To succeed in any endeavor, merely having skills or talent is not enough. Even the most accomplished people know it takes perseverance and dedication to thrive. In the music industry, one gifted individual is making waves not only for her incredible artistry but also for her admirable work ethic – Aria Jay.
The singer-songwriter from Brooklyn, New York, ventured into the mainstream music scene in the spring of 2018 with her debut EP Growth, which Cam Outlaw of Whirling Wolf Records produced. In addition, she also released her first music video for the single “He Said.”
Despite being a newcomer, she has quickly won the hearts of listeners and music enthusiasts. The same year, the talented woman was selected as the artist-in-residence at Holyrad Studio in Brooklyn, where she created a visual album for Growth alongside producer and director Janet S. Kim.
Ever committed to honing her craft, Aria tried her hand at producing and engineering in 2019. Since then, she has recorded countless songs in her home studio, including “Secrets.” The creative musician went on to drop numerous hits such as “Show Me the Receipts,” “Wide Awake,” “When the Sun Comes Up,” and her recent release “Cried All on My Own.”
Even though the artist’s solo career is quite new, the young woman is no novice in the music business. In fact, she discovered her passion for music at an early age. She pursued singing at the age of 11, studying under the careful guidance and mentorship of opera master Judy Hages.
However, her journey was not always smooth sailing. A nodule was found on her vocal cords that had the potential to affect her blossoming career. Nevertheless, the determined singer pressed on and through and using the classical Bel Canto technique for only a year, she was healed without undergoing surgery or voice rest.
Inspired by her triumph, Aria continued to improve by involving herself in various musical activities. In high school, she sang for a select choir, in the school jazz band, and an original funk band.
She proceeded to study jazz performance and composition at The New School for Jazz and Contemporary Music in Manhattan, where she had the opportunity to work with jazz icons such as Reggie Workman, Charles Tolliver, and Rachel Z. After which, she toured with several acts in the music industry across various genres.
Aside from her impressive experience and portfolio as a musician, Aria is also a distinguished entrepreneur and the founder of the production studio Saint Morretta. Under the enterprise, she produced an EP called When the Sun Comes Up, an all-original, self-produced material.
As a testament to her unrivaled expertise, the singer-songwriter was recently invited to Ari Herstand and Danny Ross’ SongCon, where she had the chance to work with Grammy-winning songwriters, producers, and engineers like Chris Sclafani, Dan Edinberg, and Marc Plotkin.
Moving forward, Aria intends to continue her upward trajectory in the music scene as a solo artist. On top of that, she hopes to scale the influence of her production studio and help more promising musicians find their voices in the industry.
Finally, the gifted woman is preparing for the upcoming release of the StoneBridge remix of her song “Cried All On My Own,” scheduled to drop on August 23. In the meantime, fans can stream her other tracks and EPs on various platforms, including Spotify.
