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Don’t Even Think of Making Jhayco Write in a Studio
“It’s too square. It’s like going to school.”
Jhayco, the artist formerly known as Jhay Cortez, operates differently from the rest of the Latin music machine: He is intimately involved in every step of the creative process, writing, producing, and performing his brand of glossy, melancholic reggaeton. Since his breakout hit “No Me Conoce” in 2019, the Puerto Rican multi-hyphenate has become one of the most listened to artists in the world, thanks to collaborations with superstars including Bad Bunny and J Balvin — which have amassed several billion streams on Spotify — along with writing credits on smash hits like Cardi B’s “I Like It” and Natti Natasha’s “Criminal.” Jhayco’s newest record, Le Clique: Vida Rockstar (X)(out September), is a three-part, 29-track behemoth highlighting his globalist production style, his keen eye for melody, and his unique tastemaker status in the industry.
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