Tuyishime Joshua
Jay Polly | |
|---|---|
| Born | Tuyishime Joshua 5 July 1988 Kigali, Rwanda |
| Died | 2 September 2021 (aged 33) Kigali, Rwanda |
| Resting place | Rusororo, Kigali, Rwanda |
| Occupation | Musician |
| Years active | 2006–2021 |
| Known for | Music and charity work |
Tuyishime Joshua (5 July 1988 – 2 September 2021), also known as Jay Polly, was a Rwandan musician.[1][2]
Jay Polly was the winner of Primus Guma Guma Super Star seasons 4 (PGGSS4). He was one of the successful hip-hop artists in Rwanda and former member of local hip-hop gang called Tuff Gang with other rappers like Fireman, BullDogg, P Fla, and Green P.[3][4][5]
In 2014, Jay Poly was the brand ambassador of MTN Rwanda.[6][7][8][9]
Early life
Jay Polly was born on 5 July 1988, in Gikondo, Kigali city, Rwanda. He was the second child in a family of three including his older brother, Uwera Jean Maurice known as Uncle Morris, a journalist of RBA Rwanda. Jay Polly attended Kinunga primary school and former ETO Kicukiro now Integrated Polytechnic Regional College (IPRC) Kigali.[10][11]
Music career
Early life
Jay Polly started writing and recording songs in 2003, while he was in high school with his then-friend and now rapper; Green P with other friends, they formed a music group named G5.[12][13] In 2004, the group was separated and Jay started recording solo music. He released his single Money, followed by hit songs Ndacyariho, Ibyo ubona, and many more.[14][15]
Tuff Gang
In 2007, Jay Polly and Green P recorded in ONB studio where producer Lick Lick was working. Lick Lick was recording for various Rwandan then-upcoming artists; now stars including King James, Meddy, and The Ben and other 3 young rappers BullDogg, Fireman, and P Fla. Lick Lick realized that the five young rappers had the same vision and potential. He decided to connect them and created a music group named Tuff Gang.[16][17][18]
PGGSS
In 2011 and 2013, Jay Polly was nominated in Primus Guma Guma Super Star (PGGSS) but he did not win it.[19][20] In 2013, he signed a 3-year contract with Touch Records where he released various hit songs including Deux fois Deux, Ndacyariho Ndahumeka, Malaika, and Siribateri ft Bruce Melodie to mention a few.[21] In 2014, he was nominated in PGGSS season 4 which he won on 30 August same year.[1][22]
References
- ^ a b Reporter, Times (31 August 2014). "Guma Guma ends in style as Jay Polly is crowned winner". The New Times. Retrieved 12 September 2023.
- ^ Kalimba, Stephen (25 June 2015). "Artistes to spice Kigali Basketball jam". The New Times. Retrieved 12 September 2023.
- ^ Nsabimana, Eddie (19 May 2020). "Tuff Gang members led by Jay Polly set for virtual reunion". The New Times. Retrieved 12 September 2023.
- ^ Kimenyi, Bryan (2 June 2012). "Jay Polly denies Tuff Gang Split". The New Times. Retrieved 12 September 2023.
- ^ Reporter, Times (20 February 2010). "In Focus: The Tuff Gang". The New Times. Retrieved 12 September 2023.
- ^ Karemera, Dean (20 March 2014). "How much are our musicians minting?". The New Times. Retrieved 12 September 2023.
- ^ Niyigena, Faustin (1 June 2018). "Nigerian singer Davido performs with Rwandan rapper Jay Polly". The New Times. Retrieved 12 September 2023.
- ^ Babijja, Susan (11 July 2013). "Jay Polly to grace DundaStar grand finale concert". The New Times. Retrieved 12 September 2023.
- ^ "'I Wish I Was from Rwanda', says Davido then Performs In Kinyarwanda". KT PRESS. 4 March 2018. Retrieved 12 September 2023.
- ^ Iyamuremye, Janvier. "Jay Polly yitabye Imana azize uburwayi - Inyarwanda.com". inyarwanda.com. Retrieved 13 September 2023.
- ^ "Jay Polly loved his brush and acrylic but lived off music". Rwanda Today. 16 September 2021. Retrieved 13 September 2023.
- ^ Ksafari; Reporter, Our (13 August 2015). "Bimwe mu byamamare byashenguwe n'urupfu rwa Jay Polly, ibihe by'ingenzi byaranze ubuzima bwe". www.isimbi.rw. Retrieved 13 September 2023.
- ^ Ntakirutimana, Deus (2 September 2021). "Umuhanzi Jay Polly yitabye Imana(byinshi kuri we)". The Source Post. Retrieved 13 September 2023.
- ^ Kalimba, Stephen (23 October 2014). "Jay Polly releases 'Malaika' video". The New Times. Retrieved 13 September 2023.
- ^ Mugarura, Richard (24 September 2014). "Jay Polly announces country tour". The New Times. Retrieved 13 September 2023.
- ^ Reporter, Times (20 February 2010). "In Focus: The Tuff Gang". The New Times. Retrieved 13 September 2023.
- ^ Reporter, Times (12 October 2009). "Tuff Gang making a comeback". The New Times. Retrieved 13 September 2023.
- ^ Kimenyi, Bryan (2 June 2012). "Jay Polly denies Tuff Gang Split". The New Times. Retrieved 13 September 2023.
- ^ Reporter, Times (31 July 2011). "Tom Close crowned winner of Primus Guma Guma Superstar constest [sic]". The New Times. Retrieved 13 September 2023.
- ^ Reporter, Times (26 July 2011). "Four in Primus Guma Guma Finals". The New Times. Retrieved 13 September 2023.
- ^ Mugarura, Richard (20 August 2014). "Jay Polly to open fashion house". The New Times. Retrieved 13 September 2023.
- ^ Sabiiti, Daniel (17 January 2019). "What Becomes Local Music Industry Without Guma Guma?". KT PRESS. Retrieved 13 September 2023.