Jai (rapper)

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Jai
Birth nameJaime La'Treecia Vaughn
Born (1981-11-05) November 5, 1981 (age 42)
St. Louis, Missouri, U.S.
OriginSt. Louis, Missouri
GenresChristian hip hop, Christian R&B, urban contemporary gospel, contemporary R&B
Occupation(s)Singer, songwriter
Instrument(s)vocals, singer-songwriter
Years active2009–present
LabelsOutlet
Websitejustjai.com/me/

Jaime La'Treecia Williams (born November 5, 1981; née, Vaughn), who goes by the stage name Jai (pronounced, Jay), is an American

Christian Albums and the Top Gospel Albums
. The album was released in 2011 with Outlet Records Music Group and Central South Infinity Distribution.

Early life

Jai was born in St. Louis, Missouri,[1] on November 5, 1981,[2] as Jaime La'Treecia Vaughn.[3] Her father is Jimmy L. Vaughn, Sr. of Perpetual Praise and Worship Ministries and her mother, Melinda Vaughn.[4] She has one brother Jimmy L. Vaughn, Jr. and one sister, Nikki.[5]

Music career

Her music career started in 2009, with the independently released

Christian Albums chart at No. 45 and the Top Gospel Albums chart at Mo. 25.[8] This album received a three and a half out of five review from Rapzilla,[9] and it was called a "groundbreaking album" by Jonathan Kemp at The Christian Music Review Blog review.[10] AllHipHop called her one of Five Christian Hip-Hop Acts You Should Know alongside Tedashii, Lecrae, Da' T.R.U.T.H. and Flame.[11] She is a featured on artist on the song "Identity" that's on No Filter by Json
.

Personal life

She resides in St. Louis, Missouri, and mother of, Taylor Alyssa Williams.[1][12] Jai is currently on staff as Worship Pastor at Faith Church and is a host for Joyce Meyer Ministries conferences. She is an ordained minister, and a 2003 graduate of Webster University receiving her Bachelor's degree in Communications.[12]

Discography

Studio albums

List of studio albums, with selected chart positions
Title Album details Peak chart positions[8]
US
Chr
 US
Gos
Culture Shock[7]
  • Released: August 2, 2011[7]
  • Label: Outlet
  • CD, digital download
 45 25

References

  1. ^ a b c New Release Tuesday. "Jai Artist Profile". New Release Tuesday. Retrieved March 4, 2015.
  2. ^ JustJai official twitter account (November 5, 2014). "Life is full of ups and downs ... But I'm still here another year... Happy bday to me!! #birthday #33". Retrieved March 4, 2015. {{cite web}}: |author= has generic name (help)
  3. ^ Broadcast Music, Inc. "Songwriter/Composer: WILLIAMS JAIME LA'TREECIA". Broadcast Music, Inc. Archived from the original on March 9, 2015. Retrieved March 4, 2015.
  4. ^ JustJai official twitter account (August 7, 2011). "S/O to my mom and dad Bishop J.L Vaughn Sr. & MeLinda Vaughn and PPWM for coming to @faithchurchSTL on wed AND tonight!!". Twitter. Retrieved March 4, 2015. {{cite web}}: |author= has generic name (help)
  5. ^ JustJai official twitter account (February 14, 2012). "#Loveshoutouts to My mom, dad, sister (Nikki) and brother (Jimi) I Love ya'll!!!! :)". Retrieved March 4, 2015. {{cite web}}: |author= has generic name (help)
  6. ^ New Release Tuesday (March 10, 2009). "Focus by Jai". New Release Tuesday. Retrieved March 4, 2015.
  7. ^ a b c New Release Tuesday (August 2, 2011). "Culture Shock by Jai". New Release Tuesday. Retrieved March 4, 2015.
  8. ^ a b Billboard. "Jai Awards". AllMusic. Retrieved March 4, 2015.
  9. ^ Rapzilla (August 26, 2011). "Review – Jai 'Culture Shock'". Rapzilla. Retrieved March 4, 2015.
  10. ^ Kemp, Jonathan (August 9, 2011). "Jai: Culture Shock". The Christian Music Review Blog (TCMRB). Retrieved March 5, 2015.
  11. ^ AHH Staff and Grandmaster Greg Gouche Features (April 8, 2012). "Five Christian Hip-Hop Acts You Should Know". AllHipHop. Retrieved March 5, 2015.
  12. ^ a b St. Louis Dream Center. "Meet Our Staff". St. Louis Dream Center. Archived from the original on February 20, 2015. Retrieved March 4, 2015.

External links

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