The London-born star, who released her debut album 'Devotion' in 2012, has revealed in a new interview that she now regrets feeling so insecure at the start of her career.
- Apr 27, 2023
AceShowbiz - Jessie Ware has "self-loathed and apologised for [herself] for far too long." The London-born star has revealed that she now regrets feeling so insecure at the start of her career.
Jessie, who released her debut album "Devotion" in 2012, told The Independent, "I didn't think I was very good. And I'm sad about that now. I didn't think I was deserving of attention and acclaim. It really irked me. I'd seen people around me have their careers taken away in an instant and I felt like I'd [experienced] quite smooth-sailing. I self-loathed and apologised for myself for far too long."
The 38-year-old singer recognizes that she's "never been a struggling artist." She continued, "I've never wanted people to think I've had a tough time in the industry. I'm making celebratory music that's meant to be enjoyed. And that's not that complicated. I'm not that complicated."
Jessie has developed a strong fanbase among the LGBTQ community over the years. But the singer is still trying to work out how she should use her platform. She explained, "I'm still learning how to use my allyship. I mean, yes, I create music and it's enjoyed and I feel protective of the LGBTQ community, but I'm sure there's more I could be doing. It's kind of a beautiful new relationship."
Jessie recognizes that she has a "responsibility" to the LGBTQ community. The musician, who will release her new album, "That! Feels Good!", later this month, reflected, "I don't ever want it to feel performative. I'm trying to do my bit, but first and foremost it's music that I'm giving, then learning and listening. But I'm sure there's a lot more that I'll do. I know my responsibility."
