{"id":4223,"date":"2025-10-14T16:03:05","date_gmt":"2025-10-14T20:03:05","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/toronto-trend.com\/?p=4223"},"modified":"2025-10-15T02:34:43","modified_gmt":"2025-10-15T06:34:43","slug":"jessie-reyez-life-music-and-more","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/toronto-trend.com\/en\/eternal-4223-jessie-reyez-life-music-and-more","title":{"rendered":"Jessie Reyez: Life, Music, and More"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>If you\u2019ve ever listened to <strong>Jessie Reyez<\/strong>, you know how powerful and inspiring her music can be. Her songs dive deep into pain, love, and inner struggles \u2014 definitely not the kind of music you just put on in the background. Whether it\u2019s her raw lyrics or her unmistakable voice that pulls you in is up to you to decide. Today, let\u2019s take a closer look at her journey, music, and <a href=\"https:\/\/torontoski.info\/en\/eternal-2414-the-success-story-of-the-duke-family\">passions beyond the stage<\/a>. More at\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/toronto-trend.com\/en\/\">toronto-trend<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_74 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-custom ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<label for=\"ez-toc-cssicon-toggle-item-6a47c2c4bee75\" class=\"ez-toc-cssicon-toggle-label\"><span class=\"\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 16h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" class=\"arrow-unsorted-368013\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"10px\" height=\"10px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" version=\"1.2\" baseProfile=\"tiny\"><path d=\"M18.2 9.3l-6.2-6.3-6.2 6.3c-.2.2-.3.4-.3.7s.1.5.3.7c.2.2.4.3.7.3h11c.3 0 .5-.1.7-.3.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7zM5.8 14.7l6.2 6.3 6.2-6.3c.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7c-.2-.2-.4-.3-.7-.3h-11c-.3 0-.5.1-.7.3-.2.2-.3.5-.3.7s.1.5.3.7z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/span><\/label><input type=\"checkbox\"  id=\"ez-toc-cssicon-toggle-item-6a47c2c4bee75\"  aria-label=\"Toggle\" \/><nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 ' ><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/toronto-trend.com\/en\/eternal-4223-jessie-reyez-life-music-and-more\/#Early_Life\" >Early Life<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/toronto-trend.com\/en\/eternal-4223-jessie-reyez-life-music-and-more\/#The_Road_to_Music\" >The Road to Music<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/toronto-trend.com\/en\/eternal-4223-jessie-reyez-life-music-and-more\/#Musical_Style_and_Themes\" >Musical Style and Themes<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/toronto-trend.com\/en\/eternal-4223-jessie-reyez-life-music-and-more\/#Key_Albums_and_Collaborations\" >Key Albums and Collaborations<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/toronto-trend.com\/en\/eternal-4223-jessie-reyez-life-music-and-more\/#Personal_Life_and_Other_Passions\" >Personal Life and Other Passions<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Early_Life\"><\/span>Early Life<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Jessie was born in <strong>Toronto<\/strong> to Colombian immigrant parents. Music was always part of her world. She grew up surrounded by her father\u2019s guitar chords and her mother\u2019s dance rhythms. Performing on the streets and small stages across Florida helped her shape the unique sound we know today. When she returned to Toronto, she joined <strong>The Remix Project<\/strong>, where she honed her craft and began carving out her place in the music industry.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"The_Road_to_Music\"><\/span>The Road to Music<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>As a kid, Jessie\u2019s father taught her how to play guitar, while her mother sparked her love for rhythm. She was always surrounded by music \u2014 from playing tapes on an old boombox to improvising over her favorite songs. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1600\" height=\"1143\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.toronto-trend.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/38\/2025\/10\/image-28.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-4224\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.toronto-trend.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/38\/2025\/10\/image-28.png 1600w, https:\/\/cdn.toronto-trend.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/38\/2025\/10\/image-28-300x214.png 300w, https:\/\/cdn.toronto-trend.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/38\/2025\/10\/image-28-768x549.png 768w, https:\/\/cdn.toronto-trend.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/38\/2025\/10\/image-28-1536x1097.png 1536w, https:\/\/cdn.toronto-trend.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/38\/2025\/10\/image-28-696x497.png 696w, https:\/\/cdn.toronto-trend.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/38\/2025\/10\/image-28-1068x763.png 1068w, https:\/\/cdn.toronto-trend.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/38\/2025\/10\/image-28-100x70.png 100w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1600px) 100vw, 1600px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>In 2012, Jessie moved to <strong>Florida<\/strong> for a while, working as a bartender and performing on the streets. That experience taught her how to read a crowd and connect with people from all walks of life. It toughened her as a performer and helped her discover her authentic voice.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>When she returned to <strong>Toronto<\/strong> in 2014, she joined The Remix Project \u2014 a program that supports young talent from low-income communities by giving them access to professional training and opportunities. It was there that Jessie refined her style, strengthened her vocals, and realized she wanted to pursue music full-time.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Musical_Style_and_Themes\"><\/span>Musical Style and Themes<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Jessie\u2019s music blends <strong>R&amp;B, pop, and hip-hop<\/strong>, but genre isn\u2019t what defines her \u2014 emotion does. Each song feels like a candid conversation about what hurts, inspires, or troubles her. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>She often sings about love without filters, heartbreak, insecurities, and the moments when you have to rebuild yourself from the ground up. Her lyrics touch on serious themes like <strong>mental health, self-worth, addiction, and growing up<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Key_Albums_and_Collaborations\"><\/span>Key Albums and Collaborations<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Jessie\u2019s discography mirrors her personal and artistic evolution. It began with her 2017 EP <em>Kiddo<\/em>, a bold debut that fused R&amp;B and pop. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>In 2018, she released <em>Being Human in Public<\/em>, earning critical acclaim and winning the <strong>Juno Award<\/strong> for Best R&amp;B\/Soul Recording. The songs were more mature but just as raw and honest.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Her first full-length album, <em>Before Love Came to Kill Us<\/em> (2020), showcased her emotional depth, sharp writing, and vocal power. Mixing R&amp;B and hip-hop, the album was praised by critics and established her as an international force.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>In 2022, Jessie dropped <em>Yessie<\/em>, revealing her continued artistic growth with more genre-blending and daring vocal choices. The album explored personal growth and her evolving outlook on life.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Her 2025 release, <em>Paid in Memories<\/em>, ties all those chapters together. It reflects on adulthood, resilience, and finding inner strength. The album features powerful collaborations and standout solo tracks, proving Jessie\u2019s versatility.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Throughout her career, Jessie has collaborated with some of the biggest names in music: <strong>Sam Smith, Eminem, Lil Wayne, Big Sean, Romeo Santos,<\/strong> and <strong>Calvin Harris<\/strong>. She co-wrote the hit \u201c<em>Promises<\/em>\u201d for Sam Smith and Calvin Harris, performed \u201c<em>Nice Guy<\/em>,\u201d \u201c<em>Good Guy<\/em>,\u201d and \u201c<em>Coffin<\/em>\u201d with Eminem, recorded \u201c<em>RIDIN<\/em>\u201d with Lil Wayne, contributed backing vocals on Big Sean\u2019s \u201c<em>SHUT UP<\/em>,\u201d and teamed up with Romeo Santos for \u201c<em>Un Vuelo A La<\/em>.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Personal_Life_and_Other_Passions\"><\/span>Personal Life and Other Passions<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Jessie Reyez keeps her personal life private, and that authenticity makes her even more compelling. She doesn\u2019t chase media attention with her relationships. Instead, she focuses on her craft and self-growth. Her songs, however, carry a raw honesty that lets fans feel her emotions without needing all the personal details.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1047\" height=\"1600\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.toronto-trend.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/38\/2025\/10\/image-29.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-4227\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.toronto-trend.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/38\/2025\/10\/image-29.png 1047w, https:\/\/cdn.toronto-trend.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/38\/2025\/10\/image-29-196x300.png 196w, https:\/\/cdn.toronto-trend.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/38\/2025\/10\/image-29-768x1174.png 768w, https:\/\/cdn.toronto-trend.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/38\/2025\/10\/image-29-1005x1536.png 1005w, https:\/\/cdn.toronto-trend.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/38\/2025\/10\/image-29-696x1064.png 696w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1047px) 100vw, 1047px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Outside of music, Jessie is passionate about <strong>art and fashion<\/strong>. She loves experimenting with style, blending classic and avant-garde looks \u2014 a reflection of her fearless artistic spirit. She also draws inspiration from film and visual art, often incorporating cinematic elements into her music videos.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Jessie supports <strong>young artists<\/strong> through mentorship and sharing her experiences. She often speaks about her journey, offering advice to those just starting out.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Another big part of her life is <strong>travel<\/strong>. Jessie says traveling helps her absorb new energy, connect with different cultures, and spark fresh musical ideas.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h6 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Sources:<\/h6>\n\n\n\n<ol class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/thecanadianencyclopedia.ca\/en\/article\/jessie-reyez\">https:\/\/thecanadianencyclopedia.ca\/en\/article\/jessie-reyez<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.allmusic.com\/artist\/jessie-reyez-mn0003564213\">https:\/\/www.allmusic.com\/artist\/jessie-reyez-mn0003564213<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/apnews.com\/article\/jessie-reyez-paid-memories-review-7055f1e389fbc748b486cc1acfaf3f9e\">https:\/\/apnews.com\/article\/jessie-reyez-paid-memories-review-7055f1e389fbc748b486cc1acfaf3f9e<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.washingtonpost.com\/entertainment\/music\/2025\/07\/02\/jessie-reyez-concert-dc\">https:\/\/www.washingtonpost.com\/entertainment\/music\/2025\/07\/02\/jessie-reyez-concert-dc<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.imdb.com\/name\/nm8999523\/bio\">https:\/\/www.imdb.com\/name\/nm8999523\/bio<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.imdb.com\/name\/nm8999523\/bio\">https:\/\/www.imdb.com\/name\/nm8999523\/bio<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>If you\u2019ve ever listened to Jessie Reyez, you know how powerful and inspiring her music can be. Her songs dive deep into pain, love, and inner struggles \u2014 definitely not the kind of music you just put on in the background. 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