JayT

Singer/Songwriter, JayT is geared to be the reinvention of popular music- Gabriel Williams


Let me introduce you to James Theodore Russell. Better known as Pop/R&B singer JayT. Born in Washington DC and is a Brooklyn native. The second-generation grandson of Liberia’s 10th President Alfred Francis Russell.


JayT hails from a musical family. His mother is a Hilltop Records songwriter. In fact, JayT’s sister sang background for Mary J Blige and many other artists. At the age of 11, JayT entered the music industry. He auditioned for “The Kids Star of Tomorrow” competition which was held at the Apollo. His award-winning performance led him to perform for seven major labels at age 12.


Amassed over 10 million streams and charted top 2 in the Philippines. With his singles “Thinking Bout You” and “Easy Lover” and has been an opening act for artists such as Jesse McCartney, JoJo and PnB Rock.


Today, JayT is already making history and paving the way for other Liberian Artists. In 2021, JayT recently became the First Liberian American Male Singer to have a Billboard in Time Square breaking a glass ceiling for other Liberian artists to follow after him. Gearing up to release a brand new EP lead by his current single “Fell in Love” written by himself and produced by Robin Wesley. The single has already amassed over 3.6 million streams across all platforms. The projects second single “Let Go” is available right now and is making huge moves on streaming platforms.
-KAZI Magazine