Jess Glynne

Jess Glynne was born on October 20, 1989, in Hampstead, England, to Jewish parents Laurence Glynne, an estate agent, and Alexandra (née Ingram), who worked for the ‘A&R’ division of ‘Atlantic Records.’ Her grandfather changed the original family name from Goldstein to Glynne. Jess Glynne grew up in Muswell Hill, North London and studied at the ‘Rhodes Avenue Primary School.’ In 2008, she completed her A-levels from ‘Fortismere School.’

At the age of 15 she applied for the TV show, ‘The X Factor,’ but left during auditions due to disagreement with the producers. Later she did a number of different jobs at boutique, hairdresser’s, fitness centers and an alcohol company.

Jess Glynne traveled around different places and on her return, took up a job in a music management company, through which she remained closely connected with artists and music industry. She attended an east London college, ‘Access to Music,’ and completed a one year music course. At this institute she came across song-writer Jin Jin and producer ‘Bless Beats,’ with whom she later collaborated for her songs.

’Black Butter Records’ approached Glynne when they heard a composition by her and Jin Jin. They signed her to a publishing deal and later, in August 2013, she signed a contract with ‘Atlantic Records.’ At that time she was working in the brand management of a drink company, which she left for her music.

In 2013, ‘Route 84’ approached her for re-writing and singing his number, ‘My Love.’ (The song contained a sample which he was not allowed to use at that time.) Glynne featured in ‘My Love,’ which was released in October 2013 on DJ Annie Mac’s compilation album, ‘Annie Mac Presents.’

After its release, British band ‘Clean Bandit’ approached her for their song, ‘Rather Be.’ In January 2014, ‘Rather Be’ featuring Glynne was released as a single; it became a great hit and earned ‘Grammy Award for Best Dance Recording’ in 2015. It debuted at number 1 on the UK singles chart and was a top ten hit on the ‘US Billboard Hot 100.’

The music video of her song ‘Home,’ which was produced by ‘Bless Beats,’ was uploaded on internet in February, 2014. Her debut solo single, ‘Right Here,’ produced by ‘Gorgon City,’ was released in July 2014. It reached number 6 on the UK charts. Glynne performed at a number of music festivals and also toured around UK.

’Real Love,’ a joint single by ‘Clean Bandit’ and Glynne was released on November 16, 2014. It reached up to number 2 on the UK charts. Her next solo single, ‘Hold My Hand,’ came out on March 20, 2015 (her second as sole credited lead artist). It remained at number 1 on the UK charts for 3 weeks.

In 2015, Glynne won the ‘Grammy Award for the Best Dance Recording’ for her singing on ‘Clean Bandit’s’ single ‘Rather Be.’ The same track was nominated at the ‘British Music Awards,’ and both ‘My Love’ and ‘Rather Be’ were nominated at the ‘BRIT Awards.’