Jonathan Hay (publicist)

Jonathan Hay
Born (1975-12-16) December 16, 1975 (age 48)
Leesburg, Florida
EducationWaggener High School, Christian Academy of Louisville[1]
Occupations
  • Publicist
  • Record Producer
  • Entrepreneur
Years active1994–present[2]

Jonathan Hay (born December 16, 1975) is an American publicist and record producer.[3][4] He is based in Brooklyn, New York.[5] His music career started from his hometown of St. Matthews in Louisville, Kentucky.[6][7] Hay is most known for his work with "Pon de Replay", the debut single from Rihanna.[8][9] He has produced six albums and a single that topped the Billboard charts in multiple genres including hip hop and jazz.[10][11][12] Hay's Follow the Leader (Reimagined As Jazz), a collaboration album with Eric B. & Rakim ended Michael Bublé's 38 week reign at the top of the Billboard charts and remained for 11 consecutive weeks.[13]

  1. ^ Rucker, Erica (March 19, 2021). "From St. Matthews To The Billboard Charts, Louisville's Jonathan Hay Reimagines Nirvana As House And Techno". LEO Weekly. Retrieved November 4, 2021.
  2. ^ Collar, Matt. "Jonathan Hay | Biography & History". AllMusic. Retrieved November 27, 2019.
  3. ^ "4 Online Reputation Management Strategies From a Celebrity Publicist". Fox News. October 21, 2016. Retrieved November 1, 2016.
  4. ^ "Publicist owns up to Rihanna and Jay Z cheating rumor". NY Daily News. October 27, 2015. Retrieved October 29, 2015.
  5. ^ Infante, Victor D. "Exclusive: Jonathan Hay, Atlas Jenkins put nu jazz spin on Herb Alpert's 'Rise'". The Worcester Telegram & Gazette.
  6. ^ Powell, Amber (June 6, 2016). "Louisville music producer leaves BET's One Shot to reunite with". WAVE. Retrieved August 6, 2016.
  7. ^ Brown, Josh (January 28, 2020). "Jonathan Hay: Sounding Off". Towne Post Network - Local Business Directory.
  8. ^ Hitt, Caitlyn (March 21, 2015). "Celebrating 10 Years Of Rihanna: The Launch Of Her Career And Secrets To Her Success". Ibtimes.com. Retrieved April 24, 2019.
  9. ^ "Rihanna's Ex-Publicist Apologizes For Starting Jay Z And Beyonce Love Triangle Rumor". Vibe. October 24, 2015. Retrieved April 24, 2019.
  10. ^ "Jazz Chart Update: Week of August 12 - JAZZIZ Magazine". Jazziz.com. August 13, 2019. Retrieved September 3, 2019.
  11. ^ Deming, Mark. "Smith and Hay | Biography & History". AllMusic. Retrieved December 22, 2018.
  12. ^ "Mike Smith Chart History". Billboard. September 15, 2018. Retrieved December 22, 2018.
  13. ^ "Mike Smith". Billboard. Retrieved September 18, 2021.