High-flying comedian\/YouTuber Jaime French releases her debut EP, The Ripple Effect<\/em>, a four-track collection of songs co-produced by 4-time Academy of Country Music \u201cGuitar Player of the Year,\u201d Tom Bukovac (Ann Wilson, Gwen Stefani, Faith Hill, Vince Gill) at The Smoakstack.<\/p>\n Although The Ripple Effect<\/em> is intimately personal, it connects on an emotional level. According to French, the EP is \u201cvery dark, very raw, very real, but I hope it speaks to everyone.\u201d<\/p>\n Originally from St. Louis, French began creating after receiving a video camera when she turned 12. Her initial focal point was makeup and beauty, but once she realized she had a natural talent for humor, blistering commentary, and storytelling, she changed her focus.<\/p>\n French\u2019s series, entitled \u2018If Beauty Gurus Existed in \u2026,\u2019 on which she lampooned influencers, propelled her to fame. She followed with her podcast, analyzing various facets of pop culture, including movie reviews, green-screen sketches, satirizing songs<\/a>, and sharply funny observations.<\/p>\n French now boasts more than five million followers on Facebook, TikTok, Instagram, and YouTube, where she has one million subscribers.<\/p>\n French\u2019s leap into music is not surprising, as she started singing in the fourth grade. She sang in choir, while also starring in numerous musical productions. To accomplish the transition, she moved from Missouri to Nashville, immersing herself in the music industry.<\/p>\n Of the four songs on the EP, highlights include \u201cCarry Me,\u201d which explores the idea of sometimes needing help. On this track, French reveals her rich, evocative vocals. Tinted with suggestions of gospel flavors, the sway and flow of the melody are beautifully affecting. There\u2019s a wistful tenderness to French\u2019s delivery \u2013 revealing the heart\u2019s need for love.<\/p>\n![\"music](\"https:\/\/ggm-wp.nyc3.digitaloceanspaces.com\/uploads\/2026\/03\/Jaime-French-The-Ripple-Effect-EP-Cover-1000.jpeg\")