BIOGRAPHY
The J stands for the initial of his first name (Justin) and the Reyez (Rise, Eyez with an R) stands for his fast elevation since stepping in to the music game. Born in the East yet raised in the West, this young lyricist displays a disciplined work ethic rarely seen at his age with a quite confidence of an industry veteran.
J.Reyez has emerged as one of Canada's most multi dimensional Hip Hop prospects versed in the new school DIY "Do It Yourself" era of writing, producing, recording, mixing/engineering, photography/graphic design and most recently directing and editing music video's. He has been profiled on HipHopCanada.com and Hip Hop's biggest online video sharing site, WorldStarHipHop.com along side a recently produced music video featuring Canadian Hip hop heavy weight Mayhem Morearty. His smooth transition from verse to verse in a rhyme is continued from shot to shot in the videos he produces. This 'double edged sword' is cutting through the fat of Maple Leaf rap leaving listeners to a leaner cut of prime rhymes.
Sought after as the fresh vision for street artists, some industry insiders say he is taking the online indie game to another level through his Youtube and Myspace creations. Also understanding the importance of artistic collaboration J.Reyez teamed up with Hamilton R&B sensation Chris Jackson on the track 'Suffocate' which premiered on Buffalo NY's radio station 93.7 WBLK and climbed the charts to 1 on the Unsigned Hype radio show. J.Reyez has also been played in heavy rotation on London's 94.9 FM "The Come Up Show" and 106.9 FM "The X" and 93.3 CFMU 'Live and Direct' and featured in HipHopCanada.com, the Hamilton Spectator, the HypeofToronto.com, and most recently Aznraps.com. This balance of underground online presence and main stream media support demonstrates this young talent is making moves well beyond the 905 boarders.
So needless to say his GRIND is now paying off as his legion of fans are quickly growing globally online. As they closely watch his every move, he has consistently stepped his game up song after song and show after show, video after video. Before even turning 18, J Reyez had 25 regional shows under his belt and captured the underground hip hop circles through his relentless hustle. To top it off he is an officially sponsored artist for the clothing line Tragic Glory whose message is to always turn negative situations into positive ones through their involvement with world vision sponsorship as well as donating to the Canadian Cancer Society. J Reyez is exactly what is needed for Canadian Hip Hop, while others wait, he is already doing it for himself.
MULTI-DIMENSIONAL SKILLS
- Writing Lyrics and Recording
- Performing live
- Producing beats
- Engineering/Mixing and mastering songs
- Directing and editing videos
- Photography and graphic design
PERFORMANCES
06/26/2009 – Summer Of Love @ Polson Pier (Sound Academy)
05/16/2009 – May Banquet '09 in Waterloo
04/24/2009 – Frequency Night Club
03/14/2009 – Kollaboration Toronto '09 Rebirth
02/27/2009 – CCAS Charity Auction Dinner in Montreal
11/28/2008 – NV Nightclub in Brantford w/Chris Jackson
10/17/2008 – Vaughan Expo w/Gamble, W.Majik
09/19/2008 – Fashion Show in Woodstock w/Chris Jackson
09/06/2008 – Importfest 2008 @ the Metro Convention Centre w/Gamble
09/03/2008 – Ryerson University
08/23/2008 – Coconut Comedy w/Chris Jackson
08/18/2008 – Asian Hip Hop Summit in Toronto w/Gamble
08/16/2008 – New York's 93.7FM WBLK Unsigned Hype Showcase in Hamilton w/Chris Jackson
07/17/2008 – Off Da Tracks Open Mic w/Dalena (f. Kid Famous)
07/12/2008 – Toronto Night Market
07/05/2008 – New York's 93.7FM WBLK Unsigned Hype Showcase w/Chris Jackson (f. Kim Davis, Cuban, Rochester)
05/11/2008 – Importfest Summer 2008
05/08/2008 – The Roger's Spring Music Festival w/Chris Jackson
03/18/2008 – Breathe Fashion Show @ Mohawk College (f. Luu Breeze, Richie Sosa, Chris Jackson, Christopher Charles)
03/17/2008 – Radio Interview on London's "Come Up Show" 94.9FM
01/18/2008 – The London Taphouse in London w/W.Majik, Jamila
12/22/2007 – NRG Kingdom in Burlington w/Gamble, W.Majik
11/10/2007 – Consierto Urbano Latino in Hamilton w/Es Judah
10/27/2007 – Radio Interview on Hamilton's "Live & Direct" 93.3FM
10/23/2007 – The Pepper Jack Café in Hamilton (f. J.Robb)
08/26/2007 – The Caribbean Children Foundation in Brampton
02/03/2007 – The Pepper Jack Café in Hamilton (f. Saul Williams)
12/23/2006 – The Underground in Hamilton
09/01/2006 – Oakwood Place in Hamilton (f. Proof Of Purchase, IQ Movement, The Offence/The Generals, Epidemik Records)
06/02/2006 – Club Nemesis in Hamilton
05/21/2006 – Club Nemesis in Hamilton
03/15/2006 – Club Metropolis in Hamilton
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