04.20.2026
Rapidly Rising Star JayDon Performs First-Ever NYC Headlining Show at Baby’s All Right
The 18-Year-Old Triple Threat Showed Out for the Sold-Out Crowd, Singing and Dancing His Way Through Songs Like #1 Urban Radio Hit “Lullaby”
The 2026 Artist To Watch (Spotify, Amazon Music, Shazam) Continues to Blaze the “FLAMED UP” Tour, Performing Hits From His Acclaimed Debut EP Me My Songs & I and His New Single “FLAMED UP” With Athletic Dance Moves and Acrobatic Vocal Runs
Photo Credit: Andre Gomez
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Critical Praise:
“JayDon, formerly known as JD McCrary, hasn’t stopped soaring since he stepped on the scene”- 2025 EBONY Power 100 – Generation Next
“JayDon — who voiced young Simba in the 2019 photorealistic remake of The Lion King — delivers a terrific vocal performance, intimately capturing the process of taking accountability while asking for forgiveness.” – Billboard
“At just 18, JayDon moves like he was made for the stage. With vocals that serenade, moves that instantly grab attention, and a natural ease in front of the camera, he’s got it all. After dropping a few records that caught real attention, Me My Songs & I establishes that he’s a triple threat, pulling from R&B’s roots while pushing the sound forward in his own lane.” – BET
“…this multi-talented artist is proving he’s a force across both film and music… No studio, no autotune—just raw talent.” – ThisIsRNB
The Announcement:
JayDon‘s prodigious talent for singing and dancing caught the attention of tastemakers and critics across the industry. The young star’s reputation for thrilling performances has followed him as he continues the “FLAMED UP Tour,” a 6-date trip through major markets. On Saturday, JayDon reached a new landmark, performing his first-ever headlining concert in New York City. In front of a sold-out crowd at the famous Baby’s All Right in Williamsburg, JayDon blazed through his burgeoning catalog of hits, including breakout #1 Urban Radio hit “Lullaby” and fiery new single “FLAMED UP.” The 18-year-old artist flexed his athletic dancing ability, nailing impressive choreography while simultaneously displaying superb vocal control during acrobatic runs. JayDon’s sold-out show at Baby’s All Right followed similarly in-demand performances at The Blue Note in his hometown of Los Angeles in March, and recent shows in Atlanta and Washington DC. The tour continues westward this week, with a show in Chicago tonight and dates in San Francisco and San Diego to come.
Buy Tickets to JayDon Concerts HERE
JayDon is riding high since releasing his debut EP, e My Songs & I, in October 2025. Me My Songs & I gave a home to JayDon’s breakout hit, “Lullaby” ft. Paradise. Steadily growing in popularity since its February 2025 release, “Lullaby” has racked up tens of millions of streams (over 22 million on Spotify alone), and earlier this year, reached the #1 spot on Urban Radio. JayDon and Paradise performed “Lullaby” on on The Jennifer Hudson Show (co-signed by Ms. Tina Knowles) in October, and in December, the song got a major bump when USHER hopped on the “Lullaby” (mega remix). Me My Songs & I is available on all platforms via Zoo/mega/gamma.2026 has already been a big year for the R&B prodigy, who earned “2026 Artist To Watch” honors from Spotify, Shazam, Complex, and Amazon Music, among others. Last week, JayDon gave fans at home a look at his live performance skills, sharing dance videos for Me My Songs & I highlights “Brand New,” “Boujee Baby,” and “The Way You Move.” The L.A. native has been running the promo circuit of late, sitting down with Genius Verified to explain the lyrics of “Lullaby,” spoke to BET for their “BET Amplified” spotlight on emerging artists, and dazzled fans online with his live band performance on Noochie’s Live From The Front Porch.
With endorsements from key R&B and industry figures and much more music on the way, JayDon plans to elevate in 2026, and cement his status as R&B’s most exciting rising star. Stay tuned for much more from the young artist as the year moves along.
Stream “FLAMED UP”: https://vyd.co/FlamedUp
Stream “Lullaby (mega remix)” ft. USHER & Paradise: https://thegamma.lnk.to/Lullaby-Mega-Remix
Stream Me My Songs & I: https://vyd.co/MeMySongsI
Read JayDon’s Rookie of the Month Billboard Profile HERE
Keep up with JayDon HERE
“JayDon: FLAMED UP” DATES
Monday, April 20, 2026 – Chicago, IL (Schubas)
Wednesday, April 22, 2026 – San Francisco, CA (Cafe Du Nord)
Thursday, April 23, 2026 – San Diego, CA (Voodoo Room at HOB)
Please contact Michelle, Tamera, or Francesca for more info.
The Background:
About JayDon
After a year that turned him from rising talent into a global breakout, 18-year-old singer, dancer, and actor JayDon steps into his next era with Me My Songs and I — a deeply personal debut EP that captures the whirlwind of virality, vulnerability, and vision that have defined his journey.
JayDon has spent 2025 redefining what R&B can sound and feel like for a new generation. His breakout single “Lullaby” topped Spotify’s Viral 50 in South Korea, earning co-signs from leading K-Pop figures and introducing his music to millions across Asia. Follow-ups like “Boujee Baby” (with Zeddy Will) and the west-coast inspired “The Way You Move” expanded his reach further, while Billboard named him June’s R&B Rookie of the Month, cementing his arrival as one of the most exciting new voices in global music.
Across its tracklist, Me My Songs and I explores love, heartbreak, growth, and self-discovery with striking honesty and cinematic range. Songs like “Don’t Hate Me Now” confront the guilt and bittersweet reality of leaving a relationship that no longer feels right, while “Brand New” wrestles with the intoxicating push-and-pull of toxic love and the yearning for a fresh start. On “Jealous of the Moon,” JayDon lays bare his most vulnerable side, painting heartbreak over moody production.
The project showcases JayDon’s versatility — blending contemporary R&B, pop-leaning melodies, soulful balladry, and dance-driven rhythms into a sound that’s as emotionally resonant as it is globally accessible. It’s the work of an artist who grew up in the spotlight — from voicing Young Simba in Disney’s The Lion King to performing with Childish Gambino — and is now claiming his place as one of R&B’s most promising new stars.
Alongside the EP, JayDon released three full-length music videos and performed his viral hit “Lullaby” during a national TV appearance on The Jennifer Hudson Show on October 3, marking a defining moment in his breakout year. Me My Songs and I isn’t just an introduction — it’s a statement of intent from an artist ready to shape the next era of R&B.
Links:
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Buy Tickets to JayDon Concerts HERE
“FLAMED UP”: https://vyd.co/FlamedUp / https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZaW0RlvaPVg
“Lullaby” (mega remix) ft. USHER: https://thegamma.lnk.to/Lullaby-Mega-Remix
“Jealous Of The Moon”: https://www.youtube.
“Brand New”: https://www.youtube.com/
Me My Songs & I: https://vyd.co/MeMySongsI
“Caviar”: https://vyd.co/
“The Way You Move”: https://vyd.co/
“Boujee Baby” ft. Zeddy Will: https://symphony.to/
“Lullaby” ft. Paradise: https://themega.lnk.
“I’ll Be Good”: https://vyd.co/
“Ah! Ah!” ft. 310babii: https://themega.lnk.to/AH_AH /