Jessie J, or Jessica Ellen Cornish as she is formally known, is a 22 year old British singer/songwriter and was recently announced winner of not only the 'BBC Sound of 2011' award but also the 'Critics Choice' Award at the BRITs (won by Ellie Goulding last year). She studied at the BRIT school (The London School for Performing Arts & Technology), where the likes of Adele, Kate Nash and Amy Winehouse also studied. Her career began in songwriting, gaining a Sony ATV publishing contract. She co-wrote the Miley Cyrus his "Party in the USA", as well as writing for Justin Timblerlake, Chris Brown (with whom she toured Europe), Alicia Keys and Christina Aquilera. She was hailed by JT as "the best singer in the world right now", so there is no wonder she gained the 'Critics Choice' award, honouring her with the view that she will be huge this year.
In a rare move for a UK artist without a record deal at home, she was signed by a major label in the US. Universal Republic. Jessie considered giving her first single 'Do it Like a Dude', to Rihanna, but was told by JT to keep it to herself, which was a good move and gained chart success at #2 in the UK Top 40. Not bad considering she is under doctors' orders to take it easy as a result of an irregular heartbeat and a minor stroke four years ago, after which doctors could not guarantee she would sing or walk properly again.
Video of the Week - Jessie J - 'Price Tag' Acoustic
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