| J-EyE | |
|---|---|
| Also known as | Jay Charles |
| Origin | Brooklyn, New York |
| Genres | Hip hop, R&B, Pop |
| Occupations | Record producer, songwriter, singer, musician, rapper |
| Associated acts | Danja, Timbaland |
| Website | www.myspace.com/JEYEmusic |
J-EyE (pronounced "jay-i") is an American record producer, songwriter, singer and rapper from Brooklyn, New York. Through his unique musical style, he creates songs that combine an ambitious and aggressive blend of hip-hop, R&B and pop. J-EyE insists that he is referred to as an "artist" because with his ability to write, sing and produce, the music he creates is on such broad scale that calling him just a "rapper" would be an understatement. In hopes of creating his own buzz within the music industry, J-EyE wrote, recorded and digitally released his debut album, “iBelieve” independently in 2008 through iTunes.[1]
J-EyE's stage name is derived from his belief that he represents everyone with a journey (or a dream) and the only way to accomplish those things is to work hard, stay focused and keep your “eye on your journey”.[2]
Back in 2006, managerial connections led J-EyE to a chance meeting in Miami with super producer Timbaland, who invited him to the Hit Factory studios. There the rising artist/song-writer/producer rubbed elbows with industry elite such as Missy Elliott, Jennifer Lopez, Scott Storch, Baby and Mannie Fresh. He spent several months in Miami and wrote and recorded songs with Timbaland and his protégé Danja.[3]
Inspired by his admiration for Jimmy Iovine and the reputation of Interscope Records, J-EyE teamed up with YoRaps.com to create a bi-weekly video-blog entitled, "On the Road to Jimmy." Respectfully named after the chairman of Interscope, Jimmy Iovine, the video-blog documents J'EyE's journey of self promotion hoping to get noticed by the record label.[4]
Recently, J-EyE has released “The 25th Hour”; a multi-faceted project which features new music, music videos, and a movie trailer, readily available as a free download through his myspace page.[5]
Now, J-EyE is in the studio preparing for his next independent project tentatively entitled "Welcome to HitLand" which is scheduled to be released in fall 2009.
J-EyE works through One Way Entertainment, a Brooklyn based artist development company and Welcome to HitLand Productionz, his own production company.
Contents |
2009: I Get Around
2009: Amy Winehouse
2009: Deja Vu
2009: Re-Inventing the Remix (Vol. 1)
2008: The 25th Hour (Soundtrack)
2005: I Got Paper
2008: The 25th Hour "This trailer takes you on a 24 hour roller coaster ride filled plenty physical and emotional ups and downs. Faced with decisions that could impact his life forever, J-EyE battles between his dreams and his harsh reality. One Man, One Goal, One Alternative. The decision will leave you anxious for the sequel. Life is what you make it, and in a world full of temptations, survival is based upon who has the strength and mental toughness to fight threw the storm."[6]