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Jay Burna
Birth nameJude Francois
Also known asJay Burna
Born (1995-03-07) March 7, 1995 (age 29)
Los Angeles, California
OriginFort Lauderdale, Florida
Genres
Occupations
InstrumentVocals
Years active2008–present
LabelsBlack Congress Music Group, Grand Hustle
Websitejayburna.com

Jude Francois, (born March 7, 1995), better known by his stage name Jay Burna, is a Haitian American rapper. Jay is best known for his hit singles "Ready", "Mood", and "Mine All Mine". Jay has also worked with artists and producers such as T.I, Kid Ink, Khalil, Sammie, Trina, Fetty Wap, Curren$y, Jerry Wonda, and Wyclef Jean .

Early life

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Francois was born on March 7, 1995, in Los Angeles, California to Haitian parents Dieudonne Francois and Antoinette Francois at the Harbor-UCLA Medical Center. Jay is the oldest of his three siblings. Jay's father Dieudonne introduced him to music at the age of four, especially Marvin Gaye and Zapp & Roger. Jay started showcasing his talent by freestyling for his peers in school. Jay then moved to Fort Lauderdale, Florida, where he resides today.

Career

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Jay released his debut hit single "Ready", which has been featured on MTV[1] and VH1.[2] Jay then released another hit single "Mood", which premiered on the front page of Vibe.[3][4][5] Jay founded and operates Black Congress Music Group, an independent label.

Discography

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Singles

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  1. Jay Burna – Ready[6]
  2. Jay Burna – Mood – charted at No. 119 on urban radio and No. 19 on the indie label charts[7]
  3. Jay Burna – Change the Game – over 1 million streams on Spotify and reached select streaming charts[8]
  4. Jay Burna – Melrose – amassed 3 million plus streams on Soundcloud.[citation needed] Named after his hometown neighborhood in Broward County, FL.[citation needed]
  5. Jay Burna – Mine All Mine – amassed Three million plus streams on all platforms.[9]
  6. Jay Burna—Game Time Featuring Trina
  7. Jay Burna—Jamaica With Fetty Wap Featuring Daniel Skye
  8. Jay Burna—Life of The Party
  9. Jay Burna - U the Sh*t Featuring T.I.[10]

EPs

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List of EP's, with details
Title EP details
Dear You, No More Apologies
  • Release Date: October 27, 2023
  • Label: Black Congress Music Group
  • Format: Digital Download,
Trophy
  • Release Date: October 30, 2021
  • Label: Black Congress Music Group
  • Format: Digital Download,
Trill Nights
  • Release Date: March 4, 2016
  • Label: Black Congress Music Group
  • Format: Digital Download,
Fear is a Lie
  • Release Date: April 21, 2015
  • Label: Black Congress Music Group
  • Format: Digital Download, Physical CD[11]

Mixtapes

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List of mixtapes, with album details
Title Album details
I'm a Beast
  • Release Date: May 21, 2008
  • Label: Black Congress Music Group
  • Format: Digital Download
Heart of the City
  • Released: February 18, 2009
  • Label: Black Congress Music Group
  • Format: Digital Download
1st Degree Burn
  • Released: June 9, 2009
  • Label: Black Congress Music Group
  • Format: Digital Download
Believe in Burna
  • Released: October 13, 2009
  • Label: Black Congress Music Group
  • Format: Digital Download
Since 1989 (Hosted By DJ Ill & DJ Rockstar)[12]
  • Released: June 15, 2010
  • Label: Black Congress Music Group
  • Format: Digital Download
Burna's World[13]
  • Released: September 11, 2010
  • Label: Black Congress Music Group
  • Format: Digital Download
Chosen One (w/ Urban Noize)
  • Released: January 12, 2011
  • Label: Black Congress Music Group
  • Format: Digital Download
Winter's Summer
  • Released: December 31, 2011
  • Label: Black Congress Music Group
  • Format: Digital download
Chosen One 2 (w/ Urban Noize)
  • Released: September 20, 2012
  • Label: Black Congress Music Group
  • Format: Digital download
Winter's Summer 2
  • Released: January 1, 2013
  • Label: Black Congress Music Group
  • Format: Digital download
Downtown (Hosted By DJ Cos The Kid)
  • Released: September 26, 2014
  • Label: Black Congress Music Group
  • Format: Digital download

References

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  1. ^ "Jay Burna | Ready | Music Video". MTV. Archived from the original on November 5, 2014. Retrieved January 28, 2016.
  2. ^ ""Ready" by Jay Burna | Music Video". VH1.com. Archived from the original on February 2, 2016. Retrieved January 28, 2016.
  3. ^ "Jay Burna Is In The 'Mood' To Snatch Your Girl". Vibe.com. September 14, 2015. Retrieved January 28, 2016.
  4. ^ "Go Behind The Scenes of Jay Burna's "Mood" Music Video". Thestashed.com. Retrieved January 28, 2016.[permanent dead link]
  5. ^ "Indie Music Spotlight: Jay Burna – Mood". In Flex We Trust. September 21, 2015. Retrieved January 28, 2016.
  6. ^ "Jay Burna: "READY"- When lyricism and high-end production collide flawlessly!". December 22, 2014. Retrieved July 1, 2016.
  7. ^ "Indie Label Report : Urban : Mediabase 7 day chart" (PDF). Halepromo.com. December 17, 2015. Archived from the original (PDF) on February 6, 2016. Retrieved January 28, 2016.
  8. ^ "Spotify's Most Uniquely Popular Rap Songs Across America". October 5, 2016.
  9. ^ "Jay Burna Mine All Mine=2019-03-09".
  10. ^ "Complex.com Premiere: Jay Burna and T.I. Connect for Lavish "U the Sh*t" Video". February 7, 2022. Retrieved February 7, 2022.
  11. ^ "Fear Is a Lie by Jay Burna on iTunes". Retrieved July 1, 2016.
  12. ^ "Jay Burna – Since 1989 (Hosted By DJ Ill Will & DJ Rockstar) – Download & Listen [New Mixtape]". Retrieved July 1, 2016.
  13. ^ "Jay Burna – Burnas World – Download & Listen [New Mixtape]". Retrieved July 1, 2016.
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