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Jarard Kenneth
12+ albums
old schoolr and bNeo Soullove songsUsher
about
Jarard Kenneth Andrew Arnold, hailing from Saginaw, Michigan, is a versatile R&B artist deeply rooted in a musical upbringing. From singing in church since the age of four to honing songwriting skills inspired by a childhood friend at thirteen, Jarard's musical journey evolved with early ventures into music production using MTV Music Generator. His exposure to different cultures during his military service in South Korea influenced his language pursuits, leading to proficiency in Korean and later Spanish. With a goal to become trilingual, he recently resumed learning Japanese, a language he initially picked up at the age of 14. As an artist, Jarard's trajectory includes teenage years in a local R&B group and the release of his first project under the moniker J Da' L.I.G.H.T in 2011. The subsequent years saw diverse musical explorations, blending genres such as Neo-Soul, Hip-Hop, Contemporary Gospel, and Salsa. Collaborations, including the "Just Vybes" mixtape hosted by R&B artist Tank, showcase his dynamic musicality. Beyond music, Jarard pursued a degree in Audio Production at Full Sail University, expanding his skills into sound design for film and television. Jarard extends his creative reach into podcasting, hosting "Supposed To Be Different" and contributing to "The Anihoshi Podcast," where Japanese anime and Sci-Fi films take center stage. In the entrepreneurial realm, he founded WITSOL in 2020 and registered for publishing with BMI in the subsequent year, demonstrat
