What is Jem's full name?
Jemma Griffiths
Jem nickname(s):
Jem, Jemma Griffiths, Jem Griffiths
Jem date of birth:
May 2, 1975
How old is Jem?
51
Where was Jem born?
Penarth, Wales
How tall is Jem?
5' 7½" (171 cm)
Jem body shape:
Slim
What color are Jem's eyes?
Brown - Dark
What color is Jem's hair?
Brown - Dark
What is Jem's ethnicity?
White
What is Jem nationality?
British
What is Jem's occupation?
Songwriter
Jem claim to fame:
Nothing Fails
What genre is Jem's work?
Trip hop, Electronica, Pop Rock, Folk, New Wave
What instruments does Jem play?
Vocals, Piano
Short Biography
Jemma Griffiths (born 18 May 1975), known by her stage name Jem, is a Welsh singer, songwriter, and record producer. Born and raised in Penarth, Wales, she began songwriting at an early age. After graduating university in 1996 she worked as a DJ as well as co-founder of record label Marine Parade in Brighton. By 2002 she was focused heavily on writing and singing her own songs, collaborating with various producers in the United States such as Guy Sigsworth, Yoad Nevo, and Ge-Ology to help create what would become her debut studio album: Finally Woken, released on 24 March 2004 through ATO Records. Popularised by singles "They", "Just a Ride" and "Wish I", the album garnered generous sales and chart performance in the United States, Canada, Japan and Europe. Jem followed up her successful debut with her second album, Down to Earth, released on 18 September 2008. Jem's musical style is varied and encompasses genres of trip hop, electronica, pop rock and new wave, with critics often associating her with other female British musicians Dido, and Beth Orton.