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KayJay

Takin' it back to music ...

About Me

KayJay's debut single "Last Night A DJ Saved My Life" was released on 26 March 2007 on Apollo (Universal) & Big Love Records. Produced and mixed by Seamus Haji the track has stormed the UK Dance Charts at No.1, and the Official Singles Charts at No. 13! See the video below featuring the infamous drag queens!
KayJay also performed "Last Night A DJ Saved My Life" on Channel 4's Popworld, see this exclusive performance below...
Off the back of the success of her current single release, KayJay has completed her debut , 7 track EP, "Intuition" and will be releasing a dance/house remix of one of her original songs taken from the EP. KayJay will be performing some exclusive showcases with her live, 10 piece band later this year!

In the meantime, KayJay is busy performing "Last Night A DJ Saved My Life" at various clubs all over the UK - if you've missed the chance to see her live, don't worry, just click on the video below for a preview!
Here are some photos of the lovely lady in action too...!
And here are some stills taken from KayJay's incredible Popworld performance....
KayJay strives to create real music for the love of it, she believes in keeping it real but keeping it positive and keeping it inspiring.

KayJay has her own distinct vocal style; a unique, sweet yet sultry, smooth and soulful dulcet tone. KayJay's music is a soulful, funky hybrid of her musical influences; Chante Moore, TLC, Aaliyah, Janet Jackson & MaryMary. Thus created are a tantalising, eclectic array of songs all penned herself. KayJay's songs are unfaltering, warm, direct and honest.

KayJay is a likeable artist. She's not trying to be controversial, overtly sexual or ghetto fabulous, and aren't we all getting tired of that? But neither is she an arrogant, self-righteous Diva. She's simply a human being with issues like the rest of us, expressing herself and relaying her experiences and opinions through her music, and isn't that how it's supposed to be?

KayJay's stunning vocal abilities and musical expression caters to a wide range of musical styles, but she is still able to maintain her own soulful and pure essence...

For more Artist Info & to hear audio clips from the Intuition EP go to to...
http://www.kayjay.biz/about/audio.htm

To hear audio samples of other various sessions go to...
http://www.kayjay.biz/sessions/index.htm

KayJay is well respected on the session circuit in London and has been very honoured to have worked with some of the UK's top session musicians and to have performed at some of the UK's most established festivals and venues.

KayJay has built up quite an extensive CV over the years, working on albums, live tours, TV shows and PA's with Artists such as; BRIT & MOBO Award Winners; Lemar, Estelle, Gabrielle & Shola Ama, also with the Stereophonics, Westlife, Roni Size, Jocelyn Brown, Lisa Stansfield, Martha Reeves, Alexander O'Neal & Rose Royce to name but a few!

KayJay is forever the business woman and entrepreneur - always looking for the next big project to get involved in - to keep the good vibes alive! If you have something in mind then please contact KayJay to discuss any potential business venture!

Peace & Blessings.


My Interests

Music:

Member Since: 3/9/2006
Band Website: kayjay.biz
Band Members:

KayJay currently has eight band members. The band currently consists of: Drums, Bass, lead guitar, keyboards, fender rhodes, trumpet & saxophonist and percussion.

KayJay will be performing exclusive live showcases later in 2007. If you are interested in finding out more please check this My Space or email KayJay for further details... [email protected]

See website for further Artist info and all the latest up to date information.



Influences:

Jesus Christ! Liberty, Chaka Khan, Jill Scott, Kindred, Earth Wind & Fire, Incognito, Eric Benet, Stevie Wonder, Chante Moore, Ella Fitzgerald, Brian McKnight, Alicia Keys, Stephanie Mills, Lo-Key, D'Angelo, TLC, Kim Burrell Jimmy Jam & Terry Lewis, Miles Davies, Prince, Whitney Houston, John Coltrane, James Brown, The Pharcyde, Joe, Diana Krall, Angie Stone, The Brand New Heavies, Rachelle Farrell, Brownstone, Patrice Rushen, India Arie, The Buena Vista Social Club, Sister Sledge, Janet Jackson, Eva Cassidy, Aaliyah, Mary Mary, Brandy, Kelly Price, Anita Baker, Mint Condition, Al Jarreux, Naughty By Nature, Luther Vandross, Thelonius Monk, Fred Hammond, Heatwave, Teddy Pendergrass, Vivien Green, Kirk Franklin, Blackstreet, Alexander O'Neal, CeCe Winans, The Jones Girls, Ella Fitzgerald, Mary J Blige, Mariah Carey, Roy Ayers, The Whispers, Guru, Lucie Silvas, Blondie, Neptunes, Toni Braxton, Michael Jackson, Chic, Snoop, Bob Marley, Jamiroquai, Donnell Jones, Will Downing, Amel Larrieux, Marvin Gaye, Mya, Lauryn Hill, Quincy Jones, George Benson, Nat King Cole, Zero7, Gwen Stefani, Faith Evans, Maroon 5 to name but a few music Artists who continually inspire KayJay!

KayJay is also inspired by anything creative, respecting all art forms that use this energy positively;

Art - Cezanne, Van Gough, African, Spanish & Egyptian paintings & sculpture.

Photography; visually stimulating and though provoking work; especially scenic nature shots & political, cultural shots.

Books; The Bible, Paulo Coelho, Nicholas Sparks, Dan Brown, Michael Cordy.

Dance; Salsa, Jazz, Streetdance, Ballet.

Acting/Theatre; Musicals, Opera, fringe theatre.

Films; The Colour Purple, The Shawshank Redemption, Crash, Million Dollar Baby, The Notebook, Labyrinth, Very Bad Things, Boogie Nights and of course the usual Chick Flicks!

Actors; Halle Berry, Drew Barrymore, Denzel Washington, Morgan Freeman, Robert De Niro, Al Pacino, Sandra Bullock, Kate Winslet, Julia Roberts, Scarlett Johanssen, Laurence Fishburn, Angela Bassett, Mel Gibson, Tom Hanks, Goldie Hawn, Winona Ryder, Johnny Depp.

People; Mama May & Papa Joe, Nelson Mandela, Oprah Winfrey, Joyce Meyer, Maya Angelou and anyone else who has struggled through their faith.

Keep fighting the good fight!!

Sounds Like:
KayJay has her own distinct vocal style; a unique, sweet yet sultry, smooth and soulful dulcet tone; ask 10 different people who she sounds like and you'll get 10 different answers - because KayJay doesn't sound like anyone else out there - she sounds like herself - truly unique!



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Record Label: Apollo (Universal), Ministry & Gut
Type of Label: Major

My Blog

More pics uploaded!

Hey ya'll,Hope you're cool.....Just thought I'd let you know that I've been sorting through some old photos on my PC and have a dug up a few of me hanging with some music industry folk... thought you ...
Posted by KayJay on Sat, 13 Oct 2007 08:35:00 PST

Gig Review: Kim Burrell & Ocean, Hackney

Hey ya'll,Just thought I'd let you have my thoughts on the recent Kim Burrell show at Hackney's Ocean.Incredible!  One word to sum up this lady's performance.  She makes singing look effortl...
Posted by KayJay on Wed, 26 Sep 2007 05:37:00 PST

Event: The Edwin Starr Story - Available on DVD 10.09.07

Hosted By: Wienerworld / www.wienerworld.comWhen: 08 Sep 2007, 19:00Where: Your local DVD StoreAnywhere in the UK and beyond.The Universe, CI United KingdomDescription:Wienerworld / www.wienerworld.co...
Posted by KayJay on Fri, 07 Sep 2007 10:34:00 PST

Event: KayJay performing at G.A.Y Dance Anthems, London

Hosted By: KayJay When: 08 Sep 2007, 01:00Where: G.A.Y at the AstoriaTottenham Court RoadLondon, LO W1United KingdomDescription:KayJay Click Here To View EventPlease try and come to this event!Look f...
Posted by KayJay on Thu, 06 Sep 2007 03:47:00 PST

Popworld Stills Uploaded

Hey Guys,I can't believe it's September already!  Wow, this year is flying by!  The last half of 2007 looks set to be pretty successful so I am looking forward to the coming months....Anywho...
Posted by KayJay on Sun, 02 Sep 2007 04:51:00 PST

2 New Dance Tracks Signed!!

Great news folks.....!!While I've been busy performing "Last Night A DJ Saved My Life" at various clubs all over the UK, I've also been working on new studio Dance/House projects and am pleased to rep...
Posted by KayJay on Thu, 30 Aug 2007 09:57:00 PST

More Photos Uploaded!

Hey Guys,Hope you're all keeping well and had a good time over the Bank Holiday weekend!Just thought I'd let you know that I've uploaded some more random pics to my profile.  Check 'em out and le...
Posted by KayJay on Wed, 29 Aug 2007 09:03:00 PST

Gig Review - PRINCE!!

It's about that time!!!PURPLE time!!  The whole country is by now aware of His Royal Purpleness' string of 21 shows at the O2.... and I have the pleasure to be able to report that - yes - Prince ...
Posted by KayJay on Thu, 16 Aug 2007 10:00:00 PST

NEW EP TRACK UPLOADED!!

Hey Guys,Sorry it's been quiet for a while, been trying to catch up with some outstanding projects and make the most of my time before the madness of the next single promotions start!!  Am doing ...
Posted by KayJay on Sat, 21 Jul 2007 06:07:00 PST

More Pics Uploaded!

Hey Ya'll,Hope you are all groovy.Get more at spaceboos.comJust uploaded a few more pics to my sliders - some live ones I've dug out from the archives and a coupla new ones - hope you like!Don't forge...
Posted by KayJay on Sat, 23 Jun 2007 10:29:00 PST