Born in East London to both Angolan & Congolese parents, Jay's musical journey ignited in the heart of the church, where he mastered the piano, bass, and guitar. By 14 or 15, his passion for poetry and upbringing in Newham - where everyone at school was rapping - sparked his deep dive into music. Immersed in the sounds of his surroundings, Jay naturally gravitated toward rap and beat-making and began crafting beats on programs like Fruity Loops, blending his lyrical prowess with production skills. This fusion gave birth to the signature soulful sound that still defines his music today. Jay broke out in 2015 with the mixtape ‘Before Our Time’ and gained further attention with 'Smile Good,' featuring the fan-favourite ‘Father Father.’ By 2017, his 11-track project ‘Late Summers,’ with features from Shakka, Amine, and Mahalia, cemented his rising star status. The following year, Jay released ‘Cherish,’ collaborating with Kojey Radical, amongst others, this project also included his hit single ‘In The Morning’, which has racked up over 20 million streams. His 2019 mixtape ‘Wonder’ received critical praise despite no features with Jay's talent taking centre stage, this is demonstrated on the hit single ‘Wonder’, which he wrote, produced, and performed. During a relocation to LA for four years, Jay collaborated with Tyler The Creator and GoldLink on ‘U Say,’ gaining international recognition and co-signs from The Fader, Billboard, Highsnobiety, and Pitchfork. His latest project, ‘SOL VOL. 3,’ released just before the pandemic, concluded his EP trilogy exploring optimism, love, and nature themes. His success led to European and Asian tours and collaborations with artists like SiR, Paul Epworth, Jay Electronica, Joyce Wrice and Jordan Rakei. Jay has supported Chance The Rapper, performed at Coachella alongside Mura Masa, his music has also been featured on NBA and FIFA soundtracks.

On May 16th 2025, London-born producer, singer-songwriter, and multidisciplinary creative Jay Prince unveiled his highly anticipated debut album, ‘Shine’, along with the release of a powerful new single, ‘US’, featuring award-winning drummer and composer Yussef Dayes and the legendary Chief Adjuah. ‘Shine’ is a 14-track opus that marks a significant milestone in Jay’s artistic evolution, capturing the essence of his journey since his debut in 2016, tracing the emotional highs and lows that have shaped his path. Through this personal body of work, fans are invited to see beyond the music and into the mind and heart of the artist himself. The album explores a wide emotional and thematic spectrum—family, friendship, love, heartbreak, faith, heritage, self-discovery, and optimism—anchoring each song in raw honesty and intentionality. At its core, ‘Shine’ is an uplifting reflection on finding the light within, embracing it fully, and sharing it with the world. It’s about pushing through self-doubt, strengthening faith, and coming into truth. Musically, ‘Shine’ is a genre-defying blend of Rap, Jazz, Soul, Hip-Hop, Funk, and more. It features a stellar lineup of collaborators, including Estelle, Oddisee, Sam Wise, Tiny Spys, Pher, anaiis, Elujay, Yussef Dayes, and House Gospel Choir lacing album tracks. The album was crafted during Jay's transformative four-year period in Los Angeles, fusing intricate lyricism with masterful production and a vibrant mix of live instrumentation and hip-hop. Speaking on his debut album Jay said: 

“It’s been 6 years since the last body of work. A lot has changed for the better. I’ve grown as a man and artist. I thank you for your endless patience, love and support. Through hardships the spark never died. Thankfully, through patience and perseverance, we came out on the other side.”