Joseph Kay

Artist

Joseph Kay

west coast hip hop
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Joseph Kay was born in Iran and moved to America in the year 2000 at just ten years old, stepping into a completely new world without knowing a single word of English. What could have been a barrier became the fuel for his determination. As he adjusted to a new culture, new expectations, and a new language, he found escape and expression in music. Over time, that escape turned into a passion, and that passion evolved into a calling. Through years of studying sound, practicing vocals, and experimenting with different styles, Joseph eventually discovered his voice as an R&B singer — a voice shaped by the contrast between where he came from and where he was determined to go. His music carries a story that is both crazy and comforting, full of emotional depth, resilience, and personal truth. What makes Joseph even more unique is his independence: he produces most of his own music and handles the mixing and mastering himself, crafting every layer by hand. Each track is a reflection of his journey — a young kid arriving in a foreign country, growing into an artist with something real to say, and building a sound that is entirely his own.

Monthly Listeners

2,022

Followers

1,311

Total Streams

9.3 million

Top Cities

United States Sacramento
159 listeners
United States Oakland
70 listeners
United States Los Angeles
81 listeners
United States Fresno
76 listeners
United States Las Vegas
72 listeners

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Popular Tracks

362 tracks
1
If I Should

If I Should

Jul 14, 2018

4.8 million

streams

2
My Old Ways (feat. J. Stalin, Joseph Kay, Parnell & June)

My Old Ways (feat. J. Stalin, Joseph Kay, Parnell & June)

Apr 27, 2018

554,635

streams

3
Realist to Run It

Realist to Run It

Mar 30, 2017

263,690

streams

4
Free The Home Team (feat. EBK Jaaybo & SSRichh33)

Free The Home Team (feat. EBK Jaaybo & SSRichh33)

Dec 5, 2022

227,676

streams

5
Son of Some Illegals

Son of Some Illegals

Feb 10, 2017

174,757

streams

6
Death Around the Corner

Death Around the Corner

Mar 30, 2017

167,832

streams

7
Big Deposits (feat. Joseph Kay & Philthy Rich)

Big Deposits (feat. Joseph Kay & Philthy Rich)

Oct 27, 2017

126,890

streams

8
Making Hoes Mad (feat. Shady Nate, Lazy-Boy, Joseph Kay & KD tha Goer)

Making Hoes Mad (feat. Shady Nate, Lazy-Boy, Joseph Kay & KD tha Goer)

Oct 27, 2017

120,692

streams

9
Ride or Die (feat. SOB x RBE, Slimmy B, Triggaboy Dee, Shady Nate & Joseph Kay)

Ride or Die (feat. SOB x RBE, Slimmy B, Triggaboy Dee, Shady Nate & Joseph Kay)

Oct 13, 2017

116,369

streams

10
My Dark Passenger

My Dark Passenger

Jun 16, 2017

111,139

streams

Releases

41 releases
DoeJoe

DoeJoe

2025

•

Joseph Khodadadi / Thizzler On The Roof
Spin Out (EBK Osama Tribute)

Spin Out (EBK Osama Tribute)

2025

•

GT Digital/ Kay Records
Pray For Me

Pray For Me

2025

•

GT Digital/ Kay Records
Missin My Bro

Missin My Bro

2025

•

GT Digital/ Kay Records
Slide

Slide

2025

•

GT Digital/ Kay Records
Push Me

Push Me

2025

•

GT Digital/ Kay Records
Homework

Homework

2025

•

GT Digital/ Kay Records
Grindin

Grindin

2025

•

GT Digital/ Kay Records
Me and Mai (feat. EBK BCKDOE & Ssrichh33)

Me and Mai (feat. EBK BCKDOE & Ssrichh33)

2024

•

GT Digital/ Kay Records
Funds get low

Funds get low

2024

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GT Digital/ Kay Records