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Jessie Wagner is a highly sought-after touring vocalist who has performed alongside legendary artists such as Lenny Kravitz, Chic, Duran Duran, and Little Steven and the Disciples of Soul. She also leads the NYC rock/soul band Army of the Underdog. In 2020, she released her critically acclaimed debut solo album, Shoes Droppin’.

Jessie will release her new LP ‘War Within’ on April 25 via Wicked Cool Records.

Regarding the new single, “Up Against The Wall,” Jessie says: “Have you ever had a deliciously tantalizing moment that plays over and over in your mind? No matter how hard you try to fight it, you’re constantly floored by the sweetness of the memory. It’s like it has you backed Up Against The Wall.”

“Ranging from the gritty power of Etta James and Aretha Franklin to the gentle sentimentality of Roberta Flack and Barbara Lewis, Jessie Wagner captures the energy of Stax and the sophistication of Motown.. a stunning debut that celebrates the past and heralds a promising future for Soul music.” – The Alternate Root Magazine

” It vibes with a slick, cool aura, every track outdone by the proceeding one. It is killer without filler, oozing with the confidence…”- Big Takeover

“…could be the cure for the bleakness that is 2020. At the very least, we’ve got a fun soundtrack.”- American Songwriter

“Vocalist Jessie Wagner can make any music soar”- Goldmine

“With its charming acoustic rhythms and drums, this beautifully written song simultaneously seems like an apology/non-apology to those you care about while dealing with relationship growth.”- Folknrock

“Coolest Song In The World!”- Underground Garage

“One Of The Best Musical Surprises Of 2020”- Phil’s Picks

“Jessie Wagner’s vocals have heightened the music of artists like Lenny Kravitz, Chic, Duran Duran and others. On Wagner’s new album, “Shoes Droppin,” her vocal talents once again have a chance to truly soar.”- Goldmine

As an in-demand touring vocalist, Jessie has traveled thousands of miles performing with icons like Lenny Kravitz, Chic, Duran Duran, and Little Steven and The Disciples of Soul. In 2020, she unveiled her most personal work yet—her debut solo album, Shoes Droppin’, released through Wicked Cool Records.

Blending bluesy R&B, neo-soul, acoustic balladry, and rock reminiscent of John Mayer’s more introspective side, Shoes Droppin’ maintained a cohesive sound rooted in the rich production styles of the ’60s and ’70s. The album’s deeply personal songs reflected Jessie’s own journey through hardship and redemption—an evolution shaped by her roots in Norfolk, Virginia, and her current home in New York City, where she also fronts the rock/soul band Army of the Underdog.

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