Who Is Cat Janice?

 

Cat Janice 

Cat Janice is more than a pop star with a viral hit; she is a fighter, a mother, and a source of inspiration. Hailing from Washington, D.C., she has been passionate about making music since childhood. Today, she shares her voice with the world through her hit single, 'Dance You Outta My Head.' Behind the catchy melody and upbeat lyrics lies a poignant story of resilience, as Cat battles a rare form of cancer and dedicates her song to her son.

Cat Janice Bio

Full Name                                    Catherine Janice Ipsan

Stage Name                                 Cat Janice

Date of Birth                                January 20, 1993

Age                                              31 years old

Place of Birth                               Northern Virginia, Washington, D.C.

Occupation                                  Singer-songwriter

Genres                                         Pop, rock, jazz, blues

Instruments                                  Vocals, guitar, piano, violin, drums, saxophone

Spouse                                         Kyle Higginbotham (a.k.a. Footwerk)

Children Son                                Loren

Siblings                                        One brother

Physical Stats –                           Height: 5 feet 9 inches

– Weight:                                      65 kilograms

– Eye Color:                                 Dark Brown

– Hair Color:                                 Black

Slim build –                                  Cat tattoo – Nose piercing.

Cat Janice’s Early Years

Music has always been a part of Cat Janice’s life. She was born Catherine Janice Epson on January 20, 1993, and grew up in Northern Virginia with a family that loved music. She started playing different instruments when she was only 6 years old, like the violin, piano, guitar, drums, and saxophone. She had a musical childhood, full of tunes and chords, that prepared her for her dream of becoming a pop star.

Cat Janice Facing Cancer

Cat Janice faced a huge challenge when she found out she had a rare and nasty cancer in November 2021. She went through surgery, chemo, and radiation, but it was not enough. The cancer came back in June 2023, and reached her lungs, making her fight harder than ever. But Cat did not give up, she used her music to express her feelings and cope with her situation.

Cat Janice Family

Throughout her journey, Cat Janice had the unwavering support of her family, especially her husband, Kyle Higginbotham, and their son, Loren. The couple married in December 2023, and their bond remained unbreakable. Wanting to ensure her son's future, Cat gifted him the rights and earnings from her viral song, 'Dance You Outta My Head.' This gesture was her way of expressing her deep love for him and leaving a lasting legacy.

Cat Janice Musical Career

Cat Janice worked hard to make her music dreams come true. She dropped her first album “In The Waking” in 2018, and then two more EPs, “Pricey” and “White Shoes,” in 2019 and 2020. She mixed rock, jazz, and blues to create her own sound, and people loved it. She even won the Whammy for Best Rock Artist in 2019.

Cat Janice Legacy and Impact

Cat Janice did not let her sickness stop her. She kept making and sharing her music with the world and telling her story about cancer on social media. Her strength touched millions of people, and they showed her a lot of love and support. Fans and other musicians cheered her on. Her song “Dance You Outta My Head” was a huge hit, and proved how amazing Cat was. It made it to the top 10 on iTunes worldwide and got more than 300,000 plays on Spotify.

FAQ

Who is Cat Janice? 

Cat Janice is a singer-songwriter from Washington, DC, who is known for her alt-pop music and her TikTok videos about her fight against sarcoma, a rare form of cancer.

What is the song that Cat Janice wrote for her son? 

The song is called Dance You Outta My Head, and it is inspired by a fun day that Cat Janice spent with her 7-year-old son Loren, driving around and singing along. She released the song as her last wish and asked her followers to stream it so that her son could have the proceeds when she is gone.

How did Cat Janice get diagnosed with cancer? 

Cat Janice first noticed a lump in her neck in November 2021, and after seeing a doctor in March 2022, she was diagnosed with sarcoma. She underwent surgery, chemotherapy, and radiation, and was declared cancer-free in July 2022. However, in June 2023, she found out that the cancer had returned and spread to her lungs.

What is Cat Janice’s current condition? 

Cat Janice entered hospice care on January 10, 2024, after she could not breathe in the ICU. She transferred all her songs to her son’s name and released her final track on January 23, 2024. She celebrated her 31st birthday on January 21, 2024, and thanked her fans for their support and love.