“J.A.M Bros” was originally a Youtube Channel between me and two of my other best friends: Wyatt Padgett (SoundCloud Rapper) & Alex Vrba (Ballet Dancer). We created an acronym that would represent the three of us – I was Jayo, Alex was Ayo, and Wyatt wished to be Mayo. To cap the name off was simply what we were to each other – Bros! 

As you could probably tell, the J.A.M Bros train derailed after four videos. But a rare occurrence happened during my high school arc, I’ve stumbled upon a challenge that held worth – and not a millennial challenge that inflicted pain on themselves or each other. It was called “The Loneliness Project” which inspired me to endure it myself. Throughout Black History weekend I stayed behind on a family trip to Atlanta, Georgia in order to undertake this challenge with additional conditions. No technology, Only Water, Vegan Diet, and simply silent Solitude. If you haven’t seen my playlist, you can view it here. Fun Fact: The name of my challenge was Solitude Can’t Find-(Me)at, it’s spelled that way to fit a double entendre – “Can’t find me” and “Can’t find meat” A lot of people didn’t catch that, I thought it was clever. Incoming Spoiler…I’ve managed to complete it and stay alive! But I needed to find a way to broadcast it to society, since J.A.M Bros premature passing. Why not call the new channel none other than Jambros Reborn!

So it was, the new channel contained all the ‘Classic’ videos remastered from the OG channel, Societies Lessons, and Original Skits. One claim to fame video that still exists for your viewing pleasure is “Bill Newton: Back to School!” My improv monologue that won me a spot among AM Auditions roster, once this skit was manifested I knew I needed to convert it into a immersive Youtube Video. Another Fun Fact: The type of video I’d create was based off of an alias between Type A, B, and C videos – the meanings are A: Societies Lessons, B: 1-minute Peptalk, C: Skit/Sketch). Throughout this arc in my life I was undergoing my own spiritual transformation. I studied under mentors, the bible, shamans, numerology, totems, and much more! 

Then one day I decided to go for a walk to escape my broken mind at the time. I was stuck and didn’t know what or who to believe, after discovering an abundance of philosophies and beliefs that all sounded practical – but no religion agreed with each other, and worst of all – neither a Belief or Will resonated within myself. I felt like a lost renegade, a rebel without a cause. I wanted, No, I needed to change the world! But no progress was laid under my feet. Until an angelic whisper came: Bluejay…

That one word had my soul take flight! Only one word, yet it triggered so many memories that reminded me who I am. I extended the walk by taking turns down roads I didn’t know existed – revealing another dead end in my life. Till, the most magnificent Bluejay I’ve ever seen in my life (and in the neighborhood) swooped from behind me and perched himself on a branch in front of me. The birds around us began to sing as if I found myself in the Tiki Room. Goosebumps arose in that moment, I rediscovered who I was and what my brand would be.

Who knew my old childhood name “BlueJay” would embark a desired fresh start for me as well as my career!