Draft for review, September 20, 2026 For corporate planners, the right vocalist can provide continuity across changing event formats, audiences, and levels of energy. Corporate events rarely remain in one mood for very long. A conference may begin with quiet arrivals, move into presentations and formal remarks, continue through dinner or networking, and end with…
August 26, 2026 | Brooklyn, New YorkPart one of the three-part “NYC Summer ’26” travel series Getting Ready to Sing in Brooklyn It was a warm evening on August 26, 2026, and I was dressed and ready to sing at the Livingroom Series Open Mic Night in Brooklyn, New York City. This was the beginning…
September 1, 2026 A broader view of creative identity Jay J. Ra’s work has consistently extended beyond a single musical category. The Kingston-born, Toronto-based singer-songwriter has developed an artistic identity shaped by Pop, R&B, Afrobeat, Classical, Opera, and Gospel, drawing from each tradition without being limited by any one of them. That range has informed…
Published August 9, 2026 For corporate planners, the right vocalist can provide atmosphere, energy, and musical range across every stage of an event. Corporate events rarely follow one emotional register. A conference may begin with quiet arrivals, move into focused presentations, continue through a networking reception, and conclude with a celebration. Each stage calls for…
Published August 30, 2026 The Kingston-born, Toronto-based singer-songwriter has developed an expansive musical identity through gospel, reggae, classical training, Afrobeat, R&B, and pop, bringing those influences together on the album “Music Is Life.” Jay J. Ra’s music has developed across several locations, traditions, and stages of personal growth. Born Dadrien Brown in Kingston, Jamaica, and…
The Kingston-born, Toronto-based artist prepares to release a new single Music Is Life on May 29, followed by the full album on May 30. Jay J. Ra has spent years moving between musical traditions without settling into a single lane. Born in Kingston, Jamaica and later relocating to Toronto, the singer-songwriter has built a catalog…
