A journey of self-reflection, self acceptance, and self-love. "I read Shakespeare in August and I enjoy it I highlight Marquez when he says my favorite phrases I don't really think I'm funny, so there's plenty of jokes l'll never make And if I'm being honest I'm afraid of all the familiar faces Here I am. Here I am. Did you think you knew me? Did you think you knew me?"more

I wrote and produced this one when I was in high school. I hope you enjoy :) more

“Mama Said” was borne of the fears (substantiated or not) imposed on girls regarding the intentions of the men that come into their lives; the idea of ​​surface-level intimacy and the prominence of people that will want to “know your lips before [they] learn your name.” It’s about a hesitation. A doubt. A tendency to approach every glance, word, and touch with assumed distrust as a method of self-preservation. While all the music I write is special to me, this song in particular holds a lot of weight. A confused and vulnerable, yet blissful, 18-year-old Jillian forever resides here singing things she couldn’t say. Exposing the thoughts she could not understand without writing a song. I am grateful to have produced “Mama Said” in upstate New York alongside the same talented friends as all my previously released music. I hope you enjoy it and find a piece of yourself embedded in my words. Trust (if you can) that there is so much more to come ;) Happy streaming! Until next time. All my love, ~j.h.more