Jadel
Trinidad & Tobago Soca Artist, Singer, Songwriter & Performer
ABOUT JADEL
Jardine Cherelle Legere, known professionally as Jadel, is an independent female Soca artist, singer, songwriter, composer, pianist and entrepreneur from Trinidad and Tobago. Blending Soca with R&B, Dancehall, Afrobeat and Calypso, she has built a distinctive crossover sound driven by powerful vocals, Caribbean storytelling and an energetic live presence.
Her music has charted internationally and received exposure across BET and MTV networks, while her career includes more than 500 live performances, five consecutive annual tours and three Caribbean Music Awards nominations.
Jadel’s journey reflects resilience, creativity and ownership. From building early demos at home on her keyboard to developing career-defining songs such as “Round N Round,” “Deserve It All,” “Up In The Party” and “Shake Up” from their earliest ideas, she remains deeply involved in her songwriting, production development, release strategy and brand direction.
Today, Jadel continues to expand her international audience while proudly representing Trinidad and Tobago as an independent female Soca artist.
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Career Highlights
Three-Time Caribbean Music Awards Nominee
Nominated for Impact Female Soca Artist of the Year in 2023, followed by nominations for Female Soca Artist of the Year and Impact Female Soca Artist of the Year in 2025.
More Than 21 Million Combined Streams and Views
Across two independently released albums, Call Me Jadel and Don’t Be Mistaken, along with subsequent singles, Jadel’s catalogue has generated more than 21 million combined streams and views.
International Soca Monarch Finalist
Reached the 2018 International Soca Monarch finals with “Round N Round,” a song she developed from its original melody and home demo.
500+ Live Performances Worldwide
Performed across the Caribbean, North America, Europe and Asia at Carnival events, international festivals, concerts and cultural celebrations.
International Media Recognition
Featured across BET and MTV networks, with additional coverage in the Miami Herald and a Times Square billboard campaign.
Major International Performances
Selected appearances include the Belize International Music & Food Festival, Soca in Japan, Ibiza Soca Festival Malta, Swiss Soca Festival, Kings Theatre in Brooklyn and Palladium Times Square in New York City.
Global Chart Highlights
“Deserve It All”
Reached #43 on the Canada iTunes World Chart and #90 on the United States iTunes World Chart. The music video received rotation on MTV Base Africa, BET Jams and MTVU, while the song has generated 8.1M+ streams and views.
“Addictive” featuring Charly Black
Reached #1 on the iTunes World Chart in Finland and Sri Lanka, #2 in Denmark, #5 in Germany and #5 on the Hong Kong iTunes Reggae Chart. Its music video received rotation on BET Soul’s Top 10 music video chart, and the song has generated 2.7M+ streams and views.
“Shake Up”
Reached New York City’s HOT 97 Top 100, peaking at #83, climbed to #2 on the Norway iTunes World Chart and earned Top 10 Apple Music placements in Belize, Bermuda, the British Virgin Islands and Suriname. The song has generated 1M+ streams and views and was later remixed with Jamaican dancehall artist Demarco.
“Up In The Party”
Reached #17 on the Switzerland iTunes Reggae Chart and #32 on the Suriname Apple Music Reggae Chart. Its music video received rotation on BET Jams’ Top 10 music video chart, and the single has generated 1.9M+ streams and views.
“Hold Me Close”
Reached #35 on the Canada iTunes Reggae Chart and has generated 1.8M+ streams and views. The song appears on Jadel’s independently released debut album, Call Me Jadel.
“Permission”
Reached #2 on the Suriname Apple Music World Chart and #10 on the Canada iTunes World Chart. The song has generated 150K+ streams and views while continuing Jadel’s signature R&B and Soca fusion.