R&B rising star Jazmine Sullivan has spent several years learning the ropes of the music industry before becoming signed to J Records. Her solo recording debut in 2008 with "Need U Bad," the singer/songwriter began her career at a young age, she had her first national television debut on Showtime at the Apollo at the early age of 11 and getting signed to Jive Records at age 15. Jive Records only lasted a couple years, and she was dropped by the label before any recordings were released. In the wake of disappointment, she began working behind the scenes, working with Missy Elliott on productions for Fantasia's debut album, Free Yourself in 2004, and writing a couple songs for Christina Milian's third album, So Amazin' in 2006, including the hit single "Say I." She was then offered a solo recording contract with J Records, which released her debut single, "Need U Bad," featuring and co-produced by Missy Elliott, in 2008. Her full-length album debut, featuring productions by Salaam Remi and Stargate.
