Before he was known to the masses as Jay R Beatbox, Jorge Amparo Jr, was born to a Puerto Rican mother and a father who hail from The Dominican Republic. While technically, Jay R Beatbox is a native of The Bronx, he calls Las Vegas home, as he has been a resident of the city since the age of 1. ​

Beatboxing has proven to be a life-changing passion for Jay R Beatbox, as it has afforded him a multitude of lucrative opportunities. In addition to opening up for well-known acts like Bone Thugs-N-Harmony, Wu-Tang Clan, and T-Pain, Jay R has also performed at Las Vegas’ annual Life Is Beautiful music festival, Brooklyn Bowl and The LinQ Theater.

As an only child, Jay R Beatbox had to grow up in a hurry. While his father was pursuing a career as a professional boxer, and mother making a living working within the culinary industry,  Jay R learned to do a lot on his own, becoming more self-sufficient than the average kid his age.

For Jay R Beatbox, success is being the greatest in all aspects of his life. Not only does he want to be a great entertainer, but he wants to be a great role model, and most importantly a great father. Jay R Beatbox is setting goals, achieving them and he is ready to share that with the world.

Jay R Beatbox plans to leave his mark on the world, not only through beatboxing, but through his humanitarian efforts as well. Aiming to combat obesity among children, Jay R is an ambassador for a non-profit organization known as Jump for Joy. Moreover, his frequent appearances at Las Vegas hospitals have made him a hit with the kids. He can be seen performing for them and even teaching them how to beatbox.