1TakeJay, is one of the leading modern figures of underground West Coast rap and hip-hop. Jay is building a reputation as one of the most eccentric and exciting rappers to come out of Los Angeles' contemporary rap renaissance.

With over 100 million streams combined, Jay has proven himself as an elite contender among rap’s new class. His Atlantic Records debut album, Compton Globetrotter, shows that he can not only carry the ball, he can slam-dunk it.

Gridiron talent kept Jay disciplined — qualities that he uses almost a decade later in his major-label music career.

Jay recalls:

Sports built my character and motivated me.

As him football dreams were in question, he discovered talent elsewhere. Hanging with friends 1TakeQuan and 1TakeTeezy during the summer of 2013 eventually led to him hopping on a song.

Songs like 2018’s “Arco”, 2019’s “No Fucks” and 2020’s “Proud Of U” proved that Jay is here to stay, with millions tuned in, across work with DJ Mustard, Blueface, AzChike, and his label-mates Shoreline Mafia.

Jay says:

I have gotten better with confidence and believing in myself, musically.

The rapper tore down stages, including the Rolling Loud Bay Area as well as Day N Vegas.

Jay shares:

I enjoy performing more than making the actual music. I think I brought a new element to the type of music that I make. Artists that make party music and ratchet music — you don’t see them performing like I do. I get in the crowd and party with my fans, as you see in trap music.

Compton Globetrotter finds 1TakeJay reaching more listeners.

The former athlete says:

I have a mission, it’s my turn to ball.