Harlem has never been short on voices, but Jae Lat is one of the few artists stepping forward with a sound that feels rooted, sharp, and confident without trying to imitate anyone before him. His new EP Got This Far — a tight three-song pack featuring “COSMIC,” “2WINZ,” and “J3T J3T” — shows exactly where he’s headed. Each track snaps with that unmistakable East Coast energy: crisp delivery, strong cadence, and wordplay that doesn’t try too hard, just hits naturally.
Jae Lat approaches music like someone who’s been studying it his whole life, because he truly has. His home was filled with the voices of Jay-Z, 50 Cent, Dipset, Ruff Ryders, Biggie, Tupac, Uncle Luke — a full spectrum of giants shaping his ear before he ever stepped in a booth. But he didn’t start creating until around age 11 or 12, slowly building from scratch, putting in the kind of hours most people don’t see. Whether it meant working overnight shifts while still in school or staying up late to sharpen his craft, he treated the process like a responsibility, not a hobby.
Today, that patience and grind is starting to show. Got This Far is a snapshot of his growth — polished, controlled, and hungry for the next step. And he’s not slowing down anytime soon. With new music on the way, Jae Lat is setting himself up for a strong run, proving that steady work and real passion can still break through in a crowded scene.
