Canadian singer-songwriter and Grammy nominated artist Jessie Reyez has written for and collaborated with some of the biggest names in the industry, including Sam Smith, Dua Lipa and Beyoncé.

She also wrote and published a debut collection of poetry in 2023 titled, “Words of a Goat Princess," and released her third studio album, "Paid in Memories," this past March with features from Ari Lennox, Big Sean, Lil Wayne and more.

Now, the JUNO award winner is on a tour across North America, including a stop in Detroit this Sunday. Reyez joined The Metro ahead of her Detroit stop to share her reflections on being an artist and how she's preparing mentally and physically for her current tour. 

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