Kenzie Ziegler Opens Up About Psychological Well being With Launch Of Breakup Ballad ‘100 Levels’

Kenzie Ziegler is getting actual.

On Friday, the singer and “Dance Mothers” alum launched her new single “100 Levels”, a pop-y, nostalgic breakup ballad.

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“‘100 levels’ is a few breakup, and I really feel like through the breakup, every part can get ruined for you — particularly the season that you just’re in or the locations that you just go,” Ziegler advised Folks. “I’ve undoubtedly gone by means of a breakup the place my seasons are ruined, and I don’t even need it to be winter as a result of I don’t need to take into consideration him throughout that point.”

She additionally opened up about writing new music through the pandemic, and the way the creativity helped her by means of all of it.

“Throughout quarantine, I really feel like I went by means of loads. I imply, I obtained a boyfriend throughout quarantine. I misplaced lots of pals throughout quarantine, and psychological well being stuff was occurring… for everybody I’m certain,” the 18-year-old stated. “And so I really feel like I introduced lots of inspiration by means of that, and it truly helped me by means of. I’m undoubtedly so grateful for music as a result of I really feel prefer it’s remedy for me.”

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Speaking about her option to be open about her psychological well being, Ziegler stated, “It’s actually vital as a result of I believe lots of people simply anticipate individuals within the trade to not have emotions. And I’m very open with my followers and I communicate my thoughts loads as a result of I need everybody to know me, and know that I’m additionally a traditional individual and undergo regular issues like youngsters undergo.”

She added, “It’s actually vital to shed extra gentle on psychological well being consciousness as a result of we’re all going by means of one thing, irrespective of how large or small it’s — we’re all going by means of one thing.”

Ziegler was nervous about it, although, anxious about backlash from individuals over sharing the problems she faces.

“I undoubtedly was nervous at first to speak about it as a result of I assumed I’d get lots of hate as a result of I do have an awesome life and I’m so appreciative of it. However I truly obtained actually nice suggestions,” she stated. “I battle with main nervousness, and lots of people ask me for suggestions or simply say, ‘Wow, I’m so glad that I don’t really feel alone.’ It makes me really feel actually good as a result of I undoubtedly simply need to be myself on social media and present everybody who I actually am.”