Jorja Smith is an English singer and songwriter who emerged from Walsall, West Midlands, with a natural gift for songwriting that manifested as early as age 11. Her journey to prominence began unexpectedly in 2012 when a friend uploaded a cover of Labrinth's "Earthquake" to YouTube, catching the attention of renowned record producer Guy Moot. Following the broader recognition of her early singles, Smith signed with Sony/ATV in early 2016 and spent the remainder of that year and into 2017 honing her craft through a series of EP releases that showcased her sophisticated musical sensibilities.
Smith's debut studio album, Lost & Found, arrived in 2018 to critical acclaim, debuting at number three on the UK Albums Chart and establishing her as one of the most promising voices in contemporary British music. The project's success culminated in her winning the Brit Critics' Choice Award that same year. In 2019, Smith reached new heights when she was named Best British Female Artist at the Brit Awards and received a Grammy Award nomination for Best New Artist — a testament to her international appeal and artistic merit. She continued building on this momentum with the release of her third EP, Be Right Back, in May 2021, which earned favorable critical reception and further cemented her status as a distinctive voice in modern soul and R&B.
