Los Angeles DJ/Producer Jenna Redkē on Identity, House Music, Female DJs, and Reinventing Her Sound

GRAYSCALE LA EPISODE 7: JENNA REDKĒIn this episode of Grayscale LA, Alex Narváez sits down with Los Angeles–born DJ and producer Jenna Redkē for a conversation about identity, evolution, and carving out your own lane in a competitive industry.With over a decade behind the decks, Jenna has built a respected name in the music scene, performing across major stages, including Coachella, and transitioning from hip-hop and open format DJing into the world of house music and production. But her journey is about more than music, it’s about navigating spaces where you don’t always feel like you fully belong.Raised in Pasadena, Jenna reflects on growing up between cultures as a half Guatemalan, half Russian artist, and how that experience shaped both her identity and her sound. From feeling caught between worlds to embracing the “gray area,” she shares how that perspective became her strength, influencing the way she approaches creativity and connection.The conversation dives into her early days as a DJ, taking risks, building a career from scratch, and evolving her sound over time. Jenna also opens up about making the transition into producing, going back to school to sharpen her craft, and what it means to start over creatively, even after years of success.They also explore the realities of being a woman in a male-dominated industry, from having to prove yourself to navigating image, respect, and boundaries in spaces that can often blur the lines. Jenna speaks candidly about the importance of staying grounded, protecting your identity, and choosing the long road over shortcuts.For Alex, this conversation reflects one of the core ideas behind Grayscale LA, that some of the most compelling stories come from people who exist in between worlds, building something unique in the process.This is a conversation about identity, reinvention, and finding power in the gray area between where you come from and who you’re becoming.ABOUT GRAYSCALE LAGrayscale LA is a cinematic interview series created and hosted by Alex Narváez, an award-winning producer, creative director, and journalist. The series centers on creatives, and cultural leaders who exist in the in-between, navigating identity, culture, and purpose while carving paths outside traditional mainstream spaces.Presented through a signature black-and-white visual language, Grayscale LA blends intimate conversation with portrait-driven storytelling. The series creates space for nuanced dialogue around identity, resilience, and creative expression, amplifying voices and perspectives that are often overlooked.If this conversation resonated, remember to like, comment, and subscribe to support the series and help expand its reach.Follow Grayscale LA and Alex Narváez for episode clips, updates, and upcoming guests:YouTube: ⁠⁠@Grayscale LA⁠⁠ / ⁠⁠@SirAlexNarvaez⁠⁠Instagram: ⁠@GrayscaleLA⁠ / ⁠@SirAlexNarvaez⁠More episodes and special conversations coming soon.