Apple Music announced Toronto based singer-songwriter and emerging global superstar Jessie Reyez as the latest addition to its Up Next program, Apple Music’s monthly artist initiative geared towards identifying, showcasing and elevating rising talent.
Apple Music has supported Reyez since the early days of her streaming career, dating back to August of 2016 when her song “Figures” was premiered by Zane Lowe on Beats 1 and was immediately featured on an array of popular Apple Music playlists, including New Music Daily, R&B Now, and The New Toronto.
Reyez’ music has been Shazamed in over 180 countries around the world and cracked Shazam’s Top 25 Global Chart for the first time in April 2019 with her track “Great One” which peaked at No. 11.
Reyez also appeared on Shazam’s Top 25 charts in the US and Canada with “Figures.” Reyez has received over 325 Million streams on Apple Music to date and is the first Canadian female to be named an Up Next artist.
On November 21st, Jessie will perform on Jimmy Kimmel Live! as part of Apple Music’s Up Next program.
Reyez has collaborated with Eminem, Daniel Caesar, Sam Smith, Lewis Capaldi, and Karol G and has co-writing credits on Dua Lipa’s hit song “One Kiss” with Calvin Harris and “Promises” with Calvin Harris and Sam Smith. She was inducted to the Canada Walk of Fame in 2018 and won a Juno earlier this year for R&B / Soul Recording of the Year.