Art Life (EP + Prelude) serve as the debut album for Rob Jay. It is this collection of songs which were his introduction as an emcee who had something to say and voice to be heard. Art Life had classic songs that are still played today. These include "Director's Chair, Addicted, Each One Teach One and Uncreatively Creative. This project also introduced the collaboration of Ryan Marrone and Smitty Soul, today known as Ryan and Smitty. There sound is now in demand by some of the biggest artist in the world including Lady Gaga and Justin Beiber.