Jay Burna
| Jay Burna | |
|---|---|
 Jay at Nickelodeon headquarters in New York City, New York in 2015 | |
| Background information | |
| Birth name | Jude Francois |
| Also known as | Jay Burna |
| Born |
March 7, 1989 Los Angeles, California |
| Origin | Fort Lauderdale, Florida, United States |
| Genres | |
| Occupation(s) | |
| Instruments | Vocals |
| Years active | 2008–Present |
| Labels | Black Congress Music Group |
| Associated acts | |
| Website |
jayburna |
Jude Francois, (born March 7, 1989), better known by his stage name Jay Burna, is an American rapper, songwriter and director from Fort Lauderdale, Florida. Jay is best known for his hit singles "Ready" and "Mood". Jay has also worked with artists and producers such as Kid Ink, Sammie, Bigg D, Cainon Lamb, Curren$y, Jerry Wonda and Isaac Opus.
Early life
Jude Francois was born on March 7, 1989 in Los Angeles, California to Haitian parents Dieudonne Francois & Antoinette Francois at the Harbor-UCLA Medical Center. Jay is the oldest of his three siblings. Jay's father Dieudonne introduced him to music at the age of 4 through Marvin Gaye & Zapp & Roger referencing to them as real music. Jay's father owning a limousine business befriended celebrities such as Harvey Scales & Marvin Gaye, Sr.. These relationships provided him knowledge of the music industry which he passed down to Jay. Jay started showcasing his talent by freestyling for his peers in school. Jay then moved to Fort Lauderdale, Florida, where he resides today.
Career
Jay released his debut hit single “Ready", which has been featured on MTV[1] and VH1.[2] Jay then released another hit single “Mood”, which premiered on the front page of Vibe.[3][4][5] Jay founded and operates Black Congress Music Group, an independent label. Jay is currently being scouted by Atlantic Records, Sony Music and Cash Money Records. As of 2016, he has yet to sign with a major label.
Musical style
Jay is noted for his versatile flows and creative ambitions.
Discography
Singles
- Jay Burna - Ready [6]
- Jay Burna - Mood - charted at #119 on urban radio and #19 on the indie label charts [7]
EP
| Title | Album details |
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| Fear is a Lie |
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Mixtapes
| Title | Album details |
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| I'm a Beast |
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| Heart Of The City |
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| 1st Degree Burn |
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| Believe in Burna |
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| Since 1989" Hosted By DJ Ill & DJ Rockstar[9] |
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| Burna's World[10] |
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| Chosen One w/ Urban Noize |
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| Winter's Summer |
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| Chosen One 2 w/ Urban Noize |
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| Winter's Summer 2 |
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| Downtown Hosted By DJ Cos The Kid |
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References
- ↑ "Jay Burna | Ready | Music Video". MTV. Retrieved 2016-01-28.
- ↑ ""Ready" by Jay Burna | Music Video". VH1.com. Retrieved 2016-01-28.
- ↑ "Jay Burna Is In The 'Mood' To Snatch Your Girl". Vibe.com. 2015-09-14. Retrieved 2016-01-28.
- ↑ "Go Behind The Scenes of Jay Burna's "Mood" Music Video". Thestashed.com. Retrieved 2016-01-28.
- ↑ "Indie Music Spotlight: Jay Burna - Mood". In Flex We Trust. 2015-09-21. Retrieved 2016-01-28.
- ↑ http://jamsphere.com/reviews/jay-burna-ready-when-lyricism-and-high-end-production-collide-flawlessly
- ↑ "Indie Label Report : Urban : Mediabase 7 day chart" (PDF). Halepromo.com. 2015-12-17. Retrieved 2016-01-28.
- ↑ https://itunes.apple.com/us/album/fear-is-a-lie/id979349858
- ↑ http://www.hotnewhiphop.com/jay-burna-since-1989-hosted-by-dj-ill-will-and-dj-rockstar-mixtape.1466.html
- ↑ http://www.hotnewhiphop.com/jay-burna-burnas-world-mixtape.24718.html