So this week, I’ve had Jessie J’s song, “Masterpiece,” #OnRepeat. I know I’m extremely late, but I’ve just recently discovered Jessie J. I think she has the same potential as Bruno Mars in terms of making mainstream American popular music substantial again (this is a hefty statement to make, but once you hear her voice, you might agree).
Jessie J (Jessica Ellen Cornish) is a singer-songwriter from London, England. She studied at the BRIT School for Performing Arts and Technology before later getting a record deal and writing several songs for performers like Miley Cyrus and Chris Brown. Her music blends Soul, Gospel, and R&B-style vocals with Electro-pop, Hip-Hop, Pop, and R&B, creating a unique sound that is all her own. Some of her most well-known songs are “Domino,””Bang Bang,” and “Who You Are.”
“Masterpiece” is from Jessie J’s third studio album, Sweet Talker, and is a song about living up to your potential and empowering yourself. The song has a Hip-Hop/Electronic feel and the words give the impression that it should be an anthem. Although “Bang Bang” definitely makes you move more, Jessie J’s powerhouse vocals are really exemplified in this song. Some have criticized Jessie J for not trying to belong more to a particular musical niche, but I truly admire singers who have that chameleon-like quality–meaning they have the ability to fit in several different styles of music, comfortably–and Jessie J is one of those singers. The level of confidence present in her performances is also something that many singers, both beginning and advanced, aspire to have.
Take a listen below:
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