Real Talk: One on One with Jay A
3 October 2013
Jay A, a young versatile artist who in a period of less than three years has managed to create a niche for himself in the Kenyan music scene.
The artist has attracted the attention of his contemporaries resulting to a number of successful collabos with some of the leading artists in Kenya.
We managed to get up-close and personal with him and highlighted more about the new school artists.
What people influence your life most?
My parents and siblings.
What do you think would surprise people most about you?
If I woke up one day and sing in Swahili.
Besides music what else are you passionate about?
Sports, movies and a great love for animals.
As an artist, what kind of legacy would you like to leave behind?
One who will be known for having inspired other young people to follow their dreams and unleash their potential.
Many guys have wanted to know how old you are.
One of the most exciting things about artists is to create a mystery around them for their fans to try to de-mystify and this
seems to be playing out well for me and my fans.
You were one of the artists featured in the Ligi Soo Remix, would you say you're also on that league?
My fans are better positioned to answer this because they are the ones who know me best. However, the rapid success that has been associated with my music has catapulted me to that league and I intend to stay there and not to disappoint my fans.
Who would you want to trade places with, worldwide for 24 hours and why?
President Uhuru Kenyatta, just to appreciate how he is able to juggle between the ICC cases and govern the country while maintaining his cool demeanor.
Who inspires you musically?
My parents who were both involved in the industry during their time.
What are some of your strengths and weaknesses?
My biggest strength is self-confidence and esteem. My weakness is multitasking, struggling to strike a balance between my music and education.
Do you have anything new you are working on currently?
Yes I have a number of songs that I have been recording awaiting release including a colabo with an artists form a neighboring country.
The artist has attracted the attention of his contemporaries resulting to a number of successful collabos with some of the leading artists in Kenya.
We managed to get up-close and personal with him and highlighted more about the new school artists.
What people influence your life most?
My parents and siblings.
What do you think would surprise people most about you?
If I woke up one day and sing in Swahili.
Besides music what else are you passionate about?
Sports, movies and a great love for animals.
As an artist, what kind of legacy would you like to leave behind?
One who will be known for having inspired other young people to follow their dreams and unleash their potential.
Many guys have wanted to know how old you are.
One of the most exciting things about artists is to create a mystery around them for their fans to try to de-mystify and this
seems to be playing out well for me and my fans.
You were one of the artists featured in the Ligi Soo Remix, would you say you're also on that league?
My fans are better positioned to answer this because they are the ones who know me best. However, the rapid success that has been associated with my music has catapulted me to that league and I intend to stay there and not to disappoint my fans.
Who would you want to trade places with, worldwide for 24 hours and why?
President Uhuru Kenyatta, just to appreciate how he is able to juggle between the ICC cases and govern the country while maintaining his cool demeanor.
Who inspires you musically?
My parents who were both involved in the industry during their time.
What are some of your strengths and weaknesses?
My biggest strength is self-confidence and esteem. My weakness is multitasking, struggling to strike a balance between my music and education.
Do you have anything new you are working on currently?
Yes I have a number of songs that I have been recording awaiting release including a colabo with an artists form a neighboring country.
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