List of artists by letter «J» - Biography and discography, all albums and songs

Jade (full name — Jade Amelia Thirlwall) is a British singer and songwriter, best known as a former member of the popular group Little Mix and as a solo artist performing under the name Jade. Early Life and Path to Music Jade was born on December 26, 1992, in South Shields, England. From an early age, she showed interest in creativity, practicing vocals and dance. Music was her main passion, and participating in school concerts and competitions helped her develop her talent. In 2011, Jade became part of Little Mix — a girl group that won first place on The X Factor UK and soon achieved worldwide fame. Career with Little Mix From 2011 to 2022, Jade was one of the key members of Little Mix. The group released several successful albums, including DNA, Salute, Get Weird,…

James Blunt (настоящее имя — Джеймс Хилльер Блант) — британский певец, автор песен и бывший военный офицер, ставший мировой звездой благодаря своему уникальному голосу и эмоциональным балладам. Он родился 22 февраля 1974 года в Тидворте, Великобритания. Сначала Джеймс выбрал военную карьеру, окончив Королевскую военную академию в Сандхерсте. Он служил в британской армии, в том числе участвовал в миротворческой миссии в Косово. Однако после завершения службы решил посвятить себя музыке. В 2004 году он дебютировал с альбомом Back to Bedlam, который моментально стал сенсацией. Заглавный сингл "You're Beautiful" завоевал мировую популярность и сделал его голос узнаваемым в каждом уголке планеты. Баллада Goodbye My Lover лишь укрепила его образ как исполнителя чувственных и…

James Hype is the stage name of British DJ, music producer and remixer James Edward Lee Marsland, born on 26 November 1989 on the Wirral Peninsula in Merseyside, England. He gained widespread recognition through More Than Friends, Ferrari, Disconnected, You Give Me a Feeling, Drums, 7 Seconds, Don't Wake Me Up and Waterfalls, but James Hype's distinctive position on the modern house scene is linked not only to his production catalogue, but also to his DJ technique. His trademark has become fast four-deck mixing with extensive use of loops, cue points, EQ and live restructuring of tracks during performances. Musically, James Hype works primarily at the intersection of house and tech house, although his style was shaped by British R&B, garage, drum & bass and the club culture of…

Jamie Jones (born 28 October 1980 in Bontnewydd near Caernarfon, Wales) is a Welsh DJ, music producer and one of the most influential figures in the British house scene of his generation. He is the co-founder of the Hot Creations label, creator of the international Paradise party series, head of the Hottrax imprint and a member of the project Hot Natured. Jones’s music brings together house, deep house, tech house, disco and the legacy of the 2000s minimal scene. Childhood in North Wales and his first parties Jamie Jones was born in Caernarfon in north-west Wales and was educated through the Welsh language. His childhood was spent far from the major club centres of the United Kingdom, but by his teenage years he had already developed a strong interest in rave culture. The music…

Janet Jackson – биография, карьера, личная жизнь Janet Jackson – легендарная американская певица, автор песен, актриса и танцовщица, оказавшая огромное влияние на поп-музыку. Её уникальный стиль, инновационные хореографические постановки и смелые тексты сделали её одной из самых успешных артисток всех времён. За свою карьеру она продала более 100 миллионов пластинок, завоевала 5 премий Грэмми, а её альбомы и хиты неоднократно попадали на вершины мировых чартов. Ранние годы и семья Настоящее имя певицы – Janet Damita Jo Jackson. Она родилась 16 мая 1966 года в Гэри, Индиана, в семье Джозефа и Кэтрин Джексон. Будучи младшей сестрой легендарного Майкла Джексона и частью известной династии, она с детства была окружена музыкой. В возрасте 7 лет она уже выступала на сцене…

Jax Jones (настоящее имя — Тимучин Ламар К. Аладжин, Timucin Lam) — британский диджей, продюсер и автор песен, известный своими хитами в жанрах хаус и поп-музыки. Родился 25 июля 1987 года в Лондоне, Великобритания. Jax Jones — один из самых востребованных артистов на современной электронной сцене, его треки покоряют мировые чарты, звучат на радиостанциях и фестивалях по всему миру. Ранние годы и музыкальные влияния Тимучин родился в семье с разнообразными культурными корнями: его отец — турок, а мать — малагасийка (из Мадагаскара). Эта смесь культур повлияла на его музыкальные вкусы, включая африканские, азиатские и европейские ритмы. Музыкой Jax Jones увлёкся в раннем возрасте, слушая таких артистов, как Timbaland, Pharrell Williams и Fatboy Slim. В…

Jay-Z (real name — Shawn Corey Carter; born December 4, 1969, Brooklyn, New York, USA) is an American rapper, songwriter, music producer and entrepreneur, one of the most influential figures in the history of hip-hop. In official materials from recent years, his stage name has also been stylized as JAŸ-Z. Carter’s career spans more than three decades — from the independent debut Reasonable Doubt and the founding of Roc-A-Fella Records to the albums The Blueprint, The Black Album, The Blueprint 3, Watch the Throne and 4:44, his executive role at Def Jam and the creation of an international entertainment infrastructure around Roc Nation. Jay-Z became the first rapper inducted into the Songwriters Hall of Fame, and in 2021 he entered the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame…

Жан-Мишель Жарр — французский композитор, пианист и продюсер, пионер электронной музыки и виртуозный «лазерный художник». Он известен своими масштабными музыкальными проектами, сочетающими инновационные звуковые технологии с впечатляющими визуальными эффектами. Ранние годы и образование Жан-Мишель Жарр родился 24 августа 1948 года в Лионе, Франция. Он является сыном композитора Мориса Жарра и Франс Пежо, пережившей концлагерь. Его бабушка по материнской линии была еврейкой. В детстве Жарр проводил много времени у своих бабушки и дедушки в Лионе, где его дедушка, инженер и изобретатель, вдохновил его на изучение музыки и технологий. Он также увлекался джазом, посещая выступления таких музыкантов, как Archie Shepp и John Coltrane. Карьера и достижения В 1971 году Жарр…

Jeff Lynne – гений британского рока и лидер Electric Light Orchestra Джефф Линн (Jeff Lynne) – британский певец, композитор, продюсер и мультиинструменталист, наиболее известный как основатель и лидер группы Electric Light Orchestra (ELO). Он также был участником супергруппы Traveling Wilburys и работал с такими легендами, как The Beatles, Том Петти и Рой Орбисон. Ранние годы и начало карьеры Джеффри Линн родился 30 декабря 1947 года в Бирмингеме, Англия. В юности он увлекся музыкой The Beatles и основал свою первую группу The Idle Race, а затем стал участником The Move, из которой в 1970 году возникла Electric Light Orchestra. Electric Light Orchestra: мировая слава (1970-е – 1980-е) ELO стали одними из главных новаторов рока, сочетая оркестровые аранжировки с…

Jennifer Lynn Lopez (also known as J.Lo; born July 24, 1969, in the Bronx, New York, USA) is an American singer, actress, dancer, producer, fashion designer, and entrepreneur. She became one of the first Latina artists to achieve global stardom in Hollywood and worldwide pop music, combining directing, film, pop and R&B, dance, business, and fashion into one large-scale career. Jennifer Lopez is recognized as one of the most successful entertainers in history: her films have grossed billions of dollars at the box office, and her music releases have sold more than 80 million copies worldwide. Early life Jennifer Lopez was born into a Puerto Rican family and grew up in the working-class New York borough of the Bronx. In this environment she was drawn to the arts from an early age,…

Jerry Heil (real name — Yana Olehivna Shemaieva; born October 21, 1995, Vasylkiv, Kyiv Oblast) is a Ukrainian singer, songwriter, blogger, and music producer. One of the brightest artists of the new Ukrainian pop scene, she first gained wide recognition thanks to YouTube cover videos and viral hits, and then moved on to creating original material in Ukrainian. Her style is marked by an experimental sound, an indie-pop aesthetic, satirical lyrics, and a powerful voice with a signature emotional delivery. Jerry Heil is part of the generation of artists who made Ukrainian pop competitive on the international stage. She actively uses social media, meme culture, and contemporary electronic production aesthetics. Early years Yana Shemaieva was born in the town of Vasylkiv, Kyiv Oblast,…

```html id="jess-glynne-en" Jess Glynne (full name — Jessica Hannah Glynne; born October 20, 1989, London, United Kingdom) is a British singer and songwriter whose music blends pop, soul, R&B, house and dance-pop. She gained international recognition in 2014 through her appearances on My Love by producer Route 94 and Rather Be by Clean Bandit. Over the following years, Glynne became one of the most successful British pop singers of her generation. Seven recordings featuring her reached No. 1 on the UK Singles Chart, while her first two studio albums — I Cry When I Laugh (2015) and Always In Between (2018) — both topped the UK Albums Chart. In 2015, Rather Be earned her a Grammy Award for Best Dance/Electronic Recording. Jess Glynne's best-known songs include…

Jessie J (birth name Jessica Ellen Cornish), born March 27, 1988 in London, UK, is a British singer, songwriter, composer and recipient of multiple international awards. She is known for her powerful vocal range, melismatic technique, a blend of pop, R&B and soul, as well as writing hits for other major artists. Early Life Jessica Cornish grew up in Redbridge, London. She studied at: Colin’s Performing Arts School National Youth Music Theatre (performed in Whistle Down the Wind) BRIT School for Performing Arts & Technology — the same school completed by Adele, Amy Winehouse and Leona Lewis. She was involved in music from an early age and began writing her own songs at 11–12 years old. As a teenager, Jessie J experienced heart issues (including a minor…

Jimi Hendrix (полное имя — Джеймс Маршалл Хендрикс) — один из самых влиятельных гитаристов в истории музыки, чье творчество оказало огромное влияние на развитие рок-музыки, блюза и джаза. Его уникальный стиль игры, новаторское использование гитарных эффектов и харизматичное исполнение сделали его легендой. Вот подробная биография этого выдающегося музыканта. Ранние годы Джими Хендрикс родился 27 ноября 1942 года в Сиэтле, штат Вашингтон, США. Его родители — Люсиль Джетер и Джеймс Аллен Хендрикс — были афроамериканцами. Детство Джими было непростым: его родители развелись, когда он был еще ребенком, а его мать умерла в 1958 году, когда ему было всего 15 лет. Джими рос в бедности, и его воспитанием занимались в основном бабушка и отец, который часто…

Jimmy Savile (James Wilson Vincent Savile, 1926–2011) was a British television presenter, DJ, and public figure whose career spanned several decades and had a significant impact on the development of popular culture in the United Kingdom. However, after his death, his name became synonymous with one of the largest scandals involving systematic sexual abuse and institutional failures to prevent it. Early Life and Formation (1926–1950s) Jimmy Savile was born on October 31, 1926, in Leeds, England, into a Catholic family. He was the youngest of seven children. In his youth, he worked as a coal miner, but after an accident, he was forced to change his profession. During World War II, he worked in the coal industry, contributing to essential home front efforts. After the war, he…

JJ, real name Johannes Pietsch (born April 29, 2001, Vienna, Austria), is an Austrian singer, songwriter and countertenor of Austrian-Filipino origin. He gained international recognition after winning the Eurovision Song Contest 2025 in Basel with the song Wasted Love, which combined classical vocal technique, modern pop music and an electronic climax. Before Eurovision, Pietsch gained experience both in televised vocal competitions and on the opera stage: he participated in The Voice UK and the Austrian show Starmania, studied at the opera school of the Vienna State Opera and performed in productions at Wiener Staatsoper. After winning the contest, he continued developing his own pop repertoire and released his debut EP Into the Unknown in 2026. Childhood in Vienna and Dubai Johannes…

Joel Corry (born June 10, 1989, London, United Kingdom) is a British DJ, music producer and remixer. He gained international recognition with Sorry, Lonely, Head & Heart, BED, OUT OUT, I Wish, History, Lionheart (Fearless) and 0800 HEAVEN. His debut album Another Friday Night was released in 2023 and reached number five on the UK Albums Chart. Corry’s music sits primarily at the intersection of house and dance-pop, although British UK garage remains one of the most important foundations of his style. Unlike many producers who first became known through studio recordings, Joel spent years working as a club DJ before achieving major success with his own releases. London, UK garage and his first DJ experiences Joel Corry grew up in North London. He began DJing at around 13 years…

John B (full name — John Bryn Williams; born July 12, 1977, Maidenhead, Berkshire, England) is a British DJ, music producer and founder of Beta Recordings, and one of the most distinctive figures in the history of drum & bass. Over a career that began in the mid-1990s, he has moved through techstep, atmospheric and jazz-influenced drum & bass, trance & bass, electrostep, synthpop, electro, neurofunk and rave, while his productions have almost always retained a recognisable attraction to synthesizer melodies and unexpected genre combinations. John B is one of those artists whose stage image became a natural extension of the music. Bleached and geometrically styled hair, vivid makeup, futuristic glasses, and visual references to 1980s new wave and synthpop became an…

John Digweed (real name — Thomas John Digweed, born 1 January 1967 in Hastings, England) is a British DJ, producer, and one of the central figures of global progressive house, tech house, and deep techno. His name has become synonymous with “intelligent,” atmospheric electronic music, where dramaturgy, depth, and flawless mixing technique come together. Together with Sasha, he formed the legendary duo Sasha & Digweed, reshaping the perception of DJ mixes and club culture through landmark releases such as Northern Exposure, Renaissance, and their long-term residency at the iconic Twilo (New York). Early years and path to the scene Digweed grew up in Hastings and became fascinated with electronic music early on. At just 13, he decided he wanted to be a DJ, and by 15…

Джон Леннон (John Lennon) — одна из самых знаковых фигур в истории музыки, британский певец, автор песен, музыкант, художник и активист. Он наиболее известен как основатель и участник легендарной группы The Beatles, которая оказала огромное влияние на мировую культуру и музыку XX века. Ранние годы Джон Уинстон Леннон родился 9 октября 1940 года в Ливерпуле, Англия. Его родители, Джулия и Альфред Леннон, развелись, когда Джон был ещё маленьким, и он воспитывался своей тётей Мими Смит и её мужем Джорджем. Джулия, мать Джона, поддерживала с ним связь и познакомила его с музыкой, научив играть на банджо и фортепиано. В школе Джон проявлял интерес к искусству и литературе, но учёба давалась ему с трудом. Он был известен своим бунтарским характером и чувством юмора. В…