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Jessie Ware
Ware performing in January 2012
Ware performing in January 2012
Background information
Birth nameJessica Lois Ware
Born (1984-10-15) 15 October 1984 (age 39)
Oban, Argyll and Bute, Scotland, United Kingdom
GenresSoul, R&B, quiet storm, trip hop, adult contemporary
Occupation(s)Singer-songwriter, musician
Instrument(s)Vocals
Years active2009–present
LabelsPMR, Island, Cherrytree
Websitejessieware.com

Jessica Lois "Jessie" Ware[1] (born 15 October 1984)[2][3] is a British singer-songwriter signed to PMR Records and best known for her 2012 single "Wildest Moments".[3][4][5][6][7] She has sung vocals for Joker, and for SBTRKT in concert and on their recordings.[3] In its review of her debut album, Devotion, Clash called Jessie "the missing link between Adele, SBTRKT and Sade" and hailed it as "a strong and accomplished debut"[8] while Idolator named it one of the best albums of 2012.[9]

Early life

Ware was raised in South London, in a Jewish family.[10] She is the daughter of Helena and John Ware, a BBC Panorama reporter, and the younger sister of actress Hannah Ware.[11][12]

Music career

2009-2010: Backing Vocals

In the years prior to releasing her first solo album, Jessie did the backing vocals on live gigs for Jack Peñate and Man Like Me.

2011–present: Devotion

On 14 October 2011, Jessie released her debut solo single "Strangest Feeling" on limited 10" purple vinyl.[13] The song did not chart in the UK. She then released "Running" on 24 February 2012, as the lead single from her debut studio album Devotion. "110%" was released as the album's second single on 13 April, the song peaked at number 61 in the UK. "Wildest Moments" was released as the album's third single on 29 June, the song peaked at number 46 in the UK. On 20 August 2012, she released her debut album Devotion, which peaked at number 5 on the UK Albums Chart. "Night Light" was released as the fourth single on 24 August. On 11 September, Devotion was announced as a nominee for the prestigious Mercury Prize.

In late 2012 the song titled "110%" had to be changed to "If You're Never Gonna Move" due to legal problems with the clearance of a sample of "Dream Shatterer" by Big Punisher, which was an integral part of the song (the title itself was a play on another of Big Punisher's tracks, "100%"). "If You're Never Gonna Move" contains a similar-sounding sample instead.[14]

In 2013, Jessie is going on tour in UK, supported by Laura Mvula. Starting with March 6th - Cambridge, Manchester, Glasgow, Birmingham, Oxford, Bristol and ending in London.[15]

Discography

Solo

Studio albums

Title Album details Peak chart positions
UK
[16] 		BEL (Vl)
[17] 		DEN
[18] 		IRE
[19] 		NOR
[20] 		SCO
[21] 		SWI
[22] 		POL
[23]
Devotion
  • Released: 20 August 2012
  • Label: PMR Records
  • Formats: CD, Digital Download, LP
 5 8 38 74 22 20 59 13

Extended plays

Title Album details
If You're Never Gonna Move
  • Released: 15 January 2013
  • Label: Island Records
  • Formats: CD, Digital Download

Singles

Year Title Peak chart positions Album
UK
[16] 		BEL (Vl)
[17] 		NL
[24]
2011 "Strangest Feeling" — — — Devotion
2012 "Running" — 17 99
"110%" 411 — —
"Wildest Moments" 46 3 —
"Night Light" 95 14 —
"No To Love" — — —
2013 "Sweet Talk" — — —
"—" denotes single that did not chart or was not released.

1Originally peaked at 61. Repeaked in 2013 under the new title, "If You're Never Gonna Move".

Promotional singles

Year Title Album
2012 "Taking In Water" Devotion

with SBTRKT

Albums
Singles
  • 2010: "Nervous" – Numbers (2)

with Sampha

Singles

with Joker

Singles
  • 2011: "The Vision" – 4AD

with Katy B

Singles
  • 2012: "Aaliyah" (Free Download)

Awards and nominations

Year Organisation Award Work Result
2013 BRIT Awards British Female Solo Artist[25] "Jessie Ware" Lost
2013 BRIT Awards British Breakthrough[25] "Jessie Ware" Lost

References

  1. ^ Births, Marriages & Deaths Index of England & Wales, 1916–2005.; at ancestry.com
  2. ^ Jessie Ware`s official Facebook profile, 13 Aug 2012
  3. ^ a b c Ferrier, Morwenna (26 February 2012). "One to watch: Jessie Ware". The Observer. Retrieved 26 April 2012.
  4. ^ Lester, Paul (14 February 2012). "Jessie Ware (No 1,207)". The Guardian. Retrieved 26 April 2012.
  5. ^ Cragg, Michael (15 February 2012). "New music: Jessie Ware – Running". The Guardian. Retrieved 26 April 2012.
  6. ^ Cooper, Duncan (16 April 2012). "Video: Jessie Ware, "110%"". The Fader. Retrieved 26 April 2012.
  7. ^ Elan, Priya (25 April 2012). "Jessie Ware - '110%'". NME. Retrieved 26 April 2012.
  8. ^ Rivers, Joe (16 August 2012). "Jessie Ware - Devotion". Clash (magazine). Retrieved 16 August 2012.
  9. ^ Adickman, Erika Brooks. "Jessie Ware's "Sweet Talk": At Your Request". Idolator. Retrieved 7 March 2013.
  10. ^ Women. "Mercury nominee Jessie Ware on the 'sorority' dominating British music". Telegraph. Retrieved 2013-01-16.
  11. ^ "Jessie Ware interview". Time Out. Retrieved 2013-01-16.
  12. ^ "Jessie Ware reveals her secret ambition | The Jewish Chronicle". Thejc.com. 2012-08-23. Retrieved 2013-01-16.
  13. ^ "Strangest Feeling by Jessie Ware - 10" - Boomkat - Your independent music specialist". boomkat.com. 2011-11-14. Retrieved 2012-11-28.
  14. ^ "Jessie Ware Says "Fuck Big Pun" Over "110%" Sample Clearance Fight". Pitchfork Media. 2012-12-12. Retrieved 2013-01-09.
  15. ^ "Laura Mvula to support Jessie Ware on tour". counteract-magazine.com. Retrieved 10 February 2013.
  16. ^ a b "ChartArchive - Jessie Ware". Chart Archive.
  17. ^ a b "Jessie Ware - Belgium (Flanders) Charts". ultratop.be/nl/ Hung Medien.
  18. ^ "Jessie Ware - Danish Charts". danishcharts.com/ Hung Medien.
  19. ^ Peak positions for albums and singles in Ireland:
  20. ^ "Jessie Ware - Norwegian Charts". norwegiancharts.com/ Hung Medien.
  21. ^ Peak positions for albums in Scotland:
  22. ^ "Jessie Ware - Swiss Charts". hitparade.ch/ Hung Medien.
  23. ^ "Poland Albums Top 50 (September 3, 2012) - Music Charts". Acharts.us. 2012-09-03. Retrieved 2013-01-16.
  24. ^ "Jessie Ware - Dutch Charts". dutchcharts.nl/ Hung Medien.
  25. ^ a b "BRIT Awards 2013: Nominations List". Capital FM. 2013-01-10. Retrieved 2013-01-11.

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