Combining her rich, soulful voice with electronic music and chill personality, JNNA is on her way to not only be known for her heavy hitter covers and features but her own music.
What was your expected career path before singing?
I've been taking art classes my entire life, so in high school I had plans to apply to art schools. I realized, however, that I wouldn't be able to afford the art schools I wanted to go to, costing upwards of 65k a year, so instead I applied to other 4 year universities and their art programs.
What made you not explore your true talent of singing at first?
When I graduated high school I decided to take classes at Santa Monica College. During that time I got my first job at Urban Outfitters and worked there for a little over a year; I also met my best friend and boyfriend of 4 years now. I was struggling for the two years that I was at SMC and working my part time jobs. I realized I was struggling because I was surrounded by people who were taking classes to work towards their dreams. However, I was just there trying to fill my time, I knew I needed to work
on what makes me happy and that was music.
Do you regret waiting to?
I actually don't regret waiting at all, who knows that if I started working on music in high school or right out of high school I might have never gotten an email from Tyzo Bloom and I might not be making the music I am today :)
What was that ultimate push that made you realize that you needed to go after your dream?
The passing of my father definitely inspires me everyday to follow my dreams, but the actual push was when I was applying to schools as a transfer from Santa Monica College, I told myself that if I didn't get into the schools I wanted that I would put my education on hold and pursue music.
What part did your father play in your music?
Making music, I get nervous that people won't like what I release or they won't like my style of singing. I just try to remember that I'm doing this because it;s what I love and I know that thought alone would make my dad proud.
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