J. Rey Soul

J. Rey Soul
Reynoso in 2018
Background information
Birth nameJessica Joy Seria Reynoso
Born (1997-10-07) October 7, 1997 (age 27)
San Pedro, Laguna, Philippines
Genres
OccupationSinger
InstrumentVocals
Years active2007–2009
2013–present
Member ofBlack Eyed Peas
Alma materPATTS College of Aeronautics (BSBA)

Jessica Joy Seria Reynoso[1] (born October 7, 1997), known professionally as J. Rey Soul, is a Filipino-American singer known for participating in the first season of The Voice of the Philippines and collaborating and touring with the Black Eyed Peas since 2018.[2][3][4]

Starting her musical career at an early age, she appeared on the first season of The Voice of the Philippines and joined coach apl.de.ap's team, becoming a finalist in the show.[5] After a couple of released singles and a collaboration with apl.de.ap, Reynoso joined the Black Eyed Peas as a semi-official member, replacing Fergie as their singer in 2018.[6][7]

  1. ^ "Here Comes Jessica – JR!". InqPOP. August 8, 214.
  2. ^ Runnells, Riley (August 31, 2020). "Who Replaced Fergie in the Black Eyed Peas?". Paper.
  3. ^ "Meet J. Rey Soul, The Black Eyed Peas' New Member". Billboard. May 19, 2020.
  4. ^ Travis, Abi (June 24, 2020). "Meet J. Rey Soul, the Black Eyed Peas' New Singer". Distractify.
  5. ^ "Where's Fergie? Jessica of 'Voice PH' joins Black Eyed Peas in new music video". ABS-CBN News and Current Affairs. May 30, 2018.
  6. ^ Panos, Peter (September 9, 2020). "MAMACITA: J REY SOUL IS THE NEW LEADING LADY". Contrast Magazine.
  7. ^ Haylock, Zoe (August 30, 2020). "Who Is the New Woman in the Black Eyed Peas?". Vulture.