The name “Jean Morrison” may be new to you, and that’s fi ne. Chances are the name “Nile Rodgers” may not be familiar to you, either, but we’re a little

less forgiving with those unacquainted with Nile. Recognized as one of the most talented fi gures in pop music history, Rodgers produced (or co-produced) such legendary, genre-defi ning albums as Madonna’s “Like a Virgin,” David Bowie’s “Let’s Dance,” Diana Ross’ “Diana”—and that’s just the start.

So it’s safe to say, then, that if Nile Rodgers wants to work with you as a musician, you’re doing something right.

That’s exactly the position singer Jean Morrison found her-self in recently at Avatar Studios, one of the most well-known studios in the country. She was recording songs for her new album, and the iconic producer and musician (he was also a founding member of the disco band Chic) was helping her record two new tracks.

“Not only was I lucky enough to hook up with Nile Rodg-ers, but I also worked with Vernon Reid from Living Color and Raymond Angry from The Roots,” says Morrison, just one day removed from the recording session. “It was the most magical day you could ever imagine. I kept thinking, ‘how did I get here?!’

“Nile and Vernon had been trying to play on a song togeth-er for years, and luckily I got them both to play on my song (“Gigolo”),” Morrison adds. “It was the fi rst time they’ve ever played together, so it was truly a history-making moment. I was in heaven! And I’m so glad that it’s on my new record.”

That new record is set to hit stores, iTunes, etc., this Fall. But adult nightclub DJs already got a sneak peak into her new CD—specifi cally, the song “Better Than You”—thanks to the most recent installment of the StripJoints CD, courtesy of Concrete Marketing.

“(‘Better Than You’) is an an-them for anyone who has found themself with someone who’s playing with their mind,” says the attractive brunette. “You love them, but you also see that they’re playing games with you. And you get to the point where you realize that you can do better than that person. You’re calling them out on all of their BS!”

Though clearly a talented singer and songwriter, Morrison also isn’t the least bit shy about showcasing her sensuality (sim-ply click on her website www.JeanMorrison.com/photos for further proof). The idea that gor-geous exotic dancers will be se-ductively removing their clothes and dancing to “Better Than You” has her ... well, excited.

“Having (‘Better Than You’) played at a club is amazing; there’s nothing I love better than watch dancers dance,” says Mor-rison. “Just the thought of them dancing to my song is … so sexy I can’t even tell you! If I walked into the club and heard ‘Better

Than You’ and saw a beautiful girl dancing to it, it would take the song to a whole other level.”

Morrison’s new album is a slight departure from her previous band, the stylish pop/hard rock hybrid MorrisionPoe. Though Morrison is still utilizing her band for her upcoming tour, this new album notes a stylistic shift toward the pop/dance genre. But with Jean Morrison, there will always be an edginess to her music that’s seldom found in the pop world.

“I want the music to move you—I either want people to hate me or to love me, but I don’t want them to feel nothing,” she says, with unabashed confi dence. “I have no time to be vanilla.”

For more information, visit www.JeanMorrison.com.

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“There is nothing

I love more

than watching

dancers dance.

Just the

thought of a

girl dancing to

(‘Better Than

You’) is so sexy,

I can’t even tell

you.” - Jean Morrison

by Dave ManackDJ Booth feature interview

Jean Morrison“Better Than You”

When you’re a girl looking to make a name for yourself in pop music, one way to announce that you’ve arrived is by writing a song about how your ex-boyfriend obviously didn’t. Solo singers need heartbreak, but not all of them needs to cover Harry Nilsson. Although she’s doing nothing new, Jean Morrison’s “Better than

You” is a fresh spin on the familiar look-at-me-now-stupid-boy aggro-empower riff. Fresh from her fi rst solo album (she previously fronted the pop/hard rock outfi t Morri-sonPoe), Morrison’s “Better Than You” has enough heavy groovability to get your girls moving on stage. The song’s message maybe a tale as old as the transistor, but her ag-gression is a welcomed surrogate.

Stack$ featuring Diamond“Licky Licky”

There’s something to be said for subtlety. But in the adult night-club industry, is there really any time for be-ing subtle?

For those who like it hot, sweaty and sexy, there’s “Licky Licky” by Miami youngin’ Stack$ and his trusty female counterpart, Diamond. Feeling as though modern rap was being too mired

by metaphoric nuance, the rapper’s new composition to cunnilingus makes the words of 2003’s “Get Low” by the Yin Yang Twins (go ahead, shout it out: “till the sweat drop down my balls”) come off as a dusty Irish limerick. Skeet, skeet ladies ...Voltaire has risen.

Egypt Central“Kick Ass”

Perhaps the best and worst thing about rock anthems is that they are too self-aware. For example, the moment after Queen fi nished “We Will Rock You,” Freddie Mercury must have turned to Brian May, bared teeth, and known that once their fans heard those opening snares explode, organized bedlam would surely

follow. Since they were omnipotent rock gods, they were probably okay with that. Anthems can defi ne a band for a lifetime. Here, in 2011, Memphis, Tennessee’s Egypt Central is ready to take their shot at the rock anthem with their own fi st-pumping single “Kick Ass.” Fame will follow. Or at least that’s the general idea. The slick bombast of modern rock echoes throughout the track, and its vibe will allow it to feel at home on a strip club’s playlist. You may sing along, you may kick ass little ass — and you may even dig the tune.

12 Stones“Bulletproof”

There’s no shortage of hard rack bravado on Louisiana quartet 12 Stones’ latest track “Bulletproof.” This grooving tune comes from their forthcom-ing full-length “Only Human,” which is set to hit stores and iTunes this September. A raucous, rumbling bass line gives way to high-energy riffage,

as charismatic vocalist Paul McCoy lets everyone know that he’s “feeling superhuman ... invincible and bulletproof.” With a familiar sound, reminiscent of Hinder, Nickelback and the like, why not take a shot with 12 Stones’ “Bulletproof.”

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WHEN YOU’RE “BULLETPROOF,” YOU CAN REALLY “KICK ASS” — AT LEAST ACCORDING TO THE BANDS ON SJ30

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by Kristofer Kay

DJ Booth stripjoints CD

to be said for subtlety.

there’s “Licky Licky”

female counterpart,

though modern rap was being too mired

they are too self-aware.

fi nished “We Will Rock You,” Freddie Mercury

teeth, and known that

those opening snares

from their forthcom-

A raucous, rumbling

as charismatic vocalist Paul McCoy lets everyone know that