Biography
Valeria Jacob is a singer/songwriter with Brazilian roots living in beautiful Switzerland. Inspired by the R&B and pop-dance divas of the 80's and 90's, she’s bringing that sound back with a modern twist. Meaningful lyrics that meet with good feel melodies that will touch heart & soul at the same time.
Valeria Jacob has recorded and released music under different names and contributed to various projects in the industry with her soulful and powerful voice.
Her journey to become a household name in the so-called music business has begun.
"Now is the time for a new & exciting adventure. Always real, always myself, no matter what I say, what I write, do, what I sing or what I rap," says Valeria Jacob.
The teaser for her new musical journey was provided by her first release in 2022 under her new stage name Valeria Jacob with the title "Summertime is on" which she co-wrote with multiplatinum and gold producer SerGIO Fertitta. The song is accompanied by Dieter Meier's voice from the legendary group YELLO.
Valeria’s journey is very important and personal to her, and because of that also in 2022 she co-wrote the song called “Thank you” to show her appreciation to all her family and friends, who helped her through some tuff times. On the video to the song Valeria shows pictures of her with the people she so much wanted to say “THANK YOU” to.
In 2023 Valeria Jacob encourages people to dance in their living room and shake all negativity off with her song “Dancing In The Living Room” and its short movie. Music and video were all also produced by SerGIO Fertitta.
The negativity shake-off goes one with Valeria revealing her past abusive relationship by releasing “Como é que foi?!”, a song addressing domestic violence, which she wrote in her second mother language Portuguese. The song cover shows Valeria Jacob using the “Signal for Help” to help those experiencing gender-based violence. That signal was created by the Canadian Women’s Foundation and has already saved multiple lives.
On February 1st, 2024, Valeria Jacob received for both projects, “Dancing In The Living Room” and “Como é que foi?!”, a certificate of honor, as well as a sponsorship prize from her community, which made her feel appreciated, proud of her self and enormously thankful.
Her newest released took place on February 23rd, 2024, and is a duet with her multi-talented music producer SerGIO Fertitta. The song ”I DO MY THING AVENUE” is an energetic, up-tempo and catchy tune in 80s breakdance/pop style. It has a motivational message to encourage people to believe in themselves and not let others influence them on any negative way. The video was shot in London at the most beautiful locations. The song was completed in the legendary Abbey Road Studios.
Valeria Jacob is planning to still release other songs before her Album drops still this year. The name of the Album will not yet be announced, though.