JayRoddy is a Massachusetts-born rapper & songwriter that exudes a distinctive blend of rawness & relatability in his music, exploring life's complexities. His versatile artistry draws from genres like emotive rap, pop, and R&B, resulting in deeply personal songs covering themes of love, pain, self-doubt, and degeneracy. This emotional resonance has attracted a growing fanbase.

JayRoddy's lyrics skillfully capture the human experience, fearlessly depicting life's highs and lows, creating vivid imagery that deeply connects with listeners. With his distinctive sound, he stands on the brink of further success. His commitment to authenticity and willingness to push boundaries establish him as an exciting emerging artist.

Continuing to evolve and refine his craft, JayRoddy is poised to solidify his presence in the music industry, becoming a formidable and influential force.

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0:00 Intro

3:12 JayRoddy’s Story

3:50 Getting Into Hip Hop

5:30 Drake Album Changed Him

6:15 Family Substance Abuse

8:20 Manifestation

12:00 College

13:00 Music Career

14:10 Content

16:20 Starting From Zero

19:30 Motivation

20:40 Being Real

24:15 Is Content Cringe?

25:40 Quick Decisions

26:46 Moment of Success

27:45 Patients

28:10 Believing In Yourself

30:20 Politics of Music

31:50 Small Town Mindset

34:40 Advice to Other Artists

37:40 Being Original

38:20 Stealing Content

41:00 Hate

42:00 Polarizing

43:00 Yuno Miles

45:10 Taking Yourself Serious

48:40 First Big Song

49:40 The Next Song

57:30 Biggest Failure

58:30 Music Video Strategy

1:01:20 Break The Cycle

1:04:20 Tell Your Story

1:06:30 Jay Roddy Message

1:07:04 Connecting with JayRoddy

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