[7] It was reported by Fox WNYW that by March 2011, her videos had had over 1 million "hits", she had recorded six songs, and she had performed at a Knicks game halftime show.

[9] In August 2009, it was reported that Swerdlow and nineteen other musicians were selected for individual coaching and recording sessions by long-time Billy Joel sax player Richie Cannata,[10] and Jenna wrote on her Facebook page that Richie's son Eren Cannata wrote and produced three singles for her, "Sweet Melody", "The Remedy", and "Spotlight".

At age twelve, while she was in seventh grade at West Hollow Middle School, Swerdlow released her first music video, My Jeans, featuring a rap by Baby Triggy and cameo by Yung Deon who is next to him,[12] on YouTube on October 1, 2010;[6][13] locations included the Deer Park Tanger Outlet.

[6] Though covered by media, these subsequent songs received less interest than her original viral video; both display similar negative ratings, and have been panned by critics.

[2] In February 2009, the town board of Huntington, New York, recognized Swerdlow "for her contributions to the performing arts community".

[18] In March 2011, Time magazine listed Swerdlow as one of "three kids who may be next to gain viral fame" similar to Rebecca Black.

[26] Writers have made comparisons between Swerdlow and Black,[12] since both teens have produced videos that fall into the same genre of bubblegum pop, are "slammed by critics as being too provocative", and both have received harsh feedback from the public.

[27] In 2012, Swerdlow's online presence was hacked; her Twitter account, YouTube channel and AOL address were defaced with "Nazi swastikas and obscenities."

[28] She responded on her Instagram claiming although she was affected at first due to the negative reaction people had towards the video, she has learned to laugh with them.