Jean Deaux
Jean Deaux | |
|---|---|
| Birth name | Zoi Harris |
| Born | May 4, 1995 Chicago, Illinois, United States |
| Genres | R&B, neo soul, hip hop |
| Occupation(s) | Singer, songwriter, rapper |
| Instrument | Vocals |
| Years active | 2012–present |
Zoi Harris (born May 4, 1995), better known by her stage name Jean Deaux is an artist, musician and filmmaker from Chicago, Illinois who is "known for her mastery of multiple genres and creative mediums".[1] Her debut EP Krash was released in October 19, 2018.
Musical career
Deaux has appeared on tracks by other artists including Smino, Saba, Mick Jenkins, and Isaiah Rashad.[2] She has noted Missy Elliott as one of her inspirations.[3] Jean Deaux is a stage name inspired by the line 'that's John Doe' in a track by Rick Ross which she previously used as a Twitter handle before adopting it as a stage name.[4] She is part of the hip hop collective The Village 777 with Alex Wiley, Monster Mike, Isaiah Rashad, Spiff, and The Magician. She is also part of the musical collective Medicine Woman with Ravyn Lenae, Drea Smith, and Via Rosa.[5]
In 2017 she released a track titled Wikipedia, telling HotNewHipHop that "People are going to try and tell you who you are every step of the way, they'll even knock you down to convince you. But you get stronger every time you get up on your feet".[6] The lead single Way Out from the Krash EP was positively reviewed by Pitchfork.[7] The EP received positive reviews from Rolling Out,[8] DJBooth[9] and Chicago Reader.[10] NPR listed Deaux as one of 20 'artists to watch' in 2019.[11]
Personal life
Deaux is one of six women to have accused model and stylist Ian Connor of sexual assault including rape. She told Business of Fashion that “I really want people to start holding others accountable, and holding themselves accountable, so we can make progress in this industry and as a culture".[12]
Discography
Extended plays
| Title | Details |
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| Krash |
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| Empathy |
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| Watch This! |
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Singles
As lead artist
| Title | Year | Album |
|---|---|---|
| "Wikipedia" | 2017 | Wikipedia |
| "Energy" | 2018 | Krash |
| "Back 2 You" |
Guest appearances
| Title | Year | Other artist(s) | Album |
|---|---|---|---|
| "Est. N19g4" | 2012 | Saba | GETCOMFORTable |
| "Noah and The Reign" | 2013 | Mick Jenkins | Trees & Truths |
| "Menthol" | 2014 | Isaiah Rashad | Cilvia Demo |
| "Healer" | Mick Jenkins | The Water[s] | |
| "Kajun" | 2016 | Smino, Phoelix | Non-album single |
| "Lemon Pon Goose" | Smino | Non-album single | |
| "Loner" | Mykki Blanco | Mykki | |
| "Photosynthesis" | Saba | Bucket List Project | |
| "Amphetamine" | 2017 | Smino, Bari, Noname | blkswn |
| "Taranphoeno"[14] | 2018 | Phoelix, Smino | TEMPO |
| "Edward Scissorhands" | 2019 | Pivot Gang | You Can't Sit With Us |
References
- ^ Hervey, Jane Claire. "Why Chicago-Based Hip-Hop Artist Jean Deaux Wrote An Album About Failure". Forbes. Retrieved 2019-02-05.
- ^ "Jean Deaux demands good vibes on her new single "Energy"". The FADER. Retrieved 2019-02-05.
- ^ October 24, Ayana Archie |; 2018. "Review: Jean Deaux is fully formed on her newest EP 'Krash'". Arc Publishing. Retrieved 2019-02-05.
{{cite web}}:|last2=has numeric name (help)CS1 maint: numeric names: authors list (link) - ^ Haynes, Arthur (2018-11-19). "Interview: Last Friday Night, Jean Deaux Threw a Party". Third Coast Review. Retrieved 2019-02-05.
- ^ Galil, Leor; Nelson, J. R. (January 25, 2017). "This year's Winter Block Party celebrates women in Chicago hip-hop". Chicago Reader. Retrieved 17 November 2017.
- ^ "Jean Deaux - Wikipedia". HotNewHipHop. Retrieved 2019-02-05.
- ^ "The Ones: 5 Best New Rap Songs From Jean Deaux, Calboy, Lancey Foux, Noir Brent, and Soldier Kidd". Pitchfork. Retrieved 2019-02-05.
- ^ Lamarre, Eddy "Precise". "Jean Deaux's 'Krash' is a style mashup living in R&B". Retrieved 2019-02-05.
- ^ Varan, Brendan. "10 New Songs You Need This Week". DJBooth. Retrieved 2019-02-05.
- ^ Galil, J. R. Nelson, Leor. "In a season crowded with great Chicago music, rapper-singer Jean Deaux drops a standout EP". Chicago Reader. Retrieved 2019-02-05.
{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: multiple names: authors list (link) - ^ "Slingshot: 20 Artists To Watch In 2019". NPR.org. Retrieved 2019-02-05.
- ^ "Why Hasn't #MeToo Come for Ian Connor?". The Business of Fashion. 2019-01-17. Retrieved 2019-02-05.
- ^ "Empathy by Jean Deaux". Apple Music. Retrieved June 8, 2019.
- ^ https://revolt.tv/listen/music-taranphoeno-phoelix-feat-smino-jean-deaux-00a15fd6