MMR Indie Artist of the Week- Mikey Jay

Who is Mikey Jay???

 

Mikey Jay is not your average Celebrity or Public Figure. Mikey Jay is a Native American-Trindadian 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 pressure 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. 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. Mikey Jay is the true definition of a mogul, humanitarian, entrepreneur, artist, and an all around entertainer.
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.
• 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
• 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
• 2005 Diamond Life Mag. Cover

 

 

 

 

 

 

For More of Mikey Jay:

 

Music Choice and Video Music Box aired my very first video Stupid Fresh
http://youtu.be/HfQpkm_9oOU Malika Manning

 

Here's my follow up video to my song Stupid Fresh "Can't Change Me" Thank you to the Original Spinderella from Salt N Pepa for her appearance in this video.
http://youtu.be/qW9NeXMWMyY Malika Manning

 

To Follow him on FB:

https://www.facebook.com/MIKEYJAYSTUPIDFRESH?fref=ts

 

To Follow him on IG:

@officialmikeyjay

 

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Majormincradio@gmail.com TODAY