Artist Spotlight: Lil Tjay
Lil Tjay is a 23-year-old singer and songwriter from the Bronx, New York City. After spending a year in prison for an alleged robbery, Lil Tjay sharpened his writing skills and dropped his first studio-recorded track, “Resume,” once he was released. The song became an overnight success on SoundCloud and now has over 99 million Spotify streams.
Lil Tjay’s melodic rap style draws influence from pop and R&B icons like Usher and Justin Bieber. A common theme in Lil Tjay’s music is resilience, especially since 2022 after an incident where he was shot seven times in the chest. His album “222” is a deeply vulnerable reflection of the life-changing event. Lil Tjay’s growing influence in the music industry demonstrates his dedication and the powerful impact of his music.
Lil Tjay’s latest single, “No No,” is about finding solace in solitude and overcoming negativity from others. Listen to “No No” here: https://too.fm/9dyp7kw