Jenane – Move Your Body

By starrymag | November 22, 2021

By: Jamie Steinberg

 

 

Q) How would you describe your sound? 

 

A) I describe myself as a high-energy, Pop/R&B power vocalist.

 

Q) What are some of your musical influences?

 

A) I’ve been very inspired by Kelly Clarkson, P!nk and Jessie J both for their incredible vocals as well as the way their music makes me feel something. Not to mention the way they demand your attention as soon a s they open their mouths. I’ve also felt inspired by Dua Lipa lately because I absolutely love the way her music makes you want to dance.

 

Q) How has life in Nashville helped shape you as an artist?

 

A) The best thing about Nashville is the people. I am surrounded by incredibly talented writers, musicians, producers, etc. that have tremendously helped me figure out my sound and learn how to share it with as many people as possible. I’ve learned that an artist is nothing without their team. Also, the live music culture is a blast. Live shows are probably my favorite part about being an artist, and Nashville has been a great city to get to do what I love most.

 

Q) Talk about the story behind your debut song “Move Your Body.”

 

A) The song started out as just a fun pop song meant to get people dancing and it still does. However, once me and my co-writers (Liz Labelle and Mark Demao) started to dig into the verses, a real message started to come through. Women are constantly criticized for dancing in a sexual way or wearing clothes deemed too revealing. “Move Your Body” is all about encouraging women to embrace that sexuality and not give a damn about what people might say about it.

 

Q) What do you think it is about the song that people connect to?

 

A) So many women are pressured to dress and act modestly (or at least what society thinks modest is), even when it’s not being true to themselves. “Move Your Body” not only gives them permission to embrace their sexuality, it encourages them to do it with a bopping beat that you can’t help but dance to.

 

Q) How does the video for the track play into the message behind it?

 

A) When we filmed the music video, my videographer simply told me to dance however I wanted to and that was all the direction I needed. I moved my body to the music and didn’t worry about how I looked or how it would make people think of me, I just did what felt right. It felt like me and that’s exactly how I want people to feel dancing to this song.

 

Q) What is your song writing process? Do you need music before you can create lyrics?

 

A) I would definitely describe myself as a melody-first type of writer. I might have a song title or subject idea, but I almost always have the melody before the lyrics. I’m usually toplining to a beat or co-writing with someone on guitar or keys, so while they’re playing, I’ll just freestyle over it. Once we find a melody that sticks, we add in the lyrics.

 

Q) How much of a hand do you have in the production of your music?

 

A) This track was produced by Justin Wantz and I love the way he made it sound as if we were all at the club dancing our butts off to the beat. I was lucky enough to work with someone who really understood the vibe I was going for, so I didn’t need to assist too much with the production element on this track. However, I do arrange all of the background vocals on my tracks myself. If something is a vocal decision, I have a hand in it.

 

Q) Will there be a full album or EP coming in the near future?

 

A) Hopefully! I’ve got the finished masters for a couple more tracks that I’m in love with and hope to release before the end of the year.

 

Q) Who would you most like to collaborate with on a song in the future?

 

A) Kelly Clarkson or Dua Lipa would both be a dream come true.

 

Q) What album/band are you currently listening to and why do you dig them?

 

A) I’ve been really into Dua Lipa’s Future Nostalgia The melodies in her songs combined with the sick beat behind them make pretty much every song on that album a slam-dunk. I also love the nostalgic elements to them. She does a great job of taking some older musical styles and modernizing them for younger audiences.

 

Q) You are a part of social media. Why is that an important way to connect with your fans?

 

A) Social media allows your fans to peer behind the curtain and see someone that they find relatable. I think that mysterious, untouchable artist persona doesn’t work in 2021. Fans want to see the real you. It’s amazing to see how replying to just one comment can make someone’s day. Social media can be exhausting, but it’s all worth it for that.

 

Q) What would you like to say to everyone who is a fan and supporter of your work?

 

A) I literally couldn’t do any of this without you. All I’ve ever wanted was to perform and make music that allows me to really connect with people and my supporters are the reason I get to do that. Stay tuned for what’s to come!