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
With his prodigious talent for singing, dancing, and acting apparent from a young age, JayDon was born to be a star. Shortly after earning “2026 Artist To Watch” honors from Spotify, Shazam, Complex, and Amazon Music, and announcing his new tour, JayDon releases “FLAMED UP,” his torrid new R&B ballad. A smoldering and seductive heatrock set in 6/8 time, “FLAMED UP” is the most impressive showcase yet of the triple-threat’s astonishing vocal talent, his voice displaying both power and vulnerability with silky harmonies and vibrato-laden runs. The song arrives along with a video, which drops on JayDon’s page at 1pm ET, in which JayDon and the object of his affections engage in a game of cat-and-mouse with complex choreography, as a bonfire blazes behind them
Stream “FLAMED UP” HERE
Watch “FLAMED UP” (live at 1pm ET) HERE
JayDon’s new single arrives shortly after the 18-year-old riser announced “JayDon: FLAMED UP,” his first-ever headlining tour. Launching in April, the tour brings JayDon to markets like Brooklyn, Atlanta, San Diego, San Francisco, Chicago, and DC for the first time, allowing his growing fanbase to witness his electrifying live performance. JayDon’s upcoming tour follows his show at The Blue Note in Los Angeles on March 24th, marking his second headlining performance in his hometown.
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“FLAMED UP” is JayDon’s first new single since the release of his October 2025 debut EP, Me My Songs & I. 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 17 million on Spotify alone), and earlier this month, reached the #1 spot on Urban Radio (it is currently sitting at #4). 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).
Beyond “Lullaby,” standout singles that find a home on the new EP include the the USHER-sampling “I’ll Be Good,” which earned praise from Billboard, BET, Rated R&B, and more, and inspired a choreography-heavy music video (2.2 million views), and the skittering, Jersey club-inspired “Boujee Baby.” JayDon performed songs from his debut EP during his sold-out headlining show at The Echo in Los Angeles on October 21st. Me My Songs & I is available on all platforms via Zoo/mega/gamma.
With endorsements from key R&B and industry figures, JayDonelevate 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 “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
Tuesday March 24, 2026 – Los Angeles, CA (The Blue Note)
Sunday, April 12, 2026 – Atlanta, GA (Masquerade – Purgatory)
Tuesday, April 14, 2026 – Washington, DC (Songbyrd)
Saturday, April 18, 2026 – Brooklyn, NY (Baby’s All Right)
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)
Credit: Ben Allen
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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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“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 /