Jay's profile
God-fearing, inspirational, creative, entrepreneurial. These few, powerful words describe talented hip-hop artist and Baltimore native Jay Konsciouz.
Jay learned to love music not only by listening to artists such as Meek Mill, DMX, Boys II Men, The Weeknd, Eminem, Lil Wayne, J. Cole, but also by composing every line of his songs with his flavor.
While influenced by other musicians, Jay brings his unique style to the hip-hop genre, providing a rollercoaster of emotions, which includes energized, danceable, and inspirationally embracing sounds, with “in-your-face” lyricism and flair.
Jay is also an enterprising entrepreneur and an event creator who manages all the details from the planning stages through completion. He has a true passion for the arts and helps artists with his open mic nights to help aspiring stars get heard and seen. As always, stay tuned to see what he is cooking next.
Jay's Curated Collection
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2018 Baker Artist Awardee
In 2018, Amy Sherald became a Baker Artist Awardee and honored with the prestigious Mary Sawyers Imboden Prize, bringing her total Baker Award to $40,000—the largest art prize in the region. Selected from more than 900 Baltimore-area artists, Sherald’s work was recognized for its mastery, depth, and singular vision. Celebrated by the Greater Baltimore Cultural Alliance (GBCA) and the William G. Baker Jr. Memorial Fund, her achievement highlights both her remarkable rise and the strength of Baltimore’s arts community. Leaders from the foundation and GBCA praised Sherald’s profound impact on American audiences and affirmed the Baker Awards as a powerful catalyst for artistic careers.