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After weeks of speculation, Jessie J confirmed on 2 August 2011 that she would be shaving her hair off for charity in 2012. Speaking via her official [[Twitter]] account she said: “It’s hair, It will grow back. Even if it takes 2 years, if it saves lives it’s worth it. Even if its 1 life that’s something.”<ref>{{cite web|title=Jessie J To Shave Head For Charity|url=http://www.looktothestars.org/news/6705-jessie-j-to-shave-head-for-charity|work=Look to the Stars|accessdate=2 August 2011}}</ref>
After weeks of speculation, Jessie J confirmed on 2 August 2011 that she would be shaving her hair off for charity in 2012. Speaking via her official [[Twitter]] account she said: “It’s hair, It will grow back. Even if it takes 2 years, if it saves lives it’s worth it. Even if its 1 life that’s something.”<ref>{{cite web|title=Jessie J To Shave Head For Charity|url=http://www.looktothestars.org/news/6705-jessie-j-to-shave-head-for-charity|work=Look to the Stars|accessdate=2 August 2011}}</ref>

Jessie is openly bisexual.


==Discography==
==Discography==

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Jessie J
Jessie singing
Background information
Birth nameJessica Ellen Cornish
Born (1988-03-27) 27 March 1988 (age 36)
Redbridge, London, UK
GenresPop, R&B, soul
OccupationSinger-songwriter
Instrumentvocals
Years active2006–present
LabelsLava, Universal Republic, Island
Websitejessiejofficial.com

Jessica Ellen Cornish (born on 27 March 1988), better known by her stage name Jessie J, is an English R&B and soul recording artist who rose to fame after having written songs for many artists. She is currently signed to Island Records. She studied at the BRIT School for many years.

She first stepped into the spot light when she began writing songs for singers including Chris Brown and Miley Cyrus. One of her most successful songs which she co-wrote is Cyrus's song "Party in the U.S.A.", which gained platinum certification in many countries.[1] In February 2011, Jessie J won a BRIT Award, Critics' Choice. She described her song-writing as "I'm half-artist, half-therapist".

She released her debut single "Do It Like a Dude", which peaked at number two on the UK Singles Charts. She said that she originally wrote the song for Rihanna but her label told her to keep the song for herself. Jessie J revealed that her follow-up single would be titled "Price Tag" which featured guest vocals from B.o.B. Upon its release the single went straight to number one on the UK Singles Charts, Irish Singles Chart and New Zealand Singles Charts, and hit the top 10 in 19 other countries. It remained number one in the UK for two consecutive weeks. She released her debut album, Who You Are; it became one of the biggest selling albums in 2011, after the album sold over 600,000 records in the UK alone. It charted at number two on the UK Albums Chart.

Early life

Jessie J was born Jessica Ellen Cornish in Redbridge, London and was educated at Mayfield High School in the London Borough of Redbridge. She attended Colin's Performing Arts School and as an eleven year old was cast in Andrew Lloyd Webber's West End production of Whistle Down the Wind.[2][3][4] Cornish has two sisters, who are five and seven years older than her, who were both head girls at school.

Unlike her academic sisters, Cornish has stated she was "never really that good at anything". She said "At school they were like 'oh, you're a Cornish girl' and they kind of expected me to be the same as my sisters. Give me something to draw or an outfit to pick for someone, or hair, make-up, acting, write a song, I'm fine with it, but anything to do with sums – it was never my thing." She also said she never based her intelligence on her exam results.[5] She also said she was always good at singing and it was her "thing." However, she got banished from the school choir, for being too loud. She stated "I was in it for a day and some of the adults were moaning that their kids were upset that I was too good. I was 11. Can you imagine? I was heartbroken."[5]

At the age of 16 she began studying at the BRIT School, and joined a girl group at the age of 17, titled "Soul Deep".[6]

Jessie J has had an irregular heartbeat since the age of 11, and suffered a minor stroke at the age of 18. As a result, she doesn't drink alcohol or smoke. Jessie said: "At 11 I was diagnosed with an irregular heartbeat. I had wires put in my shoulder, groin and heart to try and zap it to a normal rhythm, but it didn't really work. Then, at 18, I suffered a minor stroke. It was scary, but I'm fine now. Having bad health has made me realise I can't take anything for granted and I must look after my body." In early 2011, she suffered from a panic attack on stage, after she was forced to perform in the dark. "I did a gig recently and had a panic attack on stage," she told NOW. "The night was called 'Black Out' and I had to perform in the dark. I asked them to turn on the lights and they didn't. I was onstage in pitch black and, because I couldn't see anything, I started to panic. It was awful."[7]

Music career

2006–2009: Career beginnings

She was signed to Gut Records, recording an album for the label, but the company went bankrupt before any material was released.[4][6] Jessie J then found success as a songwriter, gaining a Sony ATV publishing contract.[8] She was also the support act for Cyndi Lauper during Lauper's UK dates of her 2008 Bring Ya To The Brink tour (Cyndi also went as far as inviting Jessie to join her on stage later for the performances of Girls Just Want To Have Fun). Jessie began her career when she started to pen lyrics for the artists such as Chris Brown and Miley Cyrus.[9][10] The biggest single she wrote was the Miley Cyrus song "Party in the U.S.A.".

Jessie first came to the attention of Lava Records when her publisher at Sony/ATV, Rich Christina, sent Lava president Jason Flom a link to her Myspace page, which the record executive loved.[11] After seeing an impressive U.S. showcase, Lava was, along with several other labels, keen to sign the artist but progress was hampered by her management's insistence on, what Flom called, a "crazy deal", and their refusal to let Jessie speak to any labels directly.[11] Later in the year a change in management to Sarah Stennett and Nadia Khan of Crown Music allowed record deal negotiations to take place. Jessie eventually signed with Lava as part of a joint venture with Universal Republic.[11]

2010–present: Who You Are

She began recording her studio debut album, in 2006; On Twitter Jessie J confirmed that the album took six years to finish and complete and after six years, Jessie confirmed that the album was completely finished January, 19 2011.[12][13] While the album was in process, she confirmed "Big White Room" would be included in the album. She revealed that this song was written when she was just 10 years old, in hospital, where a ward mate of hers, a little boy died.[14] The album title track, "Who You Are" is one of Jessie J's proudest creations, saying the song is a "positive role model for young people" so she says; "I always say that I'm half-artist, half-therapist"[14]

Jessie J performing at concert in New York City in 2011.

In late 2010, Jessie J released her first single, "Do It Like a Dude" which was co-written with George Astasio, Jason Pebworth, Jon Shave, Kyle Abrahams and Peter Ighile. Originally, she wrote the song with Rihanna in mind because "Rude Boy" was released at the time, partly inspiring the song. She then sent the song to her label, Island Records, before sending it to Rihanna's management. Island then insisted the song become Jessie J's first single, since they thought it was 'amazing'.[15] She wishes to perform the song with Rihanna at one point.[16] The single gained positive reception from critics.[17] The single charted at number two on the UK Singles Charts, being held off the top-spot by Bruno Mars with "Grenade". Her follow-up single "Price Tag" was released in late January 2011. This was written by Jessie J herself, Lukasz Gottwald, Claude Kelly, Bobby Ray Simmons, Jr. Upon the release of the single it went straight to the top of the charts charting at number one. It remained at number one for two weeks, however was knocked off the top spot by school friend, Adele with "Someone Like You". "Price Tag" was released in the United States on 1 February 2011. The single has since peaked at 23 on the Billboard Hot 100.[18] The single has since charted at number-one in New Zealand and Ireland.[19] Her first American television appearance was as the musical guest on the 12 March 2011 episode of NBC's Saturday Night Live.[20]

On 25 February 2011, her debut album, Who You Are, was released.[21] Due to high demand and interest from fans for the album, the release date was pushed ahead by a month, from its original 28 March 2011 release date.[21] The album first entered the charts on 6 March 2011 where it charted on the UK Album Charts at number two. The album charted into the top ten in a number of countries. However, the album missed the top ten by one place in April 2011, when it reached number 11 in the United States.[22] With the success of Who You Are in North America, J went on tour as the opening act for fellow Capitol artist Katy Perry's California Dreams Tour in 2011. After the release she went on to release a third single from the album, "Nobody's Perfect" which she labelled the song as one of her favourite songs on the album.[23] MTV reported that the single is, so far, only confirmed for release in the United Kingdom.[24] Jessie J spoke about the song and said that "It's one of the most honest and raw songs on there... Every time I sing it I relive the moment that I wrote it about. I think it's important to expose your flaws in music as well as your positives. As it says, nobody's perfect. I'm definitely not!"[24] At Glastonbury Festival 2011 Jessie J performed "Price Tag" with a young girl from the audience called Shae White. Shae is now lined up to appear at an audition of Britain's Got Talent after receiving wide praise from the press, including BBC Radio 2 presenter Jo Whiley.[25]

On 10 August 2011, Jessie J revealed that her album's fourth single would be "Who's Laughing Now", which came the same day as the music video's release on the VEVO service. On 16 August 2011, she revealed on her official Twitter account that a song called "Domino" would serve as her second US single.[26] The Dr. Luke-produced track was sent to mainstream radio on 6 September 2011.[27] David Guetta reportedly held back the release of his fifth studio album album, Nothing but the Beat when a last minute collaboration offer came in from Jessie J. He said of the track that they collaborate on, "Repeat", "The album can't go without this track".[28] Jessie J served as the house artist at the 2011 MTV Video Music Awards, performing several of her original songs along with covers around commercial breaks.[29]

Personal life

Jessie J performing at the 2011 The Big Chill, sitting on the "gilded throne" she used for performances while her foot was broken.

On 12 June 2011 at the Capital Radio Summertime Ball, she ruptured several tendons in her foot during rehearsals, and performed her set the following day while sitting on a gilded throne.[30] For her appearance at Glastonbury Festival 2011 on 25 June 2011, she performed on the throne again, claiming her physician had told her not to perform with her broken foot which would take six weeks to heal.[31] Jessie J was scheduled to play at several festivals throughout the summer, however it was reported on 1 July 2011 that she would not be able to attend T in the Park, T4 On The Beach, Wembley:Orange, iTunes Festival, Lovebox and Oxegen due to the injuries to her foot. Jessie J personally tweeted before surgery; "Keep making nervous jokes with the doctor and he keeps looking at me blankly. Which is making me laugh even more. It's getting serious. I just took my nose stud out." Tweeting after the surgery, she wrote: "Can't keep tweeting. Still very dizzy and being sick. But I'm OK, I got through it." Her record label released an official statement on 30 June 2011 that under strict orders from her doctor, she will not be able to perform for a number of weeks so she can heal and recuperate properly.[32] She returned to the concert circuit in late August, including sets at the V Festival[33] and The Big Chill. For the 2011 VMA's she was still in a cast and using the throne to keep off of it.

After weeks of speculation, Jessie J confirmed on 2 August 2011 that she would be shaving her hair off for charity in 2012. Speaking via her official Twitter account she said: “It’s hair, It will grow back. Even if it takes 2 years, if it saves lives it’s worth it. Even if its 1 life that’s something.”[34]

Jessie is openly bisexual.

Discography

Main article: Jessie J discography

Awards and nominations

Year Organisation Award Result
2010 BBC Sound of 2011 Sound of 2011 Won
2011 MTV Brand New 2011 Next Big Thing Nominated
2011 BRIT Awards Critics' Choice Won
2011 Urban Music Awards Artist of the Year Pending
2011 Urban Music Awards Best Album for Who You Are Pending
2011 Urban Music Awards Best Female Artist Pending
2011 Urban Music Awards Best Single for "Nobody's Perfect" Pending
2011 Glamour Awards Woman of Tomorrow Won
2011 BT Digital Music Awards Best Newcomer Pending
2011 BT Digital Music Awards Best Video for "Price Tag" Pending
2011 BT Digital Music Awards Best Female Artist Pending
2011 BT Digital Music Awards Best Song for "Price Tag" Pending
2011 MOBO Awards Best Newcomer Pending
2011 MOBO Awards Best Video for "Do It Like a Dude" Pending
2011 MOBO Awards Best UK Act Pending
2011 MOBO Awards Best Song for "Do It Like a Dude" Pending
2011 MOBO Awards Best Album for Who You Are Pending
2011 Capital FM Awards Best Role Model In Pop Won
Australian Kids' Choice Awards 2011 Fave Song for "Price Tag" Pending

References

  1. ^ "Jessie J – The girl from Essex who plans to take the pop world by storm". The Independent. London. 10 December 2010.
  2. ^ "Sound of 2011: Jessie J", BBC. Retrieved 7 December 2010.
  3. ^ Llewellyn Smith, Caspar (2010) "One to watch: Jessie J", The Observer, 31 October 2010. Retrieved 1 November 2010.
  4. ^ a b Lester, Paul (2010) "New band of the Day No. 902: Jessie J", The Guardian, 4 November 2010, retrieved 7 December 2010
  5. ^ a b "Jessie J Talks about School life". The Independent. London. 20 January 2011. Retrieved 28 January 2011.
  6. ^ a b Cochrane, Greg (2010) "Introducing...Jessie J", BBC, 23 November 2010. Retrieved 7 December 2010.
  7. ^ Copsey, Robert. "Jessie J suffers on stage panic attack", 23 February 2011. Jessie J was featured on the 2011 MTV Music Video Awards during commercial breaks, were she covered 17 songs in total that night.
  8. ^ Leeuwis, Jermy (2010) "Jessie J to release Who You Are, musicremedy.com, retrieved 20 February 2011
  9. ^ http://www.mtv.com/news/articles/1655987/jessie-j-wrote-britney-spears-very-divaish-song.jhtml
  10. ^ http://music.uk.msn.com/news/articles.aspx?cp-documentid=156676963
  11. ^ a b c "Interview with Jason Flom". HitQuarters. 1 June 2011. Retrieved 17 June 2011.
  12. ^ Twitlonger on Twitter by Jessie J's official Twitter. 19 January 2011
  13. ^ Twitter - by Jessie J via Jessie J's official Twitter. 19 January 2011
  14. ^ a b The Independent (20 January 2011). "Jessie J Talks about School life". Misformusic.com. Retrieved 28 January 2011.
  15. ^ "Jessie J Glad She Kept Rihanna Song for Herself". Rap-Up. 6 January 2011. Retrieved 9 February 2011.
  16. ^ Barnes, Marcus (27 April 2011). "Jessie J takes her roadshow to Canada with another raunchy television performance". Daily Mail. Associated Newspapers Ltd. Retrieved 3 May 2011.
  17. ^ Singles Review – Jessie J: 'Do It Like a Dude'. Digital Spy (22 November 2010). Retrieved on 24 January 2011.
  18. ^ Jessie J Chart History, Billboard
  19. ^ http://www.theofficialcharts.com/chart-news/jessie-j-wins-champion-chart-battle-as-lady-gaga-swoops-into-top-3/
  20. ^ Vena, Jocelyn (11 March 2011). "Jessie J Teases B.o.B 'Saturday Night Live' Performance". MTV. Retrieved 29 May 2011.
  21. ^ a b News item at official website for Jessie J
  22. ^ Billboard Jesse J chart history
  23. ^ http://www.digitalspy.co.uk/music/news/a306208/jessie-j-reveals-next-single-choice.html
  24. ^ a b http://www.mtv.co.uk/music/urban/260042-jessie-j-reveals-next-single
  25. ^ "Jessie J Glastonbury performer Shae White set for Britain's Got Talent? Read more: http://www.metro.co.uk/music/868339-britains-got-talent-beckons-for-jessie-js-glastonbury-pal-shae-10#ixzz1RGkWZZ3y". Metro Newspaper. Metro. Retrieved 5 July 2011. {{cite web}}: External link in |title= (help)
  26. ^ http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KsxSxF3JKeU
  27. ^ Top 40/M Future Releases | Mainstream Hit Songs Being Released and Their Release Dates ...:
  28. ^ "David Guetta Stops Album Release For Jessie J". Capital FM. Retrieved 2 August 2011.
  29. ^ "Jessie J Is Going To 'Wild Out' As VMA House Artist". MTV.com. 26 August 2011. Retrieved 30 August 2011.
  30. ^ 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. Retrieved 27 June 2011.
  31. ^ Thompson, Jody (27 June 2011). "That's one way to keep out of the mud! Jessie J keeps her broken foot dry as she performs on a gilded throne at Glastonbury". The Daily Mail. Retrieved 27 June 2011.
  32. ^ Fulton, Rick. "Jessie J cancels T in the Park appearance after surgery on broken foot". Daily Record. Daily Record. Retrieved 1 July 2011.
  33. ^ "Jessie J Turns Purple at U.K. Festival". Rap-Up.com. 20 August 2011. Retrieved 30 August 2011.
  34. ^ "Jessie J To Shave Head For Charity". Look to the Stars. Retrieved 2 August 2011.

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