{{Use mdy dates|date=June 2021}} {{Infobox musical artist | image = | caption = | name = Jay Burna | birth_name = Jude Francois | alias = Jay Burna | birth_date = {{Birth date and age|mf=yes|1995|03|07}} | birth_place = Los Angeles, California | origin = Fort Lauderdale, Florida | genre = {{flatlist| * Hip hop * trap * R&B }} | instrument = Vocals | occupation = {{flatlist| * rapper * songwriter * director }} | years_active = 2008–present | label = Black Congress Music Group, Grand Hustle | website = {{URL|jayburna.com/}} }} '''Jude Francois''', (born March 7, 1995), better known by his stage name '''Jay Burna''', is a Haitian American rapper. Jay is best known for his hit singles "Ready", "Mood", and "Mine All Mine". Jay has also worked with artists and producers such as T.I, Kid Ink, Khalil, Sammie, Trina, Fetty Wap, Curren$y, Jerry Wonda, and Wyclef Jean .

==Early life== Francois was born on March 7, 1995, in Los Angeles, California to Haitian parents Dieudonne Francois and Antoinette Francois at the Harbor-UCLA Medical Center. Jay is the oldest of his three siblings. Jay's father Dieudonne introduced him to music at the age of four, especially Marvin Gaye and Zapp & Roger. Jay started showcasing his talent by freestyling for his peers in school. Jay then moved to Fort Lauderdale, Florida, where he resides today.

==Career== Jay released his debut hit single "Ready", which has been featured on MTV<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.mtv.com/videos/jay-burna/1082031/ready.jhtml |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20141105093730/http://www.mtv.com/videos/jay-burna/1082031/ready.jhtml |url-status=dead |archive-date=November 5, 2014 |title=Jay Burna &#124; Ready &#124; Music Video |publisher=MTV |access-date=January 28, 2016}}</ref> and VH1.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.vh1.com/video/jay-burna/1082031/ready.jhtml |title="Ready" by Jay Burna &#124; Music Video |website=VH1.com |access-date=January 28, 2016 |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160202230235/http://www.vh1.com/video/jay-burna/1082031/ready.jhtml |archive-date=February 2, 2016 }}</ref> Jay then released another hit single "Mood", which premiered on the front page of ''Vibe''.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.vibe.com/2015/09/jay-burna-mood/ |title=Jay Burna Is In The 'Mood' To Snatch Your Girl |website=Vibe.com |date=September 14, 2015 |access-date=January 28, 2016}}</ref><ref>{{cite web |url=http://thestashed.com/2015/11/20/go-behind-the-scenes-of-jay-burnas-mood-music-video/ |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20151122133042/http://thestashed.com/2015/11/20/go-behind-the-scenes-of-jay-burnas-mood-music-video/ |url-status=dead |archive-date=November 22, 2015 |title=Go Behind The Scenes of Jay Burna's "Mood" Music Video |website=Thestashed.com |access-date=January 28, 2016 }}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.inflexwetrust.com/2015/09/21/indie-music-spotlight-jay-burna-mood/ |title=Indie Music Spotlight: Jay Burna – Mood |publisher=In Flex We Trust |date=September 21, 2015 |access-date=January 28, 2016}}</ref> Jay founded and operates Black Congress Music Group, an independent label.

== Discography == ===Singles=== # Jay Burna – Ready<ref>{{cite web|url=http://jamsphere.com/reviews/jay-burna-ready-when-lyricism-and-high-end-production-collide-flawlessly|title=Jay Burna: "READY"- When lyricism and high-end production collide flawlessly!|date=December 22, 2014|access-date=July 1, 2016}}</ref> # Jay Burna – Mood – charted at No. 119 on urban radio and No. 19 on the indie label charts<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.halepromo.com/page10/files/armadillo/media/URBANINDIECHART_1.pdf |title=Indie Label Report : Urban : Mediabase 7 day chart |date=December 17, 2015 |website=Halepromo.com |access-date=January 28, 2016 |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160206054239/http://www.halepromo.com/page10/files/armadillo/media/URBANINDIECHART_1.pdf |archive-date=February 6, 2016 }}</ref> # Jay Burna – Change the Game – over 1 million streams on Spotify and reached select streaming charts<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.yahoo.com/news/spotifys-most-uniquely-popular-rap-150529159.html|title=Spotify's Most Uniquely Popular Rap Songs Across America |date=2016-10-05}}</ref> # Jay Burna – Melrose – amassed 3 million plus streams on SoundCloud.{{citation needed|date=December 2023}} Named after his hometown neighborhood in Broward County, FL.{{citation needed|date=December 2023}} # Jay Burna – Mine All Mine – amassed Three million plus streams on all platforms.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.wedr.com/entertainment/celebrity-news/cosign-jay-burna-speaks-his-new-project-trophy-more/4PjqHkdkIXFW3sAaK0EJoN/|title=Jay Burna Mine All Mine=2019-03-09 }}</ref> # Jay Burna—Game Time Featuring Trina # Jay Burna—Jamaica With Fetty Wap Featuring Daniel Skye # Jay Burna—Life of The Party # Jay Burna - U the Sh*t Featuring T.I.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.complex.com/music/jay-burna-ti-u-the-shit-video|title= Complex.com Premiere: Jay Burna and T.I. Connect for Lavish "U the Sh*t" Video|date=2022-02-07|access-date= February 7, 2022}}</ref>

===EPs=== {| class="wikitable plainrowheaders" style="text-align:center;" |+ List of EP's, with details ! scope="col" style="width:11em;" | Title ! scope="col" style="width:20em;" | EP details

|- ! scope="row"|''Dear You, No More Apologies'' | * Release Date: October 27, 2023 * Label: Black Congress Music Group * Format: Digital Download, |- |-

|- ! scope="row"|''Trophy'' | * Release Date: October 30, 2021 * Label: Black Congress Music Group * Format: Digital Download, |- |- ! scope="row"|''Trill Nights'' | * Release Date: March 4, 2016 * Label: Black Congress Music Group * Format: Digital Download, |- ! scope="row"|''Fear is a Lie'' | * Release Date: April 21, 2015 * Label: Black Congress Music Group * Format: Digital Download, Physical CD<ref>{{cite web|url=https://itunes.apple.com/us/album/fear-is-a-lie/id979349858|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20150810172921/https://itunes.apple.com/us/album/fear-is-a-lie/id979349858|url-status=dead|archive-date=August 10, 2015|title=Fear Is a Lie by Jay Burna on iTunes|access-date=July 1, 2016}}</ref> |- |}

===Mixtapes=== {| class="wikitable plainrowheaders" style="text-align:center;" |+ List of mixtapes, with album details ! scope="col" style="width:11em;" | Title ! scope="col" style="width:20em;" | Album details |- ! scope="row"|''I'm a Beast'' | * Release Date: May 21, 2008 * Label: Black Congress Music Group * Format: Digital Download |- ! scope="row"| ''Heart of the City'' | * Released: February 18, 2009 * Label: Black Congress Music Group * Format: Digital Download |- ! scope="row"| ''1st Degree Burn'' | * Released: June 9, 2009 * Label: Black Congress Music Group * Format: Digital Download |- ! scope="row"| ''Believe in Burna'' | * Released: October 13, 2009 * Label: Black Congress Music Group * Format: Digital Download |- ! scope="row"| ''Since 1989'' <small>(Hosted By DJ Ill & DJ Rockstar)</small><ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.hotnewhiphop.com/jay-burna-since-1989-hosted-by-dj-ill-will-and-dj-rockstar-mixtape.1466.html|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20111115090037/http://www.hotnewhiphop.com/jay-burna-since-1989-hosted-by-dj-ill-will-and-dj-rockstar-mixtape.1466.html|url-status=dead|archive-date=November 15, 2011|title=Jay Burna – Since 1989 (Hosted By DJ Ill Will & DJ Rockstar) – Download & Listen [New Mixtape]|access-date=July 1, 2016}}</ref> | * Released: June 15, 2010 * Label: Black Congress Music Group * Format: Digital Download |- ! scope="row"| ''Burna's World''<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.hotnewhiphop.com/jay-burna-burnas-world-mixtape.24718.html|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20111019091859/http://www.hotnewhiphop.com/jay-burna-burnas-world-mixtape.24718.html|url-status=dead|archive-date=October 19, 2011|title=Jay Burna – Burnas World – Download & Listen [New Mixtape]|access-date=July 1, 2016}}</ref> | * Released: September 11, 2010 * Label: Black Congress Music Group * Format: Digital Download |- ! scope="row" | ''Chosen One'' <small>(w/ Urban Noize)</small> | * Released: January 12, 2011 * Label: Black Congress Music Group * Format: Digital Download |- !scope="row"| ''Winter's Summer'' | *Released: December 31, 2011 *Label: Black Congress Music Group *Format: Digital download |- !scope="row"| ''Chosen One 2'' <small>(w/ Urban Noize)</small> | *Released: September 20, 2012 *Label: Black Congress Music Group *Format: Digital download |- ! scope="row" | ''Winter's Summer 2'' | * Released: January 1, 2013 * Label: Black Congress Music Group * Format: Digital download |- ! scope="row" | ''Downtown'' <small>(Hosted By DJ Cos The Kid)</small> | * Released: September 26, 2014 * Label: Black Congress Music Group * Format: Digital download |- |}

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