J.Lately Drops New Album, “Bodega” ft. Dizzy Wright, The Grouch, Fashawn, and Ian Kelly

The Bay Area emcee makes his return with even more amazing music – this time with a brand new album entitled “Bodega” which features multiple artists.

J.Lately has been doing anything but taking it easy this year. The Sebastopol, CA emcee’s laid-back sound is clearly no representation of his work ethic, as he drops his second album of 2021, Bodega. “The Bodega album is named after this small town called Bodega Bay on the Northern California coast, like 30 minutes away from the town where I grew up”, says Lately. “It used to represent a kind of freedom to us in our teens. It was that place we could drive out to and smoke, drink, have a bonfire, hang out with girls, and just be free from the watch of school or parents or anything.” 

During the pandemic, while shows and touring were shut down, Lately retreated to his friend and former high school classmate West Coast Trey’s studio in the hills of Bodega Bay. There, Trey produced 7 tracks that became the backbone for the album. “That’s where I wrote a lot of this album, and a lot of it was done during lockdown. So during that time, it was this place that allowed me a sense of freedom again and really allowed me a chance to reconnect with myself” says Lately. While Bodega is clearly a personal project, the vocal contributions from spitters Dizzy Wright, The Grouch, Fashawn, and Ian Kelly round out the album with their variety of stylistic touches.

With no sign of slowing down anytime soon, J.Lately is cementing his place as one of California’s most promising artists to keep an eye on. 

If you missed it, you should check out his last album “Winnebago“.

About the artist behind “Bodega”

J.Lately distinguishes himself as an emcee with his soulful style and laid back flow. A true appreciation for music along with the unique ability to put everyday life into a relatable perspective has allowed him to flourish in the Bay Area scene and beyond. His music possesses the rare ability to make you contemplate and vibe out simultaneously, finding the perfect balance between the conscious and the stoner. Coming from the small town of Sebastopol, and having split time between Oakland and Southern California, his influences are eclectic and mesh together effortlessly to form his own individual style. A relentless drive has kept Lately on tour across the country with artists such as Zion I, Andre Nickatina, Locksmith, and A-Plus of the Hieroglyphics.