Jesse Turner of Siggno discusses overcoming personal life challenges through songwriting and music.

Jesse Turner is the frontman for Siggno, a Latin Grammy-winning ensemble. The award-winning singer and artist has discussed overcoming personal life challenges, such as depression, through singing at an early age.

Turner’s father died while he was a child, and he suffered with the grief as a teenager, according to an interview with Tejano Nation radio affiliate La Voz 93.3 FM in Abilene, Texas. “You’re aware of my hardships. I was a melancholy youngster, a boy whose father died when he was seven years old, and I was trying to figure out where my father went when I was 13 or 14, so I became a cutter,” Turner explained. “After I became a cutter, I hurt myself, I ended up in the hospital and I realized I was hurting my mom.”

Turner began creating songs to combat depression, and it became therapy for the young composer. “That is why I wrote ‘Mama’.” “I said, ‘This girl isn’t the love of my life; my mom is,'” he confessed. “So, instead of cutting myself, I began cutting paper with a pen, which eventually became songs. I began writing lyrics. I began writing song after song. That’s why I was able to compose so many songs early in my career: I was in therapy with God and myself, writing my tale.”

Throughout his career, which began in 2000, the singer-songwriter has penned numerous unforgettable songs that have become fan favorites and resonate with people, including “Mama,” “Auxilio,” “Guardame En Espacio,” “Ya No Me Importa,” “Mejor Dimelo,” and many more. Turner said, “23 years later, here I am.” “I do not believe I have changed. I feel I am the same person I was yesterday and today. I don’t believe in fame, I don’t desire money, and I don’t seek success. What I want to do is make wonderful music, convey the truth, and tell good stories. All I ever want to do is make a difference in the lives of others. “That is my life.”

Tuner adds that his religion and music continue to help him overcome any hurdle. “No matter who or what tests come into my life, I always express gratitude. Thank you, whatever it is. Thank you for the hardship, the lesson, and whatever you have put into my life; I will work even harder.” Turner also addressed a question concerning the sound of Siggno. “For years, people have questioned me, what are you? Tejano or norteno. I’d suggest Rockteno because we played some rock. But, at the end of the day, we were born in the state of Texas, and we listen to Tex-Mex music, enjoy country, and love rock, we love a little bit of everything and that makes us Tejano.”