MIKEY JAYS 2016 BIO-RESUME
There’s Jay-Z, Diddy, Fat Joe, and then there’s Mikey Jay. For those that have been sleeping under a rock for the past 15+ years let’s acquaint and or reacquaint you with the hardest working, most generous yet slept on artist in the industry. Mikey Jay is not your average celebrity or public figure. Mikey Jay is a Native American-Trinidadian and African American mainstream recording artist, music producer, actor, clothing line owner, film producer, film financier, civil rights activist, fathers rights activist, philanthropist and community activist from the Southeast Bronx section of New York City. He is the true definition of a mogul. Although he was born in Harlem and raised in the South Bronx, Mikey Jay overcame many trials and tribulations. Soon after he was born on Christmas Day, at 9:30am, Mikey’s blood count shot up to a level that should have taken his life. Not too soon after that, his white blood cells began to feed on his red blood cells, He even endured a spinal tap. Through all of this, he has risen to become one of the most sought after artist, entertainers, producers and actors In the entertainment industry. Mikey Jay gives much of his knowledge, wisdom and understanding of the music business credit to previous management and current mentors such as Mickey Bentson, Bert Padell, LadyMoore Saab, Terra Renee, Dr. Ishmael Bentancort, and other notables in the industry. His charismatic swagger, handsomely good looks and hilarious sense of humor has propelled Mikey Jay to the forefront of the music, film and television world. When other mainstream prominent artist or moguls are mentioned, Mikey Jays name is in the same conversation he is the true definition of a mogul, humanitarian, entrepreneur, artist, and all around entertainer. Mikey Jay is Hip-Hop’s best kept secret in the game. Certified, solidified and accredited.
The Accolades Of Mikey Jay
• 2007, 2008, 2010 guest judge on BET’s 106 & Park Freestyle Friday
• 2008, 2009, 2010, 2011 Allstars Talent Network judge
• Appeared on 4 Hot 97 mixtape cd’s, rotten apple 5, street kings and many others.
• 2007 BK Sneaker endorsement
• 2008, 2009, 2010 Guest on the Funkmaster Flex car show in Ocean City Maryland
• Industry conference / seminar panelist, host and judge
• 2011 & 2012 guest panelist for Reverend Jesse Jackson’s Wall Street Economic summit.
• Production credits include:
Nicole Wray, Allure, DMX, Bonecrusher, Jason Fox, Maino, Uncle Murda Que (Day 26), Cuban Linx, Triple Seis and many others
• 2 Grammy Nominations (shared)
• 10 independent music awards
• 2009 single deal with Universal Records / Bungalo records for the single Stupid Fresh.
• On January 6th 2011 signed a recording deal with EMI Label Services & Rap Legends Recordings releasing his debut LP Can I Live
• Mikey Jay will be releasing his single Guard Your Grill feat. Somaya Reece (love & hip hop) on December 18th. His forthcoming album
I.R.S (I Reign Supreme) is slated for a 2nd quarter 2013 release on Aigne Music Group
• 2013 Rock Out Celebrity Tour
• 2012 Signs new deaL with RED- A division of Sony Music & Entertainment and Rap Legends Recordings
• Love Jones single released Sony/RED /RLR February 12th 2012.
• Principle owner & operator of Aigne Music Group distributed via Island Def Jam Digital & Interscope Digital Distribution
•2012 Launches Guard Your Grill feat. Somaya Reece along with Guard Your Grill Gear to promote and market single.
• 2013 Guard Your Grill Gear distributed via 3 boutiques.
• 2013 The United States Of Mikey Jay Tour begins March 17th with Coke Boys Boo Citi
• 2013 Guard Your Grill Gear is accepted to Target.
• 2013 Guard Your Grill gear is officially launched
• 2013 Ocktoberfest Achievement award recipient.
• 2011 “Beauty” supporting actor BET Black Filmmaker Showcase
• 2013 ” Blowtorch” Directed by Kevin Breslin (SAG)
• 2013 “Forsaking All Others” Supporting Actor Directed By Kevin Breslin (SAG)
• 2013 “Ghetto Misery Uncut” (supporting actor)
Directed by Teresa Davis
• 2013 “Chicken” (Cameo)
Streetline productions
• 2013 “The Haven House Co-Star Jo’Ran Productions Inc as co-star / producer
• 2013 “Laced” Lead actor Directed by Teresa Davis
• 2014 “Teddy Bear” co-star Directed by Kevin Breslin
• 2014 “Velocity” Co-Star Directed by Sean Brian
• 2014 “February Whine” Co-Star Directed By Tine Olan
• 2014 “Whitey 19” Directed by Sean Brian
• 2014 “Time Out” Lead Actor / Producer
Directed by Rodolfo Duran
• 2014 “Scarred Memories” Lead Actor / Producer Directed by Rodolfo Duran
• 2014 “Follow Suit” Lead Actor / Producer Directed by Rodolfo Duran
• 2014 “Corporate Bully” Lead Actor / producer Directed by Rodolfo Duran
• 2014 “Color Blind” Lead Actor / producer directed by Rodolfo Duran
• 2014 “The Road Most Taken”
Directed by Joe Gawalis
• 2014 “Memoirs From The Streets Of New York” Directed Joe Gawalis
• 2014 “Scars Of A Predator”
Cameo roll as a Bouncer
• 2014 “Turnaround” Directed by Mako San
• 2014 “Couch” Directed by Sean Ashanti
• 2014 “Mr. Right Now” Directed by Vera Edwards
• 2014 “Breaking Point” Directed by John Bianco
• 2005 Diamond Life Magazine Cover
• 2014 HP Magazine Cover
• 2014 Oui R Hip-Hop Cover
• 2014 Barrio Magazine Cover
• 2014 Ebiz Magazine Cover
• 2014 Stardom 101 Magazine Cover
• 2014 Stormwatch Magazine Cover
• 2014 A&R Review Magazine Cover
• 2014 HBL Magazine Cover Feature
•2015 Locked Magazine Cover
•2015 Bossed Up Magazine Cover
•2015 NY Ambassador Peace December
•2015 Creator of Dynamic Artists 4 Peace
•2015 U.S. Ambassador Dynamic Artists 4 Peace
• 2015 Host of The City Of Hip-Hop
• 2015 NAACP Bronx Chapter Spokesman “411 on The Five-O” campaign
• 2015 Selected to White Plains Cap Advisory Board
• 2015 Mics Up Peace December Tour
• 2015 Dynamic Artists 4 Peace Tour
• 2015 Launches Dynamic Toy Drive Tour
• 2015 NY 1 Featured interview
• 2015 News 12 Featured Interview
• 2015 News 12 Featured Interview
• 2015 News 12 Featured Interview
• 2015 Comedy Central Appearance
• 2015 Perspectives Featured Interview
• 2015 Open Featured Interview
• 2015 Brick By Brick Featured Interviewed
• 2015 Artist Of The Decade Award
• 2015 Humanitarian Award
• 2015 The Roland McLaren Jr. Special Achievement In Sound Honor Award
• 2015 True Artist Of Hip-Hop Honor Award
• 2015 Humanitarian Peace Advocate Honor Award
• 2015 Bronx Borough President Citation Of Merit
• 2016 Keeping The Dream Alive Award Honoree (JumpStart / NAN)
• 2016 United States Congress Certificate Of Special Recognition Honoree
• 2016 New Jersey State & General Assembly Citation
• 2016 Paterson New Jersey Office Of The Mayor Certificate
• 2016 City Of Paterson Municipal Council Citation
• 2016 Board Of Chosen Freeholders Citation
• 2016 Fashion Avenue News Magazine
• 2016 Alpha Fashion Magazine
MIKEY JAY’S MUSIC VIDEOS & LINKS:
Take a journey with hip-hops best kept secret in the game Mikey Jay as he evolves through the course of his music career with music & videos that are sure to captivate and make fans out of non hip hop supporters and those who walked away from the culture and the music. Mikey Jays music will not only have you bobbing your head but it will uplift and bring back your hip hop spirit.
LIES & RUMORS / REACH FOR THE STARS
MIKEY JAY PRESS LINKS
Mikey Jay makes an appearance on Comedy Centrals Nightly Show
http://www.cc.com/video-clips/ng8cgh/the-nightly-show-gritty-reporting-from-baltimore—jordan-carlos
Mikey Jay interview on NY1 News
http://www.ny1.com/nyc/all-boroughs/news/2015/05/25/community-leaders-gather-to-strategize-against-gang-violence.html
Mikey Jay interview on News 12
http://bronx.news12.com/news/group-to-tour-nation-promoting-peace-through-music-1.10175915
Mikey Jay interview on News 12 part 2
http://bronx.news12.com/news/artists-gather-to-help-abuse-victims-1.10335757
Mikey Jay interview on Bronxnet’s Open
http://www.bronxnet.org/index.php?option=com_hwdvideoshare&Itemid=368&task=viewvideo&video_id=5507
Mikey Jay visits Baltimore Maryland during the civil unrest
Mikey Jay Mics Up Peace December Tour Spring Jam
Mikey Jay interview on Perspectives
https://ia601502.us.archive.org/27/items/PerspectivesJune162015/344-1-Perspectives-June-16-2015-MikeyJ.mp4
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