Janice Dickinson – America’s self-proclaimed first supermodel was born in Brooklyn, N.Y. in 1955. She’s best known for conquering the covers of Vogue magazines worldwide and judging on America’s Next Top Model for four seasons. She is a fixture in the reality TV world with her Oxygen network series, The Janice Dickinson Modeling Agency, which documents Dickinson’s efforts to staff and operate a Hollywood modeling agency. After decades in the entertainment industry, Janice is now embracing a dynamic path in the music scene. While her debut single, “I Coined It* back in 2022, showcased a unique punch of dance/pop designed for the dance floor, her newest single “Firestarter” marks a powerful shift into classic rock territory, proving Dickinson’s versatility and fierce artistic spirit.
1. You’ve always been brutally honest. What’s the most honest thing Firestarter reveals about Janice Dickinson that the world might not have seen before?
The song brought back memories of when my son Nathan was a toddler and knew how to light matches. I called him a “Firestarter,” and that memory stuck with me and ultimately inspired the song’s title.
2. Looking back at your incredible career, is there a younger Janice Dickinson who would be absolutely losing her mind that this is where your journey has taken you, belting out rock and roll? What would she say?
She would have said, “I wish I could have started sooner.” I had something holding me back – a shyness.
3. When you think about performing Firestarter live, what’s the moment or lyric in the song you’re most looking forward to experiencing with an audience?
“I’m a firestarter” I just want everybody to sing along with me.
4. Beyond the public persona, what’s a daily ritual or practice that grounds you and keeps you feeling authentically yourself?
I walk the dogs, spend time with my children and grandchildren, play with the grandchildren, and teach them to read in between my writing sessions. It’s all about family,
5. You’ve witnessod so many trends come and go. What’s a fashion or musical trand from your past that you’d love to see make a genuine comeback? And why?
There was a Rick James song that played at Studio 54. The lyrics were, “You know, I need it now. Won’t you give it to me?… I need your love. Baby, give it to me…” I’d love to see that kind of energy come back.
6. Having experienced both the high glamour and sometimes harsh realities of the spotlight, what’s one misconception about fame and being a rock star that you wish more people understood?
People underestimated Mick Jagger in the beginning of his career, all the things he went through, but he maintained his direction and his vision. I want to be able to have that. I make my vision mine.
7. Looking beyond your current musical endeavors, what’s a dream project or ambition that you haven’t yet tackled, but still hope to explore in the future?
I’m thinking about a charm school where I can teach models how to start from the bottom and learn everything the right way.
8. You’ve always been a disruptor. How does Firestarter challenge your own established artistic identity? Is it a deliberate act of rebellion against expectation, even your own?
Yes, a hundred thousand times percent, yes.
9. You’ve often been described as fearless. Was there any vulnerability or apprehension in stepping into the rock music arena with such a bold track like Firestarter? What did you have to overcome?
I just had to tighten my belt, close my eyes, inhale, exhale, do my deep breathing exercises, and just put it into the song. Then, I’m going to put it into a video and get some live gigs around town to showcase the music.
