Jay1

Jason Andrè Juami (born 27 January 1997), better known by his stage name Jay1, is a British rapper and songwriter who is from Coventry. He is of Congolese and Jamaican ancestry.[1] He has had two top 20 singles in the UK.[2]

Jay1
Birth nameJason Andrè Juami
Born (1997-01-27) 27 January 1997
London, England
GenresHip hop
Occupation(s)Rapper, songwriter
Years active2015–present
LabelsGRM

Before his keen interest in music, Jay1 undertook a PESS apprenticeship with local Coventry apprenticeship provider SCCU.

He started taking music seriously in 2016, when he moved to Coventry from North London.[3]

Jay1 is best known for his single "Your Mrs", which was released in March 2019. He released his debut EP titled One Wave on 4 July 2019.

Discography

Extended plays

List of extended plays, with selected details
Title Details Peak chart positions
UK
[4]
One Wave[5]
  • Released: 4 July 2019
  • Label: GRM
  • Formats: CD, digital download
28

Singles

Title Year Peak chart positions Certifications Album
UK
[4]
"Your Mrs" 2019 18 One Wave
"Mocking It" 19
"4AM in Coventry" 44 Non-album singles
"2 on 2"
(with Tion Wayne)
53
"Million Bucks" 60
"Flex"
(featuring JB Scofield)
2020 60
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References

  1. Hallam, Katy (April 9, 2019). "London rapper is taking the charts by storm". Coventry Live.
  2. "JAY1 | full Official Chart History | Official Charts Company". www.officialcharts.com.
  3. Hallam, Katy (April 9, 2019). "Coventry rapper is taking the charts by storm". Coventry Telegraph. Retrieved July 15, 2019.
  4. UK chart peaks:
  5. "iTunes - Music - One Wave EP by JAY1". Itunes.apple.com. Retrieved 2019-07-04.
  6. "British certifications – JAY1". British Phonographic Industry. Retrieved 8 June 2020. Type JAY1 in the "Search BPI Awards" field and then press Enter.
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