Born in East London to both Angolan & Congolese parents, Jay’s musical journey ignited in the heart of the church, where he mastered the piano, bass, and guitar.
By 14 or 15, his passion for poetry and upbringing in Newham – where everyone at school was rapping – sparked his deep dive into music.
Breaking out in 2015, by 2017 tracks featuring Shakka, Amine, and Mahalia were cementing his rising star status. Relocating to LA, Jay collaborated with Tyler The Creator and GoldLink on ‘U Say,’ gaining international recognition and co-signs from The Fader, Billboard, Highsnobiety, and Pitchfork.
European and Asian tours and collaborations with artists like Chance The Rapper, Mura Masa, SiR, Paul Epworth, Jay Electronica, Joyce Wrice and Jordan Rakei followed, with all of this culminating in his new highly-anticipated debut album ‘Shine’.
Musically, ‘Shine’ is a genre-defying blend of rap, jazz, soul, hip-hop, funk, and more and embodies Jay’s decade-long journey to where he is now – with a lot more still to come.
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