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A Soulful artist from the Midwestern United states with family roots in Detroit , who was raised on the Eastside of Columbus, Ohio. JWALKMUSIC seeks to tell stories with his music and move people.
Born James (Jay) Walker, JWALKMUSIC was influenced by multiple eras of music such as 80s Hip Hop and RnB. But it was his father's love for the silky sounds of Motown that introduced Jay to artists and writers such as Gamble & Huff, Quincy Jones, Rod Temperton, The Isleys Brothers, Chris Jasper and Stevland Morris(Stevie Wonder). Some of his more recent influences include Babyface, Teddy Riley, Timberland and the Neptunes (Pharrell Williams).
His Grandfather inspired him to write and compose original music as Jay would take to the piano after him. Jay was already able to play by ear from the tender age of 6 as he had a knack for creating soulful melodies. He later branched into rap music and but his true talent was in writing and composing music. Having found the immovable passion to pursue music,
Jay has gone on to produce and write music for numerous artists and projects over the years. He sees music as a canvas on which to articulate his thoughts and create timeless works of art. Today he makes music that embodies his hopes and dreams and music is an art form that is reflective of his experiences. By using his gift, he can fully express himself and deliver a musical experience that is both unique and engaging, and relatable.
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