Name: Samantha Jade Fans 
SINGER and songwriter Samantha Jade has come a long way since making her debut at a family friend's barbecue seven years ago.
Based in LA, the former Lockridge resident and Hampton High student whiles away the hours recording tracks with hip-hop producers Timbaland and Lil Jon and making music clips in famous movie studios.
The last two weeks in Perth have been a joy for Jade, promoting her new single Secrets and catching up with friends and family.
"I have all the same school friends and I spend every Christmas in Perth as it's my favourite time of the year I have to come back" Jade said.
The 22-year-old appears to have her feet firmly on the ground despite achieving success at such a young age.
When she performed with her band at a friend's barbecue at the age of 15 her life changed considerably.
A record producer was in the crowd and in that same year she was signed to a major record company and living in LA where she has spent the last few years writing songs for artists including Ashley Tisdale.
Now out of the studio and into the spotlight, she hopes to take her career to new heights with her debut album due for release in November.
"My sound is pop with some urbane influence" I sing soulfully," Jade said.
"I love Christina Aguilera; Beyonce is amazing and I like Kylie too."
She describes Secrets as a light-hearted, tongue-in-cheek track.
"This album is a long time coming and it's great to bring it home."
