JFK

Home to some of the greatest producers of our time such as Teddy Riley, Timbaland, Pharrell and Danjahandz, it is no wonder Virginia is rewarding the entertainment industry with Jay*Fre$h*Kick$ (JFK)-- an eclectic producer in a lane all his own who brings a sound as distinctive as his name.

Born Jason K. Fleming on February 4, 1985, this Virginia native by way of New York City had an immediate engagement with music through his father who was both a DJ and MC in the West Indies and New York, creating a love affair between JFK and an assortment of musical genres. By age 9, JFK had branched off as his own personality with an astounding ear for beats and rhythms. Through the study of DJ mix shows and hours upon hours of nonstop music, JFK was able to sample records and begin producing on the family computer at the tender age of 13.

Instantly finding his specialty, JFK realized that he had a gift that was not only unique but also profitable. Using the DJ equipment in his basement, JFK would create exclusive mixtapes and sell them all throughout Gar-Field high school from the hallways to the lunchroom and even a few classes to a demanding marketplace of true hip hop heads. Further evolving his talent, JFK became a member of V-Click, rapping occasionally but maintaining the craft of production he soon mastered. From the school hallways to opening for Styles P at the peak of his solo career, V-Click soon became a well-known group throughout Washington, DC and the surrounding areas. The group shortly parted ways but maintained a great friendship and their hands in music independently.

At the age of 18, JFK was presented with two major opportunities. He was accepted into the highly acclaimed Full Sail University in Winter Park, FL and was simultaneously offered his first room in Sound Room Studios in Woodbridge, VA. Realizing that attempting to steer his focus away from anything but music was nearly impossible, JFK decided to take the once in a lifetime offer with Sound Room Studios that changed his life forever and were the beginning stages for the foundation of HollaFame Music.

Working 12-hour shifts at Foot Locker and then going straight to the studio until the following morning became a nonstop routine for JFK. Until one day, an early morning phone call simply playing a sample from Michael Jackson’s "Maria" allowed JFK to create a highly anticipated masterpiece that everyone wanted to get their hands on; establishing him as more than an in-house producer but rather a soon to be fan favorite.

Mastering his technique and generating an authentic style, combining stand alone genres such as jazz, reggae, rock, pop, etc to form his individual sound, JFK has produced limitless tracks for the likes of Yung Berg, Morgan Smith, Lil Fizz and Shawnna to name a few. JFK has even managed to receive international acclaim for his track used in the 2005 Project Runway finale on Bravo TV, which is in constant rotation each Fashion Week.

Recently signed to Universal Music Publishing, JFK is making his dreams a reality by heading his own label HOLLAFAME Music. Combining the worlds of music and fashion, JFK has created the first ever "Kixtape" titled Just For Kick$. As time progresses, JFK sees himself leading various business ventures as well as spearheading his philanthropic interests; making JFK more than your favorite producer but a solidified brand.