Jay Da Bull

Born in vibrant Inglewood, California in 1988, Janay "Jay Da Bull" Washington emerged as a prodigious talent in the world of music. With her parents, Teresa and Albert Washington, providing a creative foundation—a real estate loan agent and a police officer, both gifted vocalists—Jay Da Bull's artistic journey began early. She spent her formative years across the street from Morning Side High School, where her innate ability to entertain flourished.

Drawing inspiration from her father, Jay Da Bull started her musical odyssey by singing songs alongside him, while also aspiring to emulate her mother's soulful church performances. As she grew older, her artistic palette expanded to include a passion for poetry, ignited by captivating episodes of Def Poetry Jam and school readings. In a remarkable feat, Jay won a district-wide contest in 5th grade with her poignant poem titled "HOME," dedicated to her older sister's departure. This triumphant victory not only resulted in the poem's publication in a school-wide literature book but also garnered her an opportunity to recite it in front of Inglewood's mayor and the local community through a televised news interview. This milestone instilled in Jay a profound understanding of the power her words possessed, even at such a tender age.

Jay's musical influences spanned an eclectic range of artists, from the fierce presence of Rah Digga, Foxy Brown, Charlie Baltimore, and Lil Kim, to the soul-stirring melodies of Erykah Badu and Jill Scott. Even male figures like Jay Z and the legendary Rocafella lineup—comprising Memphis Bleek, Sheek Louch, Styles P, and Jadakiss—left an indelible mark on her artistic vision. Nas, Mobb Deep, Outkast, and many others also played a significant role in shaping her artistic identity. Initially adopting the moniker "Jay Dutchess," she found solace and kinship among various rap groups in school, eventually forming a tight-knit crew that included her fierce rival-turned-comrade, Brittany. It was within this collective that Jay became a sought-after collaborator, lending her writing prowess and melodic hooks to their tracks, while also honing her lyrical prowess. Over time, Jay Da Bull has emerged as a rising star in the music industry, no longer content to dwell in the shadows as a mere writer. With each pulsating beat, she captivates audiences, igniting a sense of exhilaration that transcends genres.