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Jess GlynneBritish singer and songwriter
Date of Birth: 20.10.1989
Country:  Great Britain |
Content:
- Jess Glynne: A Rising Star in the Music Industry
- Collaborations and Breakthrough
- Solo Debut and Continued Success
- Her Debut Album and Influences
- Personal Background
Jess Glynne: A Rising Star in the Music Industry
Early Life and Career BeginningsJessica Hannah "Jess" Glynne was born in Hampstead, London, on October 20, 1989. Growing up in the Muswell Hill neighborhood, Glynne initially aspired to pursue a music career at the age of 15 by auditioning for "The X Factor" but was unsuccessful.
After leaving school in 2008, Glynne explored various jobs such as working in a gym, a hair salon, and a boutique. She later spent time traveling throughout Asia, Australia, and South America with a friend. Upon her return, Glynne worked in music management before joining a networking organization for songwriters and music producers where she honed her craft for the next four years.
Collaborations and Breakthrough
Glynne's journey took a significant turn in 2013 when she collaborated with deep-house producer Route 94 on his song "My Love." The track gained recognition when Irish DJ Annie Mac featured it on her "Annie Mac Presents" compilation.
Soon after, Glynne was approached by electronic group Clean Bandit to work on their single "Rather Be." Released in January 2014, the song debuted at number one on the UK Singles Chart and became the fastest-selling single of the year. It achieved international success, peaking within the top five in Europe and Oceania and reaching the top ten on the Billboard Hot 100 chart.
Solo Debut and Continued Success
Following the success of "Rather Be," Glynne released her debut solo single "Right Here" in July 2014, featuring production by Gorgon City. The song reached the top ten in several charts, including number six on the UK Singles Chart.
Glynne embarked on a tour of the UK in October 2014, performing at various music festivals and venues. She also collaborated on songwriting projects with artists such as Iggy Azalea, Little Mix, Rita Ora, Rudimental, and Tinie Tempah.
Her Debut Album and Influences
Glynne's highly anticipated debut studio album is scheduled for release in the UK in June-July 2015. Collaborators on the album include Knox Brown, Naughty Boy, Talay Riley, Starsmith, and Switch, as well as Glynne's frequent partners Jin Jin and Bless Beats.
Her second solo single "Hold My Hand" debuted at number one on the UK Singles Chart in March 2015. Glynne cites artists such as Frank Ocean, Amy Winehouse, Etta James, Sam Cooke, and Destiny's Child as influences on her vocal style. Her songwriting inspirations include Eminem, Jay-Z, and Kendrick Lamar. Glynne credits Lauryn Hill's album "The Miseducation of Lauryn Hill" as the primary catalyst for her desire to pursue songwriting.
Personal Background
Glynne comes from a Jewish family and has described herself as a "pretty good girl" with a strong upbringing. Her father is a property agent, while her mother worked in the music industry's A&R department, which is responsible for discovering, developing, and marketing new artists. Glynne's mother's clients included the legendary rock band The Rolling Stones.
