Rolling Stone

Jack Harlow Shares 'My Life in 10 Songs,' Talks Fergie, Drake, Van Hunt, and More

Jack Harlow’s "My Life in 10 Songs" series offers a chronological tour through the tracks that shaped his childhood, family rituals, and artistic identity, from a dad‑played Van Hunt record to the beats that now echo on his upcoming album. He credits his father’s love of soulful Van Hunt for a foundational emotional connection, his mother’s hip‑hop mixtapes for early rap exposure, and specific anthems—Fergie’s "Licious," Drake’s early catalog, and Outkast’s Southern storytelling—for molding his lyrical confidence, place‑based narratives, and love of upbeat West‑coast tempos. Memorable moments include hugging Van Hunt in Cannes, describing Fergie’s rap verse as an awakening at age eight, praising Snoop’s “breathing” delivery, and noting Pharrell’s “plush cushion” production as a template for his own minimalist sound. He also mentions a dream collab with Andre 3000 and the influence of Kanye’s moody nighttime vibe. These anecdotes reveal Harlow’s deep musical lineage, suggesting his forthcoming record will blend soulful smoothness, crisp minimalist beats, and vivid regional references—insights that fans and marketers can leverage to position his brand within hip‑hop’s evolving narrative.