Jay Reis

Jay Reis Born and raised on the Eastside of Houston, Texas, Jay Reis discovered his passion for music at just nine years old, tapping into rhythm and rhyme as a primary form of expression long before life tested his resolve. Faced with severe childhood struggles that severed traditional family bonds, Reis found himself navigating life on the street and homeless by age thirteen. Instead of adopting the cliché trope of the "lone wolf"—a animal non-native to Texas—he claimed the moniker Stray Dog, embracing the resilient, street-tested identity that defined his upbringing. Drawing heavily from his rich Mexican and Guyanese heritage, Jay Reis built a distinctive sonic identity. His music blends the deep, heavy-hitting cadence of Houston’s Southside rap with warm Caribbean rhythms and gritty, underground Latino energy. The result is a bold, genre-bending fusion—a sound that is as complex and unpredictable as it is captivating. Overcoming the turbulence of his early years, Reis has transitioned into a fully independent, prosperous artist. While maintaining his deep Texas roots, his unique global sound has resonated far beyond state lines, cultivating a dedicated and expanding fan base in regions across the globe, including strong footholds in Panama and Guyana. Straydog / Ninja Dog music Team