Biography

Musical virtuoso, Joseph Díaz, professionally known as “JKEY,” started his music career as a self-taught pianist who eventually went on to play piano with the Harlem Gospel Choir. In 1998, he began honing his production skills as the exclusive in-house producer for prestigious Hip Hop powerhouse, Roc-A-Fella Records. During his tenure at Roc-A-Fella, JKEY interacted with the crème de la crème of the Hip Hop world, including renowned producers Just Blaze, Swizz Beatz and Pharell from the production duo, The Neptunes and artists such as Jay Z, Missy Elliott, Mariah Carey, amongst others. Multi-talented with an impeccable work ethic, JKEY garnered the confidence and respect of acclaimed audio engineer, Gimel “Young Guru” Keaton (Mariah Carey, Jay Z, Notorious B.I.G., 8 Mile Soundtrack, American Gangster Soundtrack), who quickly took the young musician under his wing and personally taught him the art of audio engineering. JKEY’s work as an audio Engineer/Producer has allowed him to work with the likes of R&B/Hip Hop artists such as Lil Wayne, Mya, Carl Thomas, Jay Z , Beyonce, True Life, Taio Cruz,Kat Deluna and the Terror Squad And Others

While nurturing and developing his love for Urban American music, JKEY has simultaneously remained faithful to his Latin roots and has played a key role in several major productions. In 2004 He Joined SGZ Records A Production Company his mentor Sergio George & George Zamora created under Sony Entertainment And Then Under Univision. While there Jkey Helped Produce And Develop Projects Such As El Cantante (the album and score for the Movie Featuring Jennifer Lopez & Marc Anthony) & Anais (Winner Of the Objetivo Fama Tv Show).In 2005, he conceptualized and spearheaded the Reggaeton Niños project, which went on to sell over 200,000 copies. In 2006, he co-produced and scored “Porque Soy,” the first ever Hip Hop song (Latin or no) ever to be recorded by the London Symphony Orchestra Over At Abbey Road Studios. Furthermore, JKEY is an avant garden producer of bachata & Reggaeton music, the future of the Spanish urban movement. He has produced such acts as Xtreme, Andy Andy, A.B. Quintanilla III’s Kumbia All Starz, Prince Royce , Zion Y Lenox, Tito El Bambino, Tempo, Illegales, and Many More. He has been commissioned by many well-known artists to produce remixes of their hit singles, in order to crossover into the wider market (Alicia Keys, Mario, Snoop Dogg, etc.) In his More recent work he has expanded his reach by working with a stellar array of international artist such as Siti Nurhaliza , Yuna,Afgan, Joe Flizzow, Sonaone and Cita Citata.

JKEY has proven that he can throw his hands at any challenge he is faced with, whether it be working with orchestras, scoring movies or churning out absolute bangers. Indeed with dedication, devotion and determination, JKEY can create magic out of thin air.