Did you know that Jessie Reyez is a talented Canadian singer and songwriter with great success in the music industry? Her unique sound and music-writing ability have helped her gain popularity, especially with her song that went Triple Platinum by Music Canada and RIAA.

In 2017, Jessie released her breakthrough EP “Kiddo,” earning her the 2018 Juno Awards for “Breakthrough Artist.” Her second project was even more successful, making her a nomination for “Best Urban Contemporary Album” at the Grammy Awards. She has collaborated with artists such as Calvin Harris, Eminem, King Louie, and others.

Jessie Reyez Biography

Early Life

Jessica Reyez was( born on June 12, 1991), in Toronto, Ontario, Canada. Her parents moved to Toronto from Colombia, where her mother was a preschool teacher. Jessie’s father, German Reyez, played guitar, which she began playing after finding her passion and love for music.

Jessie also has an older brother, who she credits with bringing Raggae into her life. Her love for music started when she used to sit in front of her TV, singing along to opera. Jessie’s family moved from Toronto to Brampton, where she spent most of her childhood and teenage years.

She claimed her passion for dancing took her away from her academic studies while in high school. She fell in love with her boyfriend throughout high school, who encouraged her to start writing songs.

Career

While pursuing music, she worked odd jobs such as babysitting, teaching, dancing, and working at a Pizza shop. Jessie began performing her music in local Toronto clubs and around the city streets. But soon, her family moved to Florida in 2012.

While in Florida, she picked up a bartending job and made pretty good money. After spending a couple of years there, Jessie returned to Toronto in 2014. She was accepted into “The Remix Project’s Academy of Recording Arts.”

This is where she was mentored by many musicians, including Daniel Daley, who is one-half of the OVO-signed duo, “Dvsn.” The Chicago rapper King Louie, was also mentoring while Jessie attended this Remix Project.

The rapper King Louie teamed up with Jessie to release a joint single, “Living in the Sky,” in 2014. She dropped her second single, “It Hurts (Selena)” in 2015. Then, in early 2017, her song “Shutter Island” came out.

Jessie released her hit single “Figures” in 2017, which premiered on Beats 1 Radio. The track “Figures” wound up peaking at #58 on the Canadian Hot 100 and earning certified triple platinum.

In April of that year, Jessie dropped her debut extended play, “Kiddo,” and a short movie to the song “Gatekeeper.” Her debut EP wound up peaking at number 83 on the Canadian Album Chart and earning her fame. Billboard named Reyez one of the top 10 hip-hop and R&B artists to watch in 2018.

This momentum helped Jessie to sign a deal with Island Records. In October 2018, she released her second EP, “Being Human in Public,” and spawned a tour across North America. In March 2020, Reyez released her debut album “Before Love Came to Kill Us,” which became a commercial success. The album debuted at number 13 on the US Billboard 200.

In 2017, Toronto rapper PartyNextDoor announced his European tour and his opening act, Jessie Reyez. She came out strong in 2019, winning several awards and collaborating with Eminem on the songs “Nice Guy” and Good Guy.” She was also featured in the soundtrack for the film “Fifty Shades Freed.”

In April 2019, she dropped the single “Imported” and then has a cameo in the Netflix film, “Someone Great.” Reyez credits her parents as an inspiration for encouraging her music career and hopes to work with Kid Cuddi and Frank Ocean.

Jessie helped write the hit songs “One Kiss” and “Promises” by Calvin Harris and was featured on two songs with Eminem. She also wrote hit singles for prominent artists like Kehlani, Dua Lipa, and Normani.

Personal Life

Jessie started dating her boyfriend while studying in high school. At 17 years old, Reyez discovered that her boyfriend would continue his education in another country. As a result, their relationship ended there. That was the time when she started writing about real pain.

Career Highlights

• Figures (Song, 2016)
• Kiddo (Debut EP, 2017)
• Being Human in Public (Second EP, 2018)
• Before Love Came to Kill Us (Debut album, 2020)
• 2018-2019-2020-2021 Juno Awards, Breakthrough Artist, two R&B/Soul Recording of the Year, Video of the Year _ Won
• 2020 Grammy Awards, Best Urban Contemporary Album _ Nomination

Jessie Reyez Net Worth

Jessie Reyez finally saw success in 2019 with her unique sound and music writing ability. She came to the spotlight after her breakthrough single “Figures” was released. Since then, the singer collaborated with Calvin Harris, Eminem, and many more.

Reyez’s talent shines when she picks up her guitar and sings from the heart, something she’s been doing since her youth. She mainly earns from performing on live shows, writing hit singles for other artists, and releasing her albums. As of 2023, Jessie Reyez’s net worth is estimated to be $1 Million.

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