One of the most talented singer and songwriters, in not only R&B/Soul, but all of music. Jessie Reyez, is also one of the most relatable artists there is now or probably ever in the history of music because of her mostly heart-wrenchingly great honest storytelling to go with her signature powerful and soulfully passionate vocals. That makes you feel all those emotions you hear whenever you listen to Jessie. Whether it be by yourself, with someone else, or even in a group or at a concert seeing her perform. It is why Jessie has been able to build such a loyal fanbase over her almost now decade long career.
Not just in music, but Reyez also constantly shows she’s more than just an artist and someone who everyone can relate to as a human being outside of music as well. With her recent announcement that she’s putting out a book, entitled, WORDS OF A GOAT PRINCESS. Which will be released later this year. Just one recent example among many. That also includes Jessie sharing her love and journey through healing of her traumas with yoga and meditation.
The announcement of her book, to go with putting out two very critically-acclaimed album’s, YESSIE and BEFORE LOVE CAME TO KILL US. Plus a critically-acclaimed, as well as Grammy Award-nominated EP, Being Human In Public. Not to mention several hit singles and great music videos ranging from MUTUAL FRIEND to FOREVER, FRAUD, INTRUDERS, LOVE IN THE DARK and FIGURES. To name a few. Shows how much Reyez has grown since last taking the Lollapalooza stage nearly five years ago too.
Jessie isn’t just a great solo artist, but a great songwriter as well. Having written for and/or collaborated with everyone from Eminem to Calvin Harris, Kehlani, Dua Lipa and Normani.
It isn’t just an artist, but a performer that Reyez has grown since last taken the Lollapalooza stage back in 2018. With several beautifully emotional great performances for Vevo Live, festival performances, late night TV performances and on her own headlining YESSIE Tour, just last Fall.
You can see why Reyez was among the most anticipated performances for Lollapalooza when it was announced just this past Spring. That she would be on the lineup for this year’s 2023 edition of the world-renowned music festival here in Chicago.
When it was announced it was just a question of with her not being one of the headliners. Which you could argue that she could have been. Where in the lineup would Jessie play. Which is just one tier below a headliner when she plays the 7:45-8:45 time slot on the Coinbase stage about three weeks from today.
With the beautifully intimate and passionately powerful vibes that Jessie usually brings to her performances. That is an experience you have to have in person to truly feel it all. You can see why with good reason in just her second ever Lollapalooza performance. We have chosen Jessie. As our personal pick for can’t miss performer. That you shouldn’t miss.