Rocking With Jam Man talks with Supermodel Natalie Nootenboom
Rocking With Jam Man talks with Supermodel Natalie Nootenboom about what inspired her to go from model to rockstar with her cover of Guns N’ Roses Rocket Queen, being Queer, making music with her uncle Steve Aoki and what is next for her
Natalie Nootenboom shares, “There were times when I almost didn’t release “Rocket Queen”
because I thought ‘this isn’t me, this is a persona,’ then I realized there’s nothing wrong with having a
persona because my personas are a part of me. Music is one of the ways we can try on different
energies and perspectives in a fun, non-serious manner. I realized with this project that’s what I’ve
been doing.
I originally recorded a dirty version of this song with my friends – we parked in an area in my
neighborhood and jokingly started moaning into my phone. Listening back to it, I couldn’t take it
seriously. It was satire. The moans in the studio thing worked for Guns N Roses cause they were
recording a moment that authentically represented their lifestyle- it was real as it could be. But it
wasn’t reflective of mine. It reminded me of when I was recording the vocals and I originally tried
emulating Axl’s voice. Then I realized one, this was my cover and it had to come from my
perspective, and two, there’s no copying Axl Rose. I think making covers teaches you how to be more
original.
I wanted to cover ‘Rocket Queen’ because it’s a song that completely sets you on fire. It’s an
invigorating track that screams ‘here I am’ – a declaration of one’s confidence. I wanted to give it a
modern take – female-driven and a celebration of queer sexuality. You don’t see that a lot of that kind
of representation in hard rock music. ”
ORDER LINKS:
“Rocket Queen” – https://natalienootenboom.ffm.to/rocket
“Rocket Queen” (Extended) – https://natalienootenboom.ffm.to/rqueen
About Natalie Nootenboom:
Emerging rockstar Natalie Nootenboom is shattering stereotypes. Fueled by electric guitar riffs,
powerhouse vocals, and a whole lotta soul, Natalie’s sound is fierce, punchy, defiant of genres
boxes, and unapologetically her own.
Blazing a trail that’s part-hard rock, part-pop, and a touch metal, the multi-hyphenate creative isn’t
afraid to live a life that sets her apart. Queer, mixed Japanese-Dutch, and one of the first plus-sized
Asian models ever to break into high fashion, Natalie’s all about authentic self-expression,
embracing diversity, true representation, and owning the sh*t out of being different.
Natalie Nootenboom online:
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/natalienootenboom/
TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@nootenboom
Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCCVVVEFYAMlJbR5k3fVYJZA
