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Everyone wants to be like Jenny.
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No. Yeah.
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It's like, no. Has that been such a surprise to see how massive it's gotten just right when your album comes out?
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It's crazy.
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I was just saying even today, I was like, wow, I'm just so amazed at how the song is doing and how everyone's reacting to the song.
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It's definitely not what I expected.
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I didn't probably know what to expect, but yeah, I'm glad.
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Because when you put it out, you're not thinking like, oh, I think that song is going to do well or that song is, it's just kind of nice to see the fans, you know, blow it up.
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When you scroll on social media, are you seeing like your own song?
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Is it coming up?
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I am.
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Yeah.
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Is that trippy?
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Yeah, I don't enjoy it.
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No?
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I mean, it's cool, but then like if it keeps happening, it's like you hear yourself so many times and you're like, ah.
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If I hear myself, my voice, oh, it's the same thing.
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I know exactly what you're talking about.
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And your rapping is so good.
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Thank you.
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It's been so fun to see your journey and development.
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How do you think your sounds evolve in your own project for the first time as well?
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I've noticed that I didn't realize how many genres
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and different type of sounds that I wanted to tap into before I worked on this album.
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and you know I'm finding myself really as I'm going I'm
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learning how to rap for the first time almost how to sing for the first time
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because I've never like in a good way I've never been
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able to really focus on only on myself I've always had
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the girls with me you know I've always had other things happening around me
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but for this for this album I got to really sit down
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and explore different voices and sounds and it was great
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so I'm looking into I'm gonna look into it and find out more about
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Who and what kind of sound that I want to like hold on to?
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Mm-hmm.
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Is your confidence and like comfort level at like an all-time high for making music?
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No, I feel like though I need more time in the studio for me to feel that way, but I think it was a great start and I've met
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so many amazing people on the way to and they've inspired me
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in a way that I was able to finish this album.
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So I can't wait to get back and, you know, get into it more.
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You feel like a workaholic a little bit?
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Like, you just love to keep working?
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You know what, though?
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It's not all work that I love.
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So I don't consider myself as a workaholic.
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Wait, do I?
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You and Dua Lipa sound so good together.
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Our voices, though.
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I love it, too.
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I love our voices together.
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I loved hearing that song.
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I remember for the first time and it's like a perfect peanut butter jelly sandwich, you know, or like when you get the right amount of coffee creamer in your coffee.
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It's like, thank you.
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It flows so well together.
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Such a sweet compliment.
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Thank you.
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Thank you.
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I appreciate that.
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I was so curious about like you guys have been friends for a little bit too.
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What have you learned from just your friendship with her?
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She's such a caring person in general.
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And we used to like do dinners and we would meet at parties.
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And every time she's always like making sure if I'm good and happy and healthy is everything good around you.
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So she's someone that's always made sure that I feel, you know, I'm feeling good.
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So to have her work on a song on this album,
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she it's like a great it's like having a great friend at work with you.
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You know, like what more can I ask for?
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She's supportive and she's obviously giving, sharing her beautiful voice with me on this album.
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Like, I'm just so happy.
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And it was a great day when we had the shoot.
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It felt like we were just out in New York in the cold wearing crazy outfits, just jamming to a song.
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That's so fun.
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Being honored coming up at Billboard's Women in Music.
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You're one of the global forces for 2025.
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That sounds so cool.
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Obviously, your mom is such an important figure in your life.
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But what about some other women that have inspired you and helped shape your journey?
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On my team, there's so many strong women.
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I have so many strong women around me that are really in every step of the way that I'm in.
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So to have that bond to always kind of shows, taught me a way to respect them.
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And I'll always be learning from people around me.
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So to be that person for somebody else would be an honor.
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And I want to do well and take care of this honor. Of course.
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What would you say is a motto you're living by right now?
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To be present.
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Like, that's what I tell myself every day.
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To just enjoy what's in front of you
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and see what's in front of you not that was something that was in your past or something that's gonna happen.
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Just like try to embrace everything that goes on around in your day.
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And it could be like the smallest things too.
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So to live in the present.
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Yeah, I mean, that's a good one.
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That's tough too.
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Yeah, and it really, yeah, you've got to put some effort into it.
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Yeah, and time just flies, you know, we're looking forward to Coachella.
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I'm so excited to see you.
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I'll be out there.
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You get ready for your, yeah, your first solo debut, which has got to be so exciting.
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What are the feelings?
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Like, what's going on internally?
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Internally only excitement, pure joy.
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And in the physical world, there's still a lot that I need to get done before it.
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But, you know really for the first time I'm just
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excited excited and I feel I'm gonna have a great time so I hope
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To anyone who comes to watch my show will have a great time too.
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I'm sure they will can't wait to see it Are you
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a creative person in terms of in your phone having a list of names for like future pets songs album stuff?
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Yes, I I think I'm like an
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note person so I just write a lot of things down
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and I've realized that it helps in time I didn't realize the things
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that I've written in my notes were going to be a
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part of this album I wrote something probably years ago feeling stupid
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and I look back and I'm like oh I remember the time I did this
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and then it becomes one of your work like art
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and the whole circle so I always like to write things down and note everything in case, well, in case I forget,
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but it helps in time.
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What to you, though, are you most proud of from this project?
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It's literally the line that you said.
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I feel like I grew in the dark.
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So to be able to have broken through that wall of my fear
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and everything that was keeping me on the other side, I finally opened my curtains and I'm out there.
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So that's got to be the most proudest thing.
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I'm happy for you.
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Thank you.
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Congratulations on all the success.
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Love the music.
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So fun to have you here in person.
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Can't wait to see a Coachella.
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And I don't know why I keep saying it like that.
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It's going to be in my ears.
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There you go.
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Jenny, thank you so much for the time and for stopping by.
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I really appreciate it.
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Thank you for having me.
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you

Why practice speaking with this video?

This video featuring a candid discussion about music and personal growth presents an excellent opportunity for learners looking to learn English with YouTube. The informal setting encourages a natural flow of conversation, making it ideal for practicing real-life English speaking skills. Engaging with dialogues similar to the ones in the video can significantly boost your confidence and fluency.

By listening to the interactions, you can implement the shadowing technique, which involves mimicking the speakers to improve your pronunciation and rhythm in speaking. You’ll learn how to express opinions, react to questions, and share personal experiences—all essential skills for effective communication, especially for IELTS speaking practice.

Grammar & Expressions in Context

  • Rhetorical Questions: The speaker uses rhetorical questions, such as "Are you seeing your own song?" This technique engages the listener and encourages them to think critically about their responses.
  • Present Continuous Tense: Phrases like "I'm learning how to rap for the first time" illustrate how the present continuous can express ongoing actions—an essential structure for describing what you are currently doing.
  • Colloquial Expressions: Expressions like "it's crazy" and "you know" are common in conversational English and help showcase a relaxed speaking style. Incorporating these into your speech can make your spoken English sound more natural.
  • Comparative Structures: The use of comparatives in “it’s not what I expected” can enhance your ability to articulate differences and contrasts, which is often required in both casual conversation and formal assessments like IELTS.
  • Descriptive Adjectives: Descriptors such as “amazing” and “great” enrich the language and convey emotion effectively, which is key in expressive speaking.

Common Pronunciation Traps

As you practice speaking, pay attention to some tricky words and phrases highlighted in this video. For instance, the pronunciation of “trippy” may be challenging for some learners due to its rhyme and rhythm. Additionally, the word "voices" can be difficult, especially when pronounced quickly in a conversation.

Moreover, the accent used by the speakers may bring about variations in how certain phrases are articulated. Listening closely and repeating these phrases using a shadowing app can help you master the nuances of pronunciation and intonation.

Utilizing the insights gained from this video not only enhances your vocabulary but also prepares you for fluency in various speaking scenarios, making it a valuable resource for any English learner ready to take their skills to the next level.

What is the Shadowing Technique?

Shadowing is a science-backed language learning technique originally developed for professional interpreter training and popularized by polyglot Dr. Alexander Arguelles. The method is simple but powerful: you listen to native English audio and immediately repeat it out loud — like a shadow following the speaker with just a 1–2 second delay. Unlike passive listening or grammar drills, shadowing forces your brain and mouth muscles to simultaneously process and reproduce real speech patterns. Research shows it significantly improves pronunciation accuracy, intonation, rhythm, connected speech, listening comprehension, and speaking fluency — making it one of the most effective methods for IELTS Speaking preparation and real-world English communication.