Revealed". Atlanta Black Star. Retrieved 2020-02-05.
  2. "Essence Festival 2019: Jade Novah Reveals How She's Taking Control And Claiming Her Musical Destiny". Essence. Retrieved 2020-02-05.
  3. Ho, Rodney. "Who are V-103's new hosts Jade Novah and JR? (Wanda Smith, Miss Sophia replacements)". ajc. Retrieved 2020-02-05.
  4. "Get Grounded With Rising Star Jade Novah". GRAMMY.com. 2018-08-29. Retrieved 2020-02-05.
  5. #teamEBONY (2016-08-03). "INTRODUCING Jade Novah [NEW MUSIC]". EBONY. Retrieved 2020-02-05.
  6. "NEXT Artist: Jade Novah". Vibe. 2013-12-13. Retrieved 2020-02-05.
  7. "Beyonce impersonator, Jade Novah, is ready to take the stage with her debut album "All Blue"". Galore. 2018-07-13. Retrieved 2020-02-05.
  8. "Take Cover: Grading YouTube Versions of Rihanna's 'Diamonds'". Rolling Stone. 2012-11-21. Retrieved 2020-02-05.
  9. "[VIDEO] Jade Novah Teases DEBUT Single: Show Out". kontrolmag.com. Retrieved 2020-02-05.
  10. "#FlashbackFriday: Jade Novah Celebrates Debut Album With Line Dance In NOLA". Essence. Retrieved 2020-02-05.
  11. Ho, Rodney. "ONLY ON AJC: Jade Novah quits V-103 morning show". ajc. Retrieved 2020-02-05.
  12. "Premiere: Jade Novah Shares "Intuition" Video Off New Album 'All Blue'". Complex. Retrieved 2020-02-12.
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