Cateye A.K.A. Jay Rockwell
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Cateye A.K.A. Jay Rockwell

Chicago, Illinois, United States | SELF

Chicago, Illinois, United States | SELF
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THIS PLACE OF OURS F/ R.KELLY: Released 2008, WGCI 107.5 FM (Chicago), Power 96 (Chicago), Riverfront Radio (Ohio), Spendid.com (On-Line Radio Los Angeles),

AMOUNT 2 NOTHING: Full CD Version Released 2008, WGCI 107.5 (Chicago), Spendid.com (On-Line Radio Los Angeles)

LOST TIME: Released 2008, Power 96 (Chicago)

I CAN TELL: Released 2008

NEW FRIEND: Released 2009

HAVE YOU SEEN HER: 2010

CLUB BANG: 2010

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Jay Rockwell, better known by his stage name Cateye, is a recording artist and businessman from the westside of Chicago. Born and raised in Rockwell Gardens Projects, Cateye used the inspiration of other great Chicago artist, such as R.Kelly, Common, Kanye West, Twista, Lupe Fiasco etc, to fuel his passion for music.

In 2003 Cateye formed the group Well-Connected with his brother Xavier and released their fisrt single, "This Place of Ours" featuring R.Kelly and produced by Chicago based producer Slitt Litt. The song was a tremendous success in Chicago and began the journey of Cateye's career.

Shortly after in 2005, Cateye became the founding CEO of Goodtimes Entertainment, an Independent Record Label in pursuit of harnessing other talented artist in the Chicago area.
Cateye later released a solo album titled, " Amount 2 Nothing", featuring the heartfelt song "Lost Time", which was written to motivate and inspire fathers that are absent from their childrens lives. The CD "Amount 2 Nothing" has produced over 45,000 copies and continues to be distributed internationally.

In 2007 Cateye relocated to Los Angeles, California. He has established his name in Los Angeles by performing at venues, festivals and events such as The Blazin' Hope Charity event(2009) hosted by Tupac Shakur's former manager Leila Steinburg and opening for international acts such as Erika Badu and The Pharcyde.

In addition to performing, Cateye has developed a street team that distributes and promotes his music and merchandise annually at major events nationwide including, Marde Gras(New Orleans), Jazz Festivals, Essencefest, South by Southwest(Texas), Lalapooloza(Chicago), Spring/Summer College Break events, Music Concerts, Cultural & Heritage events and more.

Jay Rockwell aka Cateye is currently on his 2010 US-19 City Promotional Tour. His second promo tour since moving to Los Angeles. Performing, Promoting his music/merchandise, Networking and creating Cateye awareness seems to be what Jay Rockwell spends majority of his time doing. When Cateye's not on the road he's in the studio working on new projects. He's in the process of completing his much anticipated Sophomore Album featuring some of the hottest artist, producers and mixers in the music game today. It's scheduled to release on July 30, 2010.

When asked what is the motivation for his music Jay Rockwell responded, " I hope that my story, sound and style provides others Motivation in their lives and careers. That's what music is, A sharing of ideas, hopes and style".