Jessie Reyez
R&Bcontemporary R&Bsinger-songwriter soulhip-hop-inflected pop
Colombian-Canadian singer-songwriter Jessie Reyez from Toronto whose unique take on pop music, accented with R&B and hip-hop influences, is reinforced by a raw vocal style that merges the deeply passionate with the stylishly theatrical. Reyez started singing at a young age. Inspired by her father's talent for playing acoustic guitar, and singing Colombian boleros, Jessie was destined to be a creative herself. It came naturally to Jessie, as she began writing lyrics and adopting her father's talents for the guitar.
Influenced by: Lauryn Hill, Erykah Badu, Amy Winehouse
- Active:
- 2010s-present
- Scene:
- Toronto
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