Jay Ray

18/04/2024

This photo from my archive tickles me. On this day in 2017, four creatives, including Mashaun D. Simon, gathered at my studio to record a DJ Sir Daniel podcast episode, and I snapped some pics after.

I would like to encourage you or someone you know to participate in Mashaun's doctoral research project. Please share with your networks.

Link: tinyurl.com/projectjoshua

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14/02/2024

I am so excited to announce that I have been accepted as one of the Association of Independents in Radio New Voices AMPLIFY '24 Fellows. Looking forward to learning new ways to take my audio experience to the next level!

Congrats to my everyone!

Read the press release here: https://jay3.net/air24

🔔 Announcing AIR’s New Voices AMPLIFY Fellows 🔔

AIR is proud to announce its first class of 16 for our newest program, New Voices AMPLIFY.

New Voices AMPLIFY is a marketing accelerator for independent creators who have an existing podcast and are ready to take it to the next level. The program will equip independent audio makers with marketing and development skills to help their shows break through the noise.

The program will run for eight weeks starting on February 20th and ending April 11th. Participants will attend two meetings a week focused on different marketing aspects where they’ll learn strategies and tips from guest speakers that they will then apply to their own shows with the guidance of a mentor.

Learn more about the first cohort of New Voices AMPLIFY and their podcasts!

https://airmedia.org/announcing-airs-new-voices-amplify-fellows

12/10/2023

In a surprising turn of events, my business reopened without me doing too much heavy lifting. I even had to turn down a gig. Blessings abound. I got to shoot my brother Fitzroy Smith at Fit360 while I was in .

25/08/2023

Join us tonight on Queue Points Podcast

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05/06/2023

Perfect traveling music ... Kai Alcé and Byron The Aquarius

High Life EP (Sound Signature | 2016)

22/04/2023

I am so thrilled for who is celebrating the re-release of his debut Virgin Records album, "Ordinary Story." This gem has been lauded after by fans for years, and now they get to hear it sounding great on digital platforms.

Check out "Poor Elaine," and all of the other jams today: https://ffm.to/kjordinarystory

Kipper CONGRATS!!! Thanks to for getting the ball rolling and for getting this over the line!

21/01/2023

I started exploring the Black male frame, in particular larger bodies, on my own body in 2015. I often find the discussions objectifying. Still finding ways to talk about it.

Image from my "Shadows N Light" Collection

To View: https://adobe.ly/3pzgul0

19/01/2023

CNP is currently hiring! You can get to work along side me every day. Sound fun? Apply today: https://jay3.net/Bz-g

CNP has an opening for a Program Manager to join our team. The Program manager is directly responsible for implementing CNP programmatic priorities and advancing the organization’s impact through supporting our coalition work and engagement with key community partners and stakeholders.

10/12/2022

Twenty years ago, today, released "Electric Circus," and I was happy to write about the lasting impact of the record for hip-hop's birthday on . Cheers to history!!

Revisit the piece: https://jay3.net/bmylcommon

In 2023, hip-hop turns 50, and in 2022 it’s time to give Common his flowers. It was 20 years ago that the Chicago native and conscious MC bravely denounced his previous homophobia on “Between Me, You & Liberation,” a track from his 2002 album “Electric Circus.” It was the first time

18/10/2022

"There was something about looking at the picture of myself in the n**e as I began to process my grief. My fat, Black body looked beautiful in my eyes. But feeling beautiful was a feeling I’d never truly felt before. I wondered if others had ever thought it, too."

It's been five years since a loss inspired the creation of my most expansive artistic output - NAKED. While creating it I had an art residency, lost my sight and my confidence, but in all, it got done. The world never saw it, but it's real.

https://jay3.net/naked-reckoning

On November 12, 2017, at 6:49 pm, I received a text that read: “Antron has transitioned.” The official cause of death was cancer, but HIV was the cause. I’ve never written that publicly before, although it’s true. Antron-Reshaud Olukayode was a poet, artist, and community activist, but more ...

04/09/2022

To know me is to know that I love to get a good dance in, particularly when it's , , and good vibes. Well I'm going to be hanging at Slay's Labor Day Bash later, in case you want to jam on the dance floor too. It's at Bar X in Philly from 6PM - 1AM.

12/08/2022

Greetings folks there are still appointments available for vaccination next Monday. Just scheduled mine. I know this graphic says Thursday and Saturday, but definitely call call today. I was able to schedule via email, but there is at least a 24 hour delay.

10/08/2022

02/08/2022

Y’all this is sort of my Philly art coming out party. Come by, buy something, hug on my neck. It’ll be good to see you.

Repost from So, it's been over two years since I've displayed art. For the very first time in Philly, I'm showing work in a group show. Please come if you are able. I'd love to see your face at for Art Stop 2: Eclectic Boogaloo.

8/6/22, 5P-8P. I'll be on the 3rd floor. Limited prints for sale. Come get something cute for your house, rental property, office, whateva.

Show me this image and I got something special for anything you purchase too. For the ❤️❤️!

***rArtist

21/07/2022

This is my newest article, which you can check out on The Reckoning. It was my absolute pleasure to tell the story of Beta Gamma Chi Fraternity Incorporated.

This piece also marked my first studio photography session in about 2.5 years. You can see the photos inside. I shot at REC Philly.

For over 100 years, members of Black greek letter organizations have been on the forefront of social change in the Black community. Affectionately referred to as the “Divine Nine,” all of these organizations have their own missions, visions and core values, but they all share common goals - to g...

16/07/2022

I am testing 's new studio and unboxing some work from the past.

23/06/2022

Here are all of the ways that you can keep up with me today!

Listen to Adrian's Playlist of Conversations: https://jay3.net/fuam5v
Join me for Unapologetic with The Qube and She Podcasts: https://jay3.net/unapologeticevent
Join me for Queue Points Podcast: https://qpnt.net/show-57-fb

21/06/2022

“My goal is to make you move with people around you as well as enjoy it on an intellectual level and not just on the lowest portion of your frequency or of yourself.” - Stefan Ringer

Watch the interview with Stefan by Abib Jahleel: https://jay3.net/Nh0Rry

There are some artists you have a connection to, and Stefan is one of those artists for me. The first picture is the first time I met him. We were one of a few people at this party, and when he stepped up to the decks, I was instantly transfixed. You can see me there dancing that night. Sweaty armpits and all.

The second pic is the first album cover I ever shot courtesy of Stefan, back in 2014.

Head over to the FWM Entertainment Bandcamp and make a purchase: https://jay3.net/zfw1aw

31/05/2022

June is , and month. I am thrilled to be joining Anna DeShawn, co-founder of The Qube and Reggee Socorro-Garner, host of Reggee’s Expressions a part of SocoGarn Productions LLC for this Black Podcasters Association panel. We'll be discussing the impact of Black LGBTQ+ folks in podcasting.

Join us on Monday, June 6th at 7PM ET right here on Facebook! Click here to set your reminder: https://bit.ly/3wl6Xlv

29/05/2022

Received something special in the mail, and decided to open it with all of you.

29/05/2022

22/05/2022

So grateful for our listeners. We had our first Queue Points listener feedback session today, and it was amazing!

Thank you!

We just had our first listener feedback session, and we feel so inspired and seen as a podcast. We can't wait to begin incorporating what we heard into our work.

What are you grateful for today?

03/05/2022

Begin to have the important conversations with your loved one and support system early.

Read the full article: Four Tips To Get Ready For Being a Caregiver
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22/04/2022

Disco music provided a lot of Black joy to Black people, and the DJs of that era ushered in an entirely new kind of nightlife in the 1970s.

Read more 👉 https://bit.ly/3sxlPrW