Get to know Jay Lifted

JayLifted born in Queens New York, raised on the north side of Chicago. The Belizean American rapper delivers a versatile style of music. From his catchy cadences & melodies to his bars that stick with you. I’ve had a passion for music my entire life, ever since I was a kid. I always had notebooks filled with lyrics and ideas. From before I even stepped in a booth and recorded anything. The passion was always there for me. I think what makes me different as an artist is my story and where I come from. My family comes from Belize, which could easily be a third world country to many. The things my family has had to overcome for me to even be in the position to work as hard as I do, and even create music for others has been a blessing. Those simple things are what drive me to work the way I do. As well as spark my love for music. To express myself and create in a space where there is no right or wrong. It’s really a feeling I can’t even describe it. Where do I see myself in five years? I’d say I see myself staying fully independent, and in a position where I can continue to give my fans music consistently. As well as showing people that it is ok to be an independent artist and build a brand. I’d also like to keep on checking things off the bucket list musically speaking. Last year I was able to receive my first plaque for my single “Build It Up.” That was my first record to reach over a million streams. I feel like my catalogue should continue to generate numbers like that. I’ve been doing this going on almost ten years now. I feel like I’ve seen it all, I feel like my discography speaks for itself. What I bring to the music world is authenticity, we live in a time where everything is fabricated. People don’t get to show you the hard work and time it takes to accomplish things. Nothing comes overnight, and that’s ok. Its ok to fail at something and keep trying till you get to where you need to be. I’ve been to every record label I admired growing up. I’ve sat in meetings that could have changed my life and have those not go my way. Those things made me better, it made my music better, it made me work harder and remain solid. Be kind to others and be a good human being its really that simple as cliché as it might sound. I’m a firm believer in work hard and get what you deserve, the music industry is a tough place to be at times. Put the work in and stay down, that’s what I want to be remembered by. As far as things I’d like to continue to do outside of music, is grow my business. I own a Belizean restaurant in my hometown of Waukegan IL. (Tase Of Belize) we’ve been there for years now. With recipes that have been passed down from my mother & Grandmother. I take pride in being able to give my community a taste of what I grew up with. The comfort food and culture needs that recognition it truly does deserve. My grandmother used to own a little restaurant back in Belize. Which started out as a small cart selling food, to a small shack, to a full dine in restaurant. I’d love to introduce the world to these kinds of stories and traditions I come from.