Jamaal Marc Anthony Saunders, known professionally as Jay Shephard, is world renowned for his distinct and original
sound. This genre-blending singer is a dynamic reggae fusion artist and vocalist who was born and raised in Nassau,
Bahamas. Early influences by artists such as Bob Marley, Bone Thugs N Harmony, Michael Jackson and Gentleman all
formed the dynamic vibes released by this eclectic artist. The name "Jay Shephard" resulted from a traumatic
near death experience that shifted the entire course of his life and steered young Jamaal onto a spiritual
journey where he was gifted with the ability to sing.
Jay Shephard moulds his music to be medicine for the soul and therefore seeks to release strictly
relatable sounds. From the deep roots of reggae, to the high tempo beats of dance hall combined
with the modern sounds of pop, he appeals to an extensive audience. In 2013 Jay Shephard
landed a distribution deal with SONY "RED" Distribution, which generated songs like
"Sunshine" and "So High". Jay Shephard then went on to publish his book "Take A Shot at
Your Dreams; Before Murphy's Law takes a Shot at you" to encourage persons to
become the best version of themselves. In 2018 he started his entertainment
company Good Vybz Nation LLC.
His current work with top producers Troyton Rami (Black Shadow Records),
Omar Miller (Miller9 Records) and the Arkitechz all produced hits like "No
Surrender", "One Time" and "Guide Me". His previous release "Lady
Love" which is featured on the "Tropical Cruises to Jamaica; Reggae
Collector's edition" album, proves that Jay continues to make an
impact on both the local and international music community
with his innovative style. His highly anticipated latest
single "Miss You" released July 31st, 2020, is sure to get
fans moving with it's Afro beat vibes.
Jay Shephard, continues to make his mark on the
international music community with his
innovative style and unique sound.
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