Los Angeles, CA (Top40 Charts/ YM & Associates) Fresh off the heels of her red carpet appearances at the 2011 BMI Urban Awards and an In Touch Weekly VMA after party, R&B/Pop Artist Zhavea took to the stage at the iconic Conga Room in Los Angeles on Sept. 19 to promote her forthcoming album. Her attendances included the 2011 Annual Malibu
Music Awards and Festival on Sept. 24.
Zhavea, a
Marina Del Rey-native, has been building momentum for her upcoming album, slated for release this year. Zhavea commandeered the stage with her dancers and performed her single "
Shut It Down" to a capacity crowd on Sept. 19. "
Shut It Down" was the first single released by Zhavea in July 2011, due to be included in her unreleased album she is currently recording in the studio. "
Shut It Down" was followed up by her second single "
Like That" which was released last month.
"It was a really exciting experience to perform in front of such a large group of people. I draw on that energy because I really feel like I'm in my element when I get to perform. I'm definitely looking forward to doing more in the future," Zhavea said.
Zhavea's performance at the Conga Room followed her recent promotional appearances, including her attendance at the 2011 BMI Urban Awards where Rap legend
Snoop Dogg received the annual BMI Icon Award. She also made her rounds appearing at In Touch Weekly's 4th Annual Icons &
Idols Celebration, a post-MTV VMA Party.
Though considered young, 19-year-old Zhavea is practically a veteran performer, singing and dancing since she was a child. Zhavea began reaching out to entertain the world in high school, during which time she competed in talent competitions and performed in plays. During high school, she was approached by representatives for Interscope Records, who was assembling an all-girl group, but Zhavea didn't enter the group since she was taller than the other girls. However, Zhavea pressed on with her career, looking for new opportunities as a solo artist.
Zhavea is making a name for herself as an ambitious, stand-out artist, known as much for her singing prowess and dance experience as she is for her unique fashion sense. At times, Zhavea can be seen sporting fashions created by designer Maggie Barry, whose designs have been worn by celebrities such as Pink, Paula Abdul, and Hillary Duff, Cher, Katy Perry, and
Jennifer Lopez among others.
In anticipation of her upcoming album, Zhavea will be performing at several charity events around the Los Angeles area. Zhavea will soon be promoting the release date of her finished album, expected March 2012.
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