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Hey everyone I’m a creative from Philly. I enjoy making music, photography, collage art and being physically active. Check out some of the covers I’ve done.

Jay Blahnik is a Philadelphia-based global award-winning recording artist, songwriter, producer, choreographer, actor, writer/stage director, model and humanitarian. Born in Washington DC and raised in Camden, NJ (a city most noted for it’s high crime and poverty rates), he witnessed violent crimes on the playground daily. Blahnik used his creative talents as therapeutic outlets to escape the daunting realities of his life.  Each of his talents was masterfully honed through focused study and participation in school glee clubs/choirs, dance groups and debate teams. Combined, these affiliations provided him with the confidence, skill and experience necessary to create and perform at levels unmatched by his peers. Inspired by Janet Jackson and Stevie Wonder, Blahnik began to write lyrics of hope and made music that had his entire neighborhood dancing. 
Blahnik has three studio albums to his credit. The recent releases of “Boom Box,” “ME,” and “American Thumpdalina” from his latest LP entitled, Boom Box, have landed at #1 on ReverbNation's US House Music and Electronic Dance Music (EDM) Charts; as well as #1 Globally for House (12/13-Present).  On the NumberOneMusic’s Charts, Blahnik held 31 TOP 20 slots in a single week (ending 8/1/2014), including #1 Pop and #1 Dance for both the US and the entire WORLD (in ALL countries); while the first two singles reaching #14 on the Independent Music Network Charts and #15 on the Indie Charts. Blahnik further charted on the UK’s Top 40 and Dance Charts with a remix of “Boom Box” that was produced by Xeraph, US Twitter Real-Time Charts and on the Euro Progressive House and R&B/Rap Charts.  October 2014, Blahnik earned the Bronze Dance & Electronic Music Honor at the Global Music Awards (GMA) for American Thumpdalina (TSUNAMI THUMPIN Revolution Remix). More so, his innovation in music and video garnered an astounding eight 2015 Artist in Music Awards Nominations; as well as a Fan Fav Award Nomination at the RightOutTV Music & Video Awards.
Because his artistic career intersects at music, theatre and dance, Blahnik's live performances are epic Broadway-styled extravaganzas. His intricate street styled choreography has earned him a reputation among noted celebrity talents such as Ashanti, Brice Vick, Karl Jackson, Vivica Fox and Jade Starling as a trailblazer. His sci-fi music videos were added to World News and MTVs websites and shown in heavy rotation during NYC’s Fashion Week.  While on his current US promotional tour in support of his “Boom Box” LP, Blahnik is working on new music, film and stage productions with a host of producers, directors and artist worldwide. This celebrated artist and humanitarian has received numerous awards for tireless international work to improve the lives of others as noted below:
AWARDS:   
Heritage Legacy Award for Outstanding Career Achievement, New York City Black Pride (2014)
Inducted into the Hall of Fame for Lifetime Achievement, Jack and Andre Mizrahi Ballroom Awards Ball (2013)   
Ball/House & Pageant (B/HAP) Activism Award, B/HAP Communities Conference Health Disparities’ and Leadership Conference- Abounding Prosperity (10/06/2012)   
Albert Evisu Outstanding Award, Gay Men’s Health Crisis House of Latex Project (8/18/2012)   
Champion of Change Awards, IMPACT at the International AIDS Conference, Washington, DC (7/25/2012) Award for Lifetime Achievement, Crystal Ball (2012)   
Kwame Ferragamo Banks Lifetime Achievement Award, COLOURS Organization, Inc. (2011)   
Kiyoshi Kuromiya Award for Prevention, AIDS Education Month Committee at Philadelphia FIGHT (2011)   
Angel Vizcaya Icon Award, Timotheus Smart & Company’s Icon Fashion & Awards Show (2011)   
Hall of Fame for Lifetime Ballroom Achievement, Dorian Corey Awards Ball (2010)   
Outstanding Community Service Award, City of Baltimore by Mayor Rawlings-Blake (2010) 
Proclamation from the City of Philadelphia by Mayor Michael Nutter (2010) 
Editor’s Choice Award, Poetry.com (2006)

KEY ACCOMPLISHMENTS:   
Over 100,000 albums sold   
*Album: Boom Box (data unavailable)
*Album: I Don’t Like You sold over 65,000 copies  
*Album: Notorious (renamed to Watch OUT) sold over 50,000 copies  
Produced, choreographed and co-performed with R & B Princess, Ashanti (2012)   
Featured editorial on Black Entertainment Television’s (BET) website (2012)   
Featured editorial in the New York Times (2012)   
Featured editorial in ELLE Magazine (2004 & 2006)   
Mazzoni Center (Get Real Project)   
COLOURS Organization (Community Promise Project)   
National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases (NIAID) HIV Vaccine Research Education Initiative (Be the Generation Project) 


LEGACY & INFLUENCE:   
Acclaimed Hit-maker and Producer, Whey Cooler states, “Working with Blahnik is an experience that is never anything short of amazing. His musical insight, energy and passion punctuate who he is as an artist and a person.” 

Legendary International DJ and Producer Vjuan Allure said, “Working with Jay Blahnik is a collaborative effort in which you will certainly come out of with more ideas than you went in with. Each time that we work together the experience is expressive and imaginative.” 

Legendary 80s recording artist, Jade Starling, exclaims, “Working with the Legendary Jay Blahnik was one of the highlights of my year. His vision and technique on the Boom Box Album should be recognized for years to come!” 

World-renowned Celebrity Choreographer, Brice Vick shares, “When you mention, Hard Work, Dedication, Passionate and Talented, the first name that comes to mind is Jay Blahnik. A true artist to be watched!” 

Internationally Acclaimed Entertainer, Ashanti shares, “I called on Jay in 2012 to produce the opening music for a show that I was headlining in Washington DC during their annual pride events.  Not only did he live up to his reputation by delivering a HOT track, he also showed up and co-performed it with me.  He is an artist and producer on the rise and one that I would work with again.”

Celebrity Hairstylist, Karl Jackson exclaims, “I’ve had the pleasure of working with Jay on several of my celebrity hair and fashion shows around the world and his ability to train/coach my models has and continues to be essential.  He brings the “DIVA” out of the models by building their confidence and enhancing their talents.  His performance and choreography in the actual shows has continued to electrify my audiences with high energy, precision moves and all out production!

Legendary Hollywood Actress, Vivica A. Fox shares, “I have attended and hosted several of Karl Jackson’s Celebrity Hair and Fashion Shows and the highlight is always the dynamic dancing and productions!!! It always leaves me looking forward to more.  

PAST RELEASES: 
American Thumpdalina (Thumpin’ TSUNAMI Revolution Remix, 2014)
American Thumpdalina (Accapella Vocals, 2014) 
American Thumpdalina (Music Video Remix, 2014) 
American Thumpdalina Music Video  (Directed by Jay Blahnik, 2014) 
American Thumpdalina (Whey Cooler & Jay Blahnik, 2014) 
ME (Accapella Vocals- Kitsune Flash Mob Rock Remix) 
ME (Kitsune Flash Mob Rock Remix) 
Boom Box Album (Whey Cooler & Jay Blahnik, 2013) 
ME Music Video (Directed by Shawn Barfield, 2013)   
ME Single (Whey Cooler & Jay Blahnik, 2013)   
Body-The Beats Taking Over Promotional Single ONLY (Whey Cooler)
Boom Box Music Video (Directed by Shawn Barfield, 2013)
Boom Box Single (Whey Cooler & Jay Blahnik, 2013)
Rock Da Bellz (Whey Cooler & Jay Blahnik, 2013)



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