Jessie J age 32, fully named Jessica Ellen Cornish was born in London, England on 27th March 1988 and is one of the famous English singer songwriter, who is well known of her vocal octaves and unique touch of pop R&B, soul music. For an extraordinary vocal timbre, terrific stage presence and having a string of international chartbusters to her credit.
Early Life and Education: Jessie J
Jessie J grew up in Essex region in London, and since her childhood she wanted to be a singer. Her musical career started at a tender age and she has stated that hence she comes from a musical family she grew up listening to a lot of music from not only class A musicians but also musicians from the usual band categories. Jessie went to BRIT School for Performing Arts and Technology in London, a school that has churched out number of fine talents. While studying there, she was able to build up her singing talents and discovered second love in song writing.
Career Beginnings: Jessie J
Before she stepped into the lime light, Jessie J was only active as a back up singer, songwriter for other artists. She was a songwriter for other musicians before coming to fame as a solo artist and her songs included, ‘Waiting On the World to Change’, by John Mayer, ‘Stay’, by Chris Brown, ‘When I Look at You’, by Miley Cyrus and ‘Cry Me a River’, by Justin Timberlake. She first started to gain fame when she joined Universal Republic and later that year she released “Do It Like a Dude” in 2010. The track found top ground, rising to the top 10 in the charts of the United Kingdom.
Rise to Fame: Jessie J
But it was the second album, “Who You Are” released in 2011 that gave her immense popularity. Her debut album contained pop duo “Price Tag” and a more serious “Nobody’s Perfect” – all of them combining nice melody with deep meaning. This song also known as “Price Tag” being released by Jessie J and featuring B.o.B. topped charts in many states and provided the singer with a doorway into the industry. His huge boobs, provocative looks and strong voice brought a lot of admiration from the fans of the singers and all the critics.
She released her second album, Alive, in 2013 and it also had astringent I was Wild and It’s My Party. The girls such as Jessie J were always active on stage and versatile in terms of adapting to change in the market; this kept her relevant.
Notable Achievements:
Founded in 2005, Dominion, has been nominated and has achieved several awards such as BRIT Awards and MTV Europe Music Awards, by its popular artist Jessie J. She has also been honored in 2012 BBC Radio 1 Teen Award; for the Best British Solo Artist and her performance and songwriting has also been awards several times as well. Her debut album also made the cut in the billboard hot 100 list of charts.
However, besides her successful career, she is one of the most extraordinary vocalists of today’s generation famous for power vocal and ability to convey emotions through her voice.
Role as a Judge:
But, apart from her successful career in singing, Jessie J also became widely known as one of the functionaries of The Voice, British lessen singing television show, in which she helped to form young voices and developed her talent of a coach. During her time on the show she could well be identified as someone who was supportive of fresh talents.
Personal Life and Advocacy:
Ignoring the fact, we have to say that Jessie J is quite vocal when it comes to mental health and body image issues. Specifically in 2014 she decided to disclose information on how she has been suffering from heart diseases and how the illnesses impacted her career. She is a women’s rights activist, body positivity and mental health activist, many a times, she brings awareness to these issues on her social media.Since her first hits after passing the British X-Factor show, Jessie J has regularly changed her style. The range of topics involves different genres – starting from pop ballads, up to electronic dance music – yet she remains authentic. Further, her passion for growth both personally and in her career has enabled her to stand because music industry is competitive.
Recent Work: Jessie J
Later, Jessie J has been also active; she released multiple songs over the course of the past few years, such as the mega hit Bang Bang with Ariana Grande and Nicki Minaj in 2014, and still actively performs both in the UK and internationally currently. She has also produced more albums like “R.O.S.E.” in 2018 and also is performing around the world.
Legacy:
Pop and R&B music would not be the same without Jessie J, powerful singer, significant influence and the rare talent of addressing the fans on an emotional level. Although she stopped producing music twelve years ago; she is still regarded as one of the leading talents of the three zero generation and her music is a positive influence for people across the world.
Jessie J Profile
Real Name: Jessica Ellen Cornish
Nickname: Jessie J, Jelesh, Jj, Baby Wipe
Profession: Singer, Songwriter
Physical Stats
- Height:
- 175 cm (1.75 m)
- 5’ 9”
- Weight:
- Approximately 58 kg (128 lbs)
- Measurements: 33-23-34
- Eye Color: Green
- Hair Color: Brown (often dyed black)
Personal Life
- Date of Birth: March 27, 1988
- Age: 36 years
- Birth Place: London, England, UK
- Zodiac Sign: Aries
- Nationality: British
- Hometown: London
- Education:
- Mayfield High School
- Colin’s Performing Arts School
- National Youth Music Theatre
- BRIT School (Diploma in Music)
Career
- Debut:
- Stage: West End musical Whistle Down the Wind
- Single: “Do It Like a Dude”
- Album: Who You Are (2011)
Family
- Father: Stephen Cornish
- Mother: Rose Archer
- Siblings:
- Rachel Cornish (Older Sister)
- Hannah Cornish (Older Sister)
Religion and Ethnicity
- Religion: Lutheran
- Ethnicity: British
Hobbies
- Hanging out with friends
- Cooking and talking
Favorite Things
- Favorite Artist: Michael Jackson
- Favorite Sports: Squash, Premier League Football
- Favorite Animal: Galah
- Favorite Music: Lauryn Hill
- Favorite Perfume: Britney Spears’ Fantasy
- Favorite Songs: “I Wanna Dance With Somebody” & “I Have Nothing”
- Favorite Food: Homemade borsch
- Favorite Drink: Passionfruit Rubicon
- Favorite TV Show: The Wild Thornberries
- Favorite Movie: Salt
Relationship Status
- Marital Status: Unmarried
- Affairs/Boyfriends: Luke James
- Current Relationship Status: Single
Financials
- Net Worth: $8 million
Lesser Known Facts About Jessie J
- Smoking and Drinking: Jessie J does not smoke or drink alcohol.
- Songwriting: She wrote songs for artists like Chris Brown and Miley Cyrus during her time with Sony/ATV Music Publishing.
- Sales: By 2015, she had sold over 20 million singles and 3 million albums within four years of her debut.
- Musical Style: Jessie blends various genres including soul, R&B, electro-pop, and hip-hop, creating a unique sound.
- Mentorship: She has served as a coach and mentor on The Voice Australia and The Voice UK.
- Academic Performance: Despite her sisters excelling in academics, Jessie was not academically outstanding and focused on her music instead.
- Connection with Other Artists: Jessie J, Adele, and Leona Lewis graduated the same year from BRIT School.
- Heart Condition: She suffers from a heart condition called White syndrome and has experienced panic attacks during performances.
- Charity Work: Jessie shaved her head for Red Nose Day 2013 to raise funds for Comic Relief and has participated in various charity events.
- Legacy: She performed “Laserlight” with a young fan battling leukemia, who sadly passed away shortly after.
- Social Media Presence: Jessie is very active on social media, particularly Twitter and Instagram.
- Sexuality: Jessie J identified as bisexual in 2011 but later clarified that she is now only interested in men.
