Jessie Ware

Jessie Ware’s critically acclaimed debut album, ‘Devotion,’ released in August 2012, soared to number five on the UK Albums Chart and earned a prestigious Mercury Prize nomination, immediately establishing her as a significant new voice in music. Prior to her solo breakthrough, Ware built a strong foundation through impactful collaborations, providing backing vocals for artists such as Jack Peñate and Man Like Me. Her early milestones included the 2010 collaboration on ‘Nervous’ with SBTRKT and ‘Valentine’ with Sampha in 2011, released on a special-edition vinyl. These successes culminated in a record deal with PMR Records in 2011, leading to the release of her debut solo single, ‘Strangest Feeling,’ in October 2011, which laid the groundwork for her chart-topping albums.

Following the success of ‘Devotion,’ Ware continued her impressive trajectory with her second studio album, ‘Tough Love,’ released in 2014, which peaked at number nine on the UK Albums Chart. Expanding her creative contributions, she earned a songwriting credit for ‘The Crying Game’ on Nicki Minaj’s acclaimed album, ‘The Pinkprint,’ in 2014. Her songwriting prowess was further showcased with ‘New Man’ for Ed Sheeran’s multi-platinum album ‘÷’ in 2017. Later that year, Ware released her third studio album, ‘Glasshouse,’ which achieved a top ten position, peaking at number seven on the UK Albums Chart, demonstrating her consistent ability to produce commercially successful and artistically resonant work.

She has actively participated in several impactful charity initiatives, including Band Aid 30 and Artists for Grenfell, leveraging her platform to support vital causes and contribute positively to global communities.