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<p><span style="font-weight: 400">Following an exclusive premiere with UK publication </span><a href="https://www.wonderlandmagazine.com/2023/03/30/premiere-jay-americana/"><b>Wonderland Magazine</b></a><span style="font-weight: 400">, Atlanta-based recording artist </span><a href="https://www.facebook.com/jayamericana1/"><b>Jay Americana</b></a><span style="font-weight: 400"> (he/they) returns with their new EP, </span><a href="https://distrokid.com/hyperfollow/jayamericana/555"><b><i>555</i></b></a><span style="font-weight: 400">, across DSPs. The new project showcases the artist&#8217;s unique sound and production style — bridging elements of alternative hip-hop, dance beats and queer culture. Featuring contributions from producers </span><b>morecalcium</b><span style="font-weight: 400">, </span><b>Sippy Blu</b><span style="font-weight: 400">, </span><b>Intra Webz</b><span style="font-weight: 400">, </span><b>Vahi </b><span style="font-weight: 400">and </span><b>malli</b><span style="font-weight: 400">, the</span> <b><i>555</i></b><span style="font-weight: 400"> EP is a testimony to the vibrancy of New York City’s nightlife. Fans of all genres can expect a unique mix of musical styles on this album, as well as an exploration of identity and culture.</span></p>
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<p><span style="font-weight: 400">The self-released EP features five unique and energetic tracks. &#8220;</span><a href="https://distrokid.com/hyperfollow/jayamericana/sweat-2"><b>sweat</b></a><span style="font-weight: 400">,&#8221; the explosive opener and first single, sets out to transport the listener to a nightclub haze. The EP continues to lean into the theme of a night out, bringing in artistic elements and genre blends that replicate the push and pull of the dancefloor. </span></p>
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<blockquote><p><i><span style="font-weight: 400">“555 explores nightlife from the parties, the moments of intimacy, all the way to the hangover. I wanted to explore every emotion from that perspective. With musical influences from drum and bass, house, and more, this EP is the definition of ‘crying in the club.’&#8221; &#8211; </span></i><b>Jay Americana</b></p></blockquote>
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<p><span style="font-weight: 400">Tracks like </span><b>“lucky strike”</b><span style="font-weight: 400"> and </span><b>“actress”</b><span style="font-weight: 400"> share the same thematic house-beats, but stand out as their own contributions to the EP as a whole. While </span><b>“lucky strike”</b><span style="font-weight: 400"> ponders the question of mortality, </span><b>“actress”</b><span style="font-weight: 400"> takes a more melancholy journey. Americana penned “</span><b>actress</b><span style="font-weight: 400">” to pay tribute to lost friends of drug addiction. The </span><span style="font-weight: 400">production twists an elegant piano sample into a drum-n-bass tune to set the tone, coupled with backing vocals courtesy of actor and producer </span><a href="https://www.imdb.com/name/nm8486968/"><b>Connor Jones</b></a><span style="font-weight: 400">. At the end of its ride, </span><b>555</b><span style="font-weight: 400"> delivers “</span><b>last call</b><span style="font-weight: 400">” — as the title suggests, a snap back to reality that offers the listener a glimmer of hope.</span></p>
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</b><a href="http://instagram.com/jay.americana"><b>Jay Americana</b></a><span style="font-weight: 400"> is an Atlanta-based recording artist creating genre-bending and rule-breaking music. Taking cues from hip-hop, electronica, and more, Americana has curated a diverse discography. Thematically, </span><b>Jay Americana </b><span style="font-weight: 400">embraces freedom of expression, queerness, and somber reflection. That said, you never quite know what to expect from him. </span><b>Jay Americana</b><span style="font-weight: 400"> has previously been featured in publications such as </span><b>Elevator Mag</b><span style="font-weight: 400">, </span><b>A1234</b><span style="font-weight: 400">, and the </span><b>Georgia Voice</b><span style="font-weight: 400">. With over 90K total streams,</span><b> Jay</b><span style="font-weight: 400"> has been featured in editorial playlists including </span><b>Audiomack</b><span style="font-weight: 400">’s </span><b>FreshPicks</b><span style="font-weight: 400"> and </span><b>Spotify</b><span style="font-weight: 400">’s </span><b>Fresh Finds: Hip-Hop</b><span style="font-weight: 400">,</span><b> Fresh Finds: Rock</b><span style="font-weight: 400">, and </span><b>Work It, Own It</b><span style="font-weight: 400">.</span></p>
<p><b>Jay Americana</b><span style="font-weight: 400">’s new EP, </span><b><i>555</i></b><span style="font-weight: 400">, is available today across streaming services. Take a listen to the full project </span><a href="https://distrokid.com/hyperfollow/jayamericana/555"><span style="font-weight: 400">here</span></a><span style="font-weight: 400">.</span></p>
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