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Artist
Jimmie Reign
12+ albums
female vocalistspopr&bSlow Rockrnb
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JIMMIE REIGN Balance & Options Jimmie Reign is truly a ‘different person.’ When most would have folded under the pressure of having a child, she looked at the birth of her son as an opportunity to push harder. In and out of the industry for years as a writer and part-time performer, she weighed the options and decided to give it one last shot. “After you have kids, it pretty much shuts things down and I wanted to say that I at least tried,” Jimmie lends, noting how much a joy raising her 3-year-old son has been. “It made me want to try my dream at least one more time and see if this is what I was supposed to be doing.” In opting not to cower, Jimmie’s reign officially took its course and soon after, Mprint Music & Management stepped in to help guide her career. With their influence and some help from key players at KMEL, the Bay Area started to pay attention. And The First Lady of the Bay hasn’t looked back since. Originally from the Oakland, California, Jimmie lived in practically every part of the city in most part due to her parents divorced when she was a tender 13-years-old. “I wouldn’t say it drove my mom crazy, but she was extremely depressed and she was on drugs,” Jimmie shares. “Then my dad left for a little while… It was pretty traumatic.” With two younger sisters in the household, Jimmie was all but forced to grow up quick. Her mother’s condition worsened when she lost her job, leaving Jimmie to fend for the four of them. Neighbors helped and church members
