There are 7.8 billion people in the world, and it might come as a surprise, but none of them have lived a life without failures. Whether it’s failing an exam at school, scoring low in PE, being rejected by the first love, being rejected by a college, not getting the dream job, or failing to drive a luxurious car, failure comes in all shapes and sizes. Every time a person falls after a failure, a new lesson is learned, which contributes to one’s growth and makes a person a stronger version of themselves.
The only difference between a successful person and an individual with unaccomplished life goals is that of the mindset. A person who wants to succeed in life has to approach the challenges in difficulties with a mindset of a winner, where giving up is not the way out. It is important to remember that, no matter what life throws in the way, giving will never help.
There are so many motivational stories that circulate on the internet and so many fictional characters. However, a story of a living person, who has gone through the same as all struggling individuals in the world, serves as a true motivation for all.
John Jay, a rising sensation in R&B and pop music, who gave back-to-back phenomenal hits within a year, is an example the world needs to look at. Was he privileged? Did he have a strong background? No. He was just a man with hopes, dreams, and expectations. A man who wanted to pursue a music career, and a man who believed in himself when no one was willing to work with him. What took him towards success was his motto that “winners don’t give up, but they stand tall after every fall.”
What the World Knows…
John Jay is one of the most prominent emerging artists in R&B and pop music in one of the most competitive music industries in the world, New York City. He has created tracks that have stirred hype among both pop music lovers and R&B enthusiasts. With nine back-to-back hits in 2019 and 2020, with an album that has impressed the masses, this music artist is on his way to the top.
Not only is John Jay, an iconic singer, but he is the owner of a music label, Independent Hits. It is a platform that was initially established in 2016 to provide young and hidden talent a chance to show their elite skills. Although the music label started small, it soon became a strong competitor of Digster and Filtr.
John Jay’s music label owns one of the largest playlist networks and labels with a growing music catalog covering POP, R&B, Hip hop, Electronic, Lofi, and Chill genres. It has over 200+ playlists, 10+ million Spotify followers, and 6 million monthly listeners. Moreover, Independent Hits has worked with artists, including Jean Deaux, Jahkoy, NEVRMIND, Zayn, Bazzi, and Khalid.
The R&B rising star instilled excitement among the music enthusiasts when he dropped his first single, “Best Life,” on October 3, 2019. The track was an indication that John Jay, would rule the music world and rock the pop and R&B music genres. The release of his first single was followed by four other tracks in the same year. Each one of his tracks received an overwhelming response, helping him build a huge global fanbase.
Did success come his way because he was lucky? This is where his story comes in!
What the World Doesn’t Know…
John Jay’s birth name is Jonathan Jakubow, and he was born on February 24, 1987, in Long Island, New York. When he was just a kid, his family relocated to Miami, Florida. Jonathan’s family was caring and immensely supportive.
They even helped him find his true passion, music. He was just a young boy when he started listening to classical music. At the age of 9, the young Jonathan had not only started playing classical music but was also producing it. He even enrolled in piano lessons to work on his craft.
He acquired high school education from Michael Krop Senior High and then even entered the Miami Dade College. After finishing college, he decided to pursue his passion and build it into a career. His family encouraged him and supported his idea.
Everything was going smoothly until he came to know that talent and skills are not enough to succeed in the industry. Building a music career, like all other professions, was not easy and simple. Rejections, failures came towards him. However, he did not let his failures take the best of him. He stood firmly and then decided to take a different approach.
No one was willing to work with him, and he knew exactly what he had to do. He set up a music label in 2016, Independent Hits. It was his attempt to build recognition in the market. The company started small but turned out into a huge success.
Had Jonathan given up and went home, would he turn into a prominent entity in the music industry? No.
After his music label’s success, John Jay released nine singles and one album. His songs that rocked the industry include “Lowkey,” “Bring That Close,” “Run,” “So Numb,” “Best Life,” “Don’t Fade Away,” Lifetime,” “Back To You,” “Eastside.” John Jay’s music is recognized and influenced by The Weeknd, Benny Blanco, Hasley, H.E.R., SG Lewis, Post Malone, and Drake. John Jay shows the world that a winner’s mindset can help anyone succeed with self-believe and confidence, serving as the most effective tools.