What started as a thought, then an idea, then a sample, and then sparked from a reaction into a completed song in just 72 hours could be the start of a big 2021 for emerging pop artist, as I'm not Pretty hits listeners to end the first week of the new year.
The Vancouver independent pop singer and songwriter has experienced success and acclaim already in her young career - but catching the attention and interest and love of the internet on a platform like TikTok, with a message that resonates, lyrics that are relatable and catchy, and production that brings it all together - that's the kind of special that doesn't come along all too often.
Spurred on by supermodel Ashley Graham's "" comment on the first shared sample, I'm not Pretty was finished quickly - and here it is for you now!
JESSIA - I'm not Pretty
About the song and the reaction, JESSIA says, "I am so touched that we have started 2021 off with this body positivity movement. The inspiration for this song actually started from a TikTok trend. I heard a quote saying, 'I've never seen two pretty best friends' and it got me thinking that all of my friends are gorgeous so maybe I'm not the pretty one. Maybe I am just the fun one? I was feeling frustrated and bitter one day, so I wrote this hook to get me through. People related to it and the positivity started rapidly spreading and then having Elijah Woods onboard to produce and be a part of it, made it all the more special. We are both so proud of what has come out of this song and it's just the beginning!"
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It is great to see Elijah Woods attached to I'm not Pretty. Fans of his work with Jamie as Elijah Woods x Jamie Fine know that he's a talented dude and we expect we'll continue to see his name keep popping up on songs we like.
There are a lot of us out here who need a reminder that we're not alone in feeling how we feel about a lot of things - especially in a time when more of us feel more alone than we ever have before. And if a song like this from an artist who has made the decision to put herself and her thoughts all the way out in the open can help some folks dance and feel good and find support and a kind thought, we're here for it. I'm here for it. Give me more.
We don't know exactly what's coming next or what to expect from JESSIA, but we'll be watching and ready. And we suggest that you get yourself in that boat too. Hit play on I'm not Pretty one more time and check out JESSIA's social media channels to stay up to date.