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2008 SEA R&B Album of the Year Winner, Jay-EL

About Me

Get Your Own! | View SlideshowWho is this new R&B male singer that has opened for American Idol, Fantasia in Montgomery, AL; opened for Anthony Hamilton and Urban Mystic in Huntsville, AL; opened for Avant and K-Ci & JoJo in Atlanta; opened for icons Frankie Beverly and Maze in Savannah, GA; opened for R&B legend, Keith Sweat in Columbia, SC; performed with Xscape in Columbus, GA; opened for early 80's divas, Klymaxx and the group, Surface in Nashville, TN; performed with Angela Winbush, Midnight Star, Zapp and Sir Charles in Huntsville, AL; opened for David Banner in Talladega, AL; opened for Crime Mobb and I-20 of DTP in Columbus, GA; opened for Roy Jones, Jr. and Goodie Mobb in Fort Valley, GA; performed with Nappy Roots, Rasheeda, Jody Breeze from Boyz N Da Hood, BMEs Bohagun, Dem Franchise Boyz, Tango Red, and David Banner in Columbus, GA; opened for Syleena Johnson in Atlanta; opened for Willie Clayton in Evergreen, AL; opened for the "Stand Up In It Man" Theotis Ealey in Jacksonville, FL; and opened for Joe and Guy Torre in Atlanta? Born in Middletown, Connecticut, this handsome, 6'3" young man is positioning himself to take the music industry by storm. He is the next great male R&B sensation, Jay-El. Jay-El's talent for singing was discovered at the age of four when he began singing in church choirs. By the time he was a pre-teen, Jay-El was in high demand to sing at several banquets and parties in his community.In August 2000, Jay-El appeared on ShowTime at the Apollo in New York. He exhibited uncommon poise and confidence with his a cappella rendition of Usher's Bedtime to a packed house at the Apollo. He received a standing ovation from the crowd, and hysterical screams from most of the women in the audience. He beat out several talented artists, including a long-standing champion, when he took 1st place three times in a row before the Apollo season ended. Jay-El's performances aired in December, 2000, again in April, 2001, and in syndication. Millions across the country viewed his performances, and the response from diverse individuals within the entertainment industries and general public has been overwhelming. To this day, Jay-El constantly meets individuals who were moved by his Apollo performances.In 2003, Jay-El released his first single entitled, "Be About Yours" from the album with the same title. Jay-El's first single, "Be About Yours" charted for 16 weeks on Billboard's R&B/Hip-Hop Single Sales Chart. This record also charted on 20 different record pools across the United States. "Be About Yours" is still a favorite with DJ's around the world in the U.K., Canada, Spain, Germany, France, Japan and Croatia, and was just recently licensed for distribution in Italy.In 2005, Jay-El had success with two singles, "Dance Close" and "Reverse." Both singles received significant airplay in the Southeast through Columbus and Macon, Georgia; Montgomery, Huntsville, Dothan, Tuscaloosa, and Tuscumbia, Alabama; Charleston, South Carolina; and Alexandria and Lake Charles, Louisiana. Dance Close charted on 16 different record pools across the country and Canada, and took off with DJs in the clubs, including DJ's in Canada and Germany, while the steamy ballad, Reverse, moved women of all ages! Both Dance Close and Reverse racked up numerous awards from musicians and other music industry personnel at www.garageband.com.In 2006, Jay-EL's ballad, Cant Let Go, won 1st place on American Idol Underground's website at www.idolunderground.com for the month of March, 2006 out of 605 competitors. Cant Let Go remains in the Top 50 on the same websites R&B internet radio station. Jay-El's sophomore project, Get Closer, was released in 2007, and the album just won the 2008 SEA Indy R&B Allbum of the Year Award! After listening to Jay-EL's new CD, you, too, will see why he's called the next great male R&B sensation.You can get your copy of Get Closer at www.cdbaby.com/cd/jayel4. To purchase Jay-El ringtones for your cell phone, visit http://www.ringtonejukebox.com/realtonecategory.asp or www.jivjiv.com/powersource.For more information on Jay-El, contact PowerSource Entertainment, Inc. 770.469.0802
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Member Since: 1/2/2006
Band Website: powersource-ent.com
Band Members: Jay-El is the next great R&B sensation!
Influences: Jay-El has been influenced by truly soulful singers such as Stevie Wonder, Brian McKnight, and the group, Jodeci.
Sounds Like: While Jay-El has a vocal ability that is all his own, he has been compared to Brian McKnight, Music Soulchild, Usher, Mario, R Kelly and Keith Sweat.
Record Label: PowerSource Entertainment, Inc.
Type of Label: Indie

My Blog

Thank you for making me the SEA 2008 Indy R&B Album of the Year Winner!

THANK YOU to everyone who voted for my album, "Get Closer" as Indy R&B Album of the Year!!!  The fans are everything to us who share our music with you, and this is a great honor! Congra...
Posted by The Official JAY-EL Myspace Page on Mon, 28 Jan 2008 09:06:00 PST

Please vote for "Get Closer" as Indy Album of the Year!

..> What's good, Fellas? What's happening, Ladies? When you get a chance, please go vote for my sophomore album, "Get Closer" as the Indy R&B Album of the Year! Here's the link: http://www.sou...
Posted by The Official JAY-EL Myspace Page on Mon, 01 Oct 2007 06:47:00 PST

GET CLOSER IN STORES APRIL 3, 2007

What's good, Peeps? Today is the official street date for my sophomore album, Get Closer.  For those of you who already bought it from CD Baby (www.cdbaby.com/cd/jayel4), Thank you very much!&nbs...
Posted by The Official JAY-EL Myspace Page on Wed, 04 Apr 2007 09:05:00 PST

Check out my new singles, "Repeat" and "Memories"

What's good, Ladies?  Fellas - hold it down! Please check out my new radio singles, "Repeat" and "Memories."  I just uploaded them on my page.  Let me know what you think! Both singles ...
Posted by The Official JAY-EL Myspace Page on Thu, 08 Mar 2007 06:25:00 PST

"Get Closer" available now at www.cdbaby.com/cd/jayel4

What's up, Ladies!  What's good, Men? Please get that CD before it hits stores at www.cdbaby.com/cd/jayel4 Thanks for the love and support. Stay blessed, Jay-EL...
Posted by The Official JAY-EL Myspace Page on Fri, 02 Mar 2007 04:02:00 PST

www.cdbaby.com/cd/jayel4

What's up, Ladies!!! What's good, fellas? If you want to get my new album, "Get Closer" before it hits the retail stores on April 3rd, you can buy it from CD Baby at www.cdbaby.com/cd/jayel4.  Th...
Posted by The Official JAY-EL Myspace Page on Wed, 28 Feb 2007 05:39:00 PST

imnotsigned.com

What's up, Peeps!I need y'all again!Please go to www.imnotsigned.com, click SEARCH, type my name, Jay-EL, click on my picture, and then check out some of my new songs!  My "Get Closer" album is c...
Posted by The Official JAY-EL Myspace Page on Wed, 21 Feb 2007 05:17:00 PST

My New Single, "Repeat"

What's up, Ladies?  What's Good, Fellas? I have a new single going to radio this month.  Can y'all check it out and go rate it at www.idolunderground.com/jayel, please?  It's called "Re...
Posted by The Official JAY-EL Myspace Page on Sun, 11 Feb 2007 07:32:00 PST

"Get Closer" Album Update

What's Good, Peeps? I just want y'all to know that we got two samples cleared for my sophomore album, "Get Closer."  The first is an Isley Bros. song, and the second is a song by The Roots! ...
Posted by The Official JAY-EL Myspace Page on Tue, 03 Oct 2006 04:27:00 PST

Southern Entertainment Awards

My record label, POWERSOURCE ENTERTAINMENT, and the home of my label-mates, Hip-hop hype x-pert, KALAKO THE PRO, and the No. 1 Draft Pick, RICKO, has been nominated for "INDY RECORD LABEL OF THE YEAR"...
Posted by The Official JAY-EL Myspace Page on Thu, 14 Sep 2006 01:26:00 PST