[9] Kent enjoys watching films, playing video games, visiting art museums, shows, and travelling.

[13] In her early childhood years, Kent listened to bands such as The Clash, The Who, Oasis, Blondie, Bob Marley, The Beautiful Girls, and Beastie Boys.

[13][9][12] She considers The Police, The Clash, The Who, Blondie, Peter Gabriel, Phil Collins, Bob Marley and the Wailers, Dizzee Rascal, The Beautiful Girls, The Kooks, The Supremes and Marvin Gaye, and Red Hot Chili Peppers to be musical influences.

[8] She released her debut EP My Name is Jess Kent on 18 November 2016 through Capitol Records,[14] which included both "Get Down" and "The Sweet Spot".

[15] On 13 January 2016, Kent collaborated with Australian producer Paces on the song "1993 (No Chill)" which featured on his debut album Vacation.

[16] In December 2016, Kent opened the Oceanian leg of British rock band Coldplay's A Head Full of Dreams Tour.