Janay L. Wilson (born February 13, 1991), better known by her artist name JaySol, is an singer, songwriter,and vocal producer. Wilson was raised in Kansas City, Missouri, beginning her career as a backing vocalist. In 2017 she start to move forward with her own music releasing her first single "Why" and her freshman EP "Inside My Head" following in March 2018. JaySol has lit up the music scene with her breathtaking vocals and passionate songwriting ability. The Kansas City- based artist continued to captivate her audience blending her soulful melodic sound with the genres of pop, rock, jazz, and neo-soul. Exposing her to different forms of music, her roots stem from growing up in church, attending Paseo Academy--where she was classically trained (violin)--and Kansas City Jazz District. Every experience groomed her in the craft of artistry and pushed her to new limits.
Wilson has had the opportunity of singing background for Howard Hewett (lead singer of the Grammy winning music group Shalamar) and Season 15 American Idol Finalist La'Porsha Renae. She was recognized as Kansas City's Best Female Vocalist in the 2nd Annual People's Choice Awards. January 22, 2021, Wilson released her debut album, "Under The Influence", her second project as an independent artist.
Inside My Head
- Released: March 8, 2018
- Label: T.A.P. Out Music
- Writer: Arick Ridgell, Janay Wilson
- Producer: Arick Ridgell
Under The Influence
- Released: January 22, 2021
- Label: T.A.P. Out Music
- Writer: Janay Wilson
- Writers: Patrick Bolton Jr, Arick Ridgell, Joshua Brazil, Carlton Rashad, and Keana Gipson
- Producer: Arick Ridgell, Joshua Brazil, Desmond Mason