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Jessie JBritish singer and songwriter.
Date of Birth: 27.03.1988
Country:  Great Britain |
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Biography of Jessie J
Early Life and EducationJessie J, a British singer and songwriter, was born in Chadwell Heath, Essex, to parents Stephen and Rose Cornish. At the age of 11, she landed a role in Andrew Lloyd Webber's West End production of "Whistle Down the Wind." Despite not excelling academically, Jessie demonstrated exceptional vocal talent from a young age. She attended the London School for Performing Arts & Technology (BRIT School) at 16, where she studied alongside Adele and Leona Lewis.
Music Career
Upon graduating from BRIT School in 2006, Jessie J signed her first record deal with Gut Records. However, the label went bankrupt before her debut album could be released. Undeterred, she quickly gained a reputation as a talented songwriter. She later signed a new contract with Sony ATV. During this time, Jessie also worked as a backup singer for Cyndi Lauper during her concert tour in the United Kingdom. Her songs were performed by artists such as Chris Brown and Miley Cyrus.
Rise to Fame
Jessie J initially gained attention on YouTube, although she had already signed her first major record deal four years before her videos appeared on the site. Lava Records became interested in her work after Sony/ATV agent Rich Christina sent a link to her MySpace account to Lava's president, Jason Flom. While Jason was initially skeptical of her talent, Jessie and her team eventually convinced him. She began working on her debut studio album in 2006, which was finally completed on January 19, 2011.
Success and The Voice UK
Jessie J's first single, "Do It Like a Dude," was released in late 2010 and received positive reviews from critics. Her next single, "Price Tag," was released in January 2011 and gained massive popularity with its music video, which garnered approximately 148 million views on YouTube and Vevo by October 2011. Her album, "Who You Are," was released on February 25, 2011, and was followed by the release of the singles "Nobody's Perfect" and "Who's Laughing Now." In October 2011, Jessie was announced as one of the four coaches on the BBC's talent show "The Voice UK," which premiered in March 2012.
Continued Career
On January 31, 2012, Jessie J announced that she had started working on her second studio album. She also expressed her plans to actively collaborate with her fellow musicians, particularly her co-stars from "The Voice."
