Vocalist Jessi Malay (born Jessica Malay) first began performing as a dancer at the age of two. A focus on ballet soon gave way to singing, and by age 14 the Los Angeles native had joined the all-girl pop group No Secrets. Although she sang on many of the tracks on No Secrets' 2002 eponymous debut album, she wasn't showcased on the group's two singles. Leaving the band in 2003, Malay started performing under the nickname Jessi. Signed to Warner Bros. in 2004, Malay began work on her solo album.
