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Musical artist
Jesswar is a Fijian Australian artist based on Yugambeh/Kombumerri country . Jesswar's debut single, "Savage", released in 2017 and was followed by debut EP Tropixx in 2021 and debut mixtape LIFE'S SHORT, LIVE BIG in 2022. In 2021, Jesswar was a winner at the Queensland Music Awards and the APRA Professional Development Awards.[1]
Early life
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Born in Canberra , Jesswar grew up partly in Fiji and partly on the Gold Coast, Queensland . They left home at 16 years old,[2] TAFE Queensland , and later at the Queensland Conservatorium Griffith University .[3] pop rap band, Sneeky Picnic, with fellow students.[4]
Music career
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TROPIXX & Life’s Short, Live Big
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Jesswar's first release as a solo artist was "Savage" in 2017, though they later signed with Golden Era Records .[5] [6] St Jerome's Laneway Festival . By 2019, they had collaborated with artists including Tasha the Amazon , Okenyo , DZ Deathrays , and B Wise .[7]
In 2021, Jesswar signed a global deal with PIAS Recordings and also released debut EP Tropixx .[2] [8] Queensland Music Awards .[9] Rihanna -inspired collaboration with viral Texan rapper Erica Banks : "Bad Like Riri".[10]
In September 2022, Jesswar released their debut mixtape, Life's Short, Live Big .
Personal life
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Jesswar is non-binary,[11] [12]
Discography
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Mixtapes
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Extended play
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Awards and nominations
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AIR Awards
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The Australian Independent Record Awards (commonly known informally as AIR Awards ) is an annual awards night to recognise, promote and celebrate the success of Australia's Independent Music sector.
National Live Music Awards
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The National Live Music Awards (NLMAs) commenced in 2016 to recognise contributions to the live music industry in Australia.
Rolling Stone Australia Awards
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The Rolling Stone Australia Awards are awarded annually in January or February by the Australian edition of Rolling Stone [19]
References
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^ "Jesswar: "I can walk into any space anywhere and be proud of who I am" . NME
^ Butler, Nicole (18 January 2013). "Big day out for Sneeky Picnic" . news.griffith.edu.au .
^ "Introducing Jesswar and her tough-as-nails debut single/video clip - Savage" . PILERATS .
^ "Interview: Jesswar's "Savage" earns the aunties' seal of approval as the official music video drops today" . 20 November 2017.
^ "Premiere: Jesswar is on top of her game with HEATA feat. Tasha The Amazon" . PILERATS .
^ MTV News Staff. "Jesswar Transformed Her Anger At Being Overlooked Into 'Venom' . MTV News . Archived from the original on 5 March 2021.
^ "Here's the big winners from the 2021 Queensland Music Awards" . 6 May 2021.
^ Newstead, Al (14 October 2021). "First Play: Jesswar taps viral rapper Erica Banks for Rihanna-inspired 'BAD LIKE RIRI' . triple j .
^ "Jesswar on TikTok" . TikTok . Retrieved 25 March 2023 .
^ "Watch: Jesswar - FELL IN LOVE" . PILERATS . Retrieved 25 March 2023 .
^ "Jesswar Announces Debut Mixtape 'Life's Short, Live Big' . MusicFeeds . Retrieved 21 July 2022 .
^ "Nominees Announced For AIR Independent Music Awards 2022" . musicfeeds . 1 June 2022. Retrieved 1 June 2022 .
^ Tyler Jenke (5 August 2022). "Genesis Owusu Wins Big At The 2022 AIR Awards" . MusicFeeds . Retrieved 6 August 2022 .
^ "Nominees Announced for the Australian Independent Music Awards 2023" . Music Feeds . Retrieved 31 May 2023 .
^ "King Stingray and Genesis Owusu Win Big at 2023 AIR Awards" . Music Feeds . Retrieved 5 August 2023 .
^ "Nominees Announced For The 2023 National Live Music Awards" . The Music . Retrieved 11 September 2023 .
^ Barnes, Amelia (5 December 2011). "Rolling Stone Magazine Australia announces 3rd annual awards event" . The AU Review . Archived from the original on 8 August 2016. Retrieved 5 March 2021 .
^ "Have Your Say in This Year's Rolling Stone Australia Reader's Choice Award" . au.rollingstone.com . 17 January 2022. Retrieved 17 February 2022 .
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