Jessie J

Not to be confused with Jessy J or Jessie James Decker.

Jessie J
Jessie J in 2022
Born
Jessica Ellen Cornish

(1988-03-27) 27 March 1988 (age 36)
London, England
Occupations
  • Singer
  • songwriter
Years active2005–present
Works
Children1
AwardsFull list
Musical career
Genres
Instrument
  • Vocals
Labels
Websitejessiejofficial.com

Jessica Ellen Cornish (born 27 March 1988),[3] known professionally as Jessie J, is an English singer and songwriter. Born and raised in London, she began her career on stage, aged 11, with a role in the West End musical Whistle Down the Wind. She studied at the BRIT School before signing with Gut Records and striking a songwriting deal with Sony/ATV Music Publishing.

After signing with Republic Records, Jessie J came to prominence with the release of her debut single, "Do It Like a Dude", which peaked at number 2 on the UK Singles Chart. Her following single, "Price Tag", was an international success, topping the charts in nineteen countries including the UK. It was followed by the release of her debut album, Who You Are (2011), which peaked at number two in the UK. Other singles from the album included "Nobody's Perfect", "Who You Are", "Domino" and "Laserlight", all of which peaked within the top ten in the UK, making Jessie J the first British female artist to have six top-ten singles from a sole studio album.[4]

Jessie J's second album, Alive (2013), peaked within the top five on the UK Albums Chart and included the top-five singles "Wild" and "It's My Party". The release of her third album, Sweet Talker (2014), was preceded by the single "Bang Bang" which debuted at number one in the UK and went multi-platinum worldwide. The album made the top five in the UK and peaked at number ten on the US Billboard 200, her highest-charting album in the US. As of January 2015, Jessie J had sold over 20 million singles and 3 million albums worldwide.[5] In 2018, she released her four-part fourth album, R.O.S.E., followed by her Christmas album, This Christmas Day.

Citing various influences, Jessie J is recognised for an unconventional musical and performance style[6][7] that mixes soul vocals with contemporary R&B, electropop,[8][9] and hip-hop beats. She has received various accolades throughout her career, including the 2011 Critics' Choice Brit Award and the BBC's Sound of 2011. Jessie J has supported various charitable causes, and has appeared on the UK charity telethons BBC Children in Need and Comic Relief. She has served as a coach on the television singing competition shows The Voice UK (2012–2013), The Voice Australia (2015–2016) and The Voice Kids UK (2019). In 2018, Jessie J received recognition in China after winning the sixth season of the Hunan TV singing competition show Singer, becoming the first non-Chinese contestant to win the series.

  1. ^ Wolfson, Sam (16 February 2018). "Why Jessie J's bid to win a Chinese talent show is the best career move she's ever made". The Guardian. Archived from the original on 10 November 2021. Retrieved 9 October 2021.
  2. ^ Rudden, Liam (20 February 2013). "Jessie J playing Edinburgh Castle in July". The Scotsman. Retrieved 25 January 2024.
  3. ^ Cite error: The named reference allmusic was invoked but never defined (see the help page).
  4. ^ Dibdin, Emma (23 April 2012). "Jessie J is first UK female to achieve six Top 10 singles from one album". Digital Spy. Archived from the original on 24 December 2013. Retrieved 5 June 2012.
  5. ^ "Jessie J joins The Voice in 2015" Archived 12 November 2019 at the Wayback Machine. AAP 14 January 2015
  6. ^ "Alnwick date for The Voice star Jessie J". Northumberland Gazette. Johnston Publishing Ltd. 26 April 2012. Archived from the original on 12 May 2013. Retrieved 21 May 2012.
  7. ^ Daniel, Brian. "Jessie J to headline Alnwick Castle outdoor show". The Journal. ncjMedia Limited. Archived from the original on 18 June 2020. Retrieved 21 May 2012.
  8. ^ "Jessie J – Biography". Virgin Records. Virgin Media. Archived from the original on 30 May 2012. Retrieved 1 November 2012.
  9. ^ "Jessie J Gets Soulful On New Ballad 'Without You'". Idolator. Buzz Media. 17 August 2011. Archived from the original on 4 March 2016. Retrieved 1 November 2012.