Alex Jacke in an American singer-songwriter. He was born and raised in the Los Feliz neighborhood of Los Angeles, CA. During his sophomore year, he appeared on the highly popular MTV series "My Super Sweet 16," as the special guest performer for DJ Spinderella and former NBA player, Kenny Anderson's daughter, Christy. Jacke left Morehouse College to return to Los Angeles.Something New: Crooner Alex Jacke Releases "D.F.M", A Thrill Ride For Lovers. AllHipHop.com (2012-07-17). Retrieved on 2012-07-27. Like others before him, most notably Tricky Stewart and The-Dream. Laney Stewart took Jacke under his wing which led Jacke to land a worldwide publishing deal with Music Gallery/Universal Music Publishing Group in 2011. Along with Stewart and his production team The Sharpshootaz, Jacke spent most of the first half of 2012 perfecting his debut EP, D.F.M. (Dorm Fuckin Music) released on July 9, 2012.Alex Jacke Talks Dorm Fuckin Music . Purp.O.World (2012-07-13). Retrieved on 2012-07-27.Alex Jacke – D.f.m – Rap / R'n'B / Soul – Pure Charts. Chartsinfrance.net. Retrieved on 2012-07-27. On Valentine's Day 2013, Jacke released a "Deluxe" version of his D.F.M. release, simply titled "D.F.M. Deluxe".
Music career After building a YouTubeAlexJackeMusic's channel. YouTube. Retrieved on 2012-07-27. following doing singing cover songs,Musical Society Series: Alex Jacke Covers "High For This" (Video) | LateBoots™ | The Influencer Culture. Lateboots.com (2012-03-27). Retrieved on 2012-07-27. in May 2012, Jacke dropped his first single, "One Thing",Alternative Heat: Alex Jacke "One Thing". AllHipHop.com (2012-05-25). Retrieved on 2012-07-27.Bad Perm – New Music: Alex Jacke – "One Thing". Bad-perm.com (2012-05-30). Retrieved on 2012-07-27.Alex Jacke. hustleGRL.com (2011-07-16). Retrieved on 2012-07-27. which was eventually followed with the release of his "D.F.M." EP in July 2012 and then with the further release of "D.F.M. Deluxe" in February 2013. During the summer of 2013, he was selected as a top 5 finalist for Macy's and iHeart Radio's Rising Star contest where he performed at L.A.'s iHeart Radio Festival. He returned again in December 2013 to release a single called "Sex Is Amazing and then again in 2014, releasing another single, "Apart", on March 3, 2014.
Songwriting In late 2011, Jacke went in the studio with his fellow Sharpshootaz members and Laney Stewart to work on songs for Jesse McCartney's latest album. One of the songs that Alex co-wrote, "Out Of Words", was leaked in July 2012
Discography
D.F.M. - EP (2012)Alex Jacke biography, albums and lyrics . Dvdlyrics.com. Retrieved on 2012-07-27.Alex Jacke – Callin For You Lyrics . Bmusiclyrics.com (2012-07-14). Retrieved on 2012-07-27.. Rap Basement. Retrieved on 2012-07-27. D.F.M. Deluxe - Album (2013) Sex Is Amazing - Single (2013) Apart - Single (2014)
Track listing & personnel D.F.M. Produced by Laney Stewart Co-Produced by The Sharpshootaz Mixed by Mark "Exit" Goodchild Recorded by Derek Yopp Effects & Sound Design by Andrew Kim Sound Production & Sound Design by Sidney Miller
D.F.M. Deluxe Produced by Laney Stewart Co-Produced by The Sharpshootaz Mixed by Mark "Exit" Goodchild Recorded by Derek Yopp Effects & Sound Design by Andrew Kim Sound Production & Sound Design by Sidney Miller
TV In 2012, Jacke acted in MTV My Super Sweet SixteenBesides the Alex Jacke performance, DJ Spin has one more surprise for Christy: the green VW convertible of her dreams! | MTV Photo Gallery. Mtv.com. Retrieved on 2012-07-27.
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