Jem (singer)
British singer, songwriter, and record producer (born 1975) / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
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Jemma Gwynne Griffiths (born 18 May 1975), known by her stage name Jem, is a British singer, songwriter, and record producer.
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Background information | |
Birth name | Jemma Gwynne Griffiths |
Born | (1975-05-18) 18 May 1975 (age 49) Penarth, Glamorgan |
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Occupation(s) | Singer, songwriter, record producer, DJ, screenwriter |
Instrument(s) | Vocals, piano |
Years active | 1998–present |
Labels | ATO MapleMusic Recordings (Canada) Sony BMG RCA |
Website | jem-music |
Born and raised in Penarth, Glamorgan, she began songwriting at an early age. After graduating from university in 1996, she worked as a DJ as well as co-founder of record label Marine Parade in Brighton.[1] On 24 March 2004, she released her debut studio album Finally Woken through ATO Records. Featuring the singles "They", "Just a Ride" and "Wish I", the album saw the most success in the United Kingdom, where it was certified Platinum.[2][3] Jem followed up her debut with her second album, Down to Earth, released on 18 September 2008. Her third album, Beachwood Canyon, was released in 2016.