Jack Kays (born December 15, 1998) is an American singer-songwriter from Cincinnati, Ohio.[1]
Jack Kays | |
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| Born | December 15, 1998 Ohio, U.S. |
| Origin | Cincinnati, Ohio |
| Genres | |
| Years active | 2013–present |
| Labels | Columbia[1] |
| Website | www |
Early life and education
editKays grew up in Cincinnati, and participated in theater and band in high school. He graduated from Sycamore High School.
Career
editAfter 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
editHe 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
editAlbums
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.