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live show. Formerly known as Deep Red, their name was taken from the lead character of the same name from the 1967 novel ''

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''.

History

Nomi Ruiz first met Andrew Raposo and Morgan Wiley in late 2007 after they helped put together the

live show, but didn't form the band until 2008. The band's bassist Andrew Raposo stated that the band formed after “Nomi uizbrought over a kick-pattern and a song she’d written called ‘Fun Girl.'” Raposo first met Wiley in college before joining the now defunct DFA produced hip-hop act Automato together. The single "Fun Girl" was later released in October 2009 through the label Midnight Sun Sound. In 2010, Jessica 6 added drummer Jim Orso to the band, and also contributed a cover of

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's "

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" to the tribute album '' We Were So Turned On: A Tribute to David Bowie''. After signing to

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, Jessica 6 released the single "

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" on 7 January 2011. The music video for the song premiered on Perez Hilton's website on 28 February 2011. "White Horse" was released as a free download on

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. "White Horse" became a minor hit in Belgium, peaking at number 34 on the Belgian Wallonia Ultratip Chart. To promote the album ''See the Light'', Jessica 6 also released a limited edition vinyl of the song "Prisoner of Love." "Prisoner of Love" features

collaborator Antony Hegarty and was featured on

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. Their debut album ''See the Light'' was released on 6 June 2011. The album received positive reviews from contemporary critics, earning an average score of 66/100 on the music review aggregation of

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. To coincide with the album's release, Jessica 6 released a free download of the song "East Went Funk" on

Artistry

Jessica 6 has been influenced by

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, and

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circa '' Blackout''. Their music is described by Allmusic as a "mix of R&B, disco, and hip-hop -- along with healthy doses of freestyle, funk, punk, and pop." Jessica 6 also identified Cuban-mafia fashion, the works of

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, and

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themes as sources of inspiration for the band's fashion and visuals.

Band members

* Nomi Ruiz – vocals (2008–present) *Andrew Rapasso – bass guitar (2008–2013) *Morgan Wiley – keyboards (2008–2013) *Jim Orso - drums (2010-2013)

Discography

Albums

* '' See the Light'' (2011) * ''The Capricorn'' (2015) * ''The ELIOT Sessions'' (2018)

Singles

* "Fun Girl" (2009) * "

" (2011) Belgian Wallonia Ultratip Chart #34, Belgian Dance Chart #36 * "Prisoner of Love" (2011) * "In the Heat" (2012) * "Can't Tear Us Apart" (2015)

Music videos

References

External links

* {{Authority control American dance music groups Dance-punk musical groups Nu-disco musicians Peacefrog Records artists 2008 establishments in New York City Electronic music groups from New York (state)