Jae Stephens
American singer (born 1997)
Jordan Stephens, known professionally as Jae Stephens, is an American singer, songwriter, and record producer. Originally from Dallas, Texas, and raised in Pasadena, California, she initially gained popularity on the microblogging platform Tumblr before launching her music career professionally. She is known for her musical style, which blends 2000s R&B nostalgia with futuristic pop elements.
Stephens has released EPs F**k it i'll do it myself (2019), High My Name Is (2022), and the Sellout series (2024–2025). Beyond her solo career, she is a songwriter, having penned tracks for artists such as Jennifer Lopez, Normani, Latto, and Sinéad Harnett.
Early life
Stephens was born in Dallas, Texas. At the age of six, her family moved to Pasadena, California, where she grew up in an artistic environment. She attended a performing arts high school, taking classes in singing, dance, and acting. As a child, Stephens and her brother acted in commercials and on the Disney Channel.
During her teenage years, she built a significant following on Tumblr under the username "beyoncebeytwice," accumulating over 200,000 followers.
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