To provide artists with the proper representation and support needed in today’s competitive world market. To help bridge the gap between musical creativity and business. In 2010, Jay.Keyz along with his partners started the Afflatus Entertainment Group whose primary mission is: Jay.Keyz latest business venture is as a label owner. The list can go on.Īs a keyboardist he has performed with Carmen Grillo and Rocco” Prestia from Tower of Power, J Boog, Fiji, Camille Velasco, Jasmine Trias, Melveen Leed, Natural Vibration, Opihi Pickers, Yvette Nii from Hiroshima, Claudia Vasquez, Keahi Conjication, Gabe Baltazar, Kapena and much more. He has worked in the studio with Maxi Priest, Konishki, Fiji, DJ Audissey, Mike Love, Malani Bilyeu of Kalapana, Kawao, Siaosi, Kiwini, Laga Savea, B.E.T., and Conscious Roots to name a few.
Not only is Jay.Keyz the “go to guy” in the studio, he is a favorite of the producers for his ability to musically convert a producers ideas on the very first take, and for his relative ease of switching between the piano, synthesizer and organ. During this time he had the honor of playing piano for Neil Sedaka. In 2008 he became a member of the Andy Bumatai Band on the NightTime with Andy Bumatai television show for over a year until the show’s hiatus. Reid, Petah Morgan from Morgan Heritage, Eek-A-Mouse, and Tanya Stephens. Hot Rain has backed International Reggae artists Jr. In 2005, Jay.Keyz joined the band Hot Rain, holding down the keyboards position. By the age of 15, Jay.Keyz was playing in the nightclubs of Waikiki. Starting classical piano training at the tender age of four it wasn’t long before it became apparent that a unique talent was being forged. The unwavering commitment his family had with their church choir opened his world to gospel music and performers such as The Winans. At the same time, he was listening to the classic music of powerhouse bands like Tower of Power and The Crusaders. Early on, he was exposed to the local music scene as a cousin, Edwin Ramones, is a founding member of the Krush and his uncle, Mike Nacapuy is a first call bassist who played regularly with Hawaii’s Legends such as Loyal Garner.
Jay.Keyz born Jorell Nacapuy is multi-talented - a producer, businessman, songwriter, and much sought after musician hailing from the North Shore of Oahu.įortunate to be born and raised by a musically inclined family, his varied styles and wide range of feels are evident in his performances.
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