Jamie Adenuga, better known by his stage name Jme, is a British grime MC, songwriter, record producer and DJ.
Born in Hackney and raised in Tottenham, Jme is the co-founder of the band and label Boy Better Know.
He also serves as sole owner and director of an associated company, Boy Better Know Limited, which he founded in 2008.
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- Full name: Jamie Adenuga
- Phase Name: JME
- Date of Birth: May 4, 1985
- Age: 39
- Birthplace: Hackney, London, England
- Nationality: British
- Occupation: Grime MC, songwriter, record producer and DJ
- Height: 1.85 m
- Parents: Joseph Adenuga , Ify Adenuga
- Siblings: Skepta and Julie Adenuga
- Spouse: Sarah Kavanagh
- Children: Ross
- Relationship: Married
- Net worth: $6 million
Early life and education
Jamie Adenuga was born on May 4, 1985, in Hackney, London, England.
He was born into a Nigerian family, his father’s name is Joseph Adenuga and his mother’s name is Ife Adenuga.
Jamie has an elder brother named Joseph Olaitan Adenuga Jr., who is a famous rapper, record producer and DJ, known as Skepta. He also has an elder sister named Julie Adenuga, who is a famous DJ and radio host.
Adenuga attended St. Paul’s School and later attended Winchmore School in Winchmore Hill. He subsequently graduated from the University of Greenwich, majoring in 3D Digital Design. Ethnically, Jamie Adenuga is of African-white descent. Religiously, he is a Christian.
Profession
JME started out making ringtones, but moved on to using software such as Mario Paint, Game Boy Camera, Fruity Loops, Pro Tools, and Logic Studio. He referenced these production tools in his song “96 Bars of Revenge”.
JME is the co-founder of influential grime band and record label Boy Better Know (BBK), which has been the home of major UK grime artists such as Skepta and Wiley. He was previously a member of the bands Meridian Crew and Roll Deep.
JME released his debut album Famous? as well as an album with Boy Better Know as a whole through a major label release.
His early singles included “Over Me,” “Sidetracked” with Wiley, and “CD is Dead” with Tempa T.
In addition to music, JME is also a savvy businessman. He co-owns a chain of T-shirt shops that carry his brand, and labels BBK and his defunct nightclub, Straight Outta Bethnal. He has played a major role in raising the profile of grime music around the world.
Social Media
- Instagram account: @jmebbkinsta
- Facebook account: Jme
- Twitter account: @JmeBBK
Personal life
JME, a famous British rapper and MC, married his long-time girlfriend Sarah Cavanagh in August 2016.
The couple lived together for a long time before deciding to get married. In May 2018, JME and Sarah welcomed their daughter, Rosè.
Discography
- Men don’t care
- *Skeem Set, Part 2
- *upright
- *Japan Medical Association
- *Get to know me better
net worth
JME is a British MC and songwriter with an estimated net worth of $6 million. He has accumulated this wealth through his successful music career and entrepreneurial ventures.
Additionally, JME co-owns a chain of T-shirt stores that bears his name. This clothing business also serves as a source of income for him and has helped grow his net worth.
