Keeping The Reverb Alive
OBVIOUS Magazine|Fashion Issue | Celebrating 9 Years!

Recording Artist, Jae Franklin talks with Editor in Chief, Jerris Madison about her latest single, dream collaborations and her thoughts about the current state of music being an independent artist.

 

- Jerris Madison
Keeping The Reverb Alive

You have come a long way. How did you get started in the music business?

I started in the music business singing with my sister, performing for label execs in Houston and around the country. Those opportunities fell through. As a solo artist, I released my two EPs, Universal Language: Prelude 1 and Universal Language: Prelude 2. I also released two more EPs and began traveling and touring with other well-known artists, experiencing life on the road as a working artist.

Originally, you were a duo with your sister, what made you go solo?

I wanted to explore my own voice. I also wanted to grow personally and professionally.

Being a native of Houston, how did the recent natural disaster affect you?

That was my childhood home. It’s still a big part of me. Many of my friends and family were affected in different ways. I was immediately compelled to donate and share information with others about how to help Houstonians.

If you could collaborate with 3 recording artist, who would it be and why?

Maxwell. He’s set the blueprint for emerging artists to create long-term success. Most recently, he showed me love after he heard my remix of his song, Lake by the Ocean. I feel that’s a step in the right direction.

Amel Larrieux. She’s an artist of substance also seems accessible although she’s been in the industry for decades.

Angelique Kidjo. She’s a legend and modern-day chameleon. Oh, the lessons I will learn from her about life, music, humanitarianism, and empowerment one day.

Fried chicken or baked chicken?

Tofu. How ‘bout that?

How do you balance your career and marriage?

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