About this episode

Jay Lee discusses his musical journey, emotional songwriting, and the influences of his Scottish upbringing.

In this episode of 2 Beers With The Band, I sit down with Scotland-based rapper, producer, and events manager Jay Lee for an exclusive, deep-dive interview. While we get into his musical background, I'm cracking open a Change of Heart IPA from Jackalope Brewing Company—a New Zealand-style IPA sitting at a smooth 6.6% ABV that brings a perfect, crisp balance to our session. Right from the first spin of his track "Cold Stare," we lay down the theme for the night: authentic music isn't about chasing radio trends, it's about staying true to your roots, your childhood upbringing, and the raw sounds that shaped you. We take a trip back in time to explore Jay Lee's early life growing up in Scotland, unpacking what his childhood was like and the unique mix of musical genres that were constantly playing around his house. He gets honest about why he ultimately gravitated toward rap and production, and how those early household influences still bleed into his studio tracks today. We also pull back the curtain on the emotional side of songwriting. Jay Lee opens up about his creative process, explaining why pain and heartbreak are often the easiest, most natural emotions to tap into when…

People in this episode

Host: 2 Beers With The Band

Guest: Jay Lee

Topics covered

• heartbreak
• music production
• rap
• emotional songwriting
• local roots
• musical influences

Keywords

• Jay Lee
• heartbreak
• music production
• Scotland
• rap
• emotional songwriting
• Cold Stare

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: Jackalope Brewing Company

Books & works: Cold Stare

Places: Scotland

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