Monday, August 16, 2010

LOCAL HYPE (Who is JaySkip?)


Born in Detroit, Michigan, JaySkip, James Skipper, is very determined to pursue his dreams in themusic industry while still being a full-time student at Wayne State University. Now 21 years old, JaySkip has developed a great number of fans around the city and his buzz is steady rising. With the voice like a breeze of fresh air that’ll blow you away and a very intriguing persona, the passion and soul of his tone is quite mind blowing. He is also a very amazing songwriter. Working with a lot of different local artist such as producer Jon Blakk, rap artist Key Diego, and producer Young Truth, JaySkip put his writing skills to use with his first track “I Love It” ft. Key Diego that was featured on Key Diego’s album, “Boulevard of Broken Dreams.” JaySkip has been on his grind, releasing his first independent CD called SECRETS: The Mixtape, on February 14, 2009. He also appeared in his school newspaper and was featured on local rap recording artist D. Martin's album titled “Enter the Game” with hits such as “Special Lady” and “It Feels Good.” JaySkip has performed in front of thousands of people, opening up for the “Legends of Hip Hop Tour” in Chicago with fellow hip-hop recording artist and friend Tobias “Profit” Smith. The tour featured Rakim, MC Lyte, Doug E. Fresh, Slick Rick, and E.P.M.D. He has also performed and worked with many big local artists such as Nate Calloway, Young Roc & the Stak Musik family, Prophecy, Janise, Stretch Money, Tone Tone, Lady Te and many others. Currently apart of the up and coming label, “Surreal Legacy Music Group”, big moves are being made. He has recently released his latest EP titled "4 Play: The Affair" on May 10, 2010. Since its release, it has accumulated a total 59 downloads, about 100 listens and 234 visits to hisbandcamp site in its first week (jayskip.bandcamp.com). He is also working on 2 new mixtapes called, “Sex Education 101” with Casino Family's own Joseph McFashion and the “Surreal Legacy Music Group" compilation album, which features the entire Surreal Legacy family. JaySkip is truly a phenomenal and gifted artist as well as an amazing songwriter & performer and is looking forward to touching the hearts of people around the world. With his dedication and love for the art of music, it won’t be long before the world sees why he has earned his name as the “Prodigy of Music.”

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