J. Braye: Grammy-Winning Music Visionary
From the vibrant streets of Chesapeake, VA, J. Braye has emerged as a defining force in music production, earning two Grammy Awards for his unparalleled contributions. His journey, deeply rooted in a childhood filled with jazz and rhythmic beats, has seen him evolve from a curious enthusiast to a pioneering producer whose creativity knows no bounds.
Braye's early days were marked by an immersion in music, with the sounds of jazz laying the groundwork for his expansive understanding of music theory. His adventure into production began with a Roland/Boss DR-220E drum machine, a gift that sparked a lifelong passion. It was through mastering the "MTV Music Generator" on PlayStation that Braye first showcased his innovative spirit, transforming gaming into a music production phenomenon.
Despite humble beginnings, using a PlayStation in a local studio for production, Braye's exceptional talent was undeniable. His journey of self-production and community building led to the creation of BeatboxKing.com, an early innovator in online beat distribution. This venture, coupled with strategic local CD sales, marked the foundation of a burgeoning brand.
The establishment of Radio Ready Recording Studios in a former radio station building was a significant milestone, broadening Braye's network and influence. His collaborations with industry icons like Pusha-T, and notably, the production of "I Look Good" by Chalie Boy, underscored his prowess. Yet, it was his work on "On My Mama" by Victoria Monet that garnered Grammy recognition, celebrating "I Look Good" through its sample and clinching the Top R&B Single of the Year in 2023.
Beyond his achievements, Braye is dedicated to nurturing emerging talent, offering a wealth of resources for artists at every stage of their career. From cover art and video production to mixing, mastering, and marketing, Braye stands as a beacon of support in the creative community.
Follow the journey of a true music visionary on Instagram: @iamjbraye.
J. Braye on the Billboard Charts
J. Braye on front cover of TheStashed.com
From TheStashed.com: J. Braye is an entrepreneur, producer, engineer and pioneer, and yet, with all of these titles, he’s still found time to focus his attention on revamping Virginia’s soundscape. With Pharrell and Timbaland as two of his biggest inspirations, he’s currently spearheading the New VA movement. “My new vision is to reconstruct VA’s music scene,” he said in a press release. For Full Article, go to www.thestashed.com
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J. Braye on HipHopSince1987.com
From HHS1987 Article: Equipped with arguably a lifetime’s achievement worth of accolades under his belt, Producing Houston native Chalie Boy‘s 2009 Billboard Chart Topping Single ‘I Look Good’, seasoned hip-hop genre producer and engineer J. Braye is now transitioning himself into the role of A&R and brand manager as he positions himself to reshape Virginia’s soundscape. So exactly how does the former Norfolk State Universityattendee plan on redefining the sound of the Commonwealth state? Through music of course. For Full Article, visit www.hiphopsince1987.com
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J. Braye on YouHeardThatNew.com
From YouHeardThatNew.com: As rising icons such as Trak Girl, Young Money Yawn, Kino Beats, Black Cobain, Young Moe, Mi$tro, Sunny & Gabe, RDGLDGRN, Kali Uchis and GoldLink continue to inspire and confirm that Old Dominion’s star producing power does still exist, hopefully Braye’s blue print and promising proposal will serve as the permanent solution to Virginia’s consistent lack of industry validity. NewVA, get use to the name! For Full Article, visitwww.youheardthatnew.com
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J. Braye on ArtisticManifesto.com
“My new vision is to reconstruct VA’s music scene. The first step is gathering the local producers and challenging them to create a signature sound/style of production specific to our area. The next step is linking the local artist with the local producers so that we can create a sonic that makes VA music sound unique. To intertwine the aforementioned aspects together I’ll use the marketing and business skills I’ve developed during the course of my career to share our one of a kind sound with the world. For Full Article, visitwww.aristicmanifesto.com
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J. Braye on MechanicalDummy.com
From Mechanicaldummy: J.Braye is taking his talents to the A&R/brand management field with his new company and movement ‘NewVA’. Throughout the past years J has continued to make top quality music whether it was through production or engineering. The talented individual stresses very much about the lack of a distinct sound, movement and unity coming out of Virgina. The entrepreneur certainly has his mindset in the right direction with all of the talented unheard artists and producers in VA at the present time including the credible names (Pharrell, Timbaland, Missy Elliot) that have come up out of Virginia in the past. J.Braye is a very credited producer most notably known for his creation of Chalie Boy’s 2009 Billboard chart topping single ‘I Look Good’. For Full Article, visit www.mechanicaldummy.com
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J. Braye on ItsBizKit.com
From ItsBizKit.com: The knowledgeable entrepreneur certainly has his mindset in the right direction with all of the talented unheard artists and producers coming out of VA at the present time. Don’t forget some of the credible names that have become stars out of Virginia such as Pharrell, Timbaland, Missy Elliot and many more. J.Braye is a well credited producer most notably known for his creation of Chalie Boy’s 2009 Billboard chart topping single ‘I Look Good’. His latest efforts are to ideally reconstruct the Virginia Music Scene. For Full Article, visit www.bizkit.com
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J. Braye on MidwestMonstars.com
From www.midwestmonstars.com: In the future, I hope that we can create enough attention to get our hometown heroes involved in the creating process. Super-producers like Bink!, Pharrell, Timbaland, Danja Handz, Missy and Teddy Riley curated and captured a sound that was unlike anything else at the time. I believe we can restore that feeling again this time make the headquarters here.
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