Jason "Jay E" Epperson
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| Jason "Jay E" Epperson | |
|---|---|
| Birth name | Jason Epperson |
| Also known as | Jay E |
| Origin | St. Louis, Missouri, U.S. |
| Genre(s) | hip-hip |
| Occupation(s) | record producer, composer, DJ |
| Years active | 2000 - present |
| Associated acts | Nelly, St. Lunatics |
| Website | http://www.myspace.com/jayebeats |
| Notable instrument(s) | |
| Akai MPC, Keyboard, Scratch Live | |
Jason "Jay E" Epperson is St. Louis born record producer and DJ. Jay E rose to fame as the main producer of rapper Nelly's multi-platinum 2000 album Country Grammar.[1]
Jay E's DJ experience started at a local St. Louis Roller Skating Rink where he met future St. Lunatics member Ali. It was Ali who introduced Jay E to the St. Lunatics, which eventually lead to Jay E producing St. Lunatic's member Nelly's debut solo album Country Grammar.
In December 2000 Billboard Magazine issue honored Jay E as being number 16 of the Top 100 Producers and number 19 of the Top 100 R&B/Hip-Hop Producers of 2000. On June 7, 2001 Jay E was presented with two awards from ASCAP for co-writing Nelly's single "Country Grammar (Hot Shit)".
Jay E has gone on to work with artists such as Joss Stone, Murphy Lee, and Three 6 Mafia. Currently Jay E splits his time between studio production and live DJ sets at various St. Louis and Hollywood clubs.[2]
