Pricking the ears of music fans with his catchy release ‘Opp Wit a Glock’ back in 2019, Melbourne artist Jay Saad has gone on to reap benefits that many up-and-comers would kill for. From appearing on major Spotify playlists to touring Australia with Icy Narco, the rapper also found himself catching the attention of established US rappers Lil Mosey and Gunna, going on to open their Melbourne shows at the end of last year.
His latest release and debut EP Jxysworld is described by Saad as a portfolio of his new age hip hop and trap sound, showcasing the versatile corners of his present talent but also presenting a foretelling of his music to come, most notably in his outro track, ‘These Days’. Rumoured to have a back-catalogue of over 40 recorded songs, perhaps set for release as we slip into 2021, we chatted to the rising rapper about his new EP, learning from the best and life after ‘Opp Wit A Glock’.