Jennifer Jess is a singer Jennifer Jess is a singer & songwriter based in Atlanta. A break-up that ended on an unfortunate note is conveyed in “I Cried For The Both Of Us”. This song is about the ups and downs of a relationship that ends unpleasantly after an ex moves on too quickly. We had the pleasure of interviewing Jennifer Jess, and here is what she had to say:
Q: Let’s kick off this interview with your upbringing, and let’s get to know you a bit better. So tell us about your upbringing as an artist.
JENNIFER: As I grew up, I was surrounded by music such as The Beatles, Etta James, Céline Dion, ABBA, Linda Ronstadt to name a few. My mother was a singer as well and she definitely inspired my love of music.
Q: Your sound and style are absolutely amazing. How would you describe your sound and how you developed yourself as an artist?
JENNIFER: When it comes to my sound, I’ve always known I love the pop genre. I think my sound is still in the process of developing into what I want it to be. With every song I release, I get a little bit closer to the true version of myself.
Q: I also know that you use your personal experiences as a lot of inspiration for your music. What is the most significant personal experience that you’ve written a song about?
JENNIFER: My most significant personal experience I’ve written a song about would be pertaining to the subject of mental health. I released this song called “Strength and Love” and that definitely tied very closely to my personal life.
Q: Your latest song, “I Cried For The Both Of Us”? I love the song. I can feel the emotions in my soul. Could you tell us more about the upcoming release?
JENNIFER: This song is a breakup song, but it’s a breakup song a few months after things have cooled down a bit. It’s wishing that the other person had handled the situation better so that the relationship didn’t come to an end on a sour note. It’s about how one person seems to move on so quickly and the other is left feeling all of the emotions.
Q: At what point in your career did you realize that your breakthrough had happened?
JENNIFER: I’m not sure if there was one giant breakthrough. I think it’s a whole bunch of small breakthroughs on the path to your goal. My breakthroughs are still happening, but I think a recent small breakthrough I experienced was getting added to my first Spotify editorial playlist last year.
Q: What would you say sets you apart from other artists in your genre? Any advice for aspiring artists?
JENNIFER: I feel like my voice is not a typical pop voice and I think because of that, it does set me apart a bit from other pop singers. I also really like to keep my lyrics full of substance and meaning. My advice to aspiring artists is to learn about the music business and how to read contracts and consistency is key to momentum.
Interviewed by Shertara Brazil
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