Jesse Clegg

Jesse Clegg
Background information
Born 1988 (age 27–28)
Johannesburg, South Africa
Genres Rock, Pop Music, Electro-Pop Music
Occupation(s) Singer-songwriter
Instruments Vocals, guitar, piano
Years active 2008 – present
Labels David Gresham Record Company, Independent Artist
Website www.jesseclegg.com

Jesse Clegg (born 1988) is a South African Singer-Songwriter whose three studio albums, When I Wake Up, his 2011 follow up Life On Mars, and his latest album, Things Unseen, have made the 27-year-old a platinum-selling success in his home country.

Biography

After the widespread acclaim of his first album, Jesse's music caught the attention of 3-time Grammy-winning Canadian producer David Bottrill (Muse, Tool, Placebo).[1] Jesse subsequently moved to Toronto for 4 months to work with Bottrill who produced his second album.[2] Life on Mars was recorded at Metalworks Studios in Mississauga, Ontario. Another notable contributor was Grammy-winning engineer Bob Ludwig who mastered the album in New York.

In 2014, Jesse brought his music to the international stage. He embarked on a seven-week tour across the United States [3] and Canada,[4] which comprised 32 shows in 31 cities.[5] He has also played numerous high profile showcase festivals in the U.S. - including the CMJ Music Marathon [6] New Music Seminar,[7] and the CBGB Festival.[8] On June 14, 2014, Jesse performed on the main stage at UK's Isle of Wight Festival.[9][10]

2015 saw Jesse returning to studio to record new material for his 3rd studio release, entitled Things Unseen.[11] Produced by SAMA nominated Denholm Harding, the first single, Use Me, was released in July, and immediately started charting on national radio, reaching the No. 1 spot on several stations. It remained in the iTunes Top 40 for 3 months.

The 2nd single, Souvenir, was released in December, and the album was launched in June 2016 at a sold out event in Johannesburg.[12] The album debuted in the iTunes Top 10 albums chart. The latest single Breathing features a collaboration with one of South Africa’s hottest young acts, Shekhinah.[13] It has met wide-spread acclaim and high rotation play-listing on National stations. It was the 2nd No.1 single off of the album. Jesse has recently returned from his 2nd North American tour, where he played 36 shows across the continent from 17 March to the 1st of May 2016.[14]

Jesse Clegg Live 2016

The son of iconic South-African musician Johnny Clegg, Jesse spent the first six years of his life on tour with his father.[15] He has released six Top 10 singles and toured extensively throughout South Africa. As an official ambassador for the Nelson Mandela 46664 Foundation, Jesse has been invited to play at Radio City Music Hall in New York for the annual Mandela Day Concert.[16] He has been nominated for three South African Music Awards.[17][18]

Discography

References

  1. ↑ http://jasonvonberg.me/2011/05/13/jesse-clegg-talks-life-on-mars/
  2. ↑ http://www.mediaupdate.co.za/?IDStory=26418
  3. ↑ http://blogs.phoenixnewtimes.com/uponsun/2014/05/jesse_clegg_shows_americans_ho.php
  4. ↑ http://www.anthemculture.com/2014/04/24/south-african-rocker-brings-niche-sound-canada/jesse-clegg-tour-north-america-anthem-culture/
  5. ↑ http://www.artistdirect.com/entertainment-news/article/jesse-clegg-is-touring/10916850
  6. ↑ http://www.cmj.com/schedule/,
  7. ↑ http://livingroomny.com/artist/jesse-clegg
  8. ↑ http://www.subculturenewyork.com/event/372301-cbgb-festival-folk-alliance-new-york/
  9. ↑ http://www.isleofwightfestival.com/line-up.aspx
  10. ↑ http://www.mediaupdate.co.za/?IDStory=65699
  11. ↑ "Digging deep for truth | IOL". Retrieved 2016-09-05.
  12. ↑ "Jesse Clegg to launch new album". Jacaranda FM. Retrieved 2016-09-05.
  13. ↑ "Jesse Clegg teams up with Shekhinah". Retrieved 2016-09-05.
  14. ↑ "South Africa's Jesse Clegg leaves 'Souvenir' on USA tour". Retrieved 2016-09-05.
  15. ↑ http://museonline.co.za/featured/the-big-jc-jesse-clegg/
  16. ↑ http://www.nytimes.com/2009/07/20/arts/music/20mandela.html?_r=0
  17. ↑ http://www.channel24.co.za/Music/FeaturesInterviews/2010-SAMA-Nominees-20100305
  18. ↑ http://www.channel24.co.za/Music/FeaturesInterviews/SAMA-Nominees-2009-20090320

External links

This article is issued from Wikipedia - version of the 9/14/2016. The text is available under the Creative Commons Attribution/Share Alike but additional terms may apply for the media files.