Jaci Velasquez speaks out on Unspoken March 25

Platinum-selling vocalist Jaci Velásquez takes a bold new stride in her upcoming March 25 release. Most recent recipient of a Latin Billboard Music Award in the Pop Album of the Year- Female category, Word Records' recording artist Jaci Velásquez co-wrote seven of the 12 songs included on her upcoming musical offering Unspoken.

"These songs reveal things I've always felt, but never have been able to come out and say," reflects the 22-year-old Velásquez. "This album really is all about those emotions and ideas that have been left unspoken till now. Being able to record songs that I've actually written myself makes it all the more important to me."

Unspoken, recorded in Nashville, Los Angeles and Miami, boasts a high-profile lineup of producers including Matthew Gerrard (Nick Carter, Bebe Mack, Plus One), Tommy Sims (Eric Clapton, Bonnie Raitt, India Arie, Amy Grant), and Emilio Estefan (Gloria Estefan, Shakira, Ricky Martin). Velásquez herself also produced one cut, "Your Friend," along with her band members.

Also notable is the list of writers with whom Velásquez partnered. Dove-award winning songwriter and artist Cindy Morgan teamed up with her to create "I'm Alive." This was a highlight as Velásquez explains that writing with Morgan was "a dream of mine since I first started in the music industry." Producer Matthew Gerrard also contributed on the songwriter front and co-wrote six cuts on the album. Others claiming songwriter credits include Bridget Benenate, Madeline Stone, Oran Hatch, Toby Gad, Tom McWilliams, Freddy Pinero Jr., Javier Solis, Abel Orta, Jamba, Chris Faulk, Hunter Davis, and Dillon O'Brian.

Velásquez will embark on a nationwide tour in support of Unspoken in the spring as well as a second leg of dates in the Fall 2003. Fans can support the new album and tour by joining her street team at www.jacivelasquez.com.Also coming in 2003 is a Spanish language album from Velásquez on Sony Discos.

Velásquez will round out her musical career successes with a major role in upcoming Fox 2000 Pictures movie Chasing Papi, which releases to movie theaters nationwide in May 2003.

Pictured above in the studio: (top row) Mark Lusk, senior vice president of marketing and artist development, Warner Bros. Records Christian Division; Producer Tommy Sims; Barry Landis, president, Warner Bros. Records Christian Division; (bottom row) Jaci Velasquez; Production Coordinator Dion Lopez.

Pictured below: Jaci Velasquez in the studio with producer Tommy Sims.