Jack Kays | |
|---|---|
| Born | December 15, 1998 Ohio, United States |
| 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]
Personal life
Kays grew up in Cincinnati, and participated in theater and band in high school. After graduating from Sycamore High School, he struggled with drug addiction and started off his career posting Soundcloud rap. [2] He can play ten instruments and is a culinary chef. [1] In 2021, he moved to Washington, D.C. and lives with his wife Cagla Akcadag. [3]
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. [4]
Discography
Albums
- Mixed Emotions (2021)
EPs
- voice memos (2021)
- My Favorite Nightmares with Travis Barker (2021)
- Cessation (2022)
- Caffeine (2023)
Singles
- "MY HEAD :(" (2021)
- "Middle of the End (How Does It Feel)" (2021)
- "Outrun Myself" with Travis Barker (2021)
- "Feel Like Me" (2023)
References
- ^ a b c "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.
- ^ Schaller, Nicole (1 February 2023). "Jack Kays: A Cincinnati Punk Kid Who Found Home in D.C." District Fray. 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 | |
|---|---|
| Born | December 15, 1998 Ohio, United States |
| 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]
Personal life
Kays grew up in Cincinnati, and participated in theater and band in high school. After graduating from Sycamore High School, he struggled with drug addiction and started off his career posting Soundcloud rap. [2] He can play ten instruments and is a culinary chef. [1] In 2021, he moved to Washington, D.C. and lives with his wife Cagla Akcadag. [3]
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. [4]
Discography
Albums
- Mixed Emotions (2021)
EPs
- voice memos (2021)
- My Favorite Nightmares with Travis Barker (2021)
- Cessation (2022)
- Caffeine (2023)
Singles
- "MY HEAD :(" (2021)
- "Middle of the End (How Does It Feel)" (2021)
- "Outrun Myself" with Travis Barker (2021)
- "Feel Like Me" (2023)
References
- ^ a b c "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.
- ^ Schaller, Nicole (1 February 2023). "Jack Kays: A Cincinnati Punk Kid Who Found Home in D.C." District Fray. 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.