Miles Jaye facts for kids

Miles Jaye Davis (born November 12, 1957), known as Miles Jaye, is an American singer and musician. He is famous for his R&B and jazz music. Miles Jaye also plays the jazz violin and writes songs. He had several popular songs on the US R&B chart in the late 1980s. His biggest hit was "Let's Start Love Over" in 1987. For a while, he was even the lead singer for the famous group Village People.

Miles Jaye's Early Life and Music Journey

Miles Jaye was born in Yonkers, New York. He loved music from a young age. He spent over ten years studying music theory and classical violin. He attended the Brooklyn Conservatory of Music and other schools. While in the US Air Force, he also learned to play the flute, keyboards, and bass. He started his singing career when he was stationed in the Philippines.

Becoming a Star: From Village People to Solo Hits

Miles Jaye toured Europe with famous jazz musicians. He performed with guitarist Eric Gale and singers Phyllis Hyman and Jon Lucien. In 1982, he joined the popular group Village People. He took on the role of the "Cop" character. He sang with the band for two years.

After leaving Village People, Miles Jaye began his solo career. He signed with Top Priority Records. His first album, Miles, came out on Island Records. The song "Let's Start Love Over" became a huge hit. It reached No. 5 on the Billboard R&B chart in 1987. His next song, "I've Been a Fool for You," also made it into the top ten R&B hits. Miles Jaye also helped Teddy Pendergrass with his successful 1988 album, Joy. He played instruments, wrote songs, and helped produce it.

Continuing His Music Career

Miles Jaye released two more albums with Island Records. These were Irresistible in 1989 and Strong in 1991. He continued to have popular songs on the R&B chart. These included "Heaven" and "Objective." In 1991, he started his own music company called Black Tree Records. Through his own label, he released many albums. These albums showed more of his jazz influences. He has also worked with other well-known jazz artists. These include George Duke, Roy Ayers, Grover Washington, Jr., and Branford Marsalis.

Miles Jaye's Music Albums

Miles Jaye has released several studio albums throughout his career:

• Miles (1987)
• Irresistible (1989)
• Strong (1991)
• The Odyssey (1997)
• Romantic Storm (1999)
• Humanity (2002)
• Time to Get My Mind Right (2008)
• God's Creation (2010)

Miles Jaye's Hit Songs

Here are some of Miles Jaye's most popular singles:

• "Let's Start Love Over" (1987)
• "I've Been a Fool for You" (1987)
• "Objective" (1989)
• "I'll Be There" (1989)
• "Heaven" (1989)
• "Irresistible" (1990)
• "Sensuous" (1991)
• "Strong for You" (1991)