Jessie J (birth name Jessica Ellen Cornish), born March 27, 1988 in London, UK, is a British singer, songwriter, composer and recipient of multiple international awards. She is known for her powerful vocal range, melismatic technique, a blend of pop, R&B and soul, as well as writing hits for other major artists.
Early Life
Jessica Cornish grew up in Redbridge, London.
She studied at:
- Colin’s Performing Arts School
- National Youth Music Theatre (performed in Whistle Down the Wind)
- BRIT School for Performing Arts & Technology — the same school completed by Adele, Amy Winehouse and Leona Lewis.
She was involved in music from an early age and began writing her own songs at 11–12 years old.
As a teenager, Jessie J experienced heart issues (including a minor stroke at 18), which deeply influenced her artistic and social mission.
Career Beginnings: Hit Songwriter
Before gaining fame as a solo artist, Jessie wrote songs for others. Notable works include:
- Miley Cyrus — “Party in the U.S.A.” (co-writer; one of Miley’s biggest hits)
- Songs for Chris Brown, Justin Timberlake, Rihanna
- English-language demos for K-pop artists
This period made her one of the most in-demand young songwriters in the UK.
Breakthrough: Who You Are (2011)
Jessie J debuted as a solo performer in 2010.
Main hits from the album:
- “Do It Like a Dude” — debut single, UK Top-5
- “Price Tag” (feat. B.o.B) — global hit, #1 in 19 countries
- “Nobody’s Perfect”
- “Who You Are”
- “Domino” — one of Jessie’s most successful singles, Top-10 in both the US and UK
The album became multi-platinum and cemented her as an international pop star.
Albums, Global Hits & Artistic Image
Alive (2013)
A successful UK release featuring:
- “Wild”
- “Thunder”
- “It’s My Party”
The album was never released in the US due to reworking of the material.
Sweet Talker (2014)
The album that brought her a worldwide smash:
- “Bang Bang” (Jessie J, Ariana Grande, Nicki Minaj) — global banger, 10× platinum, over 1 billion views.
Other hits:
- “Burnin’ Up” (feat. 2 Chainz)
- “Masterpiece”
Projects (2017–2021)
R.O.S.E. (2018)
A four-part project consisting of:
- Realisation
- Obsessions
- Sex
- Empowerment
An experimental, autobiographical release.
This Christmas Day (2018) — Christmas album.
Television & Media Projects
Jessie J has been active on TV shows:
- The Voice UK — coach (2012–2013)
- The Voice Australia — coach (2015–2016)
- Contestant on the Chinese show Singer (2018)
- became the first foreign winner of China’s biggest vocal competition
- brought her massive popularity in Asia
Personal Life & Health
Jessie J has spoken openly about her early heart issues and later vocal cord problems. In 2021, she revealed she had suffered a miscarriage.
In 2023, she became a mother — the singer welcomed a son.
Musical Style
Jessie J combines:
- powerful vocals (up to 3–3.5 octaves)
- melismatic phrasing and vocal riffs
- elements of pop, R&B, soul, hip-hop, funk-pop
- a songwriter-driven lyrical approach
She is considered one of the most influential British vocalists of her generation.
Discography (Main)
Studio Albums
- Who You Are — 2011
- Alive — 2013
- Sweet Talker — 2014
- R.O.S.E. — 2018
- This Christmas Day — 2018
Key Global Hits
- “Price Tag”
- “Bang Bang”
- “Domino”
- “Flashlight” (OST Pitch Perfect 2)
- “Nobody’s Perfect”
- “Masterpiece”
- “Do It Like a Dude”
- “Thunder”
Jessie J is one of the key British artists of the 2010s: a powerhouse vocalist, hit songwriter and performer whose music became a staple of global pop culture. “Bang Bang”, “Price Tag” and “Domino” remain some of the most recognizable pop hits of the 21st century.
