Growing up in one of the roughest projects in West Dallas, Texas, Jay Starr Melodies credits music not only as his life’s passion, but also as an outlet that saved it. Fast forward to today, the Florida-based artist, whose self-titled strain of catchy Ratchet R&B has been making waves across the East Coast. In doing so, he’s been able to re-capture the expressive intimacy of 90’s R&B into his own collation of trap melodies, compelling hooks, and vivid storytelling.

With a seductive sonic palette comparable to the likes of Tory Lanez, The Dream, and Jeremiah, Jay Starr Melodies considers himself a student of music who echoes heavy influence from artists such as Debarge, Smokey Robinson, Freddie Jackson, Marvin Sease, and Kanye West. Pulling from this eclectic pool of inspiration, his unique approach to R&B is curated with the aim of making listeners sing, dance, and fall head over heels in love.