Fresh from an impressive run as the opening act for Chris Brown’s “Under The Influence” Tour in Europe and a successful stint as the DJ for the Red Carpet Live! pre-show event at this year’s BET Awards, Jae Murphy has even more reason to celebrate. He’s announced his residency at Deluxx Fluxx in NYC and marks the occasion with the release of the single “Rich Black Poor Black,” meticulously crafted by the Grammy-nominated production duo, Mike & Keys.
Listen to “Rich Black Poor Black on Krazyfi”
“Rich Black Poor Black” draws inspiration from Luke Lawal’s financial literacy book of the same name, a close associate and friend of Jae Murphy. This track serves as the follow-up to Jae’s empowering anthem, “Hood Girl Magic,” and features additional instrumentation by MyGuyMars, co-founder of 1500 or Nothin, and background vocals by Nefertitti Avani.
In an exclusive statement provided to Medium Creative Agency, the multi-talented artist shares the motivation behind this latest release:
“I wanted to create a soundtrack that accurately captures the perspectives many minorities have regarding their finances. I also wanted to provide a blueprint for saving money with the ultimate goal of building wealth. While crafting this record, I had to unlearn certain aspects of my own financial perspective and adapt to the lyrical creativity that allowed me to articulate these ideas. Let’s continue to share the right kind of financial information within communities of color and reshape the course of history successfully.”
Jae Murphy is a world-class DJ, recording artist, executive producer, songwriter, and actor who is making significant strides in pushing culture boundaries and unifying people from diverse backgrounds by curating unforgettable experiences. After graduating from Howard University in 2012, Murphy moved to Los Angeles with aspirations of making it big in the entertainment industry. His drive and networking skills quickly connected him with emerging talents like Kendrick Lamar, French Montana, and fellow DMV native Wale.
By early 2015, Jae’s exceptional work ethic and knack for building lasting relationships led to him becoming Jason Derulo’s official DJ. He credits Derulo for changing his life and guiding his artistry in unpredictable and immensely positive ways. Jae performed internationally across Europe, Asia, Africa, North America, South America, and Australia.
Over the next few years, Murphy found himself commanding crowds at iconic venues like Wembley Stadium, Good Morning America, Jimmy Kimmel Live!, and the 2017 NFL Thanksgiving Day Halftime Show. He also provided intimate entertainment for A-list celebrities including Jay Z, Beyonce, Diddy, DJ Khaled, Mary J Blige, Lala Anthony, John Legend, Lena Waithe, Sean Paul, and Terrence Jenkins.
To join in the celebration, stream “Rich Black Poor Black” via Krazyfi.com OR / The Registry Sound / United Masters on your preferred music platform, and don’t forget to revisit “Hood Girl Magic.”
