Rise to Success: Career Highlights of Jade Williams

Discover the career path of Jade Williams, from the first major opportunity to industry-changing achievements.

Jade Williams, known professionally as Whinnie Williams, is a British independent pop singer, interior designer, and television presenter. She is the founder of the interiors brand Poodle & Blonde, established in 2018. Since 2020, she has been the host of the BBC 3 show 'Flat Out Fabulous', showcasing her expertise and engaging personality in the realm of interior design.

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Full Timeline Career & Achievements

2009: Signing with Polydor Records and Geffen Records

In late 2009, Jade Williams signed with Polydor Records and Universal's Geffen Records after being discovered by a manager in a night club and working with other songwriters.

March 2010: Release of "Four Floors"

On 28 March 2010, Jade Williams, as Sunday Girl, released her debut single "Four Floors" through Polydor Records, accompanied by a music video.

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July 2010: Release of "Self Control" cover

On 15 July 2010, Jade Williams released her second single, "Self Control", a cover of the 1984 Raf song popularized by Laura Branigan, accompanied by a music video.

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October 2010: Face of River Island's Design Forum campaign

In October 2010, Jade Williams became the new face of River Island's Design Forum campaign, marking her first role as a model.

November 2010: Tour support for Ellie Goulding

During November 2010, Jade Williams supported Ellie Goulding on tour.

December 2010: First Headlining Show

On 15 December 2010, Jade Williams played her first headlining show at London's XOYO.

February 2011: Release of "Stop Hey"

In February 2011, Jade Williams officially released her third single, "Stop Hey," through iTunes by Polydor. She co-wrote and produced the song with Jim Eliot.

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June 2011: Featured on Martin Solveig's Album

In June 2011, Jade Williams was featured on Martin Solveig's album Smash, performing "Let's Not Play Games," which she co-wrote.

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September 2011: Fashion Line with Firetrap

In September 2011, Jade Williams put out her own fashion line with Firetrap.

October 2011: Promotional release of "Love U More" cover

In October 2011, Jade Williams' cover of "Love U More", originally by Sunscreem, was promotionally released along with its accompanying video, but its commercial release was delayed indefinitely.

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February 2012: Ooh La La! DJ Duo

In February 2012, Jade Williams became one-half of DJ duo Ooh La La! with model Zara Martin.

March 2012: Co-wrote "Turn Up the Radio" for Madonna

In March 2012, Jade Williams co-wrote a song titled "Turn Up the Radio" for Madonna's twelfth studio album MDNA.

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2012: Signed by Island Records

In early 2012, Jade Williams signed with Universal's Island Records after the success of her cover of Pixies' "Where Is My Mind?" for Thomson's 2011 holiday TV campaign.

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February 2013: End of Sunday Girl Project & Release of "You Don't Love Me"

In February 2013, Jade Williams announced the end of the Sunday Girl project and released her first single under the moniker of Whinnie Williams, "You Don't Love Me".

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