Teenagers Jack Ziesemer and DJ BK build momentum in fledgling music careers by following their passions

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  1. Note to editorial, it’s a bit disingenuous to say a 17-year-old and an 18-year-old’s careers in anything are fledgling in the article headline. Thanks.

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