French Kiwi Juice facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
French Kiwi Juice
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| Birth name | Vincent Fenton |
| Born | 26 March 1990 |
| Origin | Tours, France |
| Genres | Nu jazz, Electronic, Rhythm and blues, French house |
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| Years active | 2012–present |
| Labels | Roche Musique |
| Associated acts | Masego, Tom Misch |
Vincent Fenton (born March 26, 1990), known as FKJ (which stands for French Kiwi Juice), is a talented musician from Tours, France. He is a multi-instrumentalist, meaning he plays many different instruments. He is also a singer and a DJ.
FKJ is famous for his live shows where he creates music on the spot. He uses a special technique called "live looping." This means he records short musical phrases and plays them back repeatedly, building up layers of sound. He plays instruments like the synthesizer, guitar, bass, piano, and saxophone during these performances. His first album, French Kiwi Juice, came out on March 3, 2017.
FKJ has performed at many big music festivals. These include Coachella, Lollapalooza, and Lightning in a Bottle.
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Music Career
FKJ is seen as an important artist in a music style called "New French House." He helped shape this sound. Before becoming a musician, he studied sound engineering for films. This means he learned how to record and mix sounds for movies.
How FKJ Creates Music
FKJ became very well-known after releasing the song "Tadow" in 2017. He made this song with another musician named Masego. They created "Tadow" completely on the spot during a recording session. It was the first time they had met!
In April 2017, FKJ announced he would perform at the Coachella festival. This is one of the biggest music festivals in the world.
On April 7, 2022, FKJ released a new song called "Greener." He performed this song with the legendary guitarist Carlos Santana.
In March 2025, FKJ produced and appeared in the song "Intro: Jane." This song was part of an album by Ruby.
Personal Life
FKJ was born on March 26, 1990. His mother is from France, and his father is from New Zealand. From a young age, he loved listening to music. His parents had a big collection of different styles.
He listened to "English rock" bands like Queen, Pink Floyd, and The Police. He also enjoyed 70s rock, including Led Zeppelin. Some of his favorite jazz artists were Nina Simone, Billie Holiday, and Miles Davis. He also listened to some French music, like songs by Serge Gainsbourg.
In March 2019, FKJ married fellow musician June Marieezy. She uses the stage name ((( O ))). They had worked together before on a song called "Vibin' Out."
Music Releases
FKJ has released several albums and EPs.
Studio Albums
- French Kiwi Juice (Released: March 3, 2017)
- Just Piano (Released: August 13, 2021)
- Vincent (Released: June 10, 2022)
EPs (Extended Plays)
- Ylang Ylang EP (Released: November 12, 2019)
Singles
- "Greener" (Released: April 7, 2022)
See also
In Spanish: French Kiwi Juice para niños
