Jennarie

Montréal-born, Toronto-based independent artist Jennarie is carving out a singular space at the intersection of pop, R&B, and jazz, pairing soulful vocals with songwriting rooted in emotional precision and lived experience. Proudly queer, plus-size, and neurodivergent, her music celebrates underrepresented voices while foregrounding themes of self-love, body liberation, and personal agency.
A few months ago, Jennarie broke through with Never Been Small, a song written in response to online body-shaming that quickly went viral, catching the attention of artists including SZA and Meghan Trainor who both reposted on their platforms, generating millions of views across the web. Since its release, Never Been Small has surpassed 3M streams and accumulated more than 60M views. The track was recently featured in comedian Rosebud Baker’s 2025 Netflix special The Motherlode, further expanding Jennarie’s reach beyond the music space.
Jennarie has since performed at major events such as the TD Toronto Jazz Festival and Pride Toronto, and was selected for the RBC x MusiCounts First Up program. In 2025, she placed second in Canada’s Walk of Fame Emerging Musician Program, introducing her work to a broader national audience.
With a new body of work slated for release this summer, Jennarie is entering a defining new chapter. The upcoming project signals a shift from viral breakthrough to sustained artistic growth, expanding her sonic palette while deepening the emotional clarity and perspective that have become central to her work.