French Kiwi Juice facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
French Kiwi Juice
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FKJ in 2015
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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) is a talented musician from France. He is known by his stage name, FKJ, which stands for French Kiwi Juice. FKJ is special because he can play many different instruments, like the piano, guitar, saxophone, and drums.
He is famous for his live shows where he uses a technique called "looping." This means he records short musical parts on the spot and plays them back, building up a whole song by himself. His first album, French Kiwi Juice, came out in 2017. FKJ has performed at big music festivals around the world, including Coachella and Lollapalooza.
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FKJ's Musical Journey
FKJ is seen as a leader in a music style called "New French House." Before becoming a musician, he studied sound engineering for movies. This helped him learn how to record and mix sounds perfectly.
How "Tadow" Was Made
In 2017, FKJ became very popular after releasing a song called "Tadow." He created this song with another musician named Masego. What's amazing is that they made the song up on the spot during their first meeting! They spent a whole day recording and came up with this hit.
Big Performances and Collaborations
FKJ has played at many famous music festivals. In April 2017, he announced he would perform at the Coachella Valley Music and Arts Festival. More recently, in April 2022, FKJ released a new song called "Greener" with the legendary guitarist Carlos Santana.
About FKJ's Life
Vincent Fenton, or 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 from his parents' collection.
Musical Influences
His parents' music included many different styles. He listened to classic rock bands like Queen, Pink Floyd, and Led Zeppelin. He also enjoyed jazz artists such as Nina Simone, Billie Holiday, and Miles Davis. These different sounds helped shape his unique musical style.
Family Life
In March 2019, FKJ married another musician named June Marieezy. She uses the stage name ((( O ))). They had worked together before on a song called "Vibin' Out."
FKJ's Music Albums
FKJ has released several albums and EPs (which are shorter albums).
- French Kiwi Juice (2017)
- Ylang Ylang EP (2019)
- Just Piano (2021)
- Vincent (2022)
See also
In Spanish: French Kiwi Juice para niños
