JXN (musician)

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JXN
Birth nameJackson Brazier
Also known asJacko Brazier
OriginMelbourne, Australia
Genres
  • R&B
  • pop
Occupation(s)Musician
Instruments
  • Vocals
  • guitar
Years active2018–present
Labels Warner [1]

Jackson Brazier, who performs as JXN, is an Australian R&B and pop music singer-songwriter-guitarist and internet personality. He issued his debut six-track extended play, Never a Sad Adventure, in May 2020.

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Career

JXN had a following on Instagram as Jacko Brazier, prior to signing with Warner Music Australasia. [2] In November 2018 he released his debut single, "Solitude". [3] [4] He followed with three singles in 2019, "Red Lights" featuring A Boogie Wit Da Hoodie, in April; "Going Off" featuring ASAP Twelvyy, in June; and "Just Okay" in October.

He released his debut extended play, Never a Sad Adventure, in May 2020. Thomas Bleach felt, "his smooth RNB stylings injected with a fresh breeze of alt-pop... resonated with listeners and created an insane hype." [5] Acid Stag's Chris Salcie observed, "the organic and electronic instrumentation utilised blend with absolute ease across the six track offering." [6]

Touring

Jackson supported Allday on the latter's Starry Night Over the Phone 2019 nationwide tour. [7]

Discography

Extended plays

TitleDetails
Never a Sad Adventure

Singles

TitleYearAlbum
"Solitude" [9] 2018Non-album singles
"Red Lights"
(featuring A Boogie Wit Da Hoodie) [10]
2019
"Going Off"
(featuring ASAP Twelvyy) [11]
"Just Okay" [12]
"Outta Space"
(featuring Allday & Fossa Beats) [13]
2020Never a Sad Adventure
"Stellar" [14]

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References

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