Back in 2020, Korean American artist Ted Park decided to visit rapper Parlay Pass in Atlanta after he felt his depression fully set over him in Jersey City during the initial wave of COVID-19.
What was initially meant to be a two-week trip ended up becoming four months, resulting in the creation of multiple songs with Pass, including their hit 2020 track “Dance Like Jay Park.” The idea for the upbeat banger came to the musicians while they were in the basement studio of a mansion as Ted was vibing to some beats.
The track would eventually keep its name as “Dance Like Jay Park” and go on to pay homage to Jay, who has greatly influenced both Pass and Ted’s careers and music styles.
“As you start to grind and you start to achieve some of your goals, you meet these people on the way, and Jay is one of the most solid people you’ll meet. And not even just in the industry, just in general as a person,” Ted says.
Ted mentions Jay’s solid character, both as an artist and a CEO, and credits him for giving him a chance by signing him to his label. For both Ted and Pass, the song serves as a tribute, acknowledging Jay’s continuous support.
“So whenever I can lend a helping hand…
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