Elitha Talks to Jason Schaap AKA JayLoyd















At the recent Words and Beats Mixtape launch, Elitha met up and had a chat with jay Loyd, know him????? wellif u dont here's a lil sneak pic into who he is.

Serenading the crowd with his sweet melodies.




Once you hear him singing you'll never forget his voice, without a doubt he's one of the most talented vocalists you'll ever find .You don't know him yet but what I can assure you is that you will love him JAY LODY.

Elitha:
Can you briefly describe who Jason is and how you came up with the name Jay Lody.

Jay Loyd rehearsing at the Baxter Theatre.
Jay lody:
Jason is born in the Eastern Cape but grew up in George but currently living in Mitchels Plain Jaylody is taken from the word melody defining Jason's melodies.

Elitha:
Tell me a bit about your music when did you start singing and who inspired you?

jay lody:
Oh I'm a pop RnB singer started at the age of 15 winner of the Backstage super star search 2005 at the age of 18 released my debut album working with Amu, Beat maker, Semitone, Dany and George who produced Jamali. I was inspired by west life, Robby Williams and Micheal Jackson.

Elitha:
Are there any hip hop artists that featured you from both George and Cape town?

Jay lody:
Rivln Clique were the 1st to work with in Cape Town and on the album was 6th element from Jo-burg on the hit song"I love you"produced by beat maker also reached no2 on thobela FM.

Jay Loyd performing with RIVLIN CLique at The Creative Database's Words & Beats Launch.

Elitha:
Interesting are we going to hear a lot about jay lody in the movement. Or it was just a once off thing with Rivln clique

Receiving an Award for best Collaboration at the recent Zabalaza Festival awards in Cape Town.

Jay lody:
A lot actually I'm busy recording my 2nd album hit single soon to b released"looking for love"

Elitha:
So in this hip hop industry who would you like to work with and why?

Jay lody:
Look I'm versatile I can work with anyone interested and I'm not about to limit myself when it comes to my music I'll work with any hip hop artist as long as they respect what I do.

Elitha:
Wow I like the attitude I heard that you were signed by EMI tell me about that

Jay lody:
I can't say much about that hey only that my music was never marketed the way it was supposed to.

Elitha:
We've seen you on some of the open mics/sessions so what do you think about Cape town hip hop?

Jay lody:
I really love the passion and the vibe its encouraging hey and one can only grow from such experiences

Elitha:
So where to from here? Long term and short term goals I mean your future

Jay lody:
For now its to push the single "looking for love"do more gigs around Cape town, the album should be out before June .My long term goal is to start my own music school mainly concentrating on local talent invest what I have and hand it over to them





Elitha:
Wow big things are coming your way after that killer performance you did at the creative database mix tape launch I'm impressed I'm sure Cape Town will show you some love thanks for your time and keep doing what you're good at never stop keep hustling we need male vocalists in this hip hop industry

Jay lody
Wow I'm humbled sis thank for having me and all the best to you guys.


Comments

  1. Unknown8 April 2013 at 03:12

    Aaahhh big ups JayLody, wish you all the best. Proud of you...

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