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YH Buzz Meter: J*DaVeY

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We get up close with J*DaVeY duo, Jack Davey and Brook D’Leau poolside at The Thompson Hotel in Beverly Hills. We find out about their unique Pop/Fusion sound and style. We also find out about their cutting edge fashion sense, and what it was like opening up for Prince. Hosted by Michelle Marie.

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Young Hollywood

Welcome to Younghollywood. com. What's up Young Hollywood? It's Michelle Murray. We are chilling poolside at the Thompson Hotel with J Davey. You guys are blowing up right now. How has it been so far? What's the journey been like? J*DaVeY: It's been a really fast journey actually. Every day is something new. Very exciting. It's always worth doing what you love to do. So you know, we get to do it on this level. It's always like a dope opportunity.

Young Hollywood

How do you like to describe your sound? J*DaVeY: I have no description at all. We still don't have a description. It's just a hot. It's not fusion, but it's a fusion of everything that we've ever listened to our entire lives and our parents were very musical. It's about variety, you know, So we're offering as much variety as we possibly can.

Young Hollywood

Who are some of your favorites? J*DaVeY: Prince. Talking Heads, Police, Mahavishnu Orchestra, Weather Report.

Young Hollywood

What has been like the one moment that's been one of your most memorable? J*DaVeY: Uh, opening up for Prince at 3121 in Las Vegas. Yeah, that was like a dream come true. It's so amazing to watch him work. Just because he's a genius at everything, so. It was a little nerve-wracking. A little nerve-wracking. I mean, you know, especially opening up opening up for somebody like him because then you watch his show after yours and it's like, wow, we were just on the same stage.

Young Hollywood

I have to say something about your style. I mean, like, it is so amazing. Have you been like this your whole life or is it just something that you started to create? J*DaVeY: Both of us were kind of strange kids and I think as we got older, it just kind of came out. Yeah, couldn't contain ourselves anymore.

Young Hollywood

Do you spend a lot of time thinking about what you're going to wear or does it just come to mind like really quick? J*DaVeY: I usually agonize over it and then I just throw on whatever and it usually works out fine.

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Talk about the whole feather thing going on. J*DaVeY: Check it out. I bought this um at a really cool boutique in Vegas. And it's from an independent designer. I'm from a great store in Las Vegas. Like I said, called Fruition. So if you're ever in Las Vegas, go and check that store out.

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Do you guys argue a lot? Or you guys get along? How is it? J*DaVeY: For the most part, we get along. We're kind of like sibling rivalry, you know. Totally.

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How long have you guys known each other? J*DaVeY: Like nine years. Really? Yeah, yeah. We've been working We've been doing this for about eight of those years. Hey, what's up? We're J Davey. And you're watching Young Hollywood. Oh yeah.

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PEOPLE MENTIONED

  • Jack Davey

    Member of the duo J*DaVeY interviewed

  • Brook D'Leau

    Member of the duo J*DaVeY interviewed

  • Michelle Murray

    Host of the interview

  • Prince

    Artist J*DaVeY opened for and admires

FAQ

Who is J*DaVeY?+
J*DaVeY is a musical duo comprised of Jack Davey and Brook D'Leau, known for their unique Pop/Fusion sound and distinctive style.
What kind of music does J*DaVeY make?+
J*DaVeY describes their music as a fusion of everything they've ever listened to, offering a variety of sounds without a single descriptor.
Which artists influenced J*DaVeY?+
J*DaVeY mentioned influences such as Prince, Talking Heads, Police, Mahavishnu Orchestra, and Weather Report.
What was J*DaVeY's most memorable moment?+
Their most memorable moment was opening for Prince at 3121 in Las Vegas, which they described as a dream come true.
How long have Jack Davey and Brook D'Leau known each other?+
Jack Davey and Brook D'Leau have known each other for about nine years, and have been working together for eight of those years.

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