Jazzy K

Where are you currently based?

I am usually in between LA and Sydney but with the travel restrictions I am based in Sydney, Australia for the time being

How did you first start playing music?

I’ve always loved to sing! I remember my first time singing in front of my family was when I was 8 years old at my sisters birthday party

What’s been happening recently and how has your Covid experience been?

When Covid really started to get serious I was in LA, and had to rush home to make it in time just before the lockdown. I was meant to be back in LA after just a few weeks but haven’t been back for over a year and a half now. At first it was really hard to adjust to the shift in environment. Being in LA it is really non-stop, and being home especially with lockdown it was super slow.

A lot of my projects were pushed back because everything planned in LA couldn’t go through, (shooting visuals etc). So I really took the time to meet with the creatives here in Sydney and find people I enjoy working with. I learned a lot more about engineering my own vocals, and about directing. The good thing is that with technology I am still able to work closely with my team in LA. Its been really fun diving into different parts of the industry that ultimately have helped me grow into a better artist!

Your new single ‘Trap House’ is out now, what influenced the sound and songwriting?

I love telling stories, and really finding melodies that carry the emotion of the lyrics I am singing to it. That is always my priority!

As for the inspiration behind the story, being in this industry can be very tricky. Theres a lot of smokey mirrors and blurred lines. I was offered a deal whilst in LA that seemed amazing but something didn’t feel right. I was back home in Sydney when I had to make a decision. As I was reflecting on my journey so far, the inspiration just hit. All those feelings of fear, chaos and belief started to write the song for me. The lyrics reminded me to trust myself. So I said no.

Where and when did you record/produce/master and who with?

The song was just living in my notebook, until I was in LA again a few months later. I was singing at a live music venue when I caught the attention of My guy Mars. He mentioned that he wanted to work with me. So we went to his studio and I showed him the song I had written called “Trap house”. He instantly loved it & agreed to produce the record for me.

How did you approach the recording/production process?

Being in the studio with mars was really mind blowing. Watching him in his element just create with so much passion and ease was insane. He had the first demo done within an hour session. I had a few elements I still wanted to add so we had another session working together and finalising the production. Once that was done we went to Sound Factory Studios, and I worked with Austen Lux chandler on the vocal production. He was great to work with and really helped to get the best vocal performance & he created some awesome harmonies too!

How did the concept for the music video come about?

While searching for someone in Sydney to direct the music video, I was so lucky to come across Connor O Connor. She is a genius. From the first time meeting her I knew she was the right woman for the job. We had a few conversations about the meaning behind the song & the story. We worked very closely throughout the entire process but it was really important to me that she had creative freedom. She had created the concept, and the creative direction for every scene.

Where did you film and who did you work with?

We filmed the video at D1 Studios in Marrickville, Sydney.

Connor O’ Connor (Director) put together the entire team / crew.

What did you find most rewarding and challenging whilst creating the film clip?

It was very challenging organising the shoot with the covid 19 rules changing weekly. We wanted to make sure everyone was safe & that we followed all the rules correctly.

The most rewarding part was being able to play the video to my family.

Who are you listening to at the moment?

I am always listening to different music, I can never narrow it down to one artist haha.

What do you like to do away from music?

I love hanging out with my family !

What’s planned for 2021?

My plan is to just keep releasing music, keep making music !

Favourite food and place to hangout?

My families restaurant Villaggio for both!

( I promise my dad didn’t make me say that) haha