Jack Kays
Jack Kays | |
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| Born | (1998年12月15日) December 15, 1998 (age 26) Ohio, U.S. |
| Origin | Cincinnati, Ohio |
| Genres | |
| Years active | 2013–present |
| Labels | Columbia [1] |
| Website | www |
Jack Kays (born December 15, 1998) is an American singer-songwriter from Cincinnati, Ohio.[1]
Early life and education
[edit ]Kays grew up in Cincinnati, and participated in theater and band in high school. He graduated from Sycamore High School.
Career
[edit ]After graduating, he struggled with drug addiction and started off his career posting Soundcloud rap.[2]
In May 2020, Kays released his breakthrough song, "Morbid Mind".[2] After gaining traction, he was signed to Columbia Records. In 2021, he released a studio album, Mixed Emotions, and EPs voice memos and My Favorite Nightmares, the latter in collaboration with Blink-182 drummer Travis Barker.[3]
Personal life
[edit ]He can play ten instruments and is a culinary chef.[4] In 2021, he moved to Washington, D.C. and lives with his wife Cagla Akcadag.[5]
Discography
[edit ]Albums
[edit ]- Mixed Emotions (2021)
- DEADBEAT! - Disc 1 (2024)
Extended plays
[edit ]- voice memos (2021)
- My Favorite Nightmares with Travis Barker (2021)
- Cessation (2022)
- Caffeine (2023)
Singles
[edit ]- "MY HEAD :(" (2021)
- "Middle of the End (How Does It Feel)" (2021)
- "Outrun Myself" with Travis Barker (2021)
- "Feel Like Me" (2023)
- "Blow it" (2024)
- "GET A JOB!" (2024)
- "DEADBEAT!" (2024)
References
[edit ]- ^ a b "Jack Kays Trained Chef & Musician Talks Importance In Mental Health". Flaunt. 6 September 2023. Retrieved 11 April 2024.
- ^ a b Hodges, Bebe (18 November 2022). "Jack Kays' turbulent path to a Columbia Records deal started in a cold Cincinnati basement". The Cincinnati Enquirer . Retrieved 11 April 2024.
- ^ Cooper, Ali (10 February 2022). "Jack Kays talks working with Travis Barker on his latest EP—interview". altpress.com. Alternative Press . Retrieved 4 June 2024.
- ^ "Jack Kays Trained Chef & Musician Talks Importance In Mental Health". Flaunt. 6 September 2023. Retrieved 11 April 2024.
- ^ Schaller, Nicole (1 February 2023). "Jack Kays: A Cincinnati Punk Kid Who Found Home in D.C." District Fray. Retrieved 11 April 2024.