You know those Nikon commercials when Ashton Kutcher is making a phone call and some girl comes over, takes a couple snapshots with it and returns it to his bag as if nothing had happened? You probably do, considering it's one of the most inescapable advertising campaigns to ever hit the small screen. That also means that by now, you most likely sing along to the charming scats being sung in the background as the commercial plays. Admit it, you know you do it like the rest of us.
Long after Ashton discovers that he's been stolen from and inexplicably doesn't care that he's a theft target, that bouncing song dances in your mind, putting a spring in your step - or, more appropriately, a tap in your foot as you lounge on your sofa. The catchy song is called "Bounce With Me," and is the debut single from the Canadian songstress Kreesha Turner. The light and upbeat number has made its rounds on the TV circuit, appearing on shows like Entourage, The Hills and So You Think You Can Dance, but the Edmonton native has a whole lot more up her sleeve, having just taped a video for her next single "Don't Call Me Baby" as the release date for her debut Passion draws near.
It all started for Kreesha with a radio competition, which got the attention of Nelly Furtado's manager and lead to her signing deal with Capitol Records. After "Bounce With Me" made a splash on the small screen, Kreesha headed to the studio to record tracks for her upcoming album Passion, due out in stores on October 14. The album parallels what Kreesha likes to call The Passion Movement, a promotional push to get fans to upload videos of themselves discussing or showcasing their individual passion, allowing her listeners to feel more involved with the album's evolution.
The release date for Passion may be months away, but Kreesha is keeping busy building up her name and parlaying the success of "Bounce With Me" into her solo career. Kreesha caught up with Kiwibox to chat about how Candi Staton is an artist you should know, what it was like to live in Jamaica as a kid and just how crazy it can be to hear your song pop up on TV when you least expect it.
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