Jade LeMac is a Canadian singer and songwriter. A self-taught piano and guitar player, LeMac has gained popularity on both TikTok and Spotify, later releasing multiple albums and singles on Arista Records.
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| Origin | Vancouver, Canada |
| Genres | Indie pop |
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| Years active | 2021–present |
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| Website | www |
As of August 2024, LeMac has amassed over 1.1 million monthly streamers on Spotify.[1]
Early life
editLeMac hails from Vancouver, Canada.[2] She recounts growing up with a very musical family: "No one was playing any instruments, but we were vocally, very musical at the same time, I was always surrounded by it."[3] She also sang outside her mother's store, trying to attract new customers to come in.[4] LeMac started writing her own songs by the time she was in middle school.[5]
At age 14, LeMac provided vocals for multiple dance singles produced by the electronic label Monstercat.[4]
LeMac is self-taught on both piano and guitar.[6]
Career
editLeMac released her debut single "Constellations" in August of 2021,[7] which went viral on Spotify, accumulating over 1 million streams within the first month.[8]
In 2023, LeMac signed with Arista Records.[9] She also released her first EP, Constellations, named after her first single.[10] Xtra Magazine called the album the "perfect introduction to this young singer-songwriter whose creations feel authentic and not bound by trend or genre".[4] LeMac released her second album, Confessions, in late 2023.[11] "Car Accident", a single off the album, has been called a "testament to the artist's creative skill".[12]
LeMac openly posts about being part the LGBTQ+ community, citing her own popularity on TikTok.[3]
Awards and honors
edit- In 2022, LeMac was featured on GLAAD's 20 Under 20 list of "Outstanding Young LGBTQ Changemakers"[13]
- In 2024, LeMac was nominated for GLAAD's Outstanding Breakthrough Music Artist award[3]
Discography
editAlbums
edit- Constellations (2023)
- Confessions (2023)
EPs
edit- Confessions (2023)
- Confessions (Stripped) (2023)
Singles
edit- "Constellations" (2021)
- "Let Me" (2021)
- "Same Place" (2022)
- "Meet You in Hell" (2022)
- "Car Accident (Chill Version)" (2023)
- "Got Me Obsessed" (2023)
- "Narcissistic" (2024)
References
edit- ^ "Jade LeMac". Spotify. Retrieved 25 August 2024.
- ^ Connor, Stevie (February 13, 2023). "18-year-old Vancouver-Based Singer-Songwriter Jade LeMac Releases Debut EP 'Constellation'". TheSoundCafe.com. Retrieved August 25, 2024.
- ^ a b c Walytka, Emma (April 18, 2024). ""Confessions" and a GLAAD award in the "Constellations" for Artist Jade LeMac". Lavender. Retrieved August 25, 2024.
- ^ a b c Cottingham, Daric L. (February 21, 2023). "With 'Constellations' debut, Jade LeMac is a rising star to watch". Xtra Magazine. Retrieved August 25, 2024.
- ^ Hirsch, Shari (October 11, 2023). "Jade LeMac Gets High on "Grapevines"". Ratings Game Music. Retrieved August 25, 2024.
- ^ "Exclusive Interview with 'Jade LeMac'". Illustrate. May 4, 2022. Retrieved August 25, 2024.
- ^ Trapp, Malcolm (November 1, 2020). "Jade LeMac Chats New Song "Meet You in Hell," Self-Care, and More". Raydar Magazine. Retrieved August 25, 2024.
- ^ Baleeiro, Jose (October 14, 2021). "In the Spotlight: Stars align for Jade LeMac's "Constellations"". Society of Composers, Authors and Music Publishers of Canada. Retrieved August 25, 2024.
- ^ Onyejekwe, Victor (November 24, 2023). "Jade LeMac lays her 'Confessions' in new EP". NowEntertainment.net. Retrieved August 25, 2024.
- ^ "18-year-old Vancouver-Based Singer-Songwriter Jade LeMac Has released New Single 'Meet You In Hell'". TheSoundCafe.com. November 2, 2022. Retrieved August 25, 2024.
- ^ Sloman, Christine (January 26, 2024). "Jade LeMac is feeling "Narcissistic" on new single". Melodic. Retrieved August 27, 2024.
- ^ Chen, Penny (February 10, 2023). "Q&A: Alt-pop Queen Jade LeMac Talks New EP 'Constellations,' Heartbreak & Channeling Her Dark Side". The Luna Collective. Retrieved August 27, 2024.
- ^ Useche, Jose (September 28, 2022). "GLAAD 20 Under 20: Meet the 2022 Class of Outstanding Young LGBTQ Changemakers". Teen Vogue. Retrieved August 25, 2024.