Jardine Cherelle Legere, known professionally as Jadel, is an independent recording artist, singer, songwriter, pianist, entrepreneur, and proud mother from the Republic of Trinidad and Tobago. Blending the infectious rhythms of Soca with R&B, Dancehall, and Afropop, she has emerged as one of the Caribbean's most compelling independent artists, celebrated for her powerful vocals, commanding stage presence, and authentic storytelling.
Raised in Woodbrook, Port of Spain, Jadel discovered her passion for music at the age of nine through school and church choirs. After relocating to the United States, she continued developing her artistry while performing with the Caribbean bands Surface and Traffik. Her songwriting talents soon gained industry recognition, leading to a collaboration with acclaimed producer Kernal Roberts on Machel Montano's hit single "Haunted" in 2014.
Although she was pursuing a Bachelor's Degree in Law through the University of London, Jadel ultimately realized that music was her true calling.
Her breakthrough came in 2016 with the Chutney Soca hit "All of It," earning the Carib Breakout Artiste Award and launching her first European tour across the United Kingdom, Switzerland, and Spain. She followed with standout releases including "Round N Round," "Dominate," and "Jam Day," which secured her a place in the International Soca Monarch Semifinals. During this period, she also shared the stage with Kes The Band at New York City's iconic Best Buy Theater.
In 2020, Jadel signed with JP Music Group, a division of Julianspromos Worldwide led by Julian Hackett, and released her debut album, Call Me Jadel. The project introduced her signature blend of Soca and contemporary Caribbean sounds, featuring fan favorites such as "Dominate," "Round N Round," "Jam Day," and "Hold Me Close," while surpassing two million streams.
Her international profile accelerated with "Deserve It All," which became her biggest streaming success, earning more than seven million streams worldwide and receiving support from BET Jams and MTV. The song firmly established Jadel as one of Soca's emerging global voices.
Jadel has since expanded her catalog with "Yuh Man," "Up In The Party," "Shake Up" featuring Demarco, "Doh Ease Meh Up," "Addictive" featuring Charly Black, "Calypso," "Jam Somebody," "Meh Darlin," "Bubbling Champion" featuring DJ Private Ryan, and "Fitness" featuring Trinidad Killa. Her sophomore album, Don't Be Mistaken (2024), showcased her versatility while surpassing one million streams and earning prominent Times Square billboard promotion.
As a live performer, Jadel has appeared at more than 100 major events while touring extensively throughout the Caribbean, North America, Europe, and Asia. Her performances have taken her to St. Kitts, Antigua, London, Toronto, New York, Miami, Singapore, Belize, Japan, Malta, Switzerland, and Germany. Along the way, she has received multiple Caribbean Music Award nominations, including Female Soca Artist of the Year and Impact Soca Artist of the Year.
Entering Carnival 2026, Jadel unveils an exciting new era with "Another Man," produced by XplicitMevon, followed by the crossover single "Permission," co-written with GBM Nutron. Together, the releases showcase her continued evolution as an artist, blending confidence, authenticity, and the vibrant spirit of Caribbean music.
Today, Jadel continues to expand her global audience while proudly representing Trinidad and Tobago through music that celebrates Caribbean culture, empowers listeners, and demonstrates the strength of independent artistry.
