My album Kissing the outcast is out:) -> http://itunes.apple.com/nl/album/kissing-the-outcast/id524935457

so proud and happy about it! I really hope people will enjoy it.

BUT although it feels good being able to hold a cd in your hand, it doesn’t yet feel like a real launch of something NEW to me.

Because NOW it’s where the game REALLY begins.

I am starting to learn about the music industry today and there are so many new opportunities! I admit, it’s sad that people don’t really buy records anymore (like they used to).. and that you can download EVERYTHING today without paying for it.

But the internet has also opened a HUGE door for us.

The opportunities are ENDLESS!!!

It’s really exciting because you can use your creativity in many more different ways today. You can build your own community without depending on a record label or other people, or even money!

And there are absolutely NO limits to what you can do.

So yes, my album is out and I feel proud.

But now it’s time to do build my own little world around it, where it can really function on it’s own.

The moment I understood this, a whole new world opened for me.

Let’s all embrace 2012 & the future because this is a KICKASS time in which only WE decide!! How awesome is that?!There is so much freedom:)

I’m still gonna do oldskool promo stuff (radio, tv), but this really is the launch of a whole new process of learning, discovering and CREATING!!

See this album as only a part of what Natalia Jayden is about.

LOVE, NJ

My album is FINALLLLLLYYYY done!!! I feel like I’ve been pregnant for 2 years and after a looootttttt of sweat & tears my baby is finally here!!!!
So thankful & proud!

Last week it was LA time, and I came back so inspired, extra driven & in love with America!!!! I had some meetings there, but also had the time to actually see the city & I just love love love love love it!! The amazing weather is like a reflection of all the electric, happy people you meet there! Made some amazing friends:) Soon we’re going back to do some showcases.. CAN’T WAIT!!!

here are a couple of pics!
the last one is my favorite – me & my man holding our first grammy (future-grammy )

see the hollywood sign??? HONESTLY I CRIEDDDD:)

THE PRETTY WOMAN HOTEL! YEAH BABY!  I know I’m such a girl but things like this get me EXCITED!!

life is good!!!:)
GET READY TO BUY MY RECORD ANYTIME NOW!!!!

Love, love, love, NJ!!!!!

(Can’t write this blog without mentioning the passing of my hero Whitney Houston which was so emotional! I remember my mom & I in the car pumping I wanna dance with somebody real hard! Every day!
She is the first singer I’ve ever heard! Such an inspiration. Sleep well beautiful Whitney:))
Anyways..
Here’s a little scrapbook for ya:

Preparing for the tv gig

(photo’s by Melissa Zomer)

Showcase @ Paradiso

(Photo’s by Bram Muller)

Next month is gonna be craaaaaaaazy, will keep you posted
LOVE, NJ

Which in Holland is kind of a big thing, cause it means a lot of airplay!!!
This is such a moment for me!! After two years of hard work my first single is coming out!!! I’m crying like a crazy person!

Anywayssss… some cool stuff have been happening, here some pictures:

rehearsal for my first official dutch gig of 2012!!!!-> http://www.paradiso.nl/web/Agenda-Item/Natalia-Jayden.htm

new year’s with my love!!!!!!!!
after a cool photoshoot with Joram Blomkwist

I did two interviews for a dutch newspaper Telegraaf, & Face Culture. As soon as they’re published I will post them for you.
See you 18 january in Paradiso!!! LISTEN A LOT OF 3FM!!!!!

Love, NJ

p.s. the smudgy red lip:)

STAY WARM PEEPS!
LOVE,NJ

Let’s start a new movement that’s about actually really living the life and doing things because we believe in them, instead of chasing something that makes us more and more invisible.

The boys @ the studio

France

The shoot

New tatty:)

Last but not least… France knows the true meaning of SOULLLLLFOOOD baby!!! Its the place to be if you need 2 feed yourself body & mind.

Stay cool, LOVE NJ

I hope she’ll stay 4 years old forever:)

Anyways.. After that I had some writing sessions in London (Kensaltown). Which was sooo amazing! I do it often, but this time was really special because the longer you do these sessions- the more amazing artists you get to write for.
It’s a cool thing – writing for other artists. You get to become some one else for a moment. I really enjoy it and it seriously feels like therapy to me. Helps me deal with stress and negativity…

REALLY happy about everything!!! (THANK YOU KENSALTOWN!I LOVE YOU )
AND THANK YOU POLAND FOR BEING SO BEAUTIFUL & ALSO INSPIRING ME!!!!!!–>

 So…… I’m gonna do A LOT of writing this next week (for me and others), have some meetings, and celebrate my mum’s birthday

TAKE CARE!! & check out my daily blog @ http://nataliajaydenlifeisgood.tumblr.com/ 
for little snaps, thoughts, quotes… It’s my little inspiration- place!

LOVE, NJ

Makes you remember about the simple things in life. Don’t get me wrong.. I do value the struggle that comes along with being an adult.. But I also think you have to go back to basic once in a while…

CLICK HERE & YOU WILL KNOW EXACTLY WHAT I\’M TALKING ABOUT

So here is a list of a few of MY favorite things! I dare you to make your own list, and  let JUNE be the month you’ll do everything that’s on it!

1. movie-nights with my best friend!!
2. kissing on the beach @ sunset <3
3. sitting in the backyard with my mom and talking till 3pm, while drinking our favorite wine!
4. going to small theater- concerts
5. reading gossip-magazines in bath!!!!!
6. driving  around with my love, in his smelly car
7.  hugging my dog
8. singing jazz
9. getting really drunk with friends and dancing for hours to 90′s music!!!
10. ironing (don’t ask me why)

NEVER FORGET ABOUT THE SIMPLE THINGS!
They keep your soul alive:)

xoxo, NJ

I had a lovely time

xoxo