Jorja Smith Quick Info | |
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Height | 5 ft 6 in |
Weight | 58 kg |
Date of Birth | June 11, 1997 |
Zodiac Sign | Gemini |
Boyfriend | Joel Compass |
Jorja Smith is a British singer who started creating waves with her style of music from the early age of 16. She has collaborated with noteworthy honchos of the music industry including Drake, Stormzy, and Kali Uchis. She has a huge social media fan base with more than 1 million followers on Instagram and more than 200k followers on Twitter. Jorja also has a self-titled YouTube channel with more than 500k subscribers.
Born Name
Jorja Alice Smith
Nick Name
Jorja
Sun Sign
Gemini
Born Place
Walsall, West Midlands, England, United Kingdom
Residence
London, England, United Kingdom
Nationality
Education
Jorja won a scholarship to a music school where she learned classical singing.
Occupation
Singer, Songwriter
Family
- Father – He is a singer.
- Mother – She is a jewelry designer.
Manager
Jorja is represented by –
- Summer Marshall and Mike Greek, Booking Agents, Creative Artists Agency
- Joe Hadley and Deaton, Booking Agents (North America), Creative Artists Agency
Genre
Contemporary R&B, Pop
Instruments
Vocals, Piano, Oboe
Labels
FAMM
Build
Slim
Height
5 ft 6 in or 167.5 cm
Weight
58 kg or 128 lbs
Boyfriend / Spouse
Joja Smith has dated –
- Drake (2017) – Jorja was rumored to be dating Drake in 2017. It is rumored that Drake’s song Jaded from the album Scorpion is dedicated to Jorja.
- Joel Compass (2017-Present) – Jorja began dating singer and songwriter Joel in September 2017. The two are often seen attending red carpet events together.
Race / Ethnicity
Multiracial (Black and White)
Jorja has Jamaican ancestry on her father’s side and English ancestry on her mother’s side.
Hair Color
Black
Eye Color
Dark Brown
Sexual Orientation
Straight
Distinctive Features
- Beautiful smile
- Braided hair
Religion
Christianity
Best Known For
Her soulful voice which helped her bag the BRIT Critics’ Choice Award in 2018.
First Album
Smith released her first album Lost & Found on June 8, 2018, under FAMM records.
First TV Show
Jorja Smith made her television show debut on Jimmy Kimmel Live! as herself in 2018.
Jorja Smith Facts
- She was discovered at the age of 16 when a video was sent to her manager.
- She was always fond of music and started writing music at the age of 11.
- Jorja considers Amy Winehouse to be one of her greatest inspirations.
- She grew up listening to reggae, rock, and soul music.
- Visit her official website @ jorjasmith.com.
- Follow Jorja Smith on Twitter, Facebook, YouTube, and Instagram.
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