CITRUS Podcast S2 EP19 Sacramento Artist J KENT talks mental health + Performs hit record ’Woosah’

Sacramento's own J Kent—an R&B singer, songwriter, and artist development coach—joins Ky Richy on the podcast for a powerful and deeply personal conversation. J Kent shares his musical journey, from being a freestyling rap battler in middle school to performing at the Golden One Center and making the difficult decision to launch his solo career. He discusses the viral success of his records, including his first solo hit "Woosah" and the 32-million-view TikTok sensation "No Way" with Leshon.

The conversation takes an intimate turn as J Kent opens up about his trials and tribulations, using his platform to promote mental health awareness. He bravely shares his story of navigating immense grief after losing his mother to a 15-year cancer battle and his younger brother to suicide within the same year. He explains how music has become his therapy and a way to heal, leading to his upcoming "Behind a Smile" mental health campaign.

J Kent also gives an exclusive look into his new "Woosah" campaign, which combines the release of his new single on August 29th with a charity effort to raise funds for a rare spinal disease. After the interview, J Kent delivers a memorable live performance of his hit record, "Woosah."

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Timestamps:

00:02:25 Meeting Leshon on the Basketball Court

00:05:13 J Kent's Musical Beginnings & Early Influences

00:08:03 Performing at the Golden One Center & Deciding to Go Solo

00:12:16 The 32 Million-View Viral Hit "No Way"

00:14:52 Performing at Concerts in the Park: A Full Circle Moment

00:18:18 A Candid Discussion on Mental Health, Grief, and Sobriety

00:18:47 Losing His Mother and Brother

00:25:55 Using Music as Therapy and the "Behind a Smile" Campaign

00:31:30 The "Woosah" Single & Charity Campaign

00:37:32 Advice for Aspiring Artists

00:38:46 Live Performance: "Woosah"

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