Jay Burna

Jay Burna
Birth name Jude Francois
Also known as Jay Burna
Born (1989-03-07) 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.com

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

  1. Jay Burna - Ready [6]
  2. Jay Burna - Mood - charted at #119 on urban radio and #19 on the indie label charts [7]

EPs

List of EP's, with details
Title EP details
Fear is a Lie

Mixtapes

List of mixtapes, with album details
Title Album details
I'm a Beast
  • Release Date: May 21, 2008
  • Label: Black Congress Music Group
  • Format: Digital Download
Heart Of The City
  • Released: February 18, 2009
  • Label: Black Congress Music Group
  • Format: Digital Download
1st Degree Burn
  • Released: June 9, 2009
  • Label: Black Congress Music Group
  • Format: Digital Download
Believe in Burna
  • Released: October 13, 2009
  • Label: Black Congress Music Group
  • Format: Digital Download
Since 1989 (Hosted By DJ Ill & DJ Rockstar)[9]
  • Released: June 15, 2010
  • Label: Black Congress Music Group
  • Format: Digital Download
Burna's World[10]
  • Released: September 11, 2010
  • Label: Black Congress Music Group
  • Format: Digital Download
Chosen One (w/ Urban Noize)
  • Released: January 12, 2011
  • Label: Black Congress Music Group
  • Format: Digital Download
Winter's Summer
  • Released: Dec 31, 2011
  • Label: Black Congress Music Group
  • Format: Digital download
Chosen One 2 (w/ Urban Noize)
  • Released: September 20, 2012
  • Label: Black Congress Music Group
  • Format: Digital download
Winter's Summer 2
  • Released: January 1, 2013
  • Label: Black Congress Music Group
  • Format: Digital download
Downtown (Hosted By DJ Cos The Kid)
  • Released: September 26, 2014
  • Label: Black Congress Music Group
  • Format: Digital download

References

  1. "Jay Burna | Ready | Music Video". MTV. Retrieved 2016-01-28.
  2. ""Ready" by Jay Burna | Music Video". VH1.com. Retrieved 2016-01-28.
  3. "Jay Burna Is In The 'Mood' To Snatch Your Girl". Vibe.com. 2015-09-14. Retrieved 2016-01-28.
  4. "Go Behind The Scenes of Jay Burna's "Mood" Music Video". Thestashed.com. Retrieved 2016-01-28.
  5. "Indie Music Spotlight: Jay Burna - Mood". In Flex We Trust. 2015-09-21. Retrieved 2016-01-28.
  6. "Jay Burna: "READY"- When lyricism and high-end production collide flawlessly!". 22 December 2014. Retrieved 1 July 2016.
  7. "Indie Label Report : Urban : Mediabase 7 day chart" (PDF). Halepromo.com. 2015-12-17. Retrieved 2016-01-28.
  8. "Fear Is a Lie by Jay Burna on iTunes". Retrieved 1 July 2016.
  9. "Jay Burna - Since 1989 (Hosted By DJ Ill Will & DJ Rockstar) - Download & Listen [New Mixtape]". Retrieved 1 July 2016.
  10. "Jay Burna - Burnas World - Download & Listen [New Mixtape]". Retrieved 1 July 2016.
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