Jessie J
Jessica Ellen Cornish (born March 27, 1988), better known by her stage name Jessie J, is an English singer and songwriter.[1] She was born and raised in London where she studied at the BRIT School before signing with Gut Records.
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| Background information | |
| Birth name | Jessica Ellen Cornish |
| Born | March 27, 1988 London, England |
| Genres | R&B, pop, hip hop, soul |
| Years active | 2006–present |
| Labels | Lava, Universal Republic, Island, Gut Records |
| Website | jessiejofficial.com |
Jessie J became better known after the release of her debut single "Do It Like a Dude" which peaked at number two in the UK. She achieved her first number one in the UK, France, Ireland and New Zealand with the song "Price Tag". After those two singles, she released her debut album Who You Are in 2011. The album charted at number two in the UK. Other singles from the album included "Nobody's Perfect", "Who's Laughing Now" and "Who You Are" which charted within the top 20 in the UK but the release of fifth single "Domino" became international chart success, peaking at number 6 on the Billboard Hot 100 and becoming her second UK number one. She is the first British female artist to have six top ten singles on one album.[2]
Jessie J has written songs for other singers such as Chris Brown and Miley Cyrus.
Jessie J is recognized for an unconventional musical and performing style.[3][4] It mixes her soul voice with contemporary R&B, pop music and hip-hop influences. She has several awards and nominations. These include the 2011 Critics' Choice BRIT Award and the BBC's Sound of 2011. As of April 2012, Jessie has sold over 11 million singles and 2.5 million albums worldwide.[5][6]
On 4 October 2011, Jessie said that she will be one of four coaches for new BBC program, The Voice UK.[7] The other coaches are will.i.am (of The Black Eyed Peas), Tom Jones and Danny O'Donoghue (of The Script).[8]
Personal life
Asked about her ity[9] in an interview on the "In Demand" radio show on 3 March 2011, Jessie J stated, "I've never denied it. But I'm not saying ity is a phase for everybody", she said.[10]
On 12 June 2011, at the Capital Radio Summertime Ball, Jessie ruptured several tendons in her foot during rehearsals. She performed for several weeks while sitting on a gilded throne.[11]
Discography
- Who You Are (2011)
- Alive (2013)
- Sweet Talker (2014)
References
- ↑ O'Brien, Jon. "Jessie J biography". allmusic. Retrieved 14 February 2012.
- ↑ Dibdin, Emma. "Jessie J is first UK female to achieve six Top 10 singles from one album". Digital Spy. Hearst Magazines. Retrieved 5 June 2012.
- ↑ "Alnwick date for The Voice star Jessie J". Northumberland Gazette. Johnston Publishing Ltd. 26 April 2012. Retrieved 21 May 2012.
- ↑ Daniel, Brian. "Jessie J to headline Alnwick Castle outdoor show". The Journal. ncjMedia Limited. Retrieved 21 May 2012.
{{cite web}}: Italic or bold markup not allowed in:|work=(help) - ↑ Corner, Lewis (13 April 2012). "Jessie J debut album 'Who You Are' spawns 12 million record sales". Digital Spy. Hearst Magazines. Retrieved 21 May 2012.
- ↑ "Jessie J makes UK chart history with Laserlight". Retrieved 20 April 2012.
- ↑ "Jessie J revealed as coach on BBC programme The Voice". Newsbeat. BBC. Retrieved 4 October 2011.
- ↑ "BBC One - The Voice UK". Bbc.co.uk. Retrieved 26 February 2012.
- ↑ 'I'm '
- ↑ http://www.independent.co.uk/news/people/jessie-j-labels-her-ity-a-phase-i-want-to-stop-talking-about-it-completely-now-and-find-myself-a-husband-9245924.html
- ↑ McConnell, Donna; Jody Thompson (13 June 2011). Do it like a trouper! Jessie J soldiers on to perform at Summertime Ball despite badly injuring her foot in rehearsals. The Daily Mail. http://www.dailymail.co.uk/tvshowbiz/article-2002853/Jessie-J-performs-Summertime-Baell-despite-badly-injuring-foot-rehearsals.html. Retrieved 27 June 2011.
Other websites
- Jessie J – official website
- Jessie J's channel on YouTube
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