About Jesse Ruben

Jesse Ruben is a singer/songwriter who recently moved to Atlanta after spending the last 15 years in Brooklyn. Best known for his lyrical storytelling and engaging live shows, his songs have been streamed more than 75 million times. He has been signed to both Sony/BMG and Universal Music, and his single "This Is Why I Need You”reached the top 10 in 12 different countries. He has recorded live sessions for NPR and MTV Asia, and has been featured on CNN and PBS. 

Beyond his music career, Ruben is highly active in philanthropic endeavors. He has run the NYC Marathon three times for The Christopher and Dana Reeve Foundation, the largest non-profit devoted to helping those with spinal cord injuries, and five times to raise money for Lyme disease research. He is also the co-founder of Generation Lyme, the world’s largest provider of online support groups for anyone impacted by the illness.

Lastly, he is the founder of The We Can Project, an initiative for students designed to help them discover their passions and give back to their communities. Being able to work with young people and teachers is some of the most meaningful and rewarding work he’s ever done. To date, more than 500,000 young people have participated in 37 states and across Canada. Everything changed when he was personally invited by Hoda Kotb to perform live on The Today Show, giving him and The We Can Project national recognition.