‘We became victims of our own success': the unheard story of sudden fame with Jordan Stephens

Jordan Stephens is an English singer-songwriter, performer, and rapper, best known for being one-half of hip-hop duo Rizzle Kicks who dominated the charts for several years, with their music still being heard on mainstream radio today. However, despite enjoying the success, Jordan came into the limelight when he was just a teenager, putting him through the hardship of the music industry at an extremely vulnerable age. Unaware he was suffering; Jordan veiled his depression with a toxic combination of booze and drugs to cope, hitting rock bottom when he tragically lost two people close to him. In writing his solo track ‘Whole’ about his depression, Jordan realised he needed help. After embarking on a long journey of self-discovery in intensive therapy, Jordan is driven to change the stigmas surrounding mental health and has launched his own mental health initiative -the ‘#IAMWHOLE’ campaign. Supported by fellow celebrities the campaign has had phenomenal exposure, reaching 120 million people in a day and even sparking conversation about mental health in government. A insightful episode on everything from music-making, to mental health and 'A Missing Piece' - his new children's picture book. thank you for watching! instagram:   / gracebeverley   tala (own business): https://www.wearetala.com/?utm_source... shreddy website (own business): https://shreddy.com/pages/supplements... shreddy app (own business): https://shreddy.com/pages/app?utm_sou... + in this video 00:01 - Intro 1:15 - Jordan's previous dreams of becoming a footballer 5:02 - When Jordan's music career began 11:36 - How the Rizzle Kicks single Down with the Trumpets blew up 17:14 - Being signed and Rizzle Kick's next few tracks 19:22 - The highs and lows of rising to fame in your early twenties 24:07 - Jordan asks Grace some questions! 40:36 - The exploitation within the music industry 47:47 - Jordan finding out he had ADHD 58:28 - Fame and relationships + Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/gracebeverl... Spotify: http://open.spotify.com/user/gracebev... Depop: https://www.depop.com/gracefituk Management: [email protected] + PO Box: I no longer have a PO Box, please email [email protected] for enquiries + TALA: Website: https://www.wearetala.com/?utm_source... Instagram:   / wearetala   Facebook:   / we-are-tala-1997903660505761   Need help? [email protected] SHREDDY: Website: https://shreddy.com/pages/supplements... Need help? Support.shreddy.com + *** I use affiliate links! These are links where I get a tiny bit of commission from anything purchased through them (aka. when you click on them and end up buying something) - this doesn't cost any more to the customer. As always, my opinion is always my honest opinion. SHREDDY and TALA are my own brands, therefore any mention of them - whilst not being a sponsorship - is monetarily endorsed. As usual, sponsorships do not change my opinions nor my honesty, but I will always disclaim to make sure motives are clear 😊