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"Keep it Light" Competing in Broadjam's 6-pack Contest!

Published on 11/2/2007

By Katrise

"Keep it Light," a song co-written by Kendra Legare-Jackson and Katrise (that's me) is currently competing in Broadjam's 6-pack contest (Broadjam.com) in the "What Does it Say?" category. The idea of this category was to take the instrumental music that Broadjam contest judges chose and write lyrics to the track that you as the writer felt appropriate. In that sense, you're exemplifying what that tune is saying. One beat that stood out to both Kendra and I was produced by a guy named Rob B and part of the Broadjam instrumental track line-up. What this beat inspired was a song geared towards single moms. Basically, the track focuses on one single mom in particular who has children and a job with long hours with very little time to herself. One night, she goes out with her girls (which is long over due) and she endures lame come ons by a particular guy. In an effort to turn this guy off, she starts telling him about all of her responsibilities hoping he won't be interested anymore. This song has already pulled in quite a bit of attention from other competitors and listeners in the contest after only a few weeks of competing. Single mothers pour in expressing that the song filled their hearts because it hits what their lives are like on the head. Others feel that the lyrics and melody go so well with the music making it easy to relate to. Some may wonder how two people who aren't single mothers at all could write such a true to life song about those who are. The answer to that is simple: growing up with a single mother myself, I saw first hand how difficult it was for her. She worked extremely hard as mother and father often complaining about lame come ons when that was the last thing on her mind while going out. What a great perspective to see as a child! I would definitely say that her experiences, along with this track we used, just made the words and melody come to life. The Broadjam 6-pack contest judges will count the final votes in mid-November. Some of the top contestants can win up to $70,000 worth of great prizes including exposure and gear. Currently "Keep it Light" in conjunction with many of Kendra's (klegare-jackson.com) songs (some with my background vocals) competing in other categories are locked in at 7th! We hope to stay up there and even go high as possible! "Keep it Light" is now available here on Artistopia under the album "Collaborations." Show us some support by taking a listen and discovering what it means to you!



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Broadjam, 6-pack contest, www.broadjam.com Kendra Legare-Jackson, www.klegare-jackson.com

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"Keep it Light" Competing in Broadjam's 6-pack Contest!