You can feel that sense of community and her appreciation for the people around her, as well as the deeper things in life, throughout her debut album, Peace and Patience, especially on “My People,” the second track on the project. Its message is one that holds true throughout Jazzy’s life and career. Jazzy explained that “a lot of people” make up her support system. “My mom, my sister, my brother, and then my friends around me … and then of course, my amazing team at the label,” she highlighted. “If I was to give advice to an artist coming up now, I would say that [a support system] is one of the biggest things that you need behind you because there’s so much going on,” she emphasized.

 

We dive deeper into younger Jazzy and what life was like for the singer, growing up as a shy child who kept her singing to the privacy of her bedroom. “She would be shocked,” Jazzy said with the kind of enthusiasm that makes it clear just how much things have changed. Performing on some of the biggest stages across the world wasn’t something she fathomed as a child. “I really struggled to come out of my shell,” she said. “I don’t think [my younger self] would believe what I’m doing now.” 

 

But music has always been there. Growing up, the radio was always on, blasting everything from reggae to dance music. So naturally, she developed a rich appreciation for different sounds and influences. She also has a background in classical music and played the violin, which turned into a full-circle moment when she returned to her primary school to teach students there how to play the instrument. Her time playing classical music gave her a solid musical foundation that set the stage for everything to come. While classical music hasn’t had a direct influence on the groovy dance tunes she makes now, that experience taught her something you can hardly find anywhere else: an ear for good music, sounds that work together, and the ability to create something out of nothing.

 

Fast forward to 2026, she’s the most streamed female DJ in the world, and has released a 13-track record. That kind of success doesn’t happen overnight, and neither does making an album. On Jazzy’s debut project, each song has its own story and journey, some of which began two years ago. Thoughtfully created, there’s depth and intention woven throughout the project, layered skillfully into beats that will have you moving your hips before you even realize it, while still leaving you with messages that can alter your perspective on life. One of which is to protect your peace and be patient: essentials for navigating the exciting, albeit tumultuous, world of the music industry and everything that comes with it. “I try to always protect my peace because it’s not always the nicest place to be,” Jazzy explains. “But that’s just a part of it … the good outweighs the bad.” 

 

We see an album come out, stream it, add our favorite songs to playlists, and move on to the next, but no one sees the struggles and the hardest parts of putting together a record. There’s no second chance at a debut album. It’s an introduction, one of the first real impressions of you as an artist, and your chance to share a story in a limited number of songs. Between the hundreds, and maybe even thousands, of songs created, eventually only a select few make the cut. Jazzy is open about the difficulty she faced when it was time to decide which tunes would make it onto her debut album, a part of the process no one wants to mess up. That was one of the most difficult parts of creating Peace and Patience. “When you go to the studio so much, and there’s so many songs being made … there’s just too much to choose from … sometimes,” she said.

 

“There’s a big backlog of stuff that didn’t make it to the album,” she added. “But I think the number of tracks on there is a nice amount.”

 

The journey doesn’t necessarily end for the songs that weren’t chosen. Jazzy sometimes revisits music she’s made in the past, giving old ideas a new life. “I was looking through some old, old demos the other day, and I found one from like four years ago, and I was like, that’s a banger,” Jazzy said. “I’m going to go back to that. I’m gonna recreate that and make it what it needs to be right now.”

 

Regardless of when the songs are released or how her sound evolves, there’s a core message, theme, and feeling that remains omnipresent in Jazzy’s music. “I think the essence of the songs that I make is they’re always uplifting, they’re always positive, they always have a nice message,” Jazzy said. “So I think that’s probably the thing that won’t change along the way for me.” 

 

Another difficult part was opening up about her journey in her Dublin To The World Documentary. “I loved making it, but it was difficult for me,” she admits. “I’m obviously not a radio presenter. I don’t find myself to be the best at speaking on camera or doing spoken backing tracks and stuff like that,” she explains. “It’s not my favorite thing to do, but … I think it was worth it.” 

From our conversation, you could tell Jazzy is open to trying new things, taking risks, and exploring beyond her soundscape while keeping the essence and core message constant. 

“Working with new people is something that I’m always looking forward to,” she said. “I’m always open to working with new sounds, and obviously everything that falls under the umbrella of house music and dance music.” She is looking forward to more collaborations, rubbing minds with great artists and creating music that allows her to explore different sounds and ideas and would encourage others to do the same. “I would encourage people to try and work with other people and move outside of the box as well,” she said. “Sometimes, you know, you never know what you’ll make.” She points to a song on her album, “Genuine,” made in collaboration with M.J. Cole. It differs slightly from her usual soundscape, but that sort of exploration is what excites Jazzy. “It’s more of a two-step UK kind of sound, and I love it,” she said. “It’s something different and shows how much variety there is on the album as well.” 

 

Our conversation shifts to the idea of success and what making it means for her at this point in her music career. “I think just continuing and being able to [have] constant tours and constant music coming out,” Jazzy said. She doesn’t define success as having super fame. “I think if you can make a living off it and be happy and not burn yourself out while you’re doing it … that’s enough for me,” Jazzy said. 

 

 

Jazzy’s journey has been an interesting one, and she’s learned a lot of lessons since she started releasing music. She highlighted trusting yourself as a key one. “Always go with your gut,” she said. “You might have ten people over your head [saying] ‘this is the best thing to do,’ but if you genuinely don’t feel like it is, don’t listen to someone else.” “Do whatever [you] feel is right for you. I learned that quite a few times,” she laughed in a way that suggests there are a few stories behind those lessons. “You can take people’s advice, but … you have to listen to what’s in your head as well.”

 

Jazzy’s journey has been riveting, and the way she continues to build and expand her artistry is noteworthy, but it’s obvious she has a lot more under her belt, and even more stories left to tell. From a shy girl singing in her bedroom to becoming one of the most recognised names in dance music, she’s come a long way without losing sight of the people and values that got her here. With Peace and Patience finally out in the world, it’s a whole new chapter for the singer-songwriter and DJ. And if the album is anything to go by, Jazzy has plenty more to share with the world. 

 

Photographer: Michelle Helena Janssen