Jay1

Jay1
Birth nameJason Andrè Juami
Born (1998-01-27) 27 January 1998 (age 26)
Southgate, London, England
OriginCoventry, West Midlands, England
GenresHip hop
Occupations
  • Rapper
  • songwriter
Years active2015–present
LabelsGRM, RCA

Jason Andrè Juami (born 27 January 1998), better known by his stage name Jay1 (stylised as JAY1), is a British rapper and songwriter who is from Coventry. He is of Congolese ancestry.[1] He has had two top 20 singles in the UK.[2]

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.

Early life

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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 Southgate, North London.[3]

Discography

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Extended plays

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List of extended plays, with selected details
Title Details Peak chart positions Certifications
UK
[4]
UK
HH/R&B
One Wave[5]
  • Released: 4 July 2019
  • Label: GRM
  • Formats: CD, digital download
28 7
One Wave 2[7]
  • Released: 9 April 2021
  • Label: GRM
  • Formats: CD, digital download
Sorry I'm Late
  • To Be Released: 22 August 2024
  • Label: One Wave
  • Formats: CD, digital download
"—" denotes a recording that did not chart or was not released in that territory.

Singles

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As Lead Artist

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Title Year Peak chart positions Certifications Album
UK
[4]
UK
HH/R&B
"Like C4" 2017 Non-album singles
"That's My Bae" 2018
"Sweet One"
"Good Vibes" One Wave
"Becky"
"Your Mrs" 2019 18 7
"Mocking It" 19 8
"4AM in Coventry" 44 29 Non-album single
"2 on 2"
(with Tion Wayne)
53 40 T Wayne's World 3
"Million Bucks" 60 31 Non-album singles
"Flex"
(featuring JB Scofield)
2020 60
"Tee"
(featuring Loski)
65
"Curvy"
(with The Plug & Blueface)
"Gwop" One Wave 2
"Casanova"
(with Dj Jay-K and Guè)
2021 Non-album singles
"Kisan"
(with Coolie, Jaz Dhami, Temz, Tana, J Fado and Hargo)
"Patiently" One Wave 2
"Blazed" Non-album single
"Swerve"
(featuring KSI)
69 22 All Over The Place
"Ocean" Non-album single
"DND"
"Mercedes" 2022
"WTF"
"Came In Sauce"
"Loose"
(with Outcast Music)
"Bella" 2023
"Perth"
"Sunshine"
(with Hutch)
"Sunday Service" 2024
"Lay It Down"
(with TRY, DreamDoll, Sam i and Shmuck the Loyal)
"Respectfully" Sorry I'm Late
"ASAP"
(with Neeshay)
"Famous"
"—" denotes a recording that did not chart or was not released in that territory.
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Title Year Peak chart positions Album
UK
[4]
"Hide And Seek (Remix)"
(Tayo Sound and Future Utopia featuring Jay1)
2022 Non-album single

Other charted songs

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Title Year Peak chart positions Album
UK
[4]
UK
HH/R&B
UK
Ind.
"Gang Gang"
(KSI featuring Jay1 and Deno)
2021 40 14 6 All Over the Place

Guest appearances

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List of non-single guest appearances, with other performing artists, showing year released and album name
Title Year Other artist(s) Album
"Keisha & Becky (Remix)" 2019 Russ Millions, Tion Wayne, Aitch, Swarmz and Sav'o T Wayne's World 3
"Lauren" Deno Eye 2 Eye
"Dumpling" (Toddla T Remix) 2020 Stylo G, Sean Paul and Toddla T Non-album remix
"Gang Gang" 2021 KSI, Deno All Over the Place
"Mbappé (Remix)" 2022 Day1, Gambino La MG, KAHUKX Non-album remix

References

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  1. ^ Hallam, Katy (9 April 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 (9 April 2019). "Coventry rapper is taking the charts by storm". Coventry Telegraph. Retrieved 15 July 2019.
  4. ^ a b c d UK chart peaks:
  5. ^ "iTunes - Music - One Wave EP by JAY1". Itunes.apple.com. Retrieved 4 July 2019.
  6. ^ a b c d e "British certifications – JAY1". British Phonographic Industry. Retrieved 13 February 2022. Type JAY1 in the "Search BPI Awards" field and then press Enter.
  7. ^ "Amazon - Music - One Wave 2 EP by JAY1". Amazon.co.uk. Retrieved 9 April 2021.