Harry Jay Smith & The Bling

Harry Jay is a funk/ RnB/ hip-hop artist, who began his career in his first year at Berklee College of music, honing his craft and combining elements of the DC RnB scene with the musical concepts learned in the classroom. His 4+ octave vocal range and soulful tendencies have earned him high acclaim in both the Boston and DC musical communities. Along with the beginning of his songwriting career, Harry Jay formed his band, The Bling, in his first semester at Berklee. Comprised of all DC area natives who attend Berklee, the Bling has been known for their incredibly authentic, energetic, and soulful live performances, as well as their exuberant onstage outfits. The group has become a bit of an overnight success, with their first EP, “Truth,” reaching number 1 on Bandcamp’s Neo Soul chart within 5 hours of its release. The band has also been featured on various radio stations and blogs, being described as “Effortlessly Cool” by Atwood Magazine’s Kaitlyn Zorilla, as well as "A musical lovechild of Steely Dan and Jamiroquai" by Earbits Radio's Dave Sorrendino. The group’s sound is an intriguing blend of modern jazz and old soul, as the ultimate goal is to pay homage to the pioneers of RnB while generating a new, exciting sound. The Band has also experienced great live success, completing a 5-week headlining tour in the summer of 2017 on the east coast of the United States, and selling out shows regularly in the Boston and Washington DC area. Their live performances have been described as explosive, exciting, and memorable by those who have seen them. RnB/ Funk/ Hiphop artist born in DC, living in Boston. Berklee trained, raised to rock out.