Born and raised in Chicago, 17 year old Jay Smoove has been a fan of Hip Hop/Rap, as his Mother would tell him, “Since he was in the womb”. Since R&B, Hip Hop/Rap and House Music was pretty much all that was played in his household, it was inevitable, that he would use his natural skill set(that was discovered at a young age), to make this his career path.
Where are you based?
Chicago
How long have you been making music?
1 year 1/2
What genre would you consider your music to be?
Hip Hop, Rap, R&B, Alternative
What inspired you to pursue a career in music?
I’ve always been good at writing things that can grab people’s attention (essays, short stories etc.). And I’ve loved hip hop since I could remember. Plus I hate that the rap game is just a bunch of negative topics (drugs, misogyny, murder etc.) and I want to step away from the narrative and redefine the genre.
What are your biggest musical influences?
My biggest musical influences are Biggie Smalls, busta rhymes, Denzel Curry, and Eminem.
Are you signed to a label or are you an independent artist?
Independent
What have been the biggest challenges in your music career?
The biggest challenge in my career has been finding beats that aren’t generic/not interesting.
How many songs or albums have you released to date?
1 EP and 5 Singles
Can you tell us a few things about your latest release?
My latest single called “Barology” is basically just me rapping with as many bars as I can think of, hence the name “Barology”.
Any plans for new music or upcoming projects we should know about?
I’m in the process of making my first studio album. I’m also working on multiple singles at this time.
