Jay Tee

Jay Tee, born James Trujillo in Vallejo, California, is a pivotal figure in West Coast rap, renowned for his contributions to Chicano rap as a founding member of N2Deep and Latino Velvet. He gained prominence in 1992 with N2Deep's debut album Back to the Hotel, featuring the hit title track that remains a classic in Bay Area rap. In 1997, he joined forces with Baby Beesh to form Latino Velvet, releasing Latino Velvet Project and later the star-studded Velvet City (2000), featuring appearances by Frost, Don Cisco, and E-40. Jay Tee launched his solo career with So Cold (2001), followed by acclaimed albums like High Caliber (2002) and The Thousandaire (2005). A prolific artist, his discography includes collaborations with major West Coast acts such as Mac Dre and Baby Bash, and albums like Vallejo Mentality (2014) and End of an Era (2021), which underscore his enduring influence. As the founder of 40 Ounce Records, Jay Tee has remained a consistent presence in the Bay Area rap scene, blending smooth G-funk beats with streetwise storytelling, and cementing his legacy as a trailblazer in Chicano hip-hop.

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