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Nessa Barrett
Barrett during an interview in 2021
Barrett during an interview in 2021
Background information
Birth nameJanesa Jaida Barrett
Born (2002-08-06) August 6, 2002 (age 22)
Galloway Township, New Jersey, U.S.
Genres
OccupationSinger
Years active2019–present
LabelsWarner
Websitenessa-barrett.com
TikTok information
Page
Followers20 million
Likes382 million
Last updated: January 11, 2023

Janesa Jaida "Nessa" Barrett (born August 6, 2002)[1] is an American singer. She has released one EP, Pretty Poison (2021), and one studio album, Young Forever (2022).

Early life

Barrett is of Puerto Rican descent and was born and grew up in Galloway Township, New Jersey, where she struggled as being the only Puerto Rican and, after her parents divorced, one of the few students living in an apartment with a single mother.[2][3] Her father, Drew Barrett (born 1980), is a rapper, actor, and motivational speaker, who had a music studio at home. She has a younger brother named Julian.[4]

Barrett said she was writing songs "since [she] could walk and talk".[5]

Career

2019–2021: Career beginnings and Pretty Poison

In 2019, Barrett began posting videos on TikTok, which led to a recording contract from Warner Records. In July 2020, she released her piano-based ballad debut single "Pain".[6]

In October 2020, she released her second single, "If U Love Me".[7] In December 2020, Barrett released a dark interpretation of "Santa Baby". In February 2021, Barrett released the track "La Di Die", which explores the downfalls of fame with Jxdn, produced by Travis Barker.[8][9][10] Barrett and Jxdn, along with Barker, performed the single live for the first time on the April 7, 2021 episode of Jimmy Kimmel Live! and performed the song again on The Ellen DeGeneres Show on April 12, 2021.[8]

On June 25, 2021, Barrett released "Counting Crimes", a song said by Barrett to be "about moving on from something toxic."[11]

In August 2021, her song "I Hope Ur Miserable Until Ur Dead" debuted at number 88 on the Billboard Hot 100, Barrett's first entry on the list.[12][13]

Her debut EP, Pretty Poison, containing seven new tracks, was released on September 10, 2021, coinciding with World Suicide Prevention Day.[14][15]

2022–present: Young Forever

Barrett released the single "Dying on the Inside" in February 2022.[16]

In June 2022, Barrett released "Die First" as the lead single from her debut studio album. The song is dedicated to her best friend, Cooper Noriega, who had recently died of an accidental drug overdose.[17] In the track, Barrett sings about hoping to never go through the pain of losing her mom, praying that she will be the first to die out of the two of them.

On September 9, 2022, she released "Madhouse", the second single on the album. The song addresses mental health problems along with slut-shaming and bullying.[18]

In October 2022, she released both "Tired of California", the third single on the album, and the entire album, "Young Forever" (stylized in all lowercase).[19]

In December 2022, she announced her Young Forever Tour featuring Isabel LaRosa, playing twenty shows starting in February 2023.[20][21] In February 2023 she released a single BANG BANG! [22]

Artistry

Barrett cites Arctic Monkeys, Lana Del Rey, Melanie Martinez, and The Neighbourhood as influences on both her sound and her aesthetic as a musician.[5]

Personal life

Barrett has been open about her mental health issues, including depression, borderline personality disorder, suicidal thoughts, and eating disorders. She started therapy at age 6 and made her first suicide attempt at age 14 by overdosing on a analgesic, after which she was admitted to a psychiatric hospital.[23] When she was 17 years old, after her parents objected, she ran away from home to live in Los Angeles, where she expected more career opportunities.[19] When she was 18, she was diagnosed with borderline personality disorder.[5][24] She made another suicide attempt in 2022 after her best friend, Cooper Noriega, died of an accidental drug overdose. Her manager then admitted her to a psychiatric hospital.[25]

In an interview with Zach Sang, Barrett proclaimed that her faith in Christianity helped her through her mental health issues and the death of her friend and that these made her become more religious.[26]

Barrett is 4 feet, 11 inches tall and has insecurity about her height.[1]

Barrett identifies as bisexual. She began dating fellow TikTok star Josh Richards in November 2019, but broke up in March 2021.[27] She then dated Jaden Hossler (Jxdn) but broke up in May 2022.[1][28]

Discography

Studio albums

List of studio albums, with selected chart positions shown
Title Details Peak chart positions
US
[29] 		US Rock
[30] 		AUS
[31] 		BEL
(FL)
[32] 		CAN
[33] 		IRE
[34] 		NZ
[35] 		UK
[36]
Young Forever 80 13 63 94 45 49 39 89

EPs

Title EP details Peak chart positions
US
Heat.
[37]
Pretty Poison
  • Released: September 10, 2021[14]
  • Label: Warner
  • Formats: Digital download, streaming
 4

Singles

List of singles as lead artist with selected chart positions
Title Year Peak chart positions Certifications Album
US
[12] 		US
Rock
[38] 		AUS
[39] 		CAN
[40] 		CIS
[41] 		IRE
[42] 		NZ
Hot
[43] 		RUS
[44] 		UK
[36] 		WW
[45]
"Pain"[46] 2020 — — — — — — 21 — — — Non-album singles
"If U Love Me"[47] — — — — — — — — — —
"La Di Die"
(featuring Jxdn) 		2021 — 11 — — 8 45 9 1 — —
"I'm Dead"[50]
(featuring Jxdn) 		— — — — — — — — — —
"Counting Crimes"[51] — 46 — — — — — — — —
"I Hope Ur Miserable Until Ur Dead" 88 11 85 53 — 38 5 — 75 120 Pretty Poison
"Dying on the Inside"[16] 2022 — 23 — — 5 — 14 3 — — Non-album single
"Die First" — 14 — 86 — 81
[52]		 15 — — — Young Forever
"Madhouse" — — — — — — — — — —
"Tired of California" — 49 — — — — — — — —
"—" denotes items which were not released in that country or failed to chart.

Awards and nominations

Barrett was named to Billboard's "21 Under 21" and was featured on Ones to Watch's list of "25 Artists to Watch in 2022", Uproxx's "Next Hitmakers List" and People's Emerging Artist List.[21]

Year Award Category Recipient(s) and nominee(s) Result Ref.
2021 iHeartRadio Music Awards Social Star Herself Nominated [53]
2022 MTV Video Music Awards Push Performance of the Year "I Hope Ur Miserable Until Ur Dead" Nominated [54]
MTV Europe Music Awards Best Push Herself Nominated [55]

References

  1. ^ a b c "Nessa Barrett: 15 facts about the singer and TikTok star you should know". PopBuzz.
  2. ^ "Repertory". ASCAP.
  3. ^ Armstrong, Megan (September 9, 2021). "Pick Your 'Poison': Nessa Barrett on Owning Her Darkness & Finding a Brighter Day With Debut EP Pretty Poison". Billboard.
  4. ^ "Who are Nessa Barrett's siblings?". PopBuzz.
  5. ^ a b c Knueppel, Sage (August 17, 2021). "Nessa Barrett Talks Mental Health, Her Music Journey and More In Our Exclusive Interview". The Honey POP.
  6. ^ Shafer, Ellise (December 30, 2020). "Meet the Creators Turning TikTok Fame Into Record Deals". Variety.
  7. ^ Ali, Jon (October 13, 2020). "Nessa Barrett, TikTok star, makes a legit bid as a pop starlet with 'if you love me'". Yahoo! Sports.
  8. ^ a b Lee, Cydney (April 12, 2021). "Nessa Barrett & jxdn Enlist Travis Barker for 'la di die' on 'Ellen'". Billboard.
  9. ^ Robidoux, Brandy (February 20, 2021). "Nessa & Jaden's New Rock Collab Is Really, Really Dark, Y'all". Elite Daily.
  10. ^ Murray, Robin (February 19, 2021). "Nessa Barrett Links With jxdn On New Single 'la di die'". Clash.
  11. ^ Koh, Vanessa (July 1, 2021). "Alt-Pop Siren Nessa Barrett is "Counting Crimes"". Pop Nerd Lounge.
  12. ^ a b "Hot 100 Chart: August 21, 2021". Billboard.
  13. ^ LEVINE, DANIEL S. (October 31, 2022). "Why Nessa Barrett Suddenly Canceled Her When We Were Young Set". PopCulture.com.
  14. ^ a b Stivale, Shelby (October 14, 2022). "Nessa Barrett 'Pretty Poison' EP: Release Date, Tracklist, More Details". J-14.
  15. ^ Armstrong, Megan (September 9, 2021). "Pick Your 'Poison': Nessa Barrett on Owning Her Darkness & Finding a Brighter Day With Debut EP 'Pretty Poison'". Billboard.
  16. ^ a b Major, Michael (February 25, 2022). "Nessa Barrett Releases New Single 'Dying on the Inside'". BroadwayWorld.
  17. ^ Washington, Jasmine; Olson, Samantha (June 24, 2022). "Nessa Barrett Releases New Song Dedicated to Best Friend Cooper Noriega Following His Death". Seventeen.
  18. ^ Major, Michael (September 9, 2022). "Nessa Barrett Shares New Single 'Madhouse'". BroadwayWorld.
  19. ^ a b c Aniftos, Rania (October 12, 2022). "Nessa Barrett Talks 'Tired of California,' 'Misconceptions' About Social Media Stars & More". Billboard.
  20. ^ CAMPANO, LEAH (December 15, 2022). "Nessa Barrett Announces the "Young Forever" Tour – Here's What We Know So Far". Seventeen.
  21. ^ a b Major, Michael (December 13, 2022). "Nessa Barrett Announces 'Young Forever' Tour". BroadwayWorld.
  22. ^ "https://twitter.com/nessabarrett/status/1624105932715339776?cxt=HHwWgMDR0bXv_YktAAAA". Twitter. Retrieved February 22, 2023. {{cite web}}: External link in |title= (help)
  23. ^ Avila, Daniela (October 19, 2022). "Nessa Barrett Recalls Her First Suicide Attempt at 14: 'I Was in So Much Pain'". People.
  24. ^ Tullo, Danielle (January 25, 2022). "Nessa Barrett Is Shattering the Idea of the Untouchable Pop Star". Seventeen.
  25. ^ Tegos, Gabriella (October 31, 2022). "TikTok Star Nessa Barrett Releases Debut Album". John Hersey High School.
  26. ^ Nessa on Accepting God After Cooper's Passing. Zach Sang – via YouTube.
  27. ^ Stivale, Shelby (October 20, 2022). "Breaking It DownAre TikTok's Josh Richards and Nessa Barrett Officially Back Together? Relationship Timeline". J-14.
  28. ^ Washington, Jasmine (May 3, 2022). "Nessa Barrett and Jaden Hossler Release A Joint Statement Confirming Their Breakup". Seventeen.
  29. ^ @billboardcharts (October 24, 2022). "Debuts on this week's #Billboard200 (2/2)..." (Tweet) – via Twitter.
  30. ^ Cusson, Michael (June 28, 2022). "Top Rock & Alternative Albums". Billboard.
  31. ^ "The ARIA Report: Week Commencing 24 October 2022". The ARIA Report. No. 1703. Australian Recording Industry Association. October 24, 2022. p. 6.
  32. ^ "Nessa Barrett – Young Forever" (in Dutch). Ultratop.
  33. ^ "Billboard Canadian Albums: Week of October 29, 2022". Billboard.
  34. ^ "Top 100 Artist Album, Week Ending 21 October 2022". Official Charts Company.
  35. ^ "NZ Top 40 Albums Chart". Recorded Music NZ. October 24, 2022.
  36. ^ a b "Nessa Barrett | full Official Chart history". Official Charts Company.
  37. ^ "Heatseekers Albums Chart: September 25, 2021". Billboard.
  38. ^ Peaks on the Hot Rock & Alternative Songs chart:
  39. ^ "The ARIA Report: Week Commencing 16 August 2021". The ARIA Report. No. 1641. Australian Recording Industry Association. August 16, 2021. p. 4.
  40. ^ "Billboard Canadian Hot 100 Chart: August 21, 2021". Billboard.
  41. ^ "Nessa Barrett Discography". Tophit.
  42. ^ "Discography Nessa Barrett". irish-charts.com.
  43. ^ Peaks on the NZ Hot Singles chart:
  44. ^ For peak positions in Russia:
  45. ^ "Billboard Global 200 Chart: August 21, 2021". Billboard.
  46. ^ Cantor, Brian (July 31, 2020). "Nessa Barrett's Debut Single 'Pain' Earns Spot On Spotify's New Music Friday; Official Video Now Available (Watch Now)". Headline Planet.
  47. ^ Cantor, Brian (October 9, 2020). "Nessa Barrett Releases Second Single 'If U Love Me,' Also Shares Music Video (Watch Now)". Headline Planet.
  48. ^ "Gold & Platinum". RIAA.
  49. ^ a b "Gold/Platinum". Music Canada.
  50. ^ Adnan, Nashmia (May 28, 2021). "Nessa Barrett and Jaden Hossler aka jxdn release another song 'I'm dead' for their Prom in Hell podcast". Dankanator.
  51. ^ "Pop Disruptor Nessa Barrett Shares 'counting crimes'". Clash. June 25, 2021.
  52. ^ "IRMA – Irish Charts". Irish Recorded Music Association.
  53. ^ "iHeartRadio Music Awards 2021 Winners: The Complete List". E!. May 28, 2021.
  54. ^ Grein, Paul (July 26, 2022). "Lil Nas X, Jack Harlow & Kendrick Lamar Lead 2022 MTV VMA Nominations: Full List". Billboard.
  55. ^ "See the Complete List of MTV EMA 2022 Nominees". www.mtvema.com. October 12, 2022.
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