Alright – so today we’ve got the honor of introducing you to JESSIECO. We think you’ll enjoy our conversation, we’ve shared it below.

JESSIECO, thanks for taking the time to share your stories with us today Do you wish you had started sooner?

Like the majority of creatives, I wish I had started sooner. I’ve always been a creative person; however, I suppressed that side of myself for many years until my senior year of high school. By the time I began seriously creating and releasing music, I was 17, fresh out of high school. If I had started coming out of my shell as an artist at a younger age, I would have more experience under my belt and possibly be a more developed and talented artist.

That said, looking back, I’m not sure I was ready to be my true self. I was afraid of being judged, teased at school, and too busy chasing girls. By the time I finally started, I was ready to move forward with my life and embrace my dream.

Great, appreciate you sharing that with us. Before we ask you to share more of your insights, can you take a moment to introduce yourself and how you got to where you are today to our readers.

Sure! My artist name is JESSIECO, but my real name is Jessie. I’m an up-and-coming superstar—with my eyes to the sky, heart filled with love and pain, head full of thoughts, and a relentless drive to overcome the “impossible” with insane determination. It’s almost as if God himself put me on this earth for a reason.

A less dramatic and simpler way to describe who I am is this: I’m an artist, producer, model, and actor who proudly represents his Mexican-American culture.

What kind of art do I create? I create music! I’m a creator—a creator of feelings, vibes, and memories; a creator of stories, melodies, and experiences. There are many things that set me apart from other artists. One of the most unique is that I’m a first-generation American, born to a fully Mexican family in Minnesota. To much of the world, my upbringing might sound rare, but there are actually a lot of people from Minnesota with the same background. The world just doesn’t know about us yet. That’s one of the reasons I want to achieve greatness—to represent people like me, especially from Minnesota, but also from all over the U.S.

I’m extremely proud that I haven’t lost touch with my Mexican heritage—whether it’s the dancing, the Spanish, the food, you name it thanks to my consistent back and forth between Mexico and Minnesota! It’s deeply important to me that my descendants—and anyone who comes from immigrant families—preserve their cultures, because I believe culture is one of the greatest gifts money can’t buy. I’m American of course, with the American dream and tenacity— however, I’m Mexican at heart. The way my culture has impacted every single aspect of my life is incredible—from relationships and social life to my beliefs, schooling, and work.

I know there are a handful of Mexican-American—or Latin-American—artists in the U.S., but I’ve noticed many of them don’t talk enough (or at all) about how special their culture is. Some even seem to ditch their roots and embrace only the local culture—whether that’s LA, New York, Texas, or elsewhere. What also sets me apart is that I don’t just want to make music for Mexican-Americans. I want all Latinos to enjoy my work—and not just Latinos. Whether you’re Black, Indian, Arab, European, Korean—whoever you are—I want you to listen to my art.

That might sound strange, but I’m also American. And in America, we come from all over the planet, with so many different cultures. While imperfect, we’ve found a way to live alongside each other and embrace pieces of each other’s cultures—which I think is beautiful.

I believe that while humans are often divided by racial and cultural lines, the truth is most of us go through the same core experiences—joys and pains, highs and lows. I can only speak from my own life, but I’ve found I have a way of connecting with anybody from anywhere. I’m here to unite, to speak truth, to make people reminisce and reconnect with special moments in their lives. I’m an entertainer and a storyteller at heart. And while I’m just as imperfect as anyone else—I’m here to serve my supporters in the way I know best: by being me.

Can you share a story from your journey that illustrates your resilience?

Yes. Just like many of you reading this, I’ve faced many struggles in my life. From breakups, insecurities, and deaths to bullying, hate, and navigating the entertainment world with no guidance. I like to share the glamour and fun parts of my life—but in reality, I’ve lived through a lot of terrible things. Yet somehow, I still manage to keep a smile on my face.

I’ve faced depression and suicidal thoughts for a large part of my life, especially due to toxic relationships that made me believe lies about myself. It often felt like the world was trying to break me—and sometimes, it still tries.

I’ve been hated on for as long as I can remember—abused by so-called “family” members, picked on by teachers, and torn down by fake friends and school haters. I’ve experienced sudden deaths, slow deaths, and suicides in my family—at an age far too young for anyone to be dealing with that kind of loss.

For the longest time, it felt like I couldn’t catch a break. And when I started chasing my dream of becoming a superstar, it was almost like I opened a can of demons that have been following me ever since. If you’re not growing on social media, you’d be shocked at how many people have terrible things to say about you. In the music industry, I’ve been scammed, let down, and betrayed—and that can be incredibly discouraging.

While I haven’t defeated all my struggles, I’m here to tell you: no matter what happens in your life—how irritating, painful, or confusing—it happened because you can handle it.

I believe in God. That’s the main reason I’ve been able to overcome my darkest moments. Despite everything I’ve gone through, I’ve always managed to come out on top. Maybe not always in the way I imagined. Maybe the pain never truly goes away. But I’ve learned to grow thicker skin, stand up for myself, and keep fighting for what I love—because I know it would make those I’ve lost proud, and make those who hate me hate me even more.

People hated Jesus when He was here on Earth. So imagine me—an imperfect human—it shouldn’t be surprising.

Is there a particular goal or mission driving your creative journey?

Of course there is! At the very core of my drive is the desire to bring the dreams I had as a little buck-toothed kid to life. I don’t want to let myself down. I believe that if I can dream it, it’s because I’m capable of doing it. I want to inspire kids to pursue their dreams too—and be a source of inspiration for those who may not have much support at home.

I am lucky to have a mom who inspires me to “fly like an eagle,” but not everyone has that. I want to be a source of comfort and understanding for those who don’t have many people to confide in. I want to be an energy that puts a smile on people’s faces and makes them feel alive.

I want to be the first-ever nine-figure multi-millionaire, first-generation Mexican-American entertainer from Minnesota (and from Morelos and Michoacán through my parents). I want to help turn Minneapolis into a hub for entertainment—one that provides opportunities for underrepresented people.

I’m by no means a “Christian artist” or a perfect angel, but I want to inspire people to have faith in God through my story, because at the end of the day, I owe it all to Him.

I want to leave an impact on Minnesota, the U.S., Latin America, and the world that will live on for generations to come—whether that’s through my music being enjoyed a hundred years from now, me being someone’s favorite character in a Transformers movie (yes, I have a goal of landing a role in one), or just being remembered as the guy who helped Minneapolis grow into a city full of opportunity and greatness.

The cool part? I want to do all of this—and more—as a brown, curly-haired, racially ambiguous (entertainment industry folks can never guess I’m Mexican until I tell them), energetic, charismatic Mexican-American guy from Minnesota.

And that’s not all. I also want to be a great dad and husband—someone who inspires and sets an example for his own kids. While my kids don’t exist yet, I already think about them. I already love them deeply. I told you—I’m a deep thinker!

Contact Info:

• Instagram: @JESSIECOJC
• Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@JESSIECOJC
• Other: My Spotify

  https://open.spotify.com/track/3W5MIfjdb7jxFnmXFOEtU3?si=73e23147850d4b76

  My Apple Music

  https://music.apple.com/us/artist/jcmxus/1655572436

Image Credits

Rocky Lo, Brock Wegner