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BABY JAY'S VERSION OF "I NEED LOVE(MY JOURNAL)". THIS IS THE FIRST COMPLETED DEMO SONG I WROTE WITH KOLOR BLYNDE. ORIGINAL "I NEED LOVE" IS BY LL COOL J. PLEASE SHARE WITH YOUR FRIENDS.
THESE ARE A FEW PIC'S OF ME AND MY FRIENDS&FANS DURING MY MINI NEW YORK SCHOOL TOUR. I HAD A GREAT SPRING BREAK IN NEW YORK DOIN WAT I LUV DOING!
THIS IS HOW I SPENT MY SPRING BREAK 2007! ME AND MY MANAGER HAVING FUN IN THE SNOW DURING MY MINI NEW YORK SCHOOL TOUR!
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***PLEASE VIST MY OFFICIAL WEBSITE FOR LATEST NEWS!!! WWW.BABY-JAY.COM ALL MY SONGS ARE NOW AVAILABLE 4 Download! RINGTONES ARE ALSO AVAILABLE ON MYSPACE AND ON MY OFFICIAL WEBSITE!
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***A couple of my autograph sessions; my fans & friends showin alot of luv. My song "Keepin it Real"(hype mix) is playin on the background.
MUCH LUV 2 ALL MY FANS IN ILLINOIS! SEE U SOON AGAIN!
BIOGRAPHY
With the release of his debut hip-hop album, Keepin it Real, Baby Jay is delivering a message often overlooked or ignored by many of today's rap artist. Baby Jay, also known as Jonathan Gutierrez in his school, gives a message of unity, hope, and encouragement to the youth of today. In the wake of the all turmoil in the public school system, Baby Jay's message is being welcomed with open arms by many of his peers in school, as well as school districts across the State of Texas with no signs of slowing down. Baby Jay, 16-years old, was born and raised in Galena Park/Houston, Texas.
It all began at the age of six, when Baby Jay began writing a journal about the struggles he had been through, including the divorce of his parents, the incarceration of his brothers, and the bullying received by others due to his race or special needs. As a way to help cope with those issues, Baby Jay would write verses of his personal trials and would perform them over hip-hop instrumentals to convey the issues and problems faced by adolescents everywhere; drugs, school violence, and teen pregnancy. "When I think of the artists who have most influenced me as a rapper I think of 2-Pac, Jay Z, L.L. Cool J., and Will Smith. And people close to me like my parents and my manager inspire me to make my dreams come true. Family means alot to me", says Baby Jay.
The track "Don't Laugh at Me" from Baby Jay's debut album Keepin It Real is a song about school bullies and is becoming an anthem by advocates who seek to raise awareness of this growing menace! The songs on the album were written by Baby Jay in collaboration with Hector Chavera (aka Kolor Blynde) and Rolando Cuellar (Baby Jay's manager). Due to the favorable reception of "Don't Laugh At Me" by fans and friends alike, a video has been produced and distributed to more than 5,000 schools across the country.
Baby Jay distinguishes himself from the typical associations of today's popular rap artists. While popular rap music often contain a message of praise to the material things in life, Baby Jay's message is one that is rooted in reality towards doing the right thing. Thus the title of his album, Keepin It Real. This uncommon stance by a student-turned-rapper caught the attention of other students and school administrators who have stood firmly behind Baby Jay and his aspiration to encourage other students to stand strong behind their beliefs. Since then, the local media have too taken notice. Bob Bartel of The Sentinal Houston Community Newspaper wrote that Baby Jay is "…working to address adversities in the lives of young people, things like saying no to drugs, non-violence, teen pregnancy and peer pressure." Daylle Deanna Schwartz, music industry consultant and author of five Billboard books says that "…as a former teacher I can recognize a great role model for young people and Baby Jay is one of the best I've seen. I saw him mesmerize an audience with his story, the empowering messages in his lyrics and his overall performance. Baby Jay has a long, successful career ahead of him."
Officially, in 2004 is when Baby Jay launched himself professionally as an artist at the "Nuestra Palabra Showcase," the largest Latino Book and Family Festival in Texas, where more than 30,000 people were in attendance. Since then, he has performance itinerary span that states of Texas, New York and Los Angeles.
Baby Jay goes by Jay instead of "J" because he looks up to artists like Jay Z and the late Jam Master Jay. He admires Jay Z as a performer and entrepreneur, and Grand Master Jay for his incredible turntable skills, which Baby Jay replicates with his mouth on several tracks in the album. Baby Jay's cousin, Rolando Cuellar, has played an important roll in his formation as an artist. Cuellar encouraged Baby Jay to pursue an artistic career by listening to Baby Jay rap in his living room. He saw a talent not only as a singer but an artist that will be capable of send a message to his fallowing audience, so both made a connection from the beginning.
In 2005, during the beginning of Baby Jay's professional career took a major step forward when he collaborated and shared the stage at the Verizon Wireless Theater in Houston with legendary folk singer/songwriter Peter Yarrow of the '60's group "Peter, Paul, & Mary" and Noel Paul Stookey to sing "Don't Laugh at Me." Steve Seskin and Alan Shamblin wrote the song's original lyric, but Baby Jay and Hector Chavera III adapted the song to convey the message that despite personal imperfections, everyone is the same. Starlight Runner Entertainment, in cooperation with International Education Foundation's "Operation Respect" produced the "Don't Laugh at Me" video of the new hip-hop track for Yarrow's International Education Foundation (IEF). The organization "Operation Respect" immediately began an initiative to combat bullying by using Baby Jay's "Don't Laugh at Me." Baby Jay has helped raises funds for the Cure Autism Now Foundation and has donated his time and talent with two special appearances at the Ronald McDonald House.
In 2006, Baby Jay received the opportunity again to perform with Peter Yarrow at East Side Community High School in New York. Same year, Jay made his music video premiere in Manhattan, New York and received a "Certificate of Special Congressional Recognition" by Congressman Al Green. He has performed during half time of the College All-Star Football Game at Galena Park ISD Stadium, which was nationally televised on ESPN2. On April 21st and April 28th, 2007, Baby Jay became the first teen rapper to perform at Houston International Festival and also made a special appearance/performance at "The 2007 Month of the Military Child Fest" at Hood Stadium, in Killeen, TX, on April 28, 2007 per recommendation from the Texas Grammy Chapter President. Also on Friday, April 27, 2007 Baby Jay received a World Peace Award, as a gifted, presented by legendary folk singer/songwriter Peter Yarrow of "Peter, Paul & Mary"and Mr. Yarrow continues to be a major supporter of Baby Jay's career. Baby Jay says "Peter, Paul & Mary" rock!! On April 23, 2007 Baby Jay began his campaign in collaboration with Reliant Energy's Efficiency School Program. Baby Jay is their exclusive rapper for the song he co-wrote/co-produce called "Energy". On April 28, 2007, Baby Jay's music video "Don't Laugh at Me" received the prestige Remi Award at the World Film/Video Festival! On August 2007, Baby Jay became one of the youngest voting members of the Recording Academy, aka The Grammy's, from Texas! MAY 4TH, WILL FOREVER BE KNOWN BABY JAY DAY IN GALENA PARK AND MAY 16TH WILL FOREVER BE KNOWN AS BABY JAY DAY IN HOUSTON/HARRIS COUNTY! BABY JAY IS THE FIRST RAPPER & YOUNGEST TO RECEIVE THE KEY TO THE CITY OF HOUSTON!
Keepin It Real is a mix of hip-hop and Latin rhythms, through Roland Entertainment, LLC. Baby Jay's musical carrier is on the right path and on beat with a young audience who have caught on with this positive spin on rap.
Baby Jay's anticipated debut album "Keepin It Real" NOW AVAILABLE ONLINE AND ANTICIPATED SOPHOMORE CD COMING NEW YEAR'S 2012!
and official in store release coming soon, 2008!
"KEEPIN IT REAL" NOW AVAILABLE ON WEBSITES & ITUNES! PLEASE CLICK ON IPOD!
BABY JAY'S T.V. PERFORMANCE ON "THE TRIBUTE TO TEACHERS OF AMERICA" PBS SPECIAL.
