We were lucky to catch up with Rodney Jay recently and have shared our conversation below.
Hi Rodney, thanks for joining us today. Did you always know you wanted to pursue a creative or artistic career? When did you first know?
Grew up with this passion and admiration for music I couldn’t explain looking up to people like MJ, Nas, Pharrell, etc. I remember my elementary/middle schools would hold talent shows on a day they called fun day. I would perform in it every year. So I knew since I was young I wanted this to be my life.
As always, we appreciate you sharing your insights and we’ve got a few more questions for you, but before we get to all of that can you take a minute to introduce yourself and give our readers some of your back background and context?
2014 something just clicked dealing with heartbreak my admiration for music grew bigger. A way to kinda cope with the pain was me to express thru writing which transformed into music. Music has always been my therapy but now I have control over the message. My goal is just connect with audience and hoping I can change a life for the better while showing I’m human as well. But I have been taking this journey since 2014 and not looking back from Open Mics to one day rocking out arenas.
We’d love to hear a story of resilience from your journey.
I remember when I first started and no one thought I should pursue this dream. I remember my first performance I got laughed at and remember trying to get support system was difficult. But I stayed focus and had a vision and overcame adversity now having folks pressing me about my music.
What do you think is the goal or mission that drives your creative journey?
Music is in a weird space right now where it’s evolving into like this microwave thing. The music just not hitting like it use to and I don’t really get a great experience from most current artist. My goal is to create experience for my listeners and to give something unique but true to me.
Contact Info:
- Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/rodney_jay?igsh=aDlncHIwcHAzanhr&utm_source=qr
- Youtube: https://youtube.com/@rodney_jay?si=KZwDaQkoVYILK-Xb
- Other: https://www.tiktok.com/@rodney_jay?_t=8kPhI9hu8Xz&_r=1 https://www.threads.net/@rodney_jay
Image Credits
@TBrownMedia @Feelinfluid