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Episode 2184 - Atlanta Singer-Songwriter JaQuandice
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- Ash Said It® Show
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- Mar 26, 2026
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- 617
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Summary
The energy was absolute fire when Atlanta R&B singer-songwriter JaQuandice stopped by for an exclusive sit-down on The Ash Said It Show. As a professional choreographer and creative director, she brought a 360-degree perspective on what it takes to thrive as an independent artist in 2026. We got deep into the weeds on her creative process, the influence of Atlanta’s Trap-Soul culture, and the raw discipline required to build a lasting musical legacy. We kicked things off talking about that unmistakable Atlanta music scene energy. She credits the city’s unique DNA for the specific sound of her new single, "How To Love." To her, Atlanta music has to have a certain rhythmic bounce to survive the streets but enough soul to actually mean something. It’s that perfect marriage of grit and velvet that she’s completely mastered in her latest release. One of the most fascinating reveals was how her brain works as a professional choreographer while she’s songwriting. She actually visualizes the dance moves and the "pocket" of the movement while the lyrics are still coming together. If she can’t feel the dance in the words, the song isn't finished. She’s essentially building an entire visual world before the track even hits the mixing board. She also dropped some serious gems about the stage discipline she gained from performing Beyoncé and Janet Jackson tributes. It wasn’t just about nailing the iconic steps; it was about the stamina, the eye contact, and the elite mindset of a headliner. She’s now applying that high-level precision to her own live shows, ensuring every hand placement and vocal run is intentional. When we got into the heart of "How To Love," she didn't hold back on the message behind the music. In a world dominated by messy "situationships" and modern romance…