J-EyE

J-EyE
Also known as	Jay Charles
Origin	Brooklyn, New York
Genres	Hip hop, R&B, Pop
Occupation(s)	Record producer, songwriter, singer, musician
Associated acts	Danja, Timbaland

J-EyE (pronounced "jay-i") is an American record producer, songwriter, singer and rapper from Brooklyn, New York. Brooklyn has brought the world talent and greatness. Sighting Jay-Z, Eddie Murphy, Lena Horne and Spike Lee as hometown heroes, Artist/Songwriter/Producer J-EyE is planning to earn his spot in their mentions. J-EyE has been crafting an eclectic sound aiming to breakdown genre barriers. With Hip-Hop as the foundation and R&B as his back drop, J-EyE’s ambitious blend of musical styles is sure to rock the club, reach your soul and touch your hearts. In the era where originality is scarce, everybody’s in search of something authentic. 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".^[1]

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.^[2]

As a song-writer J-EyE has worked with the likes of producers Timbaland,^[3] JRoc Harmon,^[4] Danja, T-Minus and artist Killa Kylean, Jacob Lattimore, Missy and 2 Chainz just to name a few.

Now, its his time. J-EyE aka Jay Charles has arrived and will be a mainstay in the game for years to come. With his EyE on impacting pop culture and blazing the charts, the Journey is clear. Be a part of history, witness his story and keep the volume at inconceivable levels.

J-EyE Discography

Singles

2014: She Want That BEAT feat. JuJu
2014: HomeyLovaFriend^[5]
2014: Over produced by Timbaland & JRoc^[6]
2013: Rude Awakening
2010: Move Your Body
2009: I Get Around
2009: Amy Winehouse

Mixtapes

2013: Death Of The American Dream: Rude Awakening^[7]
2012: Music Heartbreak & Humility^[8]
2010: Long.Distance.Love.Affair^[9]
2010: Givers & Takers^[10]
2009: Deja Vu
2009: Re-Inventing the Remix (Vol. 1)
2008: The 25th Hour (Soundtrack)
2005: I Got Paper

J-EyE Cinematography

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."^[11]

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