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Jesse Nathaniel Greenway Bailey,[1][2] known professionally as Jeshi, is a British rapper and songwriter.[3] He self-released his debut extended play Pussy Palace in 2016, which was followed by his first mixtape, The World's Spinning Too Fast, in 2017 and then his second mixtape, Bad Taste, in 2020. He has worked with artists such as Celeste, Mura Masa and Lauren Auder.

Early life[edit]

Jeshi was born in the London Borough of Newham and was raised in Walthamstow, East London.[4]

Artistry[edit]

Jeshi cites Lana del Rey as his biggest musical influence.[5]

Awards and nominations[edit]

Organization Year Category Nominated work Result Ref.
UK Music Video Awards 2020 Best R&B/Soul Video – Newcomer "30,000 Feet" (with Celeste) Nominated [6]

References[edit]

  1. ^ Flynn, Niall (14 April 2020). "Jeshi is UK rap's new DIY hero". Huck. Retrieved 13 January 2021. The London rapper (real name Jesse Greenway)
  2. ^ Greenway Bailey, Jesse Nathaniel. "Writer: GREENWAY BAILEY JESSE NATHANIEL". ACE Repertory. American Society of Composers, Authors and Publishers. Retrieved 13 January 2021.
  3. ^ "Editorial: Jeshi". Notion. 13 November 2020. Retrieved 13 January 2021.
  4. ^ Wickes, Jade (23 June 2020). "100% Jeshi: the rapper who's figuring it all out for himself". The Face. Retrieved 13 January 2021.
  5. ^ Loy Bell, Francesco (15 November 2018). "New Noise: Jeshi". Wonderland. Retrieved 13 January 2021.
  6. ^ Copsey, Rob (September 30, 2020). "Dua Lipa, The Weeknd, Beyoncé lead UK Music Video Awards nominations". Official Charts Company. Retrieved October 2, 2020.