Jenna Rose

Swerdlow was born on September 28, 1998, in Long Island, New York.{{cite web|title=Resume|url=http://web.me.com/srvmoe/Jenna_Rose/Resume.html|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20110326050213/http://web.me.com/srvmoe/Jenna_Rose/Resume.html|url-status=dead|archive-date=March 26, 2011| publisher=Jenna Rose website|access-date=October 15, 2011}} She is an only child and an American singer.{{Cite tweet |last=Rose |first=Jenna |user=jennarose3xo |number=222424306771165186 |title=no siblings. im a lonely and only child }}{{Citation |title=Jenna Rose Official Resso - List of songs and albums by Jenna Rose {{!}} Resso |url=https://www.resso.com/artist/Jenna-Rose-6578489496432547848 |access-date=2023-09-29 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230929191650/https://www.resso.com/artist/Jenna-Rose-6578489496432547848 |url-status=live |archive-date=2023-09-29}} She spent her early life in Baldwin, New York, before relocating with her family to Dix Hills, New York, in 2005.{{cite news|last=Connolly|first=Chris|url=http://www.liherald.com/stories/Love-me-hate-me-know-my-name-,32878?sub_id=32878&print=1|title=Love me, hate me, know my name|date=May 19, 2011|work=Long Island Herald|access-date=October 12, 2011|publisher=Richner Communications, Inc.|archive-date=December 29, 2013|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20131229031451/http://www.liherald.com/stories/Love-me-hate-me-know-my-name-,32878?sub_id=32878&print=1|url-status=live}}

She began performing at the age of two and started receiving private vocal training at the age of eight.{{cite news |first=Karen |last=Forman |title=Jenna Rose Swerdlow Making a Name for Herself |url=http://halfhollowhills.patch.com/articles/jenna-rose-swerdlow-making-a-name-for-herself |publisher=Patch |date=March 3, 2011 |access-date=October 9, 2011 |archive-date=August 9, 2011 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20110809092008/http://halfhollowhills.patch.com/articles/jenna-rose-swerdlow-making-a-name-for-herself |url-status=live }} She initially participated in community theater before advancing to regional productions and Off-Broadway performances. Over the course of her career, she has appeared in more than 18 plays, including principal roles in Ragtime and The Miracle Worker, as well as the title role in the 2011 Off-Broadway play The Odella Williams Show.

Swerdlow was a finalist in Got Talent?, a Long Island talent competition, as well as the New York Knicks Kids Talent Search. In March 2011, Fox WNYW reported that her videos had amassed over one million views, she had recorded six songs, and she had performed during a halftime show at a New York Knicks game.{{cite web | url=http://www.myfoxny.com/story/17413181/local-girls-video-goes-viral | title=Local Girl's Video Goes Viral (Fox 5 News) | publisher=WNYW | date=March 22, 2011 | access-date=October 18, 2011 | author=Staff | archive-date=October 1, 2013 | archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20131001025909/http://www.myfoxny.com/story/17413181/local-girls-video-goes-viral | url-status=dead }}

Swerdlow attended Hofstra University from 2016 to 2020, earning a bachelor's degree in mass communications. She was named to the Dean's List in May 2017 and May 2018. From 2018 to 2019, she worked two part-time jobs, serving as an intern at The Bittleman Show and as a day camp counselor at Park Shore Country Day Camp. As of 2023, she serves as Vice President of Client Relations and Associate Producer for The Donna Drake Show on CBS.{{Cite web |title=Jenna Rose LinkedIn |url=https://www.linkedin.com/in/jennaswerdlow |archive-url=https://archive.today/20231001223353/https://www.linkedin.com/in/jennaswerdlow/ |archive-date=2023-10-01 |access-date=2023-10-01 |website=LinkedIn}}

In August 2009, it was reported that Swerdlow was among 20 musicians selected for individual coaching and recording sessions with longtime Billy Joel saxophonist Richie Cannata.{{cite video | url=http://musiclessonvideos.net/georgebenson/watch-video/7XJ492u_ziI/SRVMOE/channel-12-interview-with-jenna-rose-swerdlow.html | title=Jenna Rose & Richie Cannata – News 12 interview | publisher=News 12 | medium=Television news | location=Long Island, New York | date=August 1, 2009 | access-date=October 12, 2011 | archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20120425062244/http://musiclessonvideos.net/georgebenson/watch-video/7XJ492u_ziI/SRVMOE/channel-12-interview-with-jenna-rose-swerdlow.html | archive-date=April 25, 2012 | url-status=dead }} She later stated on her Facebook page that Cannata's son, Eren Cannata, wrote and produced three singles for her: "Sweet Melody," "The Remedy," and "Spotlight."{{cite web | url=http://greatsouthbaymusicfestival.com/GSB_Kidzone-2.html | title=Jenna Rose Performing Sunday, July 17 | publisher=Great South Bay Music Festival |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20120401195125/http://greatsouthbaymusicfestival.com/GSB_Kidzone-2.html|archive-date=April 1, 2012| access-date=May 25, 2013}} Since then, Swerdlow has collaborated with various songwriters, producers, and choreographers to record songs and music videos.

At age twelve, while in seventh grade at West Hollow Middle School, Swerdlow released her first music video, My Jeans, on YouTube on October 1, 2010.{{cite web | url=http://www.longislandpress.com/2011/04/26/jenna-rose-long-island%E2%80%99s-rebecca-black-%E2%80%9Cmy-jeans%E2%80%9D-%E2%80%9Co-m-g-%E2%80%9D-video/ | title=Jenna Rose: Long Island's Rebecca Black "My Jeans" "O.M.G." [Video] | publisher=Long Island Press | date=April 26, 2011 | access-date=October 12, 2011 | first=Daphne | last=Livingston | archive-date=April 29, 2011 | archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20110429065141/http://www.longislandpress.com/2011/04/26/jenna-rose-long-island%E2%80%99s-rebecca-black-%E2%80%9Cmy-jeans%E2%80%9D-%E2%80%9Co-m-g-%E2%80%9D-video/ | url-status=dead }}{{Cite web |last=Gamboa |first=Glenn |date=2011-03-22 |title=The Jenna Rose / "My Jeans" phenomenon grows |url=https://www.newsday.com/entertainment/music/the-jenna-rose-my-jeans-phenomenon-grows-x95645 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220809195133/https://www.newsday.com/entertainment/music/the-jenna-rose-my-jeans-phenomenon-grows-x95645 |archive-date=2022-08-09 |access-date=2023-10-09 |website=Newsday |language=en}} The video featured a rap by Baby Triggy and a cameo by Yung Deon, with locations including the Deer Park Tanger Outlet.{{cite web |url=http://archive.longislandpress.com/2011/04/26/jenna-rose-long-island%e2%80%99s-rebecca-black-%e2%80%9cmy-jeans%e2%80%9d-%e2%80%9co-m-g-%e2%80%9d-video/ |title=Jenna Rose: Long Island's Rebecca Black "My Jeans" "O.M.G." [Video] |work=Long Island Press |first=Daphne |last=Livingston |date=April 26, 2011 |access-date=March 9, 2013 |archive-date=October 4, 2013 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20131004220529/http://archive.longislandpress.com/2011/04/26/jenna-rose-long-island%e2%80%99s-rebecca-black-%e2%80%9cmy-jeans%e2%80%9d-%e2%80%9co-m-g-%e2%80%9d-video/ |url-status=live }}

The video went viral, garnering over a million views and bringing Swerdlow media attention.{{cite news | url=http://www.newsday.com/long-island/towns/long-island-now-1.1732330/dix-hill-teen-s-music-vid-joins-the-list-of-li-s-viral-videos-1.2774963 | title=Dix Hill teen's music vid joins the list of LI's viral videos | work=Newsday | date=March 21, 2011 | access-date=October 9, 2011 | first=Rachel | last=Senatore | archive-date=March 26, 2011 | archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20110326212441/http://www.newsday.com/long-island/towns/long-island-now-1.1732330/dix-hill-teen-s-music-vid-joins-the-list-of-li-s-viral-videos-1.2774963 | url-status=live }} However, My Jeans received largely negative feedback from YouTube viewers,{{cite web | url=http://www.newsday.com/long-island/dix-hills-girl-s-my-jeans-spawns-videos-1.2776619 | title=Dix Hills girl's 'My Jeans' spawns videos | work=Newsday | date=March 22, 2011 | access-date=October 12, 2011 | first=Glenn | last=Gamboa | archive-date=March 26, 2011 | archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20110326212113/http://www.newsday.com/long-island/dix-hills-girl-s-my-jeans-spawns-videos-1.2776619 | url-status=live }} accumulating 26,355 "likes" and 295,189 "dislikes" as of September 8, 2011.{{cite news |first=Beth |last=Whitehouse |title=Dix Hills girl's YouTube music video a hit |url=http://www.newsday.com/news/dix-hills-girl-s-youtube-music-video-a-hit-1.2774956 |work=Newsday |date=March 22, 2011 |access-date=August 21, 2011 |archive-date=March 25, 2011 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20110325135045/http://www.newsday.com/news/dix-hills-girl-s-youtube-music-video-a-hit-1.2774956 |url-status=live }} Critics not only criticized the song but also commented on Swerdlow’s appearance, clothing, and the video’s production quality.

The video remains popular, with the original upload surpassing 14 million views as of early September 2011. Despite its popularity, it has inspired numerous parodies, video responses, rap replies, and extensive written critiques.

Despite the negative reception of My Jeans, Swerdlow released O.M.G. in March 2011{{cite news | url=http://www.newsday.com/entertainment/tv/dix-hills-girl-to-debut-new-song-1.2781031 | title=Dix Hills girl to debut new song | work=Newsday | date=March 24, 2011 | access-date=October 12, 2011 | author=Staff | archive-date=May 25, 2011 | archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20110525023812/http://www.newsday.com/entertainment/tv/dix-hills-girl-to-debut-new-song-1.2781031 | url-status=live }} and Don't Give Up in April 2011.{{cite news |last=Bonner |first=Ryan |date=April 22, 2011 |title=Jenna Rose to Play Westbury, Releases New Song |url=http://halfhollowhills.patch.com/articles/jenna-rose-to-play-westbury-releases-new-song |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20120405072137/http://halfhollowhills.patch.com/articles/jenna-rose-to-play-westbury-releases-new-song |archive-date=April 5, 2012 |access-date=October 9, 2011 |work=Patch}} Swerdlow and her parents described O.M.G. as a response to online criticism and cyberbullying. Although covered by the media, these follow-up songs received less attention than her original viral video. Both songs garnered similar negative ratings and were criticized by reviewers. O.M.G. had received over one million views as of May 2011. The lyrics were described as "disturbing" for a 12-year-old singer,{{cite web |url=http://www.deseretnews.com/article/700135090/Praise-for-teenager-Rebecca-Blacks-mostly-panned-but-innocent-hit-song-Friday.html |title=Praise for teenager Rebecca Black's mostly panned, but innocent hit song, 'Friday' |date=May 13, 2011 |work=Deseret News |last=Lenz |first=Sara |access-date=March 9, 2013 |archive-date=October 29, 2013 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20131029202805/http://www.deseretnews.com/article/700135090/Praise-for-teenager-Rebecca-Blacks-mostly-panned-but-innocent-hit-song-Friday.html |url-status=dead }} and PerezHilton.com called the video "hyper-sexualized, uber-creepy, and if you really want to talk about jacking swag, not one dance move wasn't pulled from another video circa 1998."{{cite web |url=http://perezhilton.com/2011-03-28-jenna-rose-my-jeans-fame-new-video-omg |title=O.M.G…Jenna Rose Is Back! |publisher=PerezHilton.com |date=March 28, 2011 |access-date=October 12, 2011 |first=Perez |last=Hilton |author-link=Perez Hilton |archive-date=September 6, 2011 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20110906063002/http://perezhilton.com/2011-03-28-jenna-rose-my-jeans-fame-new-video-omg |url-status=dead }} In October 2012, Swerdlow released her version of Walk On By, toured with two other groups, and performed at Nassau Coliseum.{{cite web |url=http://pix11.com/2012/12/26/young-singer-jenna-rose-debuts-new-song-walk-on-by/ |access-date=March 15, 2013 |title=Young singer Jenna Rose debuts new song 'Walk On By' |publisher=PIX 11, WPIX |date=December 12, 2012 |archive-date=October 29, 2013 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20131029194036/http://pix11.com/2012/12/26/young-singer-jenna-rose-debuts-new-song-walk-on-by/ |url-status=live }}

Swerdlow was a drummer and drum major in her high school band, earning her the title of "Most Musical" in her graduating class.{{Cite web |title=Kids music Jenna Rose |url=https://en.kidsmusic.info/artists/jenna-rose |url-status=dead |access-date=2023-10-08 |archive-date=October 11, 2023 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20231011054343/https://en.kidsmusic.info/artists/jenna-rose }}

In 2019, Swerdlow founded her independent record label, Rose Petal Records. The label's first release was Mess with Me featuring Edwrds. Since then, she has released more than 15 singles, including a cover of Train Wreck by James Arthur, which has become her most-streamed song on Spotify since its release on December 2, 2020.{{Citation |title=Train Wreck |date=2020-12-02 |url=https://open.spotify.com/album/1kDqCFv70IfOYTYmB9KZaa |access-date=2023-10-04 |language=en |archive-date=October 9, 2023 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20231009152613/https://open.spotify.com/album/1kDqCFv70IfOYTYmB9KZaa |url-status=live }} As of October 3, 2023, the track has accumulated over 60,000 streams.

In February 2009, the town board of Huntington, New York, recognized Swerdlow "for her contributions to the performing arts community."{{cite web | url=http://town.huntington.ny.us/newsdetails.cfm?id=1428 | title=Councilman Cuthbertson Recognizes an Up and Coming Star | publisher=City of Huntington | date=February 26, 2009 | access-date=October 12, 2011 | archive-date=September 28, 2009 | archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20090928022125/http://town.huntington.ny.us/newsdetails.cfm?id=1428 | url-status=dead }} Following the release of My Jeans, Swerdlow has been interviewed by various news networks, featured in media coverage, and has performed live in concert at the Westbury Music Fair.

In March 2011, Time magazine listed Swerdlow as one of "three kids who may be next to gain viral fame," alongside Rebecca Black.

{{cite magazine |url=https://newsfeed.time.com/2011/03/16/awkward-preteen-pop-three-kids-who-could-be-the-next-rebecca-black/ |title=Awkward Preteen Pop: Three Kids Who Could Be the Next Rebecca Black |magazine=Time |first=Megan |last=Friedman |date=March 16, 2011 |access-date=March 9, 2013 |archive-date=January 25, 2013 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20130125042753/http://newsfeed.time.com/2011/03/16/awkward-preteen-pop-three-kids-who-could-be-the-next-rebecca-black/ |url-status=live }}

Writers have made comparisons between Swerdlow and Rebecca Black, noting that both teens have produced videos in the same genre of bubblegum pop, have been "slammed by critics as being too provocative," and have received harsh feedback from the public. Her videos have inspired remixes, slowdowns, speedups, commentary, lip-syncs, and analyses on YouTube.{{cite news|last=Gamboa|first=Glenn|url=http://www.newsday.com/long-island/towns/long-island-now-1.1732330/dix-hill-teen-s-music-vid-joins-the-list-of-li-s-viral-videos-1.2774963|title=The Jenna Rose / "My Jeans" phenomenon grows|date=March 22, 2011|work=Newsday|access-date=October 9, 2011|archive-date=March 26, 2011|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20110326212441/http://www.newsday.com/long-island/towns/long-island-now-1.1732330/dix-hill-teen-s-music-vid-joins-the-list-of-li-s-viral-videos-1.2774963|url-status=live}}

In 2012, Swerdlow's online presence was hacked, with her Twitter account, YouTube channel, and AOL address defaced with "Nazi swastikas and obscenities." Prior to the attack, her YouTube channel had accumulated a total of 25 million views.{{cite news |url=http://www.newsday.com/entertainment/li-youtube-star-jenna-swerdlow-cyberhacked-1.3686793 |title=Jenna Rose Swerdlow YouTube star cyberhacked |date=April 27, 2012 |first=Beth |last=Whitehouse |newspaper=Newsday |access-date=March 9, 2013}}

In early 2022, a viral TikTok video emerged of Jenna Rose performing a female remake of hip hop artist Gunna’s song Pushin P. The TikTok garnered more than 10 million views.{{Cite web |date=2022-03-08 |title=Isaac Ratliff on TikTok |url=https://www.tiktok.com/@isaacratliff1/video/7072850234581306670?lang=en |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20231009000322/https://www.tiktok.com/@isaacratliff1/video/7072850234581306670?lang=en |archive-date=2023-10-09 |access-date=2023-10-09 |website=TikTok |language=en}} She later responded on Instagram, stating that although she was initially affected by the negative reactions to the video, she has learned to laugh along with her critics.{{Cite web |date=2022-03-16 |title=Instagram Jenna Rose jennaroseee |url=https://www.instagram.com/p/CbIv9IxJGP2/?hl=en&img_index=2 |archive-url=https://archive.today/20231008235138/https://www.instagram.com/p/CbIv9IxJGP2/?hl=en&img_index=2 |archive-date=2023-10-08 |access-date=2023-10-08 |website=www.instagram.com}}{{Cite web |title=TikTok |url=https://www.tiktok.com/@isaacratliff1/video/7072850234581306670?lang=en |archive-url=https://archive.today/20231009021645/https://www.tiktok.com/@isaacratliff1/video/7072850234581306670?lang=en |archive-date=2023-10-09}}

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