When you meet Power Jackson — even through his music—you sense it immediately: this is someone living on a different wavelength. A creative force unbound by genre or expectation, Power Jackson fuses hip hop, R&B, and spiritual insight into a sound that doesn’t just move you—it elevates you. His new single “Secrets” peels back the layers of duality—light and shadow, desire and divinity—with fearless vulnerability and cosmic flair. But behind the seductive melodies and thought-provoking visuals lies a much deeper transformation, both artistic and personal.
In this revealing conversation, Power Jackson opens up about the symbolism behind “Secrets,” his rare genetic diagnosis, and how a mysterious shift in his eye color became a catalyst for creative rebirth. From honoring his grandfather’s legacy to name-checking Jhené Aiko and Big Sean as relationship icons, Power Jackson is channeling a message. One of healing, unity, and personal power.
“Secrets” plays with duality—light and dark, trust and fear, sensuality and spirituality. Was that contrast intentional, and what does it say about where you’re at as an artist?
You’ve got a really keen sense of awareness to pick up on these touchpoints that I seeded within the song! The contrast was definitely intentional, as I am communicating to the audience that we live in a wonderful universe full of so many different layers and dimensions, complete with so many beautiful colours of this cosmic rainbow we call life. The duality we navigate through daily is a beautiful dance, and I try my level best to instill that within the listener, so we can connect on that deeper level of life experience. I feel that it speaks volumes as to where I am as an artist; I am able to go so much deeper now with my craft. I feel that I’ve honed my talent to a point where I can encode so many different messages within a song, to stimulate the listener on a whole different vibration, creating a diverse emotional atmosphere for them to resonate with.
The title “Secrets” suggests hidden layers. What’s something listeners might miss on first listen but is deeply meaningful to you?
The whole concept that inspired the song, was the fact that we keep so many hidden truths buried deep inside of us, that we inaccurately compartalize as “embarrassing” or “discreditable”, when really these “skeletons in the closet’ are our own perspectives of these life experiences, and they do not necessarily bear any weight. What I mean by this, is that there is no real judgement behind our actions, but we tend to be so self critical, and we often times keep things inside of ourselves and fail to share them with others, because we feel that our actions and decisions were deemed “wrong” or “bad” in some sense. The reality is, there is no good or bad, there is no one judging us, there is only life experience and perspective. That’s the whole framework behind this song: allowing another person to share their “secrets” that they have, and so they can free themselves from any unnecessary fear, guilt, or shame that they may be carrying.
In your upcoming single “Keep You Safe,” you reference real-life couples like Jhené Aiko and Big Sean. What does their dynamic represent to you, and why did you choose to include that nod in the track?
If you listen to either of those artists, you will immediately recognize how open and vulnerable they truly are with their audience, just like how I make my music. Both Jhene and Sean also have the god given ability of connecting on a deeper level with the listener, invoking a strong emotional connection through their music. I felt that they were a great example and role models for the ideology of “keep you safe” as they stayed together through so many ups and downs, and stayed committed to one another after being in a relationship for nine years together, and even welcoming a child into this world together, and are exemplary role models for being responsible parents and public role models, so who better to portray this notion? Plus Big Sean raps, and Jhene sings, and I have been blessed by those of these god given talents and get to infuse them into my artistic creations! They both inspire me to be better at my craft and to hone my artistic skills to a greater level!
The visual change in your eye color is quite striking. Could you describe the initial moment you noticed the shift, and what your immediate thoughts were?
It all seemed like a dream – nothing after that day seemed real to me….the day I noticed the shift in my eye color, after that reality felt so lucid, so permeable, as if I was in a dream.
It started out being a very pale color, and my immediate thoughts were that I was imagining things. Please keep in mind I live a true Hollywood entertainment schedule; I am constantly on the go, travelling from location to location, in and out of buildings, and working with multiple people on multiple projects.
I am always creating, experiencing, and visualizing so many different things, so I am in constant use of my imagination, as if I’m daydreaming all day long….
So, initially I brushed it off….but as the days progressed, the color kept shifting and changing, and then after a couple of days, I knew something was different.
I felt calm and good about things in general. I just knew I had to go see some medical professionals to get everything checked out and make sure I was okay.
Did knowing that your grandfather experienced a similar transformation create a sense of connection or understanding between you?
I didn’t know the exact details; all I knew was that when I first saw him, he always had crystal light blue eyes. He did not have very good vision, he lived to be almost 100 year old, so he was losing his vision and everyone attributed his eye color change to the fact that he had started losing his vision a while back, and that he was partially blind, and that’s why his eye color shifted from brown to crystal light blue.
No one spoke of the fact that nobody in our immediate family had blue eyes. I just remember looking up into his eyes and seeing the most beautiful light blue marbles a little kid could ever see, and his smile was even more magnificent and magical.
Because my grandpa grew up poor and was so old school, he never really sought any medical professionals or treatment, other than the odd checkup with the doctor, so there was no formal diagnosis or assessment.
I was so young when he passed, so know one really talked about it, plus he never got diagnosed by any medical professional that he had the rare genetic mutation, so nobody even knew that this gene in our family tree DNA even existed. I was diagnosed with Type 2 Waardenburg Syndrome. This is a rare genetic condition that causes genetic mutations within your body, and causes symptoms such as the pigmentation (color) change of your skin and eyes.
The medical team I worked with attributed it to being a hereditary thing, and due to it being a recessive gene in the family tree, it never showed up and presented itself, well, that is, until I came to this planet.
How has this physical alteration impacted your sense of self and your interactions with others, both personally and professionally?
I’m a pretty zen, well-centered, and deeply rooted individual; I don’t really pay much attention to outside appearances, including how I look.
I am very self-aware, but I live more in my imagination than currently presenting external circumstances, if that makes sense.
So when the change happened, I was cognizant of it when interacting with other people, like “I wonder what they’re thinking” or ” I wonder what they are going to say”….
It hasn’t really affected my interactions both personally and professionally; if anything, it has elevated my overall experiences with other beings.
Some days, when I look in the mirror, I get wonderstruck and wonder about the mysteries of the universe and creation itself; it blows my mind!
But apart from that, it’s back to business and everyday happy-go-lucky me, as if nothing happened, to be quite honest with you.
I got compliments all the time everywhere i go, so that is always something to grateful for and I truly appreciate that, but if anything, it has made me more appreciative of health and wellbeing in general, and put things back in perspective in terms of the gift of sound optimum health of mind, body and spirit, and how we are all supremely Blessed to have this gift in our everyday existence.
You’ve mentioned using your music to counter “negative influences.” How does this life-altering event reshape your commitment to that mission?
I feel that this life experience and chapter has inspired me even more to be a universal channel to deliver the message that life, and health itself is precious, you never know when things are going to change and the fact that most things in life are out of our control, even though we have the illusion/perception that we have total control. We only have control over our own decisions, over our choice of thoughts and emotions, and how we choose to react to things and process experiences in life. This has compelled me to be a role model and to lead by example, in terms of making the right daily choices to empower ourselves and enhance our overall wellbeing and evolution, as opposed to making decisions that will have detrimental effects on our mind, body, and spirit.
Health is wealth, and now this life experience has brought that to the forefront, and I have embodied that very essence, and made it a cornerstone of my true life’s Purpose
How will this experience influence your future music? Do you see this as an opportunity for a new creative direction?
To be honest, this life chapter has deepened my love for life, and the everyday magic, mystery, and wonder that lies behind every breath that we take; now meditate on that for a minute….
This will definitely influence every facet of my creation process, for I have truly fallen back in love with the everyday awesomeness, amazement, and wonder that everyday existence that we call “life” provides!
This has definitely already catapulted my creative direction and influence for artistic creations. Wait till you see what we have lined up for you next!
Looking ahead, what are your primary artistic goals for the next phase of your career?
Right now, I would have to say that my primary artistic goal is to inspire the entire planet and to deliver uplifting vibrations into everyone’s life on this earth.
All of my creations are going to bring powerful love, light, and upliftment into everyone’s life.
Art ( music, acting, photography, video, fashion) and creative expression in general are highly influential, stimulating, and universally magnetic.
I know that when I went through this transformational change, and all other challenging chapters in my life, music and art really helped make me feel better and take my mind off of things, and helped transport me to to a happier, more joyful dimension of consciousness, and basically served as a healthy escapism modality.
Music and mainstream entertainment media was always there anytime I needed it, all I had to do was click or press play, and it took me out of this world and whatever I was overthinking, fixating, or feeling low about, and it magically transported me to a more light and love filled dimension and reality.
It really helped brighten my day and uplift my spirit, and so that is my primary goal and current phase of my career: to be a beacon of light and to shine my light upon others, and to help them along their journeys.
What specific messages do you hope to convey to your listeners moving forward?
That we are all one, there is no separation between us, that’s what you go through and feel and experience, I go through and feel and experience too, we all go through it together, and we are all in this together, we are all one.
It’s time to come together and put our illusory differences aside…
I am a messenger here to communicate that it is a special gift and privilege to be on this planet at this time; we are rapidly transforming and evolving.
This planet and its structures and old ways of being are changing; we are now the bringers of the new age, and it is time to come together. It is time to love one another unconditionally and have mutual support and respect for each and every one of our journeys.
The time has come for great change…
