Jay Burna
| Jay Burna | |
|---|---|
| Birth name | Jude Francois |
| Also known as | Jay Burna |
| Born |
March 7, 1989 Los Angeles, California |
| Origin | Fort Lauderdale, Florida |
| 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 hip hop recording artist. Jay is best known for his hit singles "Ready" and "Mood". Jay has also worked with artists and producers such as Kid Ink, Khalil (singer), Sammie, Bigg D, Cainon Lamb, Currensy, Jerry Wonda, Isaac Opus, Wyclef Jean and Sak Pase.
Early life
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. As of 2016, he has yet to sign with a major label.
Discography
Singles
- Jay Burna - Ready [6]
- Jay Burna - Mood - charted at #119 on urban radio and #19 on the indie label charts [7]
EPs
| Title | EP details |
|---|---|
| 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.
- ↑ "Jay Burna: "READY"- When lyricism and high-end production collide flawlessly!". 22 December 2014. Retrieved 1 July 2016.
- ↑ "Indie Label Report : Urban : Mediabase 7 day chart" (PDF). Halepromo.com. 2015-12-17. Retrieved 2016-01-28.
- ↑ "Fear Is a Lie by Jay Burna on iTunes". Retrieved 1 July 2016.
- ↑ "Jay Burna - Since 1989 (Hosted By DJ Ill Will & DJ Rockstar) - Download & Listen [New Mixtape]". Retrieved 1 July 2016.
- ↑ "Jay Burna - Burnas World - Download & Listen [New Mixtape]". Retrieved 1 July 2016.