We recently connected with North Carolina artist Elevator Jay for an exclusive “Off The Porch” interview! During our sit down he talked about the gentrification in Charlotte, the culture on the Westside of the city, starting to make music when he was 12, discovering his love for fishing, jumping off the porch, going to college for 2 years, being inspired by Kris Kross, explains how OutKast inspired his rap name, describes his journey as the road less traveled, locking in with J Dirrt of Baller’s Eve, working with Grip Plyaz, his thoughts on the music scene in Charlotte right now, getting a sponsorship with Bojangles, his new project ‘Summer Rooster’, explains why he took 4 years off from releasing an album, working with producer 2nd Prez on the project, pulling up in an 18-wheeler for his “That’s Whats Shaking” live performance, driving trucks for a living, his songs “Out The Way”, “Of The Game”, “Hold Up”, dropping merch along with the project, planning to be more consistent with his music, reveals his creative process, plans for 2023, shares advice for the youth, and much more!