Mike Smith and Jonathan Hay, an unlikely duo from Louisville, Kentucky, aimed for musical success with their album 'Jazz.' After their initial release failed, they revamped the album and its updated version, 'Jazz (Deluxe),' soared to No. 1 on the Billboard charts. However, the joy was short-lived as the album quickly fell off the charts, showcasing the unpredictability of the music industry and the challenges artists face in achieving lasting recognition.
They finished their album and called it Jazz. That fall, they released it on all the usual places- Spotify, Apple Music, Tidal-and as a physical album.
Jazz (Deluxe) came out in January 2018. Right away, it shot up the Billboard chart and hit No. 1. Hay was elated. At last, real, measurable success had arrived.
Almost no one hits it big in music. The odds are so bad it's criminal. But on a late spring evening in Louisville, Kentucky, Mike Smith and Jonathan Hay were having that rare golden moment when everything clicks.
In 2017, their combined experiencesâSmith, a healthcare entrepreneur, and Hay, a seasoned publicistâbring together an unexpected partnership aiming for musical recognition.
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