From Going Viral During A Pandemic To The Power Of Doing Nothing... This Is Jackii Kennedy
Born and raised in the Florida Keys, island native and artist Jackii Kennedy quickly found love for music at a young age. Incorporating her openly gay narratives and embracing her synesthesia, Jackii is literally and metaphorically uniquely influenced by the way she sees and hears the colorful world around her. As she developed her talent and dove into the music scene, she struggled to find people who looked like her on stage, or who held a similar narrative in the industry. With the absence of such representation, Jackii Kennedy aims to be the artist who expands upon like-minded narratives in the music scene, embracing sound, gender, and nonconformity. Through music, creative direction, and a desire to visually embody what differentiates her from the next female singer, Jackii Kennedy shines most during live performances. Her work has been heard on radio stations and graced the iconic stages of The Troubadour, The Mint, The Viper Room, The Satellite, Peppermint Club, and more around Los Angeles. She has shared the stage with the likes of VINCINT, Nick Leng, AUDREY NUNA, No Suits, Dave B, Will Jay, Josh Levi, and more. Her most notable releases, performances, and collaborations have been alongside drummer/producer/songwriter Ryan Raines (Paul McCartney, Dominic Fike, Peach Tree Rascals) and guitarist/producer/songwriter Hudson Taylor (VINCINT, Kanye West). Her most recent release "Castaway" made the #1 spot on Spotify's Fresh Finds and Spotify's Fresh Finds: Pop and has also been included on the genre-bending Lorem. With Jackii Kennedy’s ever rising music presence and upcoming projects, one can expect to see her charting the alt-pop, indie, and r&b charts come 2022. Drea and Katie chat with Jackii about what creating during a pandemic looked like for her and life in Los Angeles. Jackii shares some insightful, emotional and honest stories about how she has balanced being a creator with being a well rounded and happy human. This is a truly special episode that cannot be missed!