A great track can make a strong first impression, but getting it right sometimes takes more than one studio session. For Jay, the road to Work Eht Shit involved long drives, a change of recording plans, and several rounds of work before the final version came together. The hip hop release brings a high-energy club feel while celebrating women who show confidence, ambition, and drive. Jay sees it as a song for women across different professions, recognizing those who are making things happen in their own way.
The inspiration came from what Jay has observed throughout his time in the music industry. Between business meetings, clubs, restaurants, and other social settings, he noticed women who were not only confident but also intelligent and actively building their own success. That perspective became the foundation for a track designed to celebrate women beyond any one setting or profession. Whether it is played in a club, during a workout, or on the drive home, Work Eht Shit is built around movement, energy, and a hook that invites listeners to join in.
The recording process was anything but straightforward. It began at Trap Beckham’s studio in Atlanta while Jay was living in Kentucky. The two spent four or five hours working on Jay’s part, but when they listened back to the raw recording, they realized something was missing. The first version did not have the right template, so the work had to start again. Jay drove the six hours back to Kentucky, then returned to Atlanta a few weeks later for another session at a different studio. This time, the alternate recording felt right. After three or four rounds of back and forth with a new engineer, the track was finally mastered. It took extra miles and extra sessions, but Jay was determined to get the song where it needed to be.
Several collaborators helped bring the release together. Trap Beckham was central to the process, while Son the Engineer, originally from Paducah, Kentucky, and now based in Atlanta, was also part of the project. Jayell, working under Beats by Jayell, handled the recording, mixing, and mastering, while Cobymixedthat contributed the beat. Jay also credits his mother, who serves as his manager, for being there throughout the process. She helped coordinate the studio connections and trips, joining him for the long drives and hours of recording. Her support was part of the work behind the song, not just the story around it.
Jay is already looking ahead to more music and other projects. His upcoming release, Go Get It, will feature Bigg_Jigg, while his forthcoming EP, V.I.P., is set to focus on collaborations and high-energy club tracks. He has also announced plans for a solo tour beginning in March 2027, with a West Coast leg expected to include additional performers during the summer. Beyond music, he is preparing a food review show for his YouTube channel, itsjay859.
With Work Eht Shit, Jay brings together a celebratory message and a recording process that demanded patience and persistence. The track is about women putting in the work and owning their success, but its journey reflects that same spirit. Sometimes getting the right sound means putting in the miles, showing up again, and refusing to settle for anything less than the version you believe in.
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