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It takes a unique talent to create a sound that is timely yet comfortably
familiar. Toronto’s Jesse Gold manages to seamlessly blend pop music with R&B
sensibilities, resulting in a sound that pays homage to an eclectic mix of
long-time inspirations (Craig David, Lauryn Hill, John Mayer) and progressive
contemporaries (Lucky Daye, Tom Misch, H.E.R.). There’s something for
everyone in Jesse’s catalogue: wry songwriting, addictive melodies, silky
vocals, and smart production.
Look no further than Gold’s standout track “One In A Million” for an
infectious hybrid of them all. Earning a coveted spot on Spotify’s Fresh
Finds: Best of Pop 2020 list and high marks from Ones To Watch, Euphoria
Magazine, American Songwriter and more, the track perfectly captures what
Gold hopes to achieve with his repertoire. “I want to make music to be
shared. The kind of songs you send to your friends before the track
ends.”
“Drawing inspiration from every genre is my secret weapon,” Gold
explains. “To make music is to study music.” Gold brings years of skill
and effortless creativity to both the studio and stage, a craft only
sharpened by collaborations with Babyface and Craig David,
In June 2019, Gold released his debut EP We’ll Be Fine, a lively
collection of songs about the pitfalls of modern romance. The project has
collectively amassed over one million streams to date and a stamp of
approval from Complex which rightfully recognizes Gold as “far from a new
kid on the block” and “a lifelong musician and seasoned performer.”
Gold’s sophomore EP Stupid Hours arrives this May, a sonic tribute to the
‘stupid hours’ he puts into his music and growing as an artist.
Lyrically, the project touches on the importance of tight knit crew (“We
Good”), the vulnerability of sharing growing pains (“R.I.P.”), and the
struggle of finding connection through it all (“Sugar Island”).
Above all, Gold says of the project, “In the past, I’ve made music with
the hope of getting my foot in the door, or based on what I thought
people wanted to hear. I didn’t do that this time around. I just made
music that I love and am proud of.”