We caught up with the brilliant and insightful Kenzie Kenzie’s Place a few weeks ago and have shared our conversation below.
Alright, Kenzie thanks for taking the time to share your stories and insights with us today. Are you happy as a creative professional? Do you sometimes wonder what it would be like to work for someone else?
This is exactly where I want to be, I knew that always, and now that I’m living in it everything feels so right! I’m currently a student at the University of North Florida studying biology, i planned on going to medical school and being a plastic surgeon specializing in dermatology, but the goal never felt right! at least not as a plan A! I made a promise to myself to prove that whatever dream you make if you set your mind to it and back yourself 100% it can and will be done!
Kenzie, love having you share your insights with us. Before we ask you more questions, maybe you can take a moment to introduce yourself to our readers who might have missed our earlier conversations?
Hi! My name is Mackenzie, also known as Kenzie from Kenzie’s Place. I am a singer song writer out of Jacksonville Fl. I released my first single in May of 2021, making myself a fresh new face and vibe in music. In a year I have released three singles, a 12 song album on all major streaming platforms, performed at Festivals like Winterland as well as over 30 shows and gigs, three of which were as a headliner. I currently hold the title of The University of North Florida’s Battle of the Bands winner 2022, which set me up to open up for artists such as Yung Gravy, B.O.B, and Fivio Frenchie at Ozfest Festival 2023. I have over 16.7k plays on Apple music with listeners in over 45 countries, and over 1.7k streams on Spotify with listeners worldwide. I am not just big on artist exposure within myself but also for others, being one of the two curators/creators of Industry Night Jax, in Jacksonville, Fl as well as Talent competition “Introducing…” in Jacksonville, Fl . I have been singing for as long as she can remember. My out of the box style resembles a blend of my top musical influences such as, India Arie, Jazmine Sullivan, Lauryn Hill, Ariana Grande, Rico Nasty, Willow Smith, Paramore, Meet me @ the Altar, and Jill Scott. I truly pride myself in my indie, pop, neo soul, rock meets R & B sound. I am a senior majoring in biology at the University of North Florida, once aspiring to be a Plastic Surgeon, specializing in Dermatology, but now I aspire to live in my purpose, bringing smiles and joy like the butterfly I am to everyone through music.
Learning and unlearning are both critical parts of growth – can you share a story of a time when you had to unlearn a lesson?
a lesson i had to unlearn was jumping the gun! Once i learned patience and to simply wait my turn everything in store for me came sooo easy!
Is there mission driving your creative journey?
The goal/mission is to see how far i can go! and be the absolute best at it
Contact Info:
- Website: https://www.canva.com/design/DAFMHVpSEtc/oTKloXcw7s8NYBjkGVXPBw/view?utm_content=DAFMHVpSEtc&utm_campaign=designshare&utm_medium=link2&utm_source=sharebutton
- Instagram: https://instagram.com/kenzieesplace?igshid=YmMyMTA2M2Y=
- Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/reel/1874042642960709?mibextid=0NULKw&fs=e&s=TleQ9V
- Youtube: https://youtu.be/5uMK1mxZXJM
Image Credits
BROWN BUTTERFLY PHOTO: @THIRDEYE.PHOTOGRAPHY_ FLOWERS IN HAIR PHOTO: @GLOWFULARTISTRY BUTTERLIES IN HER HOLDING MIC: @MVLIVH CHEETAH PRINT SKIRT: @_MISFITPIXS_