Before launching her solo career, singer Jesy Nelson garnered fame as a member of the British girl group Little Mix. With her soulful soprano voice, Nelson distinguished herself in Little Mix, helping each of the group's first six albums reach the Top Five in the U.K. Following her departure from the band, Nelson hit the Top 40 in the U.K. with the pop- and R&B-infused single "Boyz," featuring Nicki Minaj.
Jessica Louise Nelson was born in 1991 and grew up in Romford, East London where she became interested in performing at a young age. She studied dance at the Sylvia Young T...