Jessica Lá Rel

Jessica Lá Rel is a Chicago-born recording artist, songwriter, and storyteller known for her "cinematic soul" sound, blending the South Side of Chicago with the rhythms of Ghana. Her debut EP, Four Freedoms, hit #12 on the UK Soul Charts, earning performances for Oprah Winfrey, Sterling K. Brown, U.S. Rep. John Lewis, Civil Rights Freedom Rider Rip Patton, and Rev. Jesse Jackson.

With over 1 million YouTube views, Huffington Post described her as "a rising superstar with incredible potential." Featured in The Root and Buzzfeed as an "artist to watch," Jessica has opened for Ella Mai, Summer Walker, Melanie Fiona, Omarion, J. Holiday, Luke James, Macklemore, and Angelique Kidjo.

In 2018, she launched The Sit In, a nationwide house concert tour inspired by the Civil Rights Movement. Her debut album, War Love, produced with Tyler “Eaglebabel” Brooks and Troy Miller, won the Best R&B Song award at the 2019 Independent Music Awards for “Here Comes The Sun.”

Jessica has also sung with Kanye West’s Sunday Service Collective, Kirk Franklin, Diddy, Faith Evans, and Maverick City Music. A dynamic vocalist and storyteller, Jessica captivates audiences with her artistry and vision.

Follow her on Instagram and Facebook @jessicalarel or visit jessicalarel.com.