Jermain Jackman

Jermain Jackman (born 10 January 1995) is a British singer who won the third series of the BBC television singing competition The Voice UK in 2014.[1] His debut album, Jermain Jackman, was released on 23 March 2015.

Not to be confused with Jermaine Jackson.

Jermain Jackman
Birth nameJermain Jackman
Born (1995-01-10) 10 January 1995
OriginHackney, London
Genres
Years active2014–present
LabelsWill.i.am Music Group
Associated actswill.i.am
Websitejermainjackman.com

Early life

Jackman is from Hackney, London, and was born into an Afro-Guyanese family with four older siblings and a twin sister. Since a young age he has been singing and has been passionate about both singing and politics. He studied at Islington Arts and Media School in north London and had good grades. Jackman also studied music at Sir George Monoux 6th-Form College in Walthamstow, East London.

Career

2014: The Voice UK and career beginnings
Main article: The Voice UK (series 3)

Jackman was the winner of series 3 of The Voice UK in April 2014, and the first male to win the competition.[1][2] He beat Christina Marie, who was the favourite. Jackman was given a £100,000 record contract.[3] His cover of "And I Am Telling You I'm Not Going" reached no. 39 on the UK iTunes chart, but finished the week at only number 75 in the charts.[4] He has stated that in the future, he would like to be the first singing Prime Minister of the United Kingdom.[5]

Performances
Performed Song Original Artist Result
Blind Audition "And I Am Telling You I'm Not Going" Jennifer Holliday Joined Team will.i.am
Battle Rounds "I Knew You Were Waiting (For Me)"(against Sarah Eden-Winn) Aretha Franklin and George Michael Winner
Knockout rounds "A House Is Not a Home" Dionne Warwick Winner
Week 1 "Treasure" Bruno Mars Safe
Week 2 "Without You" Usher Safe
Final "Wrecking Ball" Miley Cyrus Winner
"Pure Imagination" Gene Wilder
"And I Am Telling You I'm Not Going" Jennifer Holliday

2014–present: Jermain Jackman and later career

He released an EP of collaborations, Jermain Jackman Sessions, in December 2014 as a free download.

His debut album, Jermain Jackman, was released on 23 March 2015.[6] He released his debut single "How Will I Know" on the same day as the album. He recorded the song around the time of his Grandmother's death. Talking about the song he said "I'd been to New York to visit my Granny the same week, and so my emotions were high in the studio, She was very much in my thoughts as I recorded the single and I think you can hear that in my vocal."[7]

Jackman appeared as a panellist on CBBC's The Dog Ate My Homework in 2015. He later went on to appear on The Voice UK again performing his new single, "How Will I Know", during the first live show in 2015 before Olly Murs, who also performed his own single "Seasons".

In June 2017, Jackman supported a Labour Party rally prior to the 2017 UK general election.[8] In November 2017, Jackman, teamed up with George Sampson, won the jackpot in an episode of Pointless Celebrities.

Personal life

In March 2016, Jackman said that he was spotted by Labour Party leader Jeremy Corbyn at a school talent show in 2006 and now wants to work for him and become an MP.[9]

Jackman is studying politics at the University of Leeds.[9]

Discography

Albums
Title Details Peak chart positions
UK
Jermain Jackman
  • Released: 23 March 2015
  • Label: will.i.am, Universal, Polydor
  • Formats: Digital download, CD
 42

Extended plays
Title Details
Jermain Jackman Sessions EP

Singles
Year Title Peak chart positions Album
UK
2014 "And I Am Telling You" 75 N/A
2015 "How Will I Know"[7] — Jermain Jackman

References
  1. "The Voice crowns Jermain Jackman as its winner". BBC News. 6 April 2014. Retrieved 8 April 2014.
  2. "The Voice UK: Jermain Jackman won but do you think the right singer was victorious? Vote here". Daily Mirror. Retrieved 7 April 2014.
  3. "The Voice: Jermain Jackman clinches £100,000 record deal after winning BBC One talent show | Showbiz". Daily Express. Retrieved 7 April 2014.
  4. "The Voice: Sally Barker, Jermain Jackman break iTunes Top 40 – The Voice News – Reality TV". Digital Spy. Retrieved 28 June 2014.
  5. "The Voice 2014 winner Jermain Jackman wants to become first singing black prime minister". The Times of India. 6 April 2014. Retrieved 6 April 2014.
  6. "Jermain Jackman: Making my album was like raising a child". hackneygazette.co.uk. 16 December 2014. Retrieved 2 January 2015.
  7. The Voice UK's Jermain Jackman announces debut single 'How Will I Know' – The Voice News – Reality TV - Digital Spy
  8. Walker, Jonathan (6 June 2017). "Jeremy Corbyn to broadcast across the nation by satellite from Birmingham rallywork=". Birmingham Mail. Birmingham. Retrieved 14 June 2017.
  9. Weaver, Matthew (3 March 2016). "The Voice winner Jermain Jackman credits Jeremy Corbyn for 'discovering' him". The Guardian. Retrieved 14 June 2017.
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