Singer Songwriter Jessica Sweetman, 22, was born and raised in Birmingham, England. It was there, at the age of 16 that her singing career first began. She got a chance one night to sing at Pizza Express and she jumped at the opportunity. After that night, doors opened for her, and Jessica was soon singing every week all over Birmingham in various restaurants, pubs and bars.

A year later at 17 she moved with her family to Cornwall in the South West of England. She continued singing in bars and restaurants regularly and attracted a lot of attention.

Small snippets of hope fluttered by occasionally, like when the song 'Angel Mine' was used by Mobitel, Slovenia's leading mobile phone network for their television advert. This attracted media attention back home locally - with the Cornish and West Midlands media and nationally - with an article in The Daily Telegraph. However, deep down, Jessica knew that staying in Cornwall limited the opportunities for her. "I love Cornwall and have had a great time gigging there, but I knew to get further I had to move to the big city". So at the age of 21 she packed her bags and moved to London on her own. She knew little about London and knew no-one who lived there, but she had raw genuine hunger to follow her dream and that is what carried her through. She found a tiny room in the heart of Soho and within her first week there she was supporting signed artist Finley Quaye. A week later she had been invited to sing at Ronnie Scotts, one of the most prestigious jazz venues in the world.

Jessica is the complete package. Her voice is beautifully different, with a very smooth and sultry feel to it. Her songs are very memorable and often very personal, which many people can relate to, and her down to earth, bubbly personality is instantly loveable.

Jessica likes many genres of music,however the biggest of her influences come from the likes of Stevie Nicks, Norah Jones and Katie Melua. "I grew up listening to mainly blues and country, this is where my love for music and songwriting originates."

Jessica has huge passion about her songs and music and has always dreamt of becoming a recording artist, and she is well on her way. Currently living in London, Jessica is building a large fan base and has just finished recording her debut album of original songs.

Jessica's rise up the musical ladder has been sure and steady and this extremely talented young woman has emerged as a truly natural singer-songwriter who is proving herself in every department.