Cooking Beats Ep. 32: Cassius Jay – Speaks On The Origin Of His Name & More
Cassius Jay, real name Josh Cross, is a 28 year old music producer born and raised in Decatur, Georgia. His parents raised him in a church environment, and were a major influence on him. He credits his parents with inspiring him to become a musician.Cassius Jay’s production career started in 2009, when he worked under the schooling of industry vet Don Vito. Cassius Jay credits Don Vito with helping him to develop his signature “kick” on production tracks. He has no problem collaborating with other music producers; Cassius Jay learned his business savvy working with Nitti Beats, and he’s currently working with Zaytoven. Cassius Jay produced Atlanta singer Lloyd’s club hit “All of Me”, which featured MMG rapper Wale. He also produced “I’mma be Alright” for Real House Wives of Atlanta/ Kandi Factory star Kandi Burress. The biggest production of Cassius Jay’s career thus far is Justin Bieber’s “Fa La La”, which featured 90’s R&B legends Boyz II Men. To date the song has over 20 million views on Youtube. “Fa La La” was featured on Justin Bieber’s 2011 album “Under the Mistletoe”, which is certified platinum, and went #1 in several countries world wide, including Canada and the US. Cassius Jay’s newest production can be heard on new comer August Alsina’s song “Let me Hit that” featuring New Orleans rapper Curren$y. Cassius Jay is currently working up productions for rappers Gucci Maine, Young Scooter, and many more. CASSIUS JAY QUOTE – “My range is what ,makes me dope . . . I’ve produced for pop artists like Justin Bieber, and street artists like Gucci Mane.” Production credits Justin Bieber – Under the MistleToe (2011) 04. “Fa La La” (featuring Boyz II Men) Soundtracks * Birds of a Feather The Movie Soundtrack Vol. 1 (2013) 11. “That’s Me” (featuring Lil Keke, Yung Fresh, Eldorado Red) 14. “Ring The Alarm” (Gucci Mane) 21. “Keisha” (Strap Porter) Other Production credits “Ditto” (J. Holiday) “Ima be Alright” Kandi Burress (appeared on Bravo’s Kandi factory Season 1) “All of Me” Lloyd feat. Wale “Nothing” Danny Boi “Happy New Year” Justin Bieber “Kiesha” Strap Porter “That’s Me” Lil Keke, Eldorado Red, Yung Fresh “Ring The Alarm” Gucci Mane “Beyonce” Yung La “Real Diamonds” Yung La, Yung Fresh “Alabama” Yung La Mixtapes 2013: Zaytoven Radio Vol. 1 ADDED PRODUCTION *Sean Garrett feat Migo Anything Gucci Mane & Young Thug Down on That Peewee Da Long Way That Boy right there Bankroll Fresh Hot Boy August Alsina Right there Cool Amerkia Make Sum Shake Cap 1 Talk to em Cap 1 Avocado Cap 1 100 pints Chief Keef No Cashier Lil Donald Heyy Peewee da Long feat Yo Gotti Good Crack Travis Porter feat JuJu Dope Boi TK n Cash feat Young Scooter Last time TK n Cash feat Peewee Da longway Dreaming TK n Cash Kiki Que Type of Party Migo’s All Good Migo’s Struggle Migo’s YRN Rich the Kid Why You Mad Juvenile Flag on the Play Royce Rizzy feat Wiz Khalifa Hoe In You Que Don’t watch That Shanel Burn this house down Shanel feat Trina No time for that http://www.datboicassius.com/ https://twitter.com/Cassiusjay07 https://soundcloud.com/cassius-jay https://www.instagram.com/cassiusjay07/