Stax

From the Bluff and Blues of Memphis, Lana J. comes from a soulfully-sound city and creative culture. Her exposure and acceptance into the Stax Music Academy at the age of 13 allowed her to develop songwriting, live show, production, and recording knowledge at an early age. Along with the influence of R&B, Neo-Soul, Funk genres, Lana J. started singing in her hometown church and began studying music in choir in middle and high school. In high school, she was a member of an all-female a capella group “Key of She”, providing her with experience arranging, traveling, and performing. She recently graduated with a B.A. in Popular and Commercial Music at Loyola University New Orleans.