Jorja Smith

Jorja Alice Smith, better known by her stage as Jorja Smith, is an English singer-songwriter. In January 2016, she released her debut song, “Blue Lights,” and in November 2016, she released her debut EP, Project 11. In 2018, she released her debut album, Lost & Found. She has received numerous accolades. Her eponymous YouTube account has nearly 625k subscribers. Her Instagram account now has over 2.4 million followers.

What is Jorja Smith Net Worth?

Jorja Smith makes a living as a musician. Record sales, contracts, performances, tours, and endorsements are all sources of money for her. Her estimated net worth is $1 million.

What is Jorja Smith Famous For?

The first and only independent artist to be nominated for and win a Brit Award.

Jorja Smith
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Where was Jorja Smith Born?

On June 11, 1997, Jorja Smith was born. Jorja Alice Smith is her given name. Walsall, West Midlands, England, is where she was born. She is an English citizen. She was born to Peter Smith, a father, and Jolene Smith, a mother. Luca, her younger brother, is her only sibling. Gemini is her zodiac sign.

At the age of eight, her father urged her to take piano lessons, and she received a music scholarship to Aldridge School. At Aldridge, she studied classical singing and the oboe. After seeing Smith’s cover songs on YouTube at the age of 15, his management scouted him. She flew to London for writing sessions with Maverick Sabre and Ed Thomas while still in school.

Following graduation, she relocated to London. She was 18 years old at the time. She made ends meet by working as a barista.

Jorja Smith
Jorja Smith
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Musical Career:

  • In January 2016, she released her debut single, “Blue Lights.”
  • In July 2016, Drake named Smith’s second song “Where Did I Go?” as his favorite track.
  • In November 2016, she released her debut EP, Project 11. There are four songs on the EP.
  • On BC Music’s Sounds of 2017 longlist, she was named one of the 15 up-and-coming talents. She came in fourth place on the list.
  • In February and March 2017, she appeared as a special guest on Drake’s Boy Meets World Tour.
  • She was also featured on two tracks on Drake’s mixtape, More Life, in 2017.
  • In October and November 2017, she was the opening act for Bruno Mars’ 24K Magic World Tour.
  • In December 2017, she released her second EP, Spotify Singles.
  • On Jimmy Kimmel Live!, she made her American late-night debut! in April of this year
  • In June 2018, she released her debut studio album, Lost & Found.
  • The album reached the top of the UK R&B chart. After 5 years of struggle, she finally launched her record.
  • To promote her debut album, she embarked on a globe tour called The Lost & Found Tour. Throughout the tour, she played in the United States, Canada, Europe, and Japan.
  • In April 2019, she embarked on a co-headlining North American tour with Kali Uchis.
  • Preditah, Stormzy, Loyle Carner, and Burna Boy are among the musicians featured on her songs.
  • She has appeared on Cadenza’s “People,” Kali Uchis’ “Tyrant,” Artists for Grenfell’s “Bridge Over Troubled Water,” George the Poet and Maverick Sabre’s “Follow the Leader,” Drake’s “Jorja Interlude” and “Get It Together,” Alex da Kid’s “Go 2.0,” Ezra’s “Reason in Disguise,” and Maverick Sabre’s “Slow.
Jorja Smith
Jorja Smith
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Honors:

  • The British Critics’ Choice Award for 2018 has been announced.
  • Breakthrough of the Year Award from AIM Independent Music UK in 2018.
  • “Blue Lights” won the 2018 UK Music Video – Best Urban Video – UK Award.
  • The 2019 Brit British Female Solo Artist Award has been announced.
  • In 2019, she was also nominated for the Grammy Award for Best New Artist.
  • Jorja Smith is dating who?
  • Jorja Smith is presently dating Joel Compass, a singer and producer. In September of 2017, the couple started dating. She has previously been linked to Drake.

How tall is Jorja Smith?

Jorja Smith is 1.67 meters tall, or 5 feet and 6 inches tall. She weighs 128 pounds, or 58 kilograms. She has a slender physique. Her eyes are dark brown, and her hair is black.

Quick Facts About Jorja Smith

Celebrated NameJorja Smith
Age24 Years
Nick NameJorja
Birth NameJorja Alice Smith
Birth Date1997-06-11
GenderFemale
ProfessionSinger
Place Of BirthWalsall, West Midlands, England
NationalityEnglish
EthnicityJamaican and English Decent
FatherPeter Smith
MotherJolene Smith
BrothersLuca Smith
HoroscopeGemini
GenreContemporary R&B, Neo-Soul, Alternative R&B, Pop Soul, 2-Step, Trip Hop
Idol PersonAmy Winehouse
Awards WonBrit Critics’ Choice Award-2018, Brit British Female Solo Artist Award-2019 etc.
Marital StatusUnmarried
BoyfriendJoel Compass
Height1.67 m ( 5 feet and 6 inches )
Weight58 kg ( 128 lbs )
Body TypeSlim
Eye ColorDark Brown
Hair ColorBlack
Source of WealthMusical Career
Net Worth$1 million (estimated)
Famous ForThe first independent artist to have been nominated and won Brit Awards