Jesse Jay is a wonderful British singer who is known throughout the world. Her compositions make you look at familiar things from a different angle and reveal mysterious secrets. Despite all obstacles, the woman has achieved worldwide recognition and respect.
Childhood
Singer Jesse Gee (real name is Jessica Ellen Cornish) was born on March 27, 1988 in rainy London. The baby grew up in a loving family: her father worked as a social worker, and her mother as a nanny in kindergarten.
When Jesse was four years old, the girl was already studying the basics of ballet, step, and later engaged in modern dance. The little artist managed to dance the most difficult step and sing Christmas songs for people who gathered in the family circle. Jesse Jay was different from other children in her diversity and desire to develop quickly, therefore, in addition to active dance training, the daily routine included acting lessons and jazz.
Gee had heart problems. Therefore, while still small, Jessica spent time in hospitals, most often in Great Ormond Street Hospital. After the procedures, the patient immediately went straight to the next rehearsal.
Teenage years
The educational path for Jesse Jay began at Mayfield High School, in London's Rebridge Borough. Then the girl transferred to the art school called Colin's Performing Arts School - this event again pushed the development of Jay in the creative direction.
Eleven-year-old schoolgirl played in the play “Whistle the Wind”, written by English composer Sir Andrew Lloyd Webber. Successful participation led the girl to the National Musical Youth Theater, where she managed to play in the next production.
Unlike his sisters, Ellen was not particularly active in school affairs and studies. Jesse was only interested in music. So, at the age of fifteen, she became the winner in the British television competition Britain's Brilliant Prodigies.
At 16, she entered the London School of Performing Arts and Technology. In parallel with her studies, the girl combined work in a toy store. At the same time, the young lady auditioned for the band Soul Deep, where she managed to record a general single against violence. At eighteen, Jess survived a microstroke. In the same year, she successfully completed her studies.
Music career
The first song from the pen of Jesse Jay was released back in 2005 (Big White Room). She was inspired to write her very tragic and controversial case. The singer put old memories of the hospital and the boy into the song, which underwent a very complicated heart operation. The guy prayed to God that he would give him a chance to live, and died the next morning. The acoustic version of the song appeared on YouTube, where it received many comments and covers.
At first, the girl could not create a solo career. Jesse Jay wrote songs for other stars - Miley Cyrus or Chris Brown. She also acted as the opening act for the legendary stars at that time.
The contract with Lava Records ended with fruitful work on the first album Who You Are. So, the debut composition Do it Like a Dude was in second place in the British music charts. With the songs on this album, Jesse Jay performed at the Glastonbury Festival of Contemporary Performing Arts and the Olympic Games. Won several awards.
The next two albums - Alive (2013) and Sweet Talker (2014) - were not as successful as the first. But they left their mark in the hearts of fans.
Four years of silence inspired Jesse G. to new songs in the fresh and extraordinary studio album ROSE. The record consists of four parts (Realizations, Obsessions, Sex, Empowerment) and 16 songs. The album reveals the problem of self-love, pride, stereotypes imposed by society.
Personal life
If someone lives his own business, it's Jesse. The singer more than once experienced panic attacks on stage, tearing tendons and breaking her legs. Nevertheless, an unstable state of health does not prevent the star from going on stage and giving all the energy to the hall.
In addition to the scene, Jay does not forget about charity. In 2012, a live charity event, Jesse shaved her hair, arguing as follows: “The hair will grow back. And if I can save a child’s life, why not do it? ”Then a record 75 million feet were collected.
So, Jesse Jay is not only a British singer who conquers the music charts with every song. She is the best friend for every listener and viewer. Jessica Ellen Cornish is a role model and inexhaustible source of inspiration.