Singer, songwriter, and producer JVKE is a social media star known for his upbeat brand of soulful pop. Born Jake Pierrelee in 2001, JVKE grew up with a music teacher mom and pastor dad. He initially took piano and drum lessons before switching to guitar while in elementary school. He eventually joined his church band and by his teens was writing his own music, drawing inspiration from artists like Drake and Jason Derulo. After high school, he briefly attended music school before leaving early to focus on his music career. It was while in quarantine during the 2020 COVID-19 pandemic that he began collaborating with his mom, posting mash-ups and remixes of songs online.
He broke through with his 2020 single "Upside Down," later remixed by Charlie Puth. In 2022, he released his full-length debut, this is what ____ feels like, Vol. 1-4. He has kept busy releasing euphoric singles, including his 2023 collaboration with Galantis and Enisa "Fool 4 U" and 2024's "Lavender" with Pink Sweat$.
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