“I want fans to get that we are trying to make real music. We put a lot of work into it. We want to bring something different, something relatable.”
VanJess, the Nigerian-American R&B duo, comprised of sisters, Ivana and Jessica Nwokike launched their musical careers while performing covers of popular songs on YouTube. After covering Drake’s club banger, “Headlines” the two sisters viral success skyrocketed their names into success, pushing the pair to pursue a serious career in music, outside of doing covers. The two, who are only a year apart, honestly look almost like twins, and rightfully so, they appear to have an unspoken bond that allows them to read each other’s minds, as they sing and dance in perfect harmony while they perform. Their sound is so impeccably mitotic, that at times it can be difficult to tell which sister is singing which part, as they flawlessly play off one another’s voices. Ivana, whose voice is deeper, will often be found singing lead (though they do switch as the song calls for it), while Jessica, whose voice is lighter, sings as the accompanying. Being inspired by Janet Jackson, Michael Jackson, TLC, and Xscape, definitely shines through their 90’s R&B sound.
By 2011, the duo hired a full-time manager, and set on to record songs in an actual studio. In 2015, the two re-released their EP, 00 till Escape in 2015, which in turn charted in the iTunes top ten, trending worldwide. This success led VanJess to complete, and release their first full-length album, Silk Canvas in July of this year. Silk Canvass, which includes collaborations with Masego, GoldLink, Lil Simz, Leikeli47, and Berhana, is a soulful reflection and introduction to VanJess’ most vulnerable moments, speaking on the moments of collapse from heartbreaks, and also the recovery process of arising with newfound confidence. Jess, of VanJess explains that “I want fans to get that we are trying to make real music. We put a lot of work into it. We want to bring something different, something relatable.” With that being said, you might as well get well-acquainted with VanJess, because their music isn’t going anywhere, but to the top of music charts!
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Easy is hands down one of my favorites that they have put it out but i remember in college watching them do compilation and YouTube mashups. Trust the PROCESS!
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Mhhm!! All good things to those who wait, or as we say, “There’s levels to this”
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