#Risingartist: World Ain't Ready For Jessika
We had a lovely time chatting with Jessika about making the move across the pond, family, and, of course, music. You can see the full interview here or on our YouTube channel.
UK-born and New York-based singer, songwriter, multi-instrumentalist, and producer JESSIKA has announced her debut album, World Ain’t Ready, out Tomorrow, September 1, via BMG. The album is currently available for pre-save HERE.
Alongside the announcement, JESSIKA shares “Fuck Our Fears” featuring GASHI. The Brooklyn Bred artist and singer-songwriter has previously collaborated with DJ Snake, Sting, G-Eazy, Migos, and Travis Scott.
World Ain’t Ready, written by JESSIKA and co-produced with Kyle Kelso (Kygo, Aloe Blacc, Galantis), is a testament to JESSIKA’s resilience, passion, and extraordinary circumstances that shaped her artistic vision. The album came to life while JESSIKA covertly inhabited the BMG Nashville office.
After being entrusted with a key card to access the office and studio, she swiftly discovered its extraordinary privilege: unlimited 24-hour access. Seizing the opportunity, JESSIKA spent the next two weeks secretly writing in the middle of the night, dancing around conference rooms, making long-distance calls home to London, and creating demos that would eventually form the foundation of her debut album.
Ultimately, an email circulated requesting the return of the key card, “no questions asked.” Rather than simply returning the card and retreating, JESSIKA decided to make the most of the situation. She boldly reached out to Jon Loba, the President of BBR Music Group/BMG Nashville, and requested a meeting. To her astonishment, he agreed.
Sharing her story, JESSIKA revealed to Loba that, until recently, she had been residing in the office and tirelessly working on her record. Amazed by her dedication and determination, Loba listened to the demos and signed her on the spot without hesitation.
With the songs written, she proceeded to record her debut between New York and the legendary Abbey Road Studios in London. World Ain’t Ready explores mental health, rejection, persistence, lust, and love. The album features previously released anthems like "Nine Inch Heels" alongside introspective tracks such as the wistful "Her" and the profoundly heartfelt title track.