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Jesse & Joy (Spanish pronunciation: [ˈɟʝesi i ˈʝoj]) is a Mexican pop duo formed in 2005 by brother and sister Jesse (born December 31, 1982, as Jesse Eduardo Huerta Uecke[1]) and Joy (born June 20, 1986,[2] as Tirzah Joy Huerta Uecke[3]), in Mexico City. The duo have released five studio albums, one live album and one EP on Warner Music Latina, toured internationally, and have accumulated a Best Latin Pop Album Grammy Award and six Latin Grammy Awards in various categories.

Key Information

"Jesse & Joy are probably some of the purest, most talented artists of our generation," wrote Latin Times.[4]

Early life

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The Huerta Uecke siblings were born in Mexico City to a Mexican father and an American mother.[5] In 2001, inspired by their parents' love for classic, rock and folk music, when they were 18 and 15 years old, respectively, they began writing music and songs with their father using instruments from his church, which they attended when they were young.

Career

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2005-2008: Career beginnings

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Jesse & Joy signed with the Warner Music Latina group on April 18, 2005,[1] after a family friend working at the label heard the home-made CDs the siblings had made for recreation.[6] Jesse plays piano and guitar, while Joy plays guitar, drums and is the lead vocalist.[7]

Introduced by the duo Sin Bandera at the 2005 Mexican Teletón,[8] Jesse & Joy released their debut album Esta Es Mi Vida in 2006 through Warner Music Mexico. Their debut single, "Espacio Sideral", was certified gold by the Asociación Mexicana de Productores de Fonogramas y Videogramas (AMPROFON). The album reached the top twenty on the Mexican Album Chart, was certified platinum by the AMPROFON, and helped the duo to win the Latin Grammy Award for Best New Artist the next year.[9]

In 2008, the duo released the Esto Es Lo Que Soy EP featuring "Espacio Sideral", "Ya No Quiero", "Volveré", "Llegaste Tú", and a new song called "Esto Es Lo Que Soy".

In 2009, their second studio album, Electricidad, was released. The album was certified gold by the AMPROFON and included singles "Adiós" and "Chocolate".

2009-2014: Electricidad and ¿Con Quién Se Queda El Perro?

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¿Con Quién Se Queda El Perro? was released as their third studio album in 2011. The album was certified 2× platinum, and included singles "Me Voy", "¡Corre!" and "La de la Mala Suerte". It received six Latin Grammy Awards and five nominations, as well as the group's first Grammy Award nomination for Best Latin Pop Album.[10]

At the 2012 Latin Grammy Awards, Jesse & Joy were nominated for four Grammy Awards, winning three of them: Best Contemporary Pop Album for ¿Con Quién Se Queda El Perro?, and Song and Record of the Year for "¡Corre!". Additionally, together with Carlos López Estrada they received the Latin Grammy Award for Best Short Form Music Video for directing "Me Voy". On December 5, 2012, ¿Con Quién Se Queda El Perro? received a Grammy Award nomination for Best Latin Pop Album.[11]

2015-2017: Un Besito Más and wider recognition

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Jesse and Joy in 2013.

At the end of 2015, the pop duo released their fourth studio album titled “Un Besito Más ,”[12] which went to Number One on the Latin Albums Chart.[13] The group toured the United States, Latin America, and Spain to support the album,[14] as well as solidifying their base with shows in Latin America. The album, produced by Fraser T Smith and Martin Terefe (Jason Mraz, James Morrison, and Shawn Mendes), included the song, "Un Besito Mas", which Jesse & Joy wrote after their father's death and is depicted in the video highlighting the US immigration issues.[15]

Un Besito Mas earned four Latin Grammy Award nominations[16] (in the categories of Record of the year, Album of the Year, Song of the Year and Best Contemporary Pop Album). That year, Jesse & Joy performed as part of the Latin Recording Academy's “Person of the Year” Gala honoring Roberto Carlos.[17] The album, Un Besito Mas went on to win the Latin Grammy (2016) for Best Pop Vocal Album.[18]

The release, shortly after, of their first-ever English songs, "Echoes of Love" and "More Than Amigos", extended the band's reach to the United Kingdom when the songs were playlisted on BBC Radio 1.[19]

The Independent in the UK described album opener "Echoes of Love" as “true to their Latin/folk roots while introducing distinctly Adele-style epicness to the vocals”.[20]

In mid-2016, Jesse & Joy gained mainstream attention with the release of their first dual-language album, Jesse & Joy which contained English versions of songs from their past four studio releases and biggest hits such as “Corre! (Run!)”, “Espacio Sideral (Outer Space)", "Ecos de Amor (Echoes of Love)”,[5][21] among others. The English/Spanish album was a logical step for the siblings, as Jesse later said: "I was blessed to be raised in a bi-cultural home. It showed me, from a young age, the beauty and power that lies in diversity, and working with my sister every day I experience the power that lies in unity: ‘Together we are stronger.’ All it takes is a little more time to understand and learn from one another."[15]

At the 2017 American Grammy Award ceremony they received further mainstream recognition with their first-ever Grammy Award for Best Latin Pop Album honoring Un Besito Más, and in Joy's acceptance speech she dedicated the achievement to "all the Hispanics out there."[22][23][9]

Jesse & Joy rounded out 2017 with appearances at the Latin American Music Awards,[24] and at the Latin Grammy's "Person of the Year Gala" honoring Alejandro Sanz.[25][26]

With their live Un Besito Más Tour, Jesse & Joy visited more than 15 countries and nearly 100 cities, including Buenos Aires, Madrid, Barcelona, Santiago de Chile, New York and Los Angeles.[14][27]

2018-2021: Touring and Aire

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In 2018, Jesse & Joy embarked on another international tour, beginning at Chile’s Viña Del Mar Festival,[28] followed by the band’s homecoming to Mexico City's Arena Ciudad de Mexico.[29][30]

Jesse & Joy in concert in 2012

The duo received the 2018 Vision Award that September at the 31st Annual Hispanic Heritage Awards, which aired on PBS that month. The award recognizes Latinos with major contributions in music.[15]

The two artists signed a deal with Kobalt Music for their worldwide publishing beginning with their 2018 single, "Te Esperé".[31]

In April 2019, Jesse & Joy collaborated with Colombian singer J Balvin for the single, "Mañana es Too Late.” The song was written by the duo, along with Poo Bear (who has worked with David Guetta, Matoma, Justin Bieber, Mariah Carey, Skrillex, Juanes, Jennifer Lopez, Fifth Harmony) and produced by Jesse and Charlie Heat (Kanye West, Madonna).[32] "Mañana es Too Late" reached #1 in Mexico.[33]

Throughout May 2019, Jesse & Joy toured Mexico including another sold-out performance at Auditorio Nacional.[34]

Joy was recognized by the Latin Recording Academy as one at the Leading Ladies of Entertainment at a gala June 2019 that took place in Mexico City. The honor, for Latinas who "during their lives have demonstrated enthusiasm, determination, leadership, pride in their roots and an indomitable spirit in continuous form,"[35] that included Tatiana Bilboa, Martha de Bayle, Alondra de la Parra, and Soumaya Slim Domit.[36]

Jesse & Joy continue to tour in 2019, with shows in Latin American and the United States.[37][38][39] Aire was released on June 5, 2020.[40]

2022-present: Clichés

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On May 6, 2022, Jesse & Joy released a new album.[41]

On August 21, 2025, Jesse & Joy were featured on British singer Robbie Williams' single "Human".[42][43]

Personal lives

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In the beginning of 2019, Joy publicly came out as pansexual and announced she had been married to her wife, Diana Atri, for 7 years. In May, Atri gave birth to their daughter, Noah.[44][45] In March 2021, she announced the birth of their second child, a son named Nour.[46]

Jesse is married to his wife Monica, with whom he has two daughters: Hanna and Abby.[47]

Philanthropy

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Jesse & Joy maintain an ongoing partnership with UnidosUS (formerly NCLR), the Hispanic civil rights and advocacy organization, and their “Electrify The Vote!". They performed acoustic shows in California, Texas, and Arizona intended to mobilize Latinos to vote.[48] In addition, the musicians initiated personal recovery efforts following earthquakes in Mexico.[4][49]

Discography

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Studio albums

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List of studio albums, with selected chart positions, certifications and sales figures
Title Album details Peak chart positions Certifications
(sales thresholds)
MEX US Latin US Latin Pop US Heatseekers
Esta Es Mi Vida 17[50] — 17[51] —
Electricidad
  • Released: September 15, 2009
  • Format: CD, digital download
  • Label: Warner Music Mexico
 21[54] 14[55] 3[55] 22[56]
¿Con Quién Se Queda El Perro?
  • Released: December 6, 2011
  • Format: CD, digital download
  • Label: Warner Music Mexico
 3[57] 8[58] 2[59] 22[56]
  • AMPROFON: 3× Platinum[60]
  • RIAA: 4× Platinum (Latin)[53]
Un Besito Más
  • Released: December 4, 2015
  • Format: CD, digital download
  • Label: Warner Music Mexico
 5 1[61] 1 —
  • AMPROFON: Platinum[62]
  • RIAA: Gold (Latin)[53]
Aire (Versión Día)
  • Released: May 8, 2020
  • Format: CD, digital download
  • Label: Warner Music Mexico
 — — 7 —
  • RIAA: Gold (Latin)[63]

Extended plays

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List of extended plays, with selected chart positions
Title Album details Peak chart positions
MEX[64]
Esto Es Lo Que Soy
  • Released: March 17, 2008
  • Format: CD, digital download
  • Label: Warner Music Mexico
 51

Live albums

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Title Album details Peak chart positions
MEX
Soltando al Perro
  • Released: March 25, 2014
  • Format: CD + DVD, digital download
  • Label: Warner Music Mexico
 60

Singles

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Year Song MEX US LATIN US LATIN
Pop 		U.S. Tropical Songs CHI COL ARG Album
2007 "Espacio Sideral" — 35[65] 15[65] — — 23 — Esta Es Mi Vida
"Ya No Quiero" — — 40[66] — — 41 —
"Volveré" — — — — — — —
2008 "Llegaste Tú" — 32[67] 12[67] — 3 22 —
"Somos Lo Que Fue" — — — — — — —
"Esto Es Lo Que Soy" — 30[68] 14[68] — — — — Esto Es Lo Que Soy
2009 "Adiós" — 13[69] 3[66] — 8 37 — Electricidad
"Electricidad" — — — — — — —
2010 "Chocolate" 13[70] — 29[71] — — — —
"Si Te Vas" — — — — — — —
2011 "Me Voy" 7[70] — 30[66] — — 58 — ¿Con Quién Se Queda El Perro?
"¡Corre!" 1[72] 4 1 34 — 20 —
2012 "La de la Mala Suerte" 1[72] 23 6 6[66] — 33 —
"¿Con Quién Se Queda El Perro?" 1[70] 27[69] 12[66] — — — —
"Llorar" (feat. Mario Domm) 1[70] 9 4[66] 37[73] — 13 —
2013 "Me Quiero Enamorar" 29 — — — — — —
"Dónde está el Amor" (with Pablo Alborán) — 19 8 — — 21 — Tanto
2015 "Ecos de Amor" 1 33 11 — — 25 — Un Besito Más
"No Soy Una de Esas" (with Alejandro Sanz) 1 17 3 — — 16 —
"Me Soltaste" 16 33 14 — — — —
2016 "Dueles" 2 30 7 — — 26 80
2017 "3 A.M." (featuring Gente de Zona) 1[74] 22[75] 6[76] 2[77] 1 7 3
2018 "Te Esperé" 1 9 14 — 9 10 35 Aire (Versión Día)
2019 "Mañana Es Too Late" (with J Balvin) 1 7 16 — 5 26 30
"Infinito" (with Andrés Cepeda) — — — — — 27 — TBA
"Tanto" (with Luis Fonsi) 5 2 3 — 24 13 43 Aire (Versión Día)
2020 "Lo Nuestro Vale Más" 5 — 20 — — — —
"Alguien Más" 10 — — — — — —
2022 "Respirar" — — — — — — — TBA

Other songs

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Year Song Mexico (airplay) U.S. Latin U.S. Latin Pop U.S. Tropical Songs Album
2014 "Mi Tesoro" — 11 3 — Soltando al Perro
2013 "Corazón de Campeón" — — — —
2012 "¡Corre!" (feat. La Republika) 1[70] 4[69] 1[78] 1[73] Non-album song
2025 "Human"
(Robbie Williams feat. Jesse & Joy)
 		— — — — Britpop

Year-end charts

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Year Song U.S. Latin U.S. Latin Pop
2008 "Llegaste Tú" — 40[79]
2009 "Adiós" — 23[79]
2012 La de la Mala Suerte — 18[79]
"¡Corre!" (feat. La Republika) 26[80] 9[79]

Singles certification

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Single Country (provider) Certifications
(sales thresholds)
"Espacio Sideral" Mexico (AMPROFON) Gold (+ 30,000) Master Ringtones[52]

Awards and nominations

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Grammy Awards

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The Grammy Award is an accolade by the National Academy of Recording Arts and Sciences of the United States to recognize outstanding achievement on the music industry.

Year Nominee / work Award Result
2013 ¿Con Quién Se Queda El Perro? Best Latin Pop Album Nominated
2017 Un Besito Más Won

Latin American Music Awards

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The Latin American Music Award is an accolade originally presented by Telemundo, and since 2023 by Univision. They are determined by a poll of the public and music buyers.

Year Nominee / work Award Result
2015 Jesse & Joy Favorite Pop/Rock Duo or Group Nominated
2016 Nominated
Un Besito Más Favorite Pop/Rock Album Nominated
"No Soy Una de Esas" Favorite Pop/Rock Song Nominated
2017 Jesse & Joy Favorite Pop/Rock Duo or Group Nominated
2023 Favorite Duo or Group Won

Latin Grammy Awards

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A Latin Grammy Award is an accolade by the Latin Academy of Recording Arts & Sciences to recognize outstanding achievement in the music industry.

Year Nominee / work Award Result
2007 Jesse & Joy Best New Artist Won
Esta Es Mi Vida Best Pop Album by a Duo or Group with Vocals Nominated
2012 ¿Con Quién Se Queda El Perro? Album of the Year Nominated
Best Contemporary Pop Album Won
"¡Corre!" Record of the Year Won
Song of the Year Won
"Me Voy" Best Short Form Music Video Won
2013 "Llorar" Song of the Year Nominated
2014 "Mi Tesoro" Nominated
"Dónde está el Amor" Record of the Year Nominated
Soltando al Perro Best Long Form Music Video Nominated
2016 Un Besito Más Album of the Year Nominated
Best Contemporary Pop Vocal Album Won
"Ecos de Amor" Record of the Year Nominated
Song of the Year Nominated

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Jesse & Joy is a pop duo formed in by siblings Jesse Eduardo Huerta Uecke (born December 31, 1982) and Tirzah Huerta Uecke (born June 20, 1986) in . The brother-sister pair, born to a father and an American mother, blends pop and rock influences in their music, achieving widespread recognition across and internationally. The duo rose to prominence with their 2008 album A la Primera , propelled by the hit single "Espacio Sideral," and continued success with subsequent releases like Flores en el Ático (2011) and Un Besito Más (2015). They have garnered six and 17 nominations, including Album of the Year for Un Besito Más in 2016 and four wins in 2012 for the single "¡Corre!," encompassing , Song of the Year, Best Short Form , and Best Pop Song. Additionally, Un Besito Más earned a Grammy nomination for Best Album in 2017. Known for introspective lyrics and melodic compositions, Jesse & Joy maintain an active touring schedule and released their latest album, Lo Que Nos Faltó Decir, in 2025.

Early life and formation

Family background and upbringing

Jesse Eduardo Huerta Uecke was born on December 31, 1982, in Mexico City, Mexico, and his sister, Tirzah Joy Huerta Uecke, followed on June 20, 1986, also in Mexico City. The siblings were raised by their Mexican father, Eduardo Huerta, a pastor who emphasized traditional Mexican values and a strict religious upbringing, and their American mother, Michelle Uecke, who originated from Wisconsin and introduced them to English-language music and culture. This bicultural environment fostered bilingual proficiency in English and Spanish, with their mother enforcing no mixing of languages at home to maintain clarity between the two. The family home reflected a blend of influences, including exposure to through their parents' shared appreciation, alongside the disciplined structure of their father's role, which involved itinerant preaching and shaped early family dynamics around and authority. Their father passed away in late 2013, marking a significant personal loss amid their developing family-rooted .

Initial musical pursuits

Jesse Huerta began experimenting with music production and multi-instrumental performance in his youth, teaching himself guitar, piano, and basic recording techniques without formal instruction. His sister, Joy Huerta, contributed by developing her vocal abilities through backing vocals on these early home setups in . The siblings borrowed instruments from their father's evangelical church band to facilitate their self-directed learning, relying on rudimentary equipment amid limited family resources. By 2005, their collaborative efforts culminated in the creation of independent demos recorded at home, showcasing Jesse's compositions and Joy's lead vocals without external production support. These DIY tracks highlighted their raw talent, as Jesse circulated one such demo through a personal connection in City's basketball community, which reached Warner Music executives. The signed the duo that year based solely on the quality of these unpolished recordings, marking their formal formation as Jesse & Joy absent any nepotistic ties or industry grooming. Their pre-professional phase underscored a commitment to , navigating technical constraints like basic audio setups that tested their persistence before any commercial validation. This hands-on approach, free from tropes, built the foundational skills that propelled their transition to signed artists.

Career trajectory

Debut releases and early recognition (2005–2008)

Jesse & Joy released their debut , Esta Es Mi Vida, on August 22, 2006, through Warner Music . The project, recorded primarily in early 2006 at Estudio Deeksha in , featured Jesse Huerta handling production duties alongside his roles in songwriting and instrumentation. Lead single "Espacio Sideral" achieved certification from the Asociación Mexicana de Productores de Fonogramas y Videogramas (AMPROFON), denoting sales exceeding 50,000 units in , though it garnered limited airplay beyond domestic outlets. The itself entered the Mexican Top 100 Albums Chart in the top 20 and later earned platinum certification from AMPROFON for shipments over 150,000 copies, reflecting solid niche reception within Mexico's urban pop scene but constrained by the duo's nascent visibility and self-reliant production approach relative to more resourced contemporaries. In early 2008, the duo issued the Esto Es Lo Que Soy EP, compiling prior singles alongside the titular new track co-written and produced by Jesse Huerta. Released on February 12 via Warner Music Mexico, the five-track set included "Espacio Sideral," "Ya No Quiero," "Volveré," and "Llegaste Tú," emphasizing introspective pop themes that resonated modestly on Mexican radio. "Esto Es Lo Que Soy" served as the lead single, gaining traction in local charts without propelling international metrics, as the EP maintained a Mexico-centric distribution scope amid competition from established Latin acts. This release underscored early challenges, including restricted promotional reach outside Mexico and production constraints from in-house handling, which limited sonic polish compared to globally backed peers, yet solidified their foundational appeal in domestic markets through authentic, sibling-driven songcraft.

Breakthrough with ¿Con Quién Se Queda El Perro? (2008–2010)

The duo composed the tracks for their third studio album, ¿Con Quién Se Queda El Perro?, during the late , drawing directly from personal family dynamics as a core inspirational source. The title track, for instance, originated from Joy Huerta's reflections on a tumultuous upbringing marked by her father's strict discipline, which culminated in her fleeing home as a teenager; this experience informed the song's metaphorical exploration of division and loss in relational ruptures, extending beyond romantic contexts to familial ones. All songs were penned by Jesse and Joy Huerta, emphasizing their self-reliant songwriting process rooted in autobiographical causality rather than external trends. Recording sessions, primarily held in starting in 2010, involved producer , who contributed to enhanced sonic polish through elements like and strings arrangements, shifting from their earlier self-produced efforts. This phase represented a deliberate , with the siblings prioritizing empirical refinement over rushed output, fostering organic fan engagement via preliminary live previews and word-of-mouth dissemination in Mexico's circuits, unpropelled by major media campaigns. The groundwork laid in 2008–2010 propelled the album's post-release metrics, including its attainment of platinum certification (later 2× platinum) by Mexico's AMPROFON for sales exceeding 150,000 units and a peak in the top 20 on the , signaling a surge from niche appeal to mainstream viability. Initial singles, including the successful "¡Corre!", which featured a chorus urging the partner to "run" from a deteriorating relationship while expressing empowerment and indifference to the breakup, introduced U.S. Latin market penetration, with tracks charting on Billboard's Airplay, driven by radio airplay and video rotations rather than institutional endorsements. Early accolades, including four wins at the 13th Annual Latin Grammy Awards—such as Record of the Year and Song of the Year for "¡Corre!"—underscored this shift, attributable to verifiable listener metrics over narrative-driven hype.

Un Besito Más and Grammy success (2011–2015)

Un Besito Más, the fourth studio album by Jesse & Joy, was released on December 4, 2015, by Warner Music Mexico. The title track originated from the duo's grief following the death of their father in 2011, transforming personal loss into a central theme of emotional vulnerability and farewell. Jesse Huerta contributed to production alongside collaborators Fraser T Smith, Martin Terefe, and others, refining the sound with layered pop arrangements that emphasized Joy Huerta's vocals and the duo's songwriting intimacy. The album achieved commercial success, debuting at number one on the chart dated December 26, 2015, with initial U.S. sales of 3,000 units. It earned platinum certification in from AMPROFON for 60,000 units sold, alongside gold status in for 20,000 units. Lead single "Ecos de Amor" gained traction through its tie-in with a , while the title track featuring highlighted the duo's ability to blend authentic lyrical depth with collaborative appeal, contributing to broader Latin market resonance. Awards validated the album's impact: at the 17th Latin Grammy Awards in 2016, Un Besito Más won Best Contemporary Pop Vocal Album and received a for Album of the Year, with "Ecos de Amor" also honored. In 2017, it secured the Grammy Award for Best Latin Pop Album at the 59th ceremony, marking the duo's first win in that category and affirming their songwriting's potency amid adversity over mere stylistic trends. These accolades stemmed from verifiable metrics of sales, chart performance, and peer recognition, underscoring how raw personal narrative drove listener connection rather than external hype.

Self-titled album, Aire, and Clichés (2016–2022)

Following the success of Un Besito Más, Jesse & Joy released their self-titled compilation album in 2017, featuring bilingual versions of previous hits alongside new material, marking a strategic pivot toward broader accessibility in English-speaking markets. The album included collaborations such as the reimagined "No Soy Una de Esas" with Alejandro Sanz and tracks emphasizing their pop-rock foundation, with Joy's vocals highlighted for their emotional depth in reviews. This release sustained their momentum in Latin pop but showed limited penetration into U.S. mainstream charts, plateauing relative to prior Grammy-driven peaks. In 2020, the duo unveiled Aire, their fifth studio album, incorporating experimental fusions of , hip-hop, folk, and pop-rock elements, influenced by the personal grief from their father's passing and a celebration of familial bonds. Produced primarily by Jesse Huerta, who expanded his role in crafting layered soundscapes amid the streaming era's demands for versatility, Aire debuted with singles like the title track, maintaining strong holds on Latin streaming platforms but without significant crossover to general U.S. audiences. The album's thematic focus on love's cycles—budding, intense, and decaying—reflected a maturation in lyrical , though empirical chart data indicated a stabilization rather than expansion in global reach. By 2022, Clichés represented a return to core pop sensibilities after pandemic-era refinement, with 15 tracks building on Aire's maturity through deeper songwriting and subtle production evolutions under Jesse's lead. Released on , singles such as "Imagina" and "Respirar" earned certifications in Latin markets, underscoring sustained regional commercial viability, yet U.S. performance metrics revealed no marked departure from prior plateaued trajectories. This period highlighted Jesse & Joy's adaptation to digital consumption without radical innovation, prioritizing empirical cohesion in their pop-rock identity over chasing transient trends.

Recent albums and El Despecho Tour (2023–present)

In May 2025, Jesse & Joy released their sixth studio album, Lo Que Nos Faltó Decir, through , comprising 13 tracks spanning 44 minutes. The album explores themes of unresolved emotions and introspection, exemplified by the title track, a poignant in the duo's characteristic emotive style that addresses lingering regrets in relationships. highlighted it among the best new releases for its eclectic production and emotional depth, blending pop elements with diverse sonic textures. The album's , the title track, debuted in April 2024 and garnered attention for its lyrical vulnerability, later anchoring the full release. Jesse & Joy received nominations at the , including for Top Latin Albums Artist of the Year, Duo or Group, reflecting sustained chart relevance amid competition in . Specific streaming metrics as of October 2025 show consistent plays on platforms like , building on the duo's prior catalog of over 100 million monthly listeners, though precise figures for the new album remain tied to ongoing promotion. To support the album, Jesse & Joy launched the El Despecho Tour in 2025, focusing on North American and Latin markets with performances emphasizing heartbreak anthems and live energy. The tour commenced on August 16 at Brooklyn Paramount in New York, followed by dates including Warner Theatre in Washington, D.C. on August 17 and House of Blues in Cleveland on August 18. Key stops encompass Mexico City's Auditorio Nacional on October 1, Chicago's Rosemont Theatre on October 3, and extensions to venues like Ovens Auditorium in Charlotte on October 31 and James L. Knight Center in Miami on November 1, driven by demand in core fan bases. These outings demonstrate empirical fan retention in a saturated Latin pop landscape, where ticket sales reflect loyalty to the duo's bilingual, theme-driven performances rather than fleeting trends.

Artistry

Musical style and production

Jesse & Joy's music primarily encompasses and , with infusions of folk elements that emphasize acoustic textures and melodic structures over electronic dominance. Their sound features hook-driven rock arrangements blended with warm, sparkling folk influences, distinguishing it from reggaeton-heavy fusions prevalent among some Latin contemporaries by prioritizing organic instrumentation and vocal-forward compositions. Jesse Huerta, the duo's primary producer and , contributes , , and harmony vocals, constructing tracks through layered organic elements rather than heavy reliance on or synthetic processing. This approach manifests in recordings like those on Un Besito Más (), where vocals were captured in single takes across sessions to preserve natural and emotional immediacy. Production credits consistently list Huerta handling and mixing, fostering a bright, cohesive sonic palette built on live-played foundations. The duo's production has evolved from rudimentary home demos in their to refined, Grammy-recognized mixes by the mid-2010s, attributable to iterative experience in and mastering that enhanced clarity and depth without shifting core acoustic priorities. This progression is evident in albums like ¿Con Quién Se Queda El Perro? (2011) and subsequent releases, where causal refinements in layering—adding subtle harmonies and builds—elevated melody-driven frameworks to commercial polish, as reflected in multiple Latin Grammy wins for Best Album.

Themes, influences, and bilingual elements

Jesse & Joy's lyrics frequently explore themes of romantic , heartbreak, and emotional resilience, often drawing from personal and relational dynamics. Songs such as "Dueles" (2006) and "Echoes of Love" (2016) depict the lingering of separation and unrequited , with the latter's verses evoking sensory remnants of a lost partner, as in lines describing the "smell [of] your skin on my pillow." Their Latin Grammy-winning single "¡Corre!" addresses themes of empowerment and detachment in a failing relationship, with lyrics urging the partner to depart quickly without eliciting further emotional investment or tears from the singer. These motifs reflect a commitment to preceding external relationships, a articulated in their broader emphasizing individual growth amid vulnerability. Family bonds and loss also recur, informed by the siblings' experiences, including motifs of separation tied to migration and binational identity. Tracks like those addressing divided families in their work stem from real-world observations of migrant plights, as explored in video productions highlighting familial disruption at borders. Identity struggles emerge through bicultural lenses, grounded in their upbringing with a father and American mother from , which instilled dual cultural references without contrived sentimentality. This causal foundation avoids overly romanticized tropes, anchoring narratives in verifiable personal migrations between and the U.S. Musical influences blend American folk and pop traditions—absorbed via their mother's heritage and parental exposure—with Mexican pop sensibilities, fostering a hybrid sound evident in melodic structures that nod to Latin contemporaries without direct imitation. Their bicultural rearing in propelled this synthesis, as the siblings credit early bilingual exposure for shaping lyrical universality. While predominantly Spanish-language, their catalog incorporates bilingual elements through select English tracks like "Echoes of Love" and "Run" (both ), mirroring their fluent upbringing yet achieving primary resonance in Latin markets rather than broad Anglo crossover. This reflects pragmatic adaptation of personal bilingualism to audience realities, with English releases serving as extensions of thematic consistency in and longing, not diluting core Spanish expression.

Reception

Commercial performance

Jesse & Joy's albums have achieved multi-platinum status in , with their debut album Esta es mi vida (2006) certified 3× by AMPROFON for exceeding 300,000 units sold. Their breakthrough album ¿Con quién se queda el perro? (2011) also earned multi-platinum certification in , driven by the hit single "¡Corre!", which topped charts and contributed to over 100,000 units for related releases. In the United States, the duo has secured RIAA certifications for select singles, including Gold for "Un Besito Más" (featuring ) on June 14, 2023, reflecting combined sales and streaming equivalents of 500,000 units under Latin criteria. On , Jesse & Joy have amassed 1 No. 1 hit on Latin Pop , 13 Top 10 entries across 30 tracked songs, and 2 Top 10 peaks on broader Latin from 22 songs, with "¡Corre!" reaching No. 1 on Mexico and Mexico Español in 2012. Their post-2010 releases marked a surge, aligning with the shift to digital consumption that amplified Latin pop's regional dominance in and U.S. Latin markets over mainstream English-language pop's variable performance. As of October 2025, the duo's catalog has surpassed 6 billion streams on Spotify, led by "Dueles" at over 766 million plays, underscoring sustained viability through streaming equivalents that parallel traditional sales in Latin territories. Their El Despecho Tour in 2025, supporting recent albums, has drawn significant attendance across Latin America and U.S. venues, reflecting empirical demand in niche markets without broader crossover scale.

Critical assessments and controversies

Jesse & Joy's songcraft has earned validation through multiple , including wins for for "¡Corre!" in 2012 and Best Contemporary Pop Vocal Album for Un Besito Más in 2016, with critics often praising the duo's emotional authenticity in conveying personal narratives of love and loss. Their bilingual approach, blending English and Spanish influences from their bicultural upbringing, has been highlighted as a strength in reviews, facilitating cross-cultural appeal within . However, some assessments have critiqued their post-Clichés output for adhering to a formulaic pop structure, with limited experimentation in production or genre fusion, potentially attributable to the tight-knit sibling that prioritizes thematic consistency over bold . This dynamic, while enabling cohesive artistry and sustained commercial in Latin markets, has been observed to creative insularity, contrasting narratives positioning the duo as genre trailblazers by underscoring their refinements within established pop-rock conventions rather than wholesale innovation. Efforts to penetrate U.S. mainstream audiences have faced structural barriers, as evidenced by modest English-language crossover despite bilingual releases, with reviewers noting that their sound remains niche outside Latin spheres. Controversies remain minimal and largely personal rather than professional. In June 2020, Joy Huerta publicly disclosed her orientation during , framing it as part of her personal journey without ensuing career disruptions or widespread backlash. A 2022 video shared by Huerta detailed a family pastor's rejection amid her , presented as a factual account of interpersonal tension rather than a broader activist statement. More recently, their 2025 docuseries Lo que nunca dijimos has generated discussion for exposing family pains and hidden dynamics influencing their identity and music, though it has not sparked significant public disputes. No major scandals have impeded their output or reputation in the industry.

Personal lives

Jesse Huerta's life and contributions

Jesse Eduardo Huerta Uecke, born on December 31, 1982, in , , is the elder sibling in the pop duo Jesse & Joy, which he formed with his sister Joy in 2005. Primarily functioning as the duo's songwriter, producer, and , Huerta has been instrumental in shaping their sound through guitar, , and harmony vocals, establishing himself as the technical backbone without notable solo pursuits outside the partnership. Huerta's production contributions span the duo's , including co-producing their 2009 debut Electricidad alongside and handling full production on tracks such as "El Malo" from later releases. His role extends to engineering and arrangement, evolving from initial collaborative efforts to more hands-on involvement in subsequent projects, often retaining core creative oversight amid professional studio recordings in locations like and . Maintaining a notably private demeanor, Huerta has avoided public personal controversies or upheavals, prioritizing the duo's collaborative output over individual spotlight. He is married with two daughters, residing in a manner that underscores his focus on family and music rather than media exposure.

Joy Huerta's life and public statements

Joy Huerta, born Tirzah Joy Huerta Uecke on June 20, 1986, in , grew up in a bilingual with a father and American mother, immersing her in music from an early age. In 2019, Huerta publicly revealed her marriage to Diana Atri, stating they had been wed for seven years, and identified as pansexual in interviews discussing her personal journey. The couple welcomed their first child, daughter , via Huerta's in May 2019, followed by son Nour in March 2021. Huerta has described early familial tension with her father, a whose religious convictions led to rejection of her prior to his death in 2014, though she later reflected on reconciliation efforts amid ongoing personal challenges. In public statements tied to recent projects, she has disclosed struggles with anxiety and depression, crediting for resolution after prolonged self-doubt.

Philanthropy and social engagement

Charitable activities

Jesse & Joy engaged in direct relief efforts following the September 19, 2017, earthquake in central , where they assisted in debris removal in and delivered food and supplies to affected communities. The siblings documented their on-site participation and personal material donations via , emphasizing hands-on amid widespread devastation that claimed over 300 lives and displaced thousands. In a targeted initiative, they pledged $30 USD from each new ticket sold for their September 24, 2017, concert in , directing proceeds to earthquake victims and their families. This effort aligned with broader celebrity responses but remained localized without reported large-scale totals raised. They also attended a October 2017 gala benefiting the Mexico Rises Earthquake Fund, founded by filmmaker to channel donations for reconstruction and recovery. The duo has sporadically supported humanitarian organizations like the Red Cross through collaborative aid distributions, though quantifiable impacts from these ties, such as specific funds allocated, are not publicly itemized beyond disaster contexts. Their charitable outputs appear centered on immediate crisis response in rather than sustained programs or multimillion-dollar endowments seen among some international music peers.

Advocacy efforts

Jesse & Joy have engaged in advocacy for immigrant rights, particularly focusing on migrants in the United States. In June 2018, the duo released content highlighting the plight of separated families at the U.S. border, drawing from research into migrant experiences during the production of their "Malo." They participated in the "Electrify the Vote" acoustic series in October 2018, supporting organizations like to promote Latino voter engagement and immigrant protections. The siblings have also advocated against faced by the LGBTQ+ community, including opposition to conversion therapies. In June 2020, they released the bilingual single "Love (es nuestro idioma)" / "Todos queremos amor," which critiques violence and coercive practices targeting LGBTQ+ youth; all video profits were donated to Jóvenes Aliados por la Justicia (YAAJ), an organization aiding survivors of such abuses. They performed at a pride event in 2018 to demonstrate support for LGBTQIA+ rights. Animal welfare forms another pillar of their efforts, with collaborations alongside PETA and Animal Heroes to promote adoption and care for cats and dogs, emphasizing that pets are family members deserving protection. Broader social concerns, such as environmental , machismo, feminicides, and , have motivated their involvement since early in their career, using music as a platform to address these issues in and beyond.

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