Jai

Jai is the recording name used by Jason Rowe, a British pop and soul singer from Yeovil, England. He moves to London in the mid-1990s and works with producer Joel Bogen. He later lives in Berlin, Germany.

Early recording career

Under the name Jai, he releases the single "Don't Give Me Away" on the London independent label M&G Records in January 1997. The single gains attention in Britain and across Europe, leading RCA Records to issue his debut album, Heaven, later the same year.

Heaven

Heaven is built mainly from original songs co-written by Rowe with Joel Bogen, Christopher Bemand and Rob Watson. The album also includes versions of Arthur Hamilton's "Cry Me a River" and J.J. Cale's "Magnolia". Its single "I Believe" becomes a minor hit in the United States, and the album reaches number 49 on Billboard's Top Heatseekers chart.

Christian and gospel music

Another artist using the name Jai is a singer, worship leader and minister from St. Louis, Missouri. She is described as a third-generation minister and begins taking part in music ministry at an early age. Her work includes roles as youth pastor, retreat and conference facilitator, speaker, teacher, minister of music and featured guest in churches in the United States and abroad, including The Potters House in Dallas and Without Walls International Church in Tampa.

She also sings background vocals for Donnie McClurkin and Mary Mary, and appears on recordings by Lecrae and Trip Lee. As a solo artist, she appears on television platforms including Daystar and BET. Her music brings together hip-hop, CCM, pop, praise and worship, gospel and dance influences.

Her solo songs mentioned in this context include "Savior", "Reflection" and "You Deserve My All".