#103

Hope It Helps Podcast
Today’s guest is Jay Abo. Jay Abo is an award-winning singer and songwriter in Dubai’s blossoming music scene establishing himself as one of the most exciting new acts in the UAE. He competed on the VOICE back in 2019 and from there his music career skyrocketed, earning him the award for “Best Original Act”, A top 3 spot on the regional itunes chart and holding multiple residencies in some of Dubai’s hottest locations.
During this episode we discuss how his music career started, we talk about the challenges of evolving as an artist, the secrets to his songwriting process and the evolution of the music scene in the UAE.
And the last message he wanted so share is “Stop thinking and start acting”
0.:00 Intro
1:25 Jay's background
6:35 The beginning of my music career
9:08 The VOICE Arabia experience
13:45 The importance of putting yourself out there
20:38 Have you surpassed what you expected
27:17 Jay’s song writing process
31:15 What made you start singing
38:15 Jay’s musical style
40:30 Learning to handle feedback and criticism
42:30 Evolving musically as an artist
45:41 Does the size of the stage affect how nervous you feel
48:51 Is it harder to trust people as your brand grows
51:00 How has the music scene in Dubai evolved
52:57 Does it ever get boring or repetitive
55:35 Advice to your younger self
57:43 Do you feel like you’ve made it?
1:04:36 Proud
1:05:55 Last Message
Jay Abo:
Instagram: / jay.abo
Hope It Helps:
Linkedin: / khaled-abuljebain
Instagram: / hopeithelpspod
LAUNCH YOUR PODCAST!: book.hopeithelps.net/podcast-2/
LISTEN HERE: linktr.ee/hopeithelps

[@jeanvictorhajjar]

Euff euff what an episode

[@nawar400]

15 mins in, this one is sick so far

[@bwarrayat]

okk JP

[@jeanvictorhajjar]

Who's this noob, you look like you suck at playing Invoker