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Jack Kays
last updated 2026-09-11 11:26
Jack Kays
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Jack Kays (b. 15 December 1998, Cincinnati, Ohio) is a US singer-songwriter. "To Be American" (4:00) is a single released 2 July 2026, his first release as an independent artist after previously being signed to Columbia Records. His breakthrough was "Morbid Mind" (May 2020), after which he signed to Columbia; prior r
Jack Kays
Origin: Cincinnati, Ohio, US · born 15 December 1998 · active, independent (formerly Columbia Records)
Members: Solo artist
Genre: Indie rock / pop-punk / emo / hip-hop-inflected
Discography:
Mixed Emotions (2021) — Columbia Records
voice memos (2021, EP) — Columbia Records
My Favorite Nightmares (2021, EP) — with Travis Barker
Cessation (2022, EP)
Caffeine (2023, EP)
Deadbeat! Disc 1 & 2 (2024) — Columbia Records
"To Be American" (2026) — first release as an independent artist
Facts:
He is a trained culinary chef in addition to his music career and reportedly plays around ten instruments.
His given name is John, but he goes by Jack; his brother Austin plays bass in his live band.
Sources: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Jack_Kayseleases include the album MIXED EMOTIONS (2021) and the DEADBEAT! EP. On Instagram (@jackkays) he wrote: "My first release as an Independent artist 'To Be American' will come out next week on July 2." His sound spans indie rock, hip-hop, pop-punk and emo; SongBPM lists the track at 79 BPM in the key of A major.
Sources: Wikipedia · Instagram (@jackkays) · Apple Music · Spotify · SongBPM