Jessie Reyez is one of the most raw and powerful voices to emerge from Canada in the last decade. With her distinct raspy tone, poetic songwriting, and fearless honesty, she’s created music that hits straight to the heart. She first caught international attention with “Figures” in 2016, and since then, she’s been carving her own lane in R&B, pop, and soul — never afraid to get personal or political.
Her debut EP Kiddo set the tone for what was to come: deeply emotional storytelling and bold perspectives, especially on womanhood and power dynamics in the industry. With her full-length debut Before Love Came to Kill Us (2020), Jessie pushed boundaries even further, blending pain, passion, and beauty into a critically acclaimed body of work. Her follow-up album YESSIE (2022) showed even more growth — this time with more confidence, intimacy, and reflection.
Along the way, she’s collaborated with some of the biggest names in the industry — from Eminem to Calvin Harris to 6LACK — and she’s earned Grammy nominations, Juno Awards, and a loyal global fanbase who connect deeply to her vulnerability and truth.
But how closely have you been paying attention to her journey? Let’s see if you’re a true fan.
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Answer Key:
1. C) Kiddo
2. C) Eminem
3. B) Toronto
4. B) YESSIE
5. B) “Hard to Love”
6. B) Being Human in Public
7. C) Music to Be Murdered By
8. B) “Do You Love Her”
9. B) 6LACK
10. A) Contemporary dance
How Did You Score?
8-10 Correct: You know Jessie Reyez like a real one. Her music lives in your bones.
5-7 Correct: Solid effort! You’ve clearly spent time with her discography.
1-4 Correct: No shame — go stream YESSIE right now. You’ll thank yourself later.
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