Monday, April 20, 2020

(Mini) Monday Spotlight: Jessie Reyez


Jessie Reyez, from Toronto, Canada recently released her debut album Before Love Came to Kill Us. This follows a string of singles, EP's and songwriting efforts. Reyez has co-written songs for Calvin Harris and Normani. One of those just happens to be One Kiss featuring the pop queen of 2020, Dua Lipa.

Reyez received two more nominations at the 2020 Juno Awards, including Artist of the Year.

In her earlier days, her 2016 single "Figures" peaked at number 58 on the Canadian Hot 100 in 2017. Her 2017 EP, Kiddo, led to four nominations at the 2018 Juno Awards, winning Breakthrough Artist.

Her follow up EP, Being Human in Public, was released in 2018. It won R&B/Soul Recording of The Year at the 2019 Juno Awards and was nominated for Best Urban Contemporary Album at the 2020 Grammy Awards.

Reyez album, Before Love Came to Kill Us, features collaborations with Eminem and 6LACK.
Before Love Came to Kill Us debuted at #13 on the Billboard 200.

So as we settle into week 146 in isolation, get yourself into the sweet sounds of Canadian Jessie Reyez. Jessie may even be your new favourite artist.








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