how songs being made on Instagram: "Lil Tjay’s rise to fame began with early melodic drill recordings in the Bronx, where he developed a smooth, emotional vocal style using clear phrasing and breath control. His breakout tracks were recorded with real takes rather than heavy autotune, letting vulnerability and storytelling become core elements of his developing sound and identity. By 2019, songs like *FN* and *Brothers* gained major streaming traction, helping Lil Tjay enter mainstream hip hop.