About Jessy Blakemore
Jessy Blakemore is a British-Zimbabwean singer-songwriter creating thoughtful, emotionally rich alt-pop rooted in storytelling. Born in Reading in 2000 to Zimbabwean and British parents, Jessy’s music blends soulful vocals, stripped-back guitar and poetic lyricism — a style she jokingly refers to as “hood folk.” It’s a sound that feels both deeply personal and instantly familiar.
Though early in her career, Jessy’s voice is already cutting through the noise. Her debut double-single burna and shiloh type beat, released via Black Butter Records, has positioned her as one of the most distinctive new voices in UK music.
Musical Style and Influence
Jessy’s music lives somewhere between alternative soul and bedroom pop. Her lyrics carry weight, but leave space for the listener to find their own story in them.
She cites influences ranging from Frank Ocean and Amy Winehouse to Lauryn Hill’s MTV Unplugged performance.
Breakthrough Moments
Jessy first gained attention on TikTok and Instagram with minimal, lo-fi clips of covers. Her renditions of Kendrick Lamar and Shiloh Dynasty songs struck a chord online, each racking up over a million views.
Her breakthrough moment came with shiloh type beat, which found an early audience online and earned her praise from peers and tastemakers alike. Paired with burna, a song that explores emotional infidelity from the male perspective, her debut double-single revealed an artist with both style and substance.
Support followed quickly. Black Butter Records (home to acts such as J Hus, Gorgon City and Rudimental) signed her and helped shape her first official release. She’s since had support from major artists including Billie Eilish, Dave, Stormzy and Central Cee.
Live, Jessy has already opened for SZA at BST Hyde Park and appeared at The Great Escape and Cross The Tracks..
Looking Ahead
With her first official releases now out and more music on the way in 2025, Jessy Blakemore is just starting her career. For listeners drawn to music with depth and vulnerability, Jessy is not just one to watch, but one worth holding on to.
