Anitra Jay Announces New Album, "Crown & Glory"

R&B/Soul Singer-Songwriter, Anitra Jay releases new album, Crown & Glory Spring 2014

Special Announcement, Charlotte, NC based R&B/Soul Singer-Songwriter, Anitra Jay will be releasing a new album in the Spring of 2014.  "Crown & Glory" is an EP all about the beauty of natural hair.  Anitra Jay has been wearing her hair chemical free for over 3 years.  Her journey started with wanting to live healthy and avoid hair maintenance expenses.  Ultimately, her story turned into one of triumph, growth in self-esteem, and lasting friendships with other curlies.  With songs like "It's a Way of Life," and "Crown & Glory," she dares to communicate to society that being yourself is perfectly beautiful as opposed to what magazines and other forms of media dictate.  The album also includes a remix of her popular song "The Natural Hair Song" featuring Original Soul, a hip-hop artist out of Dallas, TX.  

Crown & Glory is set to release in the Spring of 2014. Sign up to the mailing list for updates on pre-sales, perks, and other goodies.

Anitra Jay on Tour in 2013

Anitra Jay's 9-8-7 Tour is booked.   

Charlotte based R&B/Soul Singer-Songwriter Anitra Jay Comes is bringing her sultry vocals to the east coast for a week long tour she aptly calls The 9-8-7 Tour.  She will travel up and down the east coast tour for 9 days, performing 8 shows, in 7 states.  Visiting cities like Baltimore, D.C., Boston and Lynchburg, Brooklyn, and more.  The tour also includes an online show broadcasting live from the home of a relative found on Ancestry.com. 

Listeners will experience “a soulful journey through love, faith, reality, and imagination." Anitra Jay takes audiences through an eclectic mix of pop, soul, jazz, and gospel, incorporating rhythmic poetry inspired by Anitra’s life experiences and travels.

The Charlotte Music Awards Best Singer-Songwriter of 2013 Nominee is described as a purveyor of inspiration as she traverses genres and defies boundaries. A multi-talented artist in both spoken word and music, her shows are filled with powerful vocals, sing alongs, and foot stomping grooves. 


In 2011, Anitra Jay released her self-published debut album titled, “Keep the Faith,” a 12 track project chronicling a musical conversation about life’s battles and triumphs. A year later she released her sophomore album, “Genesis,” saluting a fresh start in relationships, careers, and self-confidence. The positive message conveyed in her music garnered the attention of Pride Magazine, a Charlotte periodical which featured her song “On a Dime and a Dream,” in an article about hope and inspiration. 

Concerts with Anitra Jay always include improvisation and exciting interplay between her and the audience epitomizing what great live music is all about. 

For more information about the tour visit the official 9-8-7 event page.

To hear Anitra Jay’s music or for more information about her go to www.anitrajay.com.

Best Singer-Songwriter of the Year, Anitra Jay Nominated

Just Announced!  Charlotte, North Carolina based R&B/Soul singer-songwriter, Anitra Jay has been nominated for Best Singer-Songwriter of 2013 with the Charlotte Music Awards.  

With roots in Jazz, Soul, and Gospel, Anitra Jay showcases an energetic mix of head bopping grooves, spoken word, and musical story telling. Inspired by a range of artists from Bill Withers to Erykah Badu, her music brings a down-to-earth blend of neo-soul, poetry, and soul-catching melodies. The self-proclaimed singing bard is currently working on recording her third album, a concept project all about the beauty of Natural Hair. 

"I'm both excited and humbled by this opportunity.  After doing my thing in Charlotte for only 3 years, it's hard to believe that I will be competing with some of the greatest singer-songwriters in Charlotte," says Anitra Jay on the news.

The Charlotte Music Awards showcases all aspects of music in Charlotte and the Carolinas. Jeff Cheen, the founder says his goal is to enhance the profile of the music community in the region and support local music and local artists.

"We have the talent base. And the region has a rich musical tradition," says Cheen.

Only a select few of talented artists are nominated per year for this honorable award.  Anitra Jay along with other hopefuls will be showcasing for judges in front of a live audience on Sunday September 15, 2013 at the Comedy Zone at NC Music Factory (900 NC Music Factory Blvd).  The show will run from 5:00PM to 9:00PM.

Tickets are only $8.  They can be purchased directly from Anitra Jay by e-mailing her at info@anitrajay.com or calling 586.330.9183.  

Anitra Jay Tours Europe

Charlotte, NC based R&B/Soul Singer-Songwriter Anitra Jay is taking her music across the pond to Europe in 2014.  Dates are set for October 8-15, 2014.  Shows will be centered mainly in the UK.  

To help cover the costs of the tour, Anitra Jay has launched a House Concert Series with visits to Louisiana, Texas, Tennessee, North Carolina, and many other states in the Southern Belt.  Anitra Jay would love to come to your area as well!  Click here to find out how you can book Anitra Jay at your house for little to nothing here.

Anitra Jay Welcomes New Team Members

Charlotte, NC based R&B/Soul Singer-Songwriter Anitra Jay welcomes new team members to help with booking and general management.  Special thanks go to Clarise Hicks of EPIC 434 for joining the Anitra Jay team as the General Booking Agent as well as Wally Saukerson of Wally's World of Entertainmentfor joining as the College Booking Agent.  Also new to the team is Mr. Dwight Harris Jr. who will be taking over social media and online schedule updates.  These new additions will play a vital role in Anitra Jay's success moving forward.