User talk:Jessemedeles

Jesse Medeles, also known as, “JM” is a Latino recording artist. His father & mother are Mexican American. Jesse's parents divorced when he was just a kid. Jesse was raised by his grandparents in Laredo, Texas. Though he was raised by his grandparents, he grew up on the streets. This is where Jesse formed a love for music and songwriting, often writing about his own real life experiences. Drawing influences from freestyle, pop, and rap. Jesse was inspired by artists across multiple genres and cultures; Cumbia, Tejano, Rap, and American pop just to name a few.

After graduating from high school, Jesse pursued his Associate Degree in Healthcare Administration and worked in a pediatric health clinic to pay the bills; while pursuing his dreams of becoming an established recording artist. Jesse moved to San Antonio, TX and got his first big opportunity recording his songs with local music producers. Jesse began performing in many cities and places across Texas and received his biggest break when he performed at San Antonio’s Puerto Rican Festival, Laredo’s Jamboozi Festival, and at Houston’s Autorama show; where he won the top performer award. Jesse has a real stage presence and captivates the crowd not only with his melodic music but also with his futuristic choreography.

Simultaneously while working on recording his music Jesse was also pursing his acting career. He is accelerating as an actor, known for playing grounded & gritty roles. He has worked alongside many “A list celebrities” and can be found playing roles in the following movies: Guilty Innocents, The Assassination of a Citizen, All She Can, Snitch, One Heart, Alone Yet Not Alone and TV series; Chase, and Friday Night Lights.

Jesse moved to Los Angeles, CA in 2011 to pursue his dreams of becoming a recording artist. That’s where Jesse met celebrity music producer “J2”(www.j2producer.com). There was an instant chemistry in the studio, with J2's pop urban background and Jesse's ethnic Latino routes; it was pure magic. He is now signed to J2 Entertainment as an independent recording artist.

Be sure to watch out for Jesse Medeles. This new kid is here to take over the music game by storm, with his new single 'Viva' which is set for release early 2014.