Music Videos & Performances

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Origin: Newark, New Jersey
Genre: Neo Rap (Hip-Hop / R&B / Soul)
Years Active: 2015–Present
Based In: New York Metropolitan Area
Website: www.jisaakmusic.com​

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J. Isaak is a Newark, New Jersey–born recording artist, songwriter, producer, and multidisciplinary creative whose signature sound, Neo Rap, blends the lyricism of hip-hop with the melodic expression of R&B, soul, and contemporary production. His music explores themes of ambition, relationships, faith, identity, and personal growth through thoughtful storytelling, genre-fluid arrangements, and a distinctive artistic perspective.

Since beginning his career in 2015, J. Isaak has built an independent body of work spanning original recordings, live performance, music production, and creative direction. His catalog includes Hypergamy, Freshman Graduation, and Freshman Orientation, alongside collaborative projects and instrumental releases that demonstrate his versatility as both an artist and producer.

His performance experience extends from traditional music venues and cultural showcases to branded events and unconventional public spaces. Recent appearances include LIVE & DIRECT at Harlem Nights (March 2026), Spotlight Lounge at Telephone Room in Brooklyn (October 2026), and a featured performance at the Harrison PATH train connecting New York and New Jersey. His live work emphasizes musicality, audience engagement, and the ability to adapt original material to different performance environments.

Beyond his solo career, J. Isaak has developed professional relationships across the music, fashion, and entertainment industries. His portfolio includes creative engagements with Disney, Hublot, Berluti, Jägermeister, Artiphon, Soundraw, and Music Fingers, as well as recording, production, and technical work involving artists such as Young Paris, French Montana, Lil Tjay, G Herbo, Vic Mensa, and Theophilus London.

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His work has been featured across music and entertainment media, including Sway in the Morning, the Steve Harvey Morning Show, Essence, Rolling Out, and other digital platforms.

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In addition to his recording and performance career, J. Isaak brings extensive experience in professional audio production and artist development. His work at the Apollo Theater and his former leadership position at Studio17 have contributed to a comprehensive understanding of both the creative and technical demands of live entertainment.

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Through initiatives including Positive & Kreative (P.A.K.), Open Air, and interdisciplinary projects across music, fashion, and technology, J. Isaak continues to develop platforms that support independent artistry, creative collaboration, and cultural engagement.

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His work reflects a commitment to artistic independence, meaningful storytelling, and the continued evolution of contemporary hip-hop and R&B.

MUSIC & DISCOGRAPHY

Selected Releases

• Hypergamy — Studio Project

• Freshman Graduation — Album

• Freshman Orientation — Mixtape

• .EXS SHINOBI Vol. 1 — Instrumental Project

• Just My Type — Single

• Super Sonik — Single / Official Music Video

• Friday — Single

• Awake — Single

Production & Creative Work

• Young Paris — Près de Toi: Executive Production, Recording & Engineering

• Soundraw: Artist Partnership & Creative Campaign Development

• The Raw Rap Challenge: Creator, combining music technology with artist discovery

• TheHAU5: Performance Content & Artist Development Programming

• PAKreative: Collaborative Songwriting & Music Production Initiatives

SELECTED LIVE PERFORMANCES

2026

• Spotlight Lounge — Telephone Room, Brooklyn, NY | October 10

• LIVE & DIRECT — Harlem Nights, New York, NY | March 21

• PATH Train Performance — New York / New Jersey Transit System

Previous Performances & Appearances

• Somewhere Nowhere — New York, NY

• Pianos — Lower East Side, New York

• TheHAU5 — Live Performance Series

• Soul Soiree — Live Music & Art Showcase

• Hublot x Berluti Classic Fusion Launch — Original Musical Performance

• Open Air — DJ Performances & Curated Music Experiences

BRAND PARTNERSHIPS & COMMERCIAL WORK

• Disney / Disney Dreamers Academy — Youth Engagement & Event Appearances

• Hublot x Berluti — Original Musical Performance for Classic Fusion Launch

• Jägermeister — #SaveTheNight Campaign, Brand Ambassador & Featured Creator

• Artiphon — Product Partnership & Music Licensing

• Soundraw — Music Technology Partnership & Creative Content

• Music Fingers — Performance Content & Product Collaboration

MEDIA & PRESS

Selected Features & Appearances

• Sway in the Morning / Sway's Universe

• Steve Harvey Morning Show

• Essence

• Rolling Out

• Pandora

• 247HH

• Black Hollywood Live 

• DetourXP Editorial & Correspondent Work selected interview subjects and media engagements include KRS-One, Chuck D, Kyrie Irving, Mila J, and members of the Sugarhill Gang.

PROFESSIONAL & CREATIVE EXPERIENCE

• Apollo Theater — Live Audio Engineering & Production

• Studio17 — Former General Manager & Chief Engineer

• M-PWR Records / La Reserve — A&R & Artist Development

• Positive & Kreative (P.A.K.) — Founder & Creative Director

• Open Air — Co-Founder, Music & Cultural Programming

• Ghetto Fires — Fashion & Creative Direction

• Skateboard Sushi — Creative Direction & Media Production

LIVE BOOKINGS & APPEARANCES

J. Isaak is available for music festivals, college and university programming, municipal concert series, cultural celebrations, corporate events, brand activations, and curated live performances.

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His original repertoire combines hip-hop, R&B, and soul, with flexible performance formats designed to accommodate a range of audiences and production environments.

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Performance Formats

• Solo Artist / Backing Tracks

• Artist + DJ

• Expanded Live Ensemble (Subject to Availability)

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Available Set Lengths: 15, 30, and 45 minutes, with custom performance programming available upon request.

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Booking Markets: New York, New Jersey, Philadelphia, Washington, DC, Boston, and select national and international markets.

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Website: www.jisaakmusic.com

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Electronic Press Kit: www.jisaakmusic.com/epk

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For booking inquiries, festival submissions, university programming, and commercial entertainment opportunities, please use the contact information provided on this website.