Meet (the real) Jakki Jelene

It’s been quiet around here lately but that’s all about to change. I must admit that for some time I have felt it was better to hide in the shadows. Perhaps it’s just my nature to hang in the background, but I also feel I needed to go through a time of renewal. So many things have happened over the past two years, some good and some not so good. I’ve certainly struggled a lot with finding proper direction musically and personally. I believe I am starting to make out my path in the distance and I can only hope it will be made more clear as time goes by.

My goal for 2009 is to be more open with my listeners. To allow a window into who I really am and what goes on inside this obscure brain. A great deal of my desire to do so stems from the fact that my ultimate goal is to touch people through my work. I feel I can achieve that more greatly if you are able to relate to me on a more personal level.

I am especially excited about my upcoming releases. I am in the process of finishing up the vocals for my EP/Mini Album, “Seasons”. I’ve struggled with the feeling that this should have been done months ago, but as I see things come together, I am reminded that there is perfect timing for everything. I believe the time is right for this year. This project has meant a great deal to me and I knew I would have to take steps to ensure it was done properly. How could 6 tracks be so emotionally draining? I guess when you have such a specific vision you want to see it come together just the way you envision it. Even if no one else in the whole world appreciated it, I would know I was true to myself.

My next full length album, “Luminous”, will be released not long after. They are quite different from each other in that “Seasons” will feature only organic instruments and “Luminous” is heavily electronic. It will be a bit of a departure from “Reflections”, but should still appeal to the same audience. I will certainly delve more into the thoughts behind those releases in time.