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| Records to launch his new single, “When I Rise.” Harrisburg, PA born Jay L is by no means new to the entertainment scene. As a teenager he sharpened his skills by earning props from local talent shows, and city showcases. Jay L’s big break came when he won 1st place at the world famous “Apollo”. Jay L’s talent was already in evidence by his first appearance at the world famous “Apollo” in 1994. That earned him a showcase with Grammy Award winning singer and songwriter Babyface. Jay L has also graced the stage with some of the best R&B and Rap artists in the industry, including Master P, David Banner, Public Announcement, City High and Case. Previous signage under J-Pat Management allowed him to showcase for other great artists, such as, Usher. A huge favorite with the ladies, Jay L knows how to captivate his crowd and hold them hostage. This was evident at his two extraordinary performances at the famous Apollo Theater in New York where he won over tough Amateur Night audience with his melodic, sensual vocals. As his song, “She’s Wanting More” suggests, his performances always leave his audience wanting more. Jay L’s gifts are evident in more than just his music. This multitalented artist has appeared in such movies as “Any Given Sunday”, with Jamie Fox, Al Pacino, Dennis Quade and LL Cool J and “Random Hearts” with Harrison Ford. His video appearances include, “Heartbreak Hotel”, with such legendary divas as Whitney Houston, Kelly Price and Faith Evans. He’s further pursued his acting career by appearing in the play, “Cousin Earl” with Charles Smith. Jay L has also performed in TV shows, including, Word of Mouth and The Cutting Edge. Along with “When I Rise”, his other single, “Catching of an Eye” will also be hitting Walden Books and Borders bookstores in January 2007 as a compliment to the new book, “Catching of an Eye” by Kimberly Gonzalez. This hot new artist is one to keep an “Eye” on for he is definitely on the “Rise”. |
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Where are you from? I’m originally from Harrisburg, Pennsylvania but now live in Atlanta Ga
What are your musical influences? Bobby brown, Johnny gill, Jeffrey Osborne, Jodeci, R. Kelly and Dave Hollister
How would you describe your musical style? Hip hop and R&b
What is one thing you want our readers to know about you? My work ethic
With all the upcoming artists why should our readers listen to your music? I’m unpredictable
As an upcoming artist how do you differentiate yourself from others already in the industry? Exhausting my versatility
How can our readers hear your work? Through myself, live concerts, and various websites
If you had to choose one rapper and one R & B artist to do a collaboration with who would it be and why? Young Jezzy and R
Kelly the reason is because I feel that Young Jezzy and myself would have a good chemistry in the booth as for R. Kelly
he is one of my musical influences.
What Producer would you like to work with? Timberland
Where can our readers go listen to your work? www.myspace.com/jayl10
What upcoming projects do you have? Essence awards after party ,working and writing with several artist, releasing my
long awaiting album entitled The Wait Is Over
Where can our readers see you perform live? On MySpace TV and YouTube
Do you prefer live performances or performing in the Studio? Live performances
If you could pick any artist living or dead that you could do a song with whom would it be and why? 2 Pac because he is a
living legend
Do you have any advice for other aspiring artists looking to get into the industry? Learn the business before u get into it
What do you do to have Fun? Go shopping
What do you do to relax? Listen to jazz
What is your favorite Food? Steak and potatoes
What is your favorite Drink? Kool aid
If you were not doing music, what would you be doing? Mechanical engineer
Where do you see yourself in five years? As a multiplatinum artist, with my own signature line of clothing
What do you like the most about being a music artist? The reaction that receive from my fans
What do you like the least about being a music artist? The countless night of no sleep
Do you prefer mix tapes or albums? mixtapes
Do you have a MySpace page? Yes, myspace.com/jayl10
What are your plans for the summer? Promote my album and travel to different cities
What other talents do you have? I’m also a writer
What's your favorite song of all time? Ribbon in the sky by Stevie wonder
What is the first thing you do when you wake up in the morning? Praise god
What was the last thing you read? The bible
What is one thing you can't go without? sleep
Who is your favorite DJ? DJ Drama
Who are your Heroes? God
What do you look forward to? To have longevity in this music industry and to continued to deliver good music for my fans
What is your favorite season and why? The summer cause I do more concerts
What is your motivation? self
How long have you been in the music game? From 1988 to present
What's next for you? Doing shows over seas
Independent or Major? Independent
Do you have any shot outs How do you give back to the community? The ones who believe and supported me from
day one they know who they are!!! Do performances and charitable and fundraising events and to young kids
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