{"id":32499,"date":"2023-05-18T15:00:12","date_gmt":"2023-05-18T19:00:12","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/occhimagazine.com\/?p=32499"},"modified":"2023-09-04T07:48:39","modified_gmt":"2023-09-04T11:48:39","slug":"music-in-focus-doing-fine-by-pop-rock-artist-hey-its-jay","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/occhimagazine.com\/music-in-focus-doing-fine-by-pop-rock-artist-hey-its-jay\/","title":{"rendered":"Music in Focus: Doing Fine by Pop-Rock Artist ‘hey it\u2019s jay’"},"content":{"rendered":"<body><p><\/p>\n<p id=\"viewer-am7dc\" class=\"mm8Nw _1j-51 WkT0MK _1FoOD _3M0Fe T3Ond1 WkT0MK public-DraftStyleDefault-block-depth0 fixed-tab-size public-DraftStyleDefault-text-ltr\"><span class=\"_2PHJq public-DraftStyleDefault-ltr\">Pop-rock artist <em>\u2018hey it\u2019s jay\u2019<\/em> has released his second single, \u201cDoing Fine,\u201d from his debut EP <em>H.E.L.P<\/em>. The track is a seamless blend of doo-wop and anthemic rock, that delivers a powerful message about mental health and explores the universal lie of saying you\u2019re fine when you\u2019re not. <\/span><\/p>\n<div data-hook=\"rcv-block6\">Hailing from the deserts of Arizona, his goal is to build a community around inclusion and understanding, which gives a voice to the broken and misunderstood. The artist moved to Los Angeles and graduated from ICON Collective College of Music, honing his skills as a storyteller, songwriter, and vocalist. Formerly a producer and DJ, hey it\u2019s jay discovered the missing puzzle piece to his art: tapping into his roots and long-time love for rock, pop-punk, and storytelling\/songwriting<\/div>\n<p id=\"viewer-8e75t\" class=\"mm8Nw _1j-51 WkT0MK _1FoOD _3M0Fe T3Ond1 WkT0MK public-DraftStyleDefault-block-depth0 fixed-tab-size public-DraftStyleDefault-text-ltr\"><span class=\"_2PHJq public-DraftStyleDefault-ltr\">Despite grappling with personal struggles, he has found himself hiding behind a positive facade, leaving his loved ones unaware of what he was facing behind the scenes. He was inspired to write \u201cDoing Fine\u201d to call out the phrase \u201cI\u2019m fine,\u201d dispel the negative stigma surrounding mental health and encourage an open dialogue. <\/span><\/p>\n<p id=\"viewer-cr5vk\" class=\"mm8Nw _1j-51 WkT0MK _1FoOD _3M0Fe T3Ond1 WkT0MK public-DraftStyleDefault-block-depth0 fixed-tab-size public-DraftStyleDefault-text-ltr\"><span class=\"_2PHJq public-DraftStyleDefault-ltr\">The instrumentation of \u201cDoing Fine\u201d is a high-energy fusion of pop, punk, and rock, which pays homage to classic rock while also adding a modern twist. The track features crisp, punchy drums that powerfully propel the song forward, gritty electric guitars that evoke a sense of nostalgia, and emotive vocals that embody the urgency of the message behind the song. Together, these elements create an electrifying and engaging listening experience that perfectly elevates the song\u2019s lyrical content.<\/span><\/p>\n<p>For further information on the artist, check out the following links:<\/p>\n<p><a class=\"_3Bkfb _1lsz7\" href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/heyitsjay.mp3\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" data-hook=\"linkViewer\"><u class=\"_3zM-5\">Instagram<\/u><\/a><\/p>\n<p><a class=\"_3Bkfb _1lsz7\" href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/heyitsjay_mp3\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" data-hook=\"linkViewer\"><u class=\"_3zM-5\">Twitter<\/u><\/a><\/p>\n<p><a class=\"_3Bkfb _1lsz7\" href=\"https:\/\/www.tiktok.com\/@heyitsjay.mp3\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" data-hook=\"linkViewer\"><u class=\"_3zM-5\">Tiktok<\/u><\/a><\/p>\n<p><a class=\"_3Bkfb _1lsz7\" href=\"https:\/\/open.spotify.com\/artist\/3kpHzFXjDyDlJy9lSwp0J1?si=rLrhdlx7TSyNB5P-PtRTLA\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" data-hook=\"linkViewer\"><u class=\"_3zM-5\">Spotify<\/u><\/a><\/p>\n<p><a class=\"_3Bkfb _1lsz7\" href=\"https:\/\/music.apple.com\/us\/artist\/hey-its-jay\/1675364263\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" data-hook=\"linkViewer\"><u class=\"_3zM-5\">Apple Music<\/u><\/a><\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_32502\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-32502\" style=\"width: 700px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><a href=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/occhimagazine.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/hey-its-jay-004.jpg?ssl=1\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-32502 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/occhimagazine.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/hey-its-jay-004.jpg?resize=640%2C640&ssl=1\" alt=\"\" width=\"640\" height=\"640\" loading=\"lazy\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/occhimagazine.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/hey-its-jay-004.jpg?w=700&ssl=1 700w, 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