Jesse Saint John


Jesse St. John Geller is an American songwriter and singer. St. John has written for a number of artists, most notably Britney Spears, Kim Petras, Dorian Electra, Charli XCX, Brooke Candy, and The Neighbourhood, among others. He released his debut EP, Don't Stop Dancing. Life Gets Sad, in May 2019. Saint John co-wrote the Billboard number-one single, "Truth Hurts", by Lizzo.

Early life

St. John grew up in Orange County, California, and attended a conservatory art school there.

Career

Jesse Saint John began his career in songwriting writing for Brooke Candy, a personal friend. After a while, he started doing sessions with producers and other writers and ended up turning it into a career. He has also worked with artists such as Britney Spears, Camila Cabello, Lauv, the band The Neighbourhood, Charli XCX and Aquaria.
In February 2018, he released his first single, "Move", followed by a second single in May 2018 titled, "Fake It". He also signed on to perform at the LA Pride event in June 2018. In 2019, a song Saint John wrote with Lizzo in 2017 titled "Truth Hurts" gained popularity, eventually topping the Billboard Hot 100.
According to Billboard, "Truth Hurts" is officially the longest-running Billboard Hot 100 No. 1 by a solo female rapper.In 2020, he wrote an English version of the song "Voice" by Loona, called "Star". It was released as a music video through YouTube on November 17, 2020.
In April 2025, he started the process of co-writing the music for Retrograde The Musical alongside Nick Laughlin, Richard C. Walter, and Drew Louis. He collaborated with Drew Louis and Bonnie McKee on the release of "Libra (Fairest of Them All)".

Discography

Singles

TitleYearAlbum
"Banjee Power "
2011F*g Out, Vol. 1
"Love It When You Love Me"
2018Over the Garden Wall

Awards and nominations

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