You Need to Hear: Jay Montana

You Need To Hear is Audiomack's global rising artist spotlight program.

Hometown: Mobile, ALInfluences: Michael Jackson, Lil Wayne, Drake, Future

Jay Montana is shaping the sound of New Alabama. The Mobile native pairs soulful melodic flows with street wisdom and vulnerability.

He’s been prolific over the last few years, building a devoted following with projects like Montana and Can’t Panic. He entered a new era with Montana 3, putting himself at the top of Southern rap’s next generation.

Listen: Jay Montana is the cover of Audiomack’s official Pain Poetry playlist.