INTRODUCING PENNY CUPCAKE
From Tab Edwards and Philly’s Kixx Records, the label that brought you Josephine Sincere, Ital Tha Ruffian, RuggedNess & Madd Drama, Redd Bull, Lyrical Terrorists, Black Key Beats, Solomon Trotter, Prophet (aka Ms. Dash), Nicetown, and others.
Who or what is “Penny Cupcake”?
Penny Cupcake is a pop and R&B singing group based out of Philadelphia. The group consists of three high-school teenagers: Jordan Webber, Ayana Ferguson, and Noelle Smith (not pictured). Penny Cupcake is not the name of any one individual. The group’s name was bestowed upon them by accident: when Philly’s Big Homie Da O.G. relayed the group’s name to a concert promoter, the two had a bad connection, so the promoter never caught their name. When the promoter asked who the group members were, Big Homie said, “Penny, Cupcake, and …” The phone disconnected; that was all the promoter heard: “Penny Cupcake.” So, the promoter announced that “Penny Cupcake” would be performing on the show, and the name stuck.
How were they discovered?
The three singers are multi-talented entertainers. They all sing and act. The trio will star in the second episode of the critically-acclaimed indie T.V. pilot “The Kingfish,” which begins filming in June. During a script-reading session for the film, Tab thought Jordan and Ayana had tons of charisma and were engaging. So, knowing that the actors were also singers, he asked them to sing a song titled “Don’t Forget” that would be featured in the film. He needed a third singer, and knew that another actor, Noelle Smith, who had a small role in the upcoming episode of the film, is also a singer. He heard her sing and immediately added her to the group.
Where are they from?
Jordan and Noelle attend high school in Philadelphia, where they reside. Ayana lives and attends high school in South Jersey.
Jordan Webber looks familiar. Why?
Jordan was one of the leading actors in episode one of “The Kingfish,” where she played the role of “Cupcake.”
Do they have any songs yet?
Yes. The group’s first single is titled “Don’t Forget” (Kixx Records) and can be heard on their website (www.pennycupcake.com) and YouTube. The song, featuring vocals by Top-10 hit recording artist Josephine Sincere, is about self-love and self-acceptance. It reminds you to love yourself as you are, regardless of what others may say or think about you.
Tab Edwards has worked with many artists over the years. So what does he think of Penny Cupcake?
According to Tab:
“The first thing that got my attention about each of them was how charming they were. They are down-to-earth, all very smart, and—believe it or not—kinda shy. Well, I would say Noelle is less shy than Jordan and Ayana. They are simply wonderful young ladies who are super talented and grounded. Props to Tiffany, Cherelle, Kimberly, Dew, and others for doing such a good job.
Of the three, I would say that Jordan is the quiet one, Ayana is the super polite one, and Noelle is the most outgoing. Other than that, they are all pretty similar; very talented actors, nice young ladies, smart, and neither have a bad attitude.”
What’s next for the trio?
As of this writing, the singers will hit the recording studio to finish the song. Then, they will begin promotional activities and guest appearances throughout the tri-state area. And when the school semester ends, they will be performing and promoting the single, taking a break in mid-June to film the second episode of “The Kingfish.”
How can people connect with the group?
Fans and people interested in booking the group can write to the group members at [email protected] or through their website. The singers will reply to all fan messages (except the weird ones). People can also follow them on Instagram (@pennycupcake1) and YouTube (www.youtube.com/@kingfishshow). And be sure to catch them in episode 2 of “The Kingfish” titled “Work” in September.