Jay1 facts for kids

Jason Andrè Juami (born on January 27, 1998), known by his stage name Jay1, is a British rapper and songwriter. He grew up in Coventry, England, and has family roots in the Congo. Jay1 is famous for having two songs that reached the top 20 on the music charts in the UK.

His most well-known song is "Your Mrs," which came out in March 2019. He also released his first collection of songs, called an EP, titled One Wave in July 2019.

Early Life

Before Jay1 became serious about music, he was part of a training program in Coventry. This program helped him learn new skills.

He started focusing on music in 2016. This was after he moved to Coventry from Southgate, which is in North London.

Music Career

Jay1 has released several popular songs and EPs since he started his music career. He is known for his unique style of hip hop.

Hit Songs and EPs

Jay1's first EP was called One Wave, and it came out on July 4, 2019. This EP was very popular and even earned a Silver award, meaning many copies were sold.

His song "Your Mrs" was a big hit in 2019. It reached number 18 on the UK Singles Chart. Another popular song, "Mocking It," also did very well, reaching number 19 on the same chart. Both of these songs have been certified Gold, showing how many people bought and streamed them.

Jay1 continued to release music, including his second EP, One Wave 2, which came out on April 9, 2021. More recently, he released his EP Sorry I'm Late on August 22, 2024.

Collaborations

Jay1 has worked with many other artists on different songs. In 2019, he teamed up with Tion Wayne for the song "2 on 2." He also featured on "Swerve" with KSI in 2021, which was a popular track.

He has also appeared on songs like "Gang Gang" with KSI and Deno. These collaborations help him share his music with even more fans.