Jay R, widely recognized as the "King of R&B" in the Philippines, is celebrated for his extraordinary talent and original artistry. Born in Los Angeles, California, his passion for music began early. He performed with The Howlers alongside his sister Jhing, under the guidance of their uncle Bob, and later refined his craft with the boy band First Impression before launching his solo career.

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After relocating to Manila, Jay R released his debut album, Gameface, which achieved double-platinum status, firmly establishing him as an R&B icon. He followed up with acclaimed albums such as Soul In Love, OPM Love Classics, and Elevated, earning multiple platinum and gold certifications. His music remains popular and easily accessible on Spotify.

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Beyond his music career, Jay R has been a sought-after brand ambassador for major companies like Colgate, Tropicana, and Bench. Currently, he is meticulously working on his next album, dedicating countless hours in the studio to ensure every detail reflects his artistic vision.

 

With an impressive 6 million monthly listeners on Spotify, Jay R continues to make waves in the music industry. His recent single, Sining, dominated the charts in the Philippines for over 45 days and secured his place in history as the first Filipino artist to enter the global Top 60 chart. It was also the fastest song to 200M streams in the Philippines, with well over 300M streams to date.

 

Now, releasing music through Hitmakers Entertainment (HME), alongside famed producer and label head Mark J. Feist (Destiny’s Child, Mary J. Blige, Celine Dion, etc.), Jay R’s most recent single through HME titled “Tunay” draws from the soulful R&B era of the early 2000s. His release on August 22, a duet with fellow HME roster mate Shanice, titled “Never Ever”, is an emotional rollercoaster sure to leave audiences captivated and eager for more.