BC Jean is a singer, and songwriter. BC Jean’s one of her most notable accomplishments is co-writing “If I Were a Boy” with Toby Gad. It was released on 13 October 2008 by Beyoncé Knowles on her album “I Am… Sasha Fierce.”
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Early life and Childhood
BC Jean was born on April 22, 1987, in Mercy Hospital in San Diego, California, USA, as the only child of talent agency and event manager Lori Carlson and stockbroker John Carlson.
The Carlsons have lived in Carmel Valley, Valley Center, and Ramona, California.
Brittany learned to play the piano as a child, following in the footsteps of her father, who played both the piano and the trumpet.
Brittany began writing songs when she was 14 years old, inspired by poetry, and looked up to singers such as Aerosmith, Queen, and Rod Stewart.
Her grandparents were both accomplished musicians who were signed to RCA Records for over 30 years and performed with Fred Waring and Perry Como, respectively.
Education Details
Jean joined a high school cover band when she was 15 years old, and her first performance was on the Las Vegas Strip at the Sahara Casino.
In 2005, she graduated from Torrey Pines High School.
Professional Career
Jean is Brittany’s stage name.
One of her most significant achievements is co-writing “If I Were a Boy” with Toby Gad, which was released by Beyoncé Knowles on her album “I Am… Sasha Fierce” on October 13, 2008.
Brittany had originally recorded the song, but her record label rejected it, therefore Beyoncé was handed the song.
Brittany enjoys creating music in a variety of styles, including dance-pop, pop-rock, Europop, and soul.
She got signed to J Records after working on her debut album alongside Max Martin, The Matrix, Dallas Austin, and others.
Clive Davis, CEO of Sony Music Entertainment, said of Brittany, “You eagerly await the arrival of a multi-talented new performer like BC Jean.”
We’re all thrilled that BC has picked us to be her musical home.’
Brittany’s debut song, “Just a Guy,” was released on September 14, 2010.
On October 7, 2011, the RCA Music Group announced the closure of a dozen labels, including J Records, although all artists from those labels, including Brittany, were transferred to RCA Records.
Brittany published “I’ll Survive You” in 2011, and then co-wrote “Desperate Girls and Stupid Boys,” which was sung by Kimberly Caldwell and included on her “Without Regret” album in 2011.
Brittany’s most well-known featured songs were released in 2014, including “Die Without You” and “So Alone” for tv, “Not My Revolution” for Itch, and “Happy Holidaze” for Astro Safari USA.
She has also dabbled in acting, appearing as Harper Walker in 16 episodes of AlloyTV’s YouTube web series “Talent.”
Her character is a musician who relocated to Los Angeles in the hopes of achieving fame and money through her music profession; two seasons of the web series have already aired.
In 2011, she recorded and released songs under the name Harper, including “Stand Up” and “Anyone.”
Mark and Brittany formed “Alexander Jean,” a pop-rock/indie-pop duet, in 2015. Brittany is the group’s singer and songwriter, while Mark plays guitar, co-writes songs with Brittany, and serves as the group’s producer.
Their band name was inspired by their middle names, and their sound is pop-soul-rock, heavily influenced by Alicia Keys.
Their first co-written song was “Head High,” but their first single was a romantic ballad called “Roses and Violets,” which was published in 2016.
Stephan Moccio assisted in the composition of the ballad; he has written songs for celebrities such as Miley Cyrus.
“Roses and Violets” was featured on “Dancing with the Stars” and quickly garnered popularity, peaking at #4 on the iTunes Singer/Songwriter chart and hitting the top 20 on Billboard’s Hot 100 Bubbling Under chart.
Their debut EP “Head High” was released in 2016; Mark told “Instyle” that “it just happened spontaneously.”
We took our time, pouring our hearts and souls into the music.’
“High Enough,” their second EP, was released the following summer.
Their hit song “Waiting for You” earned them a nomination for Elvis Duran’s Artist of the Month in November 2018.
They debuted the song on NBC’s “Today Show,” which is hosted by Kathie Lee Gifford and Hoda Kotb and is televised nationwide.
They finished their third tour at the end of 2017 and began working on new music.
In 2018, they collaborated with violinist Lindsey Stirling on an instrumental song called “Stampede.”
Mark choreographed the dancing in the music, and he won Best Music Video Choreography at the World Choreography Awards in 2019.
Net Worth and Salary
BC Jean’s net worth is believed to be more than $9 million as of early 2020.
Her annual income is reported to be up to $70,000, primarily from her singing career but also from acting engagements.
Relationship Status
BC Jean and Mark are currently residing in Los Angeles, California.
They started dating in 2012 after meeting at an online charity performance arranged by a mutual acquaintance, where they performed individually and all ticket sales went to charity.
During an interview with “Instyle,” he recounted their meeting, saying, “She sounded like a mix of Janis Joplin and Stevie Nicks… I couldn’t believe it when the crowd parted and I saw a stunning blonde.’
Their first date was scheduled for five and a half hours later.
Mark proposed on November 25, 2015, and the couple married a year later in Malibu, California.
They have no children, but they consider their dog to be a child.
Body Measurement
Jean’s height is 5ft 4inches (1.63m) tall and weighs 114lbs (52kgs).
She has light brown eyes and blonde hair.
Social Media
Jean is active on Instagram only.
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Trivia
- Jean’s husband is most famous for starring in ABC’s “Dancing with the Stars,” for which he was nominated for an Emmy Award.
- BC’s most notable accomplishment is co-writing “If I Were a Boy” with Toby Gad, released on 13 October 2008 by Beyoncé Knowles on her album “I Am… Sasha Fierce.”
- Jean and Mark created their pop-rock/indie-pop duo band, “Alexander Jean.” in 2015.
- Her first co-written song was “Head High,” but their first single was a romantic ballad released in 2016, “Roses and Violets.”
- Jean and mark’s song, “Waiting for You” became a success, and garnered them a nomination for Elvis Duran’s Artist of the Month in November 2018.
- she began dating in 2012 after meeting at an online charity concert, hosted by a mutual friend when they performed separately – sales from the tickets were donated.
- Mark proposed on 25 November 2015, and the pair married precisely a year later in Malibu, California.
