Jesse & Joy is a Mexicanpopduo formed in 2005 by brother and sisterJesse and Joy, in Mexico City. The duo have released four studio albums, one live album and one EP on Warner Music Latin, have toured internationally, and have accumulated a Best Latin Album Grammy Award and six Latin Grammy Awards in various categories. "Jesse & Joy are probably some of the purest, most talented artists of our generation," wrote Latin Times.
Early life and career
The Huerta Uecke siblings were born in Mexico City to a Mexican father and American mother. In 2001, inspired by their parents love for classic, rock and folk music, when they were 18 and 15 years old, respectively, they began writing music and songs with their father using instruments from his church, which they attended when they were small. Jesse & Joy signed with the Warner Music Latina group on April 18, 2005. Jesse plays piano and guitar, while Joy plays guitar, drums and is the lead vocalist.
In 2008, the duo released the Esto Es Lo Que Soy EP featuring "Espacio Sideral", "Ya No Quiero", "Volveré,” "Llegaste Tú", and a new song called "Esto Es Lo Que Soy. In 2009, their second studio album, Electricidad, was released. The album was certified gold by the AMPROFON and included singles "Adiós” and "Chocolate".
The two artists signed a deal with Kobalt Music for their worldwide publishing beginning with their 2018 single, "Te Esperé". In April 2019, Jesse & Joy collaborated with Colombian singer J Balvin for the single, "Mañana es Too Late.” The song was written by the duo, along with Poo Bear and produced by Jesse and Charlie Heat. "Mañana es Too Late" reached #1 in Mexico. Throughout May 2019, Jesse & Joy toured Mexico including another sold-out performance at Auditorio Nacional. Joy was recognized by the Latin Recording Academy as one at the Leading Ladies of Entertainment at a gala June 2019 that took place in Mexico City. The honor, for Latinas who "during their lives have demonstrated enthusiasm, determination, leadership, pride in their roots and an indomitable spirit in continuous form," that included Tatiana Bilboa, Martha de Bayle, Alondra de la Parra, and Soumaya Slim Domit. Jesse & Joy continue to tour in 2019, with shows in Latin American and the United States. In April 2020, Aire was confirmed to be the name of their upcoming album.
Personal lives
In the beginning of 2019, Joy announced that she was in love with a woman thus coming out as pansexual. Later, she let her fans know she had been married to her wife, Diana Atri, for 7 years. In May, Atri gave birth to their daughter, Noah. Jesse is married to Monica, with whom he has two daughters: Hanna and Abby.
Philanthropy
Jesse & Joy maintain an ongoing partnership with UnidosUS, the Hispanic civil rights and advocacy organization, and their “Electrify The Vote!". They performed acoustic shows in California, Texas, and Arizona intended to mobilize Latinos to vote. In addition, the musicians initiated personal recovery efforts following earthquakes in Mexico. As a result of their love for domestic animals, the siblings are active supporters of PETA's efforts to spay, neuter, and find homes for homeless domestic animals. The duo recorded a PSA and appeared on posters for the cause.
