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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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 LET HE WHOM IS WITHOUT SIN CAST THE FIRST STONE


  Many people get discouraged when they are trying to make their dreams a reality. They often have wonderful ideas and
creative minds. It’s those with whom they share their ideas that the problems and dreams start to acquire a blemish. People
 who are not satisfied with their life will try and bring you to their worthless level. We all know misery loves company. It’s funny
how as long as you were not trying to accomplish anything, you were considered cool. It was the moment you decided that
you want to do more and achieve more that you suddenly become the outcast. You suddenly become the goody two shoes or
the one that thinks they are all that.  Should you abandon your dreams for the sake or weak minds of others?

We know that the devil never sleeps and he is always working. He has a new breed of followers now called Haters. We in
 today’s world must learn to shake these haters off. Stay focused and don’t loose site of our goals. God has a purpose for
us all and it’s other folks fault if they don’t acknowledge and use their full potential. I give you my quote that I personally like to say:

“When my life is over and I have my day to stand before GOD, I will be exhausted because I know I have utilized all
knowledge, talent, and potential he has ever blessed me with.”

I use to let gossip get the best of me, until I started to see it thru the eyes of good spirit. If your name is not being spoken, then
 you are not doing something right. Haters are going to judge, gossip and spread what ever rumors they can about you. Just
 remember, this keeps your name circulating and now people are really paying attention to what you are doing. Now you have
 the spotlight on the stage, the attention to get your dreams, goals and point across. Call it free publicity and you didn’t have
to work hard to get it.

 We all know the old saying: “I‘d rather be hated by many than carried by six.” At least you know you’re being thought of!

It’s a shame that in today’s world we are only out for self. If more people would learn to put aside their differences and work
 together, they will find that more can be accomplished. A village is better than one! If we could promote more unity in the
community instead of separate issues and promote more positive messages than spreading untrue rumors, “WE” as a sociality
can build and make a more positive foundation to stand on.

Business’ need to stand united because divided we can not utilize our full potential.  We need to promote more positive issues
 than stooping to the levels of high school children. Casting stones and circulating false accusations to try and bring one another
 down. If there was more cross promotions and networking, just think how much each business would prosper.  


Turning your dreams into reality is not easy, but I’ve learned that with the proper team all can become real. You just have to
 be very selective of the company you keep and the associates you hang around with. Not all people have good intentions. You
 are only as good as the people you hand around with. I would like to add that first and foremost, you have to have “FAITH and
 BELIEF.”  Know that whatever you do in life GOD is going to see you thru. Even when times seem at their worst, know that this
 is just temporary. Your faith may be being tested. Are you going to buckle or stand strong? If you BELIEVE then you shall succeed.

 

Words of Wisdom:

 
Evil (ignorance) is like a shadow.  It has no real substance of its own; it is simply a lack of light. You cannot cause a shadow
 to disappear by trying to fight it, stomp on it, by railing against it, or any other form of emotional or physical resistance. In order
to cause a shadow to disappear, you must shine light on it.
       - Shakti Gawain