Often times, among the countless amount of artists backed by huge budgets and record labels, we often forget there’s another world of underground and upcoming artists who work just as hard, or even harder, to make a name for themselves. Up next, we have Maryland’s own, Jay IDK and his debut project, Subtrap. Honing in on one of Hip-Hop’s best elements, story-telling, Jay IDK glides through 15 records that gives “the art of trap music through another perspective” through Subtrap. Armed with a gun and keyboard, via the cover art, there’s no better depiction of the creativity that manifests within the body of work.

Speaking from the perspective of himself, along with various others that me met during his time in jail, Jay IDK crafts himself a honest and personal masterpiece. Subtrap is a storybook with instrumentation and melodies that simply tells Jay’s story of selling drugs, not to make a living, but to fund his dream that leads him to the moment we’re at today. Top all of this off with an evident lyrical talent that’s clearly displayed within the LP’s first track, and we have ourselves a body of work that could hold substantial weight among the big names’ 2015 releases. Jay bounces around from in your face flows to tricky wordplay that gives the LP a little bit of everything that any lover of Hip-Hop could appreciate.

If you’re ready for story time in the form of Hip-Hop, and trap music with a plethora of substance, bask in Jay IDK’s debut, below. Available via pre-order on iTunes, if you’re loving Subtrap, show your support.

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Jay IDK - SubTRAP

Newly remastered single off Sex, Drugs, and Homework. Watch the official “Two Hoes" music video on Youtube: Smarturl.it/2hoes

Follow Jay IDK for more music: soundcloud.com/jayidk1



Twitter: twitter.com/jay_idk
Instagram: instagram.com/jay_IDK
Facebook: facebook.com/TRIBEIDK

Text Jay IDK at 805-603-1070

Two Hoes Ft Eddie Vanz (Prd. By Noo$e) [Bonus Track]

Produced by: Lo-Fi with additional production by Tobari 

Recorded/Mixed & Master by: Lo-Mein & Matt Weiss 

Artwork by: Crvart & Shea Brown 

iTunes: http://bit.ly/ThePlugSingle


The Plug (King Trappy III) [Prd By Lo-Fi]

Additional vocals by Maryland Lavon


When it comes to trap music, there’s a fine line between substance and ignorance. And while the latter has a negative connotation, there’s really nothing wrong with absolutely losing your mind to a track with a chorus you barely understand and lyrics that wouldn’t be decipherable even if Gucci Mane himself dropped a Rosetta Stone in your lap. However, for those of you searching for trap music with a message—yes, it sounds somewhat oxymoronic—look no further than Maryland emcee Jay IDK. Today, Mass Appeal premieres Jay IDK’s new track “God Said Trap” featuring Ash Riser, from Jay’s forthcoming project, SubTrap. Over the course of four minutes, the emcee battles his inner demons, debating whether he should continue selling weed or move onto more more lucrative options. We reached out to Jay to get more info on the song and his forthcoming project. Read the interview and stream the track below.