This time we have a musical duo named ‘Prima J’ specializing in pop, hip-hop, Latin, and R&B genres. It depicts their versatility and uniqueness. The group comprises the Martinez cousins, Janelle and Jessica, born in 1988. Jessica Martinez, born in May 1988, is only three months older than Janelle Martinez.
As the group got formed, in 2006, by two cousins, it got named ‘Prima,’ which means female cousins in Spanish. The last letter, ‘J,’ is the first letter of the names of the two cousins.
Though formed in 2006, Prima J did not remain active for all seventeen years. Instead, it had two periods of activity. The group went inactive in 2008 and had a comeback after eight years in 2016. Getting a record deal for the first time surprised them as they had come from a small place.
One of them prefers to get silent, while the other is outspoken. They defined their loudness and independence using the word ‘Chilosa.’ They got encouraged only to sing in Spanish and dominate the Latin market in the beginning.
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What Did The Cousins Do For Eight Years?
Prima J made a comeback in 2016 with their own radio show called ‘Dash Radio’ where the cousins explained how they lived during the eight years out of stardom. During the absence of Prima J from the industry, Janelle became a mother, and the duo created a video diary series that goes with the same name on YouTube. They did not speak in those eight years. However, the reason for the same is still unknown.
Prima J’s comeback again abruptly came to an end when Jessica got pregnant. They again announced their comeback on 31 July 2020 on Instagram by dropping an unreleased track ‘Dance.’ The duo seems to be more organized now. Looking at Jessica’s Instagram account, we learn that she calls herself the half-performer of Prima J. Janelle actively participates in the group, whereas Jessica does not look active enough.
It does not look like Jessica and Janelle prioritize music anymore. It does not mean they have stopped performing. Instead, they seem to enjoy their songs, family life, and connection with their fans. It is how they are on track to keeping their lives balanced.
Jessica And Janelle’s Journey
Prima J released its debut single named ‘Rockstar’ in 2007. It helped them rise to the extent that it got viral and into the Bratz motion picture’s soundtrack. Their ambitiousness and versatility were reflected in 2008 through their self-titled album with thirteen soundtracks, including ‘Rockstar’ via Geffen Records. Both Jessica and Janelle were in their late teens by that time.
Prima J’s self-titled album had big names such as Stefanie Riddle, Alicia Keys, producer Oak, and ex-Geffen chairman Ron Fair in the production credits. The cousins got faded from pop culture when their Corazon (You’re Not Alone) did not live up to the label’s expectations. We cannot say that it failed because it stood at the sixth position on the Heat Seekers Albums chart.
‘Rockstar’s’ fame lasted for a limited period. However, Prima J keeps pushing itself to reach new heights every time, and its fans get excited to watch its upcoming moves.
Geffen Records contributed a lot to their musical journey. Prima J’s musical album failed eight years ago. However, they announced the release of their single called ‘Ladies’ on their radio show in March 2017. The duo has left an impression on the music industry through their passion and infectious energy.
Prima J stepped into social media too. ‘Dance’ was the first song released by the duo on streaming platforms such as Apple Music and Spotify. Meanwhile, they kept promoting their music on social media. They announced the release of the remix of ‘Lean Like A Cholo’ on 12 August 2021. The remix could get downloaded from Twitter, TikTok, and Instagram.
Janelle is enjoying her personal life with no updates for her fans. On the other hand, Jessica became a make-up artist. Accordingly, she has launched JMarie Cosmetics, which supplies beauty products through her official website. She also advertises her beauty products and services on social media. Jessica got an opportunity to work with many well-known personalities like Cardi B from related industries.
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