My style is not specific to the antebellum South, but it's heavily inspired by the Jim Crow era. Jidenna antebellumcrowera Change image and share on social
For me, I wear a suit because I need to remember what's happened before me. Jidenna happenremembersuit Change image and share on social
Even if the production doesn't feel African, the vocal delivery - singing through your nose. Specifically, Highlife music from Nigeria. That was the first music I ever heard as a child. So singing through my nose is something I do often, and that's directly rooted in my heritage. Jidenna africanchilddelivery share on social
Willy Wonka had his chocolate factory; I have my Fear & Fancy Parlor. Jidenna chocolatefactoryfancy Change image and share on social
I think it's important to not just think about what you want but what's needed in the world. Jidenna importantneedworld Change image and share on social
I feel like we haven't dealt with the ghosts of America's past, and the way to deal with it is to confront it, so every time people see me, I want them to be reminded and to confront that ghost. Jidenna americaconfrontdeal Change image and share on social
If one door is closed, break a window anyway. Jidenna breakclosedoor Change image and share on social
We're social beings, and I need to know and remember where I came from. Jidenna beingremembersocial Change image and share on social
I describe myself as a big kid with an old soul, I'm very playful whimsical, but I definitely have that old soul as well. Jidenna bigdescribekid Change image and share on social
I think a lot of people try to be someone else, and Young Thug really is who he is. I love his melodies, how he dresses, how he carries himself. Jidenna carrydresslot Change image and share on social