Jayo Cortez

From the sunny city of Cerritos, California hails independent Hip-Hop/R&B artist, Jayo Cortez. The talented artist presents music that has a versatile sound with a West Coast bounce. His smooth R&B flows, combined with his ability to deliver catchy bars on a harmonic melody, set him apart from the crowd. Drawing from iconic influences such as Pharrell, Stevie Wonder, Kendrick Lamar, and Nipsey Hussle, Jayo is somebody who writes clever lyrics while also creating memorable hooks in his songs. Always having a passion for music, his church upbringing played a huge role in his decision to pursue a music career and heavily influenced some of the topics in his songs. He even wrote his first rap when he was just five years old -- speaking to the fact that Jayo has always been musically inclined. With each release, Jayo shows audiences a new side of him, encouraging listeners to feel inspired when they hear his authentic music, which allows them to genuinely enjoy listening to the feel-good vibes. So far, in a short span of time, Jayo Cortez has made many strides towards his music career and is captivating fans from all over with his multifaceted sound and honest storytelling abilities.