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Jessie J

Jessie J (born Jessica Ellen Cornish on 27 March 1988) is an English singer-songwriter. She signed a record deal with Island Records and began recording her debut album, Who You Are.

She first saw fame when she began writing songs for American singers Chris Brown and Miley Cyrus. The most successful track she co-wrote is "Party in the U.S.A.", which gained platinum certification in many countries.[1] On 7 January 2011, Jessie J came top of the BBC's Sound of 2011 list. She followed this in February by receiving Critics' Choice at the 2011 BRIT Awards.

She released her first single "Do It Like a Dude", which peaked at 2 in the UK. Jessie released her follow-up single, "Price Tag" which went straight to number-one in the United Kingdom, Ireland and New Zealand and top ten in 19 other countries. It remained at number-one in the UK for two consecutive weeks. Her debut album was released on 25 February 2011 and charted at number-two on the UK Albums Chart.

Early life

Jessie J was born Jessica Ellen Cornish in Redbridge, London, England 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]

Career

Early years

She was signed to Gut Records, recording an album for the label, but the company went bankrupt before releasing material.[4][6] Jessie J then found success as a songwriter, gaining a Sony ATV publishing contract.[8] She was also the supporting singer for Cyndi Lauper during Lauper's UK dates of her 2008 Bring Ya To The Brink tour. 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.".

2010–present: Who You Are

The process of recording Jessie J's album Who You Are took six years. According to her, it was completed on 19 January 2011.[11][12] In late 2010, Jessie J released her first single, "Do It Like a Dude". The single gained positive reception from critics.[13] 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. The single went straight to the top of the charts charting at number one. It remained at number one for two exclusive 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.[14] The single has since charted at number-one in New Zealand and Ireland.[15] Her first American television appearance was as the musical guest on the 12 March 2011 episode of NBC's Saturday Night Live.[16]

In 2010, her single "Sexy Silk" was featured in the film Easy A.

On 25 February 2011, her debut album, Who You Are, was released.[17] 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.[17] The album charted March 6, 2011 at number two on the UK Album Charts. In April 2011 the album debuted at number 11 in the United States,[18] and its single "Price Tag" was at 23.[19] On 15 July 2011, Jessie J is scheduled to play at the iTunes Festival.

Discography

Studio albums

Title Album details Peak chart positions Certifications
UK
[20] 		AUS
[21] 		CAN
[22] 		DNK
[23] 		FRA
[24] 		IRL
[25] 		NLD
[26] 		NZ
[27] 		SWI
[28] 		US
[29]
Who You Are 2 4 6 30 15 4 41 6 29 11

Singles

Single Year Peak chart positions Certifications Album
UK
[31][32] 		AUS
[33] 		CAN
[34] 		DNK
[23] 		FRA
[24] 		IRL
[25] 		NLD
[35] 		NZ
[27] 		SWI
[28] 		US
[34]
"Do It Like a Dude" 2010 2 66 — 16 71 11 — 8 — — Who You Are
"Price Tag"
(featuring B.o.B) 		2011 1 2 4 14 1 1 2 1 8 23
"Nobody's Perfect" 9 12 — — — 14 — 14 — —
"—" denotes releases that did not chart.

Promotional singles

Single Year Peak Album
UK
[41] 		AUS
[33] 		CAN
[42]
"Who You Are"[43] 2011 40 86 85 Who You Are
"Casualty of Love"[44] — — —
"—" denotes a song that did not chart.

Other charted songs

Song Year Peak Album
UK
[41]
"Abracadabra" 2011 106 Who You Are
"Mamma Knows Best" 139
"Rainbow" 158
"Stand Up" 186

Soundtrack appearances

Song Year Film
"Sexy Silk" 2010 Easy A
"Who You Are" Step Up 3D

Music videos

Year Song Director References
2010 "Do It Like a Dude" Emil Nava [45]
2011 "Price Tag" (featuring B.o.B)
"Nobody's Perfect"

Awards and nominations

Year Organisation Award Result
2010 BBC Sound of 2011 Sound of 2011 Won
2011 MTV Brand New 2011 Next Big Thing 2nd
2011 BRIT Awards Critics' Choice Won

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.
  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. ^ Jessie J's official Twitter for 19 January 2011, Twitlonger.com
  12. ^ Twitter – by Jessie J via Jessie J's official Twitter. 19 January 2011
  13. ^ Singles Review – Jessie J: 'Do It Like a Dude'. Digital Spy (22 November 2010). Retrieved on 24 January 2011.
  14. ^ Jessie J Chart History, Billboard
  15. ^ http://www.theofficialcharts.com/chart-news/jessie-j-wins-champion-chart-battle-as-lady-gaga-swoops-into-top-3/
  16. ^ Vena, Jocelyn (11 March 2011). "Jessie J Teases B.o.B 'Saturday Night Live' Performance". MTV. Retrieved 29 May 2011.
  17. ^ a b News item at official website for Jessie J
  18. ^ Billboard Jesse J chart history
  19. ^ "Price Tag" Chart History, Billboard
  20. ^ "Chart Archive > UK Albums > 12 March 2011". Official Charts Company. Retrieved 26 March 2011.
  21. ^ "Discography Jessie J". australian-charts.com Hung Medien. Retrieved 26 March 2011.
  22. ^ Williams, John (20 April 2011). "Foos' 'Light' shines bright at No. 1". JAM! Music. Canadian Online Explorer. QMI Agency. Retrieved 20 April 2011.
  23. ^ a b "Discography Jessie J". danishcharts.com Hung Medien. Retrieved 10 May 2011.
  24. ^ a b "Discographie Jessie J" (in French). lescharts.com Hung Medien. Retrieved 2 May 2011.
  25. ^ a b "Discography Jessie J". irish-charts.com Hung Medien. Retrieved 12 May 2011.
  26. ^ "Discografie Jessie J" (in Dutch). dutchcharts.nl Hung Medien. Retrieved 26 March 2011.
  27. ^ a b "Discography Jessie J". charts.org.nz Hung Medien. Retrieved 12 May 2011.
  28. ^ a b "Discography Jessie J". swisscharts.com Hung Medien. Retrieved 11 May 2011.
  29. ^ Caulfield, Keith (20 April 2011). "Foo Fighters Earn First No. 1 Album with 'Wasting Light'". Billboard. Prometheus Global Media. Retrieved 20 April 2011.
  30. ^ "BPI Certified Awards". British Phonographic Industry. Retrieved 9 April 2011.
  31. ^ "UK Charts > Jessie J". The Official Charts Company. Retrieved 26 March 2011.
  32. ^ "Official UK Singles Top 100 – 30th April 2011". The Official Charts Company. Retrieved 24 April 2011.
  33. ^ a b "ARIA Charts – Chartifacts – 9th May 2011". Australian Recording Industry Association. 9 May 2011. Archived from the original on 12 May 2011. Retrieved 12 May 2011.
  34. ^ a b "Price Tag – Jessie J". Billboard. Prometheus Global Media. Retrieved 28 April 2011.
  35. ^ "Zoekresultaten: Jessie J" (in Dutch). Stichting Nederlandse Top 40. Retrieved 4 May 2011.
  36. ^ a b "Gold / Platinum Singles". Radioscope. Retrieved 4 April 2011.
  37. ^ http://www.bpi.co.uk/certifiedawards/Search.aspx
  38. ^ "ARIA Charts - Accreditations - 2011 Singles". Australian Recording Industry Association. 30 April 2011. Retrieved 3 May 2011.
  39. ^ "Awards 2011". swisscharts.com. Hung Medien. Retrieved 12 May 2011.
  40. ^ http://www.bpi.co.uk/certifiedawards/Search.aspx
  41. ^ a b "The Official UK Singles Chart for the week ending 12 March 2011". ChartsPlus (494). Milton Keynes: IQ Ware Ltd: 3.
  42. ^ "Canadian Hot 100: Week of April 30, 2011 (Biggest Jump)". Billboard. Prometheus Global Media. Retrieved 21 April 2011.
  43. ^ "Who You Are – Single". iTunes Store Belgium. Apple Inc. Retrieved 17 April 2011.
  44. ^ "Casualty of Love – Single". iTunes Store United States. Retrieved 27 March 2011.
  45. ^ Emil Nava Interview on 'Do It Like a Dude' and 'Price Tag' videos Teen Today, Retrieved 6 March 2011.

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