Jhay Paris is Exploring R&B with Confidence & Emotional Depth
The self-proclaimed Westside Rose, Jhay Paris is an emerging R&B singer from West London that is bringing vulnerability, confidence, and undeniable cool to contemporary UK R&B. Pairing smooth vocals and progressive production with emotionally charged storytelling, the 23-year old artist empowers listeners to be bold, be seen, and most importantly, feel understood.
Previously identifying herself as “solely a songwriter”, once Jhay decided to fully step into her voice, it became impossible to ignore. Her 2025 debut single, “I Like Mine” was a confident, feel-good introduction that quickly gained traction with the help of support from BBC 1XTRA, BBC Introducing, KISS R&B (DJ Ace), Flex FM, The Beat 360, and Westside Radio, easily placing her on the R&B radar.
In 2026, Jhay Paris deepens her world with “HOLD ME”, a honest and intimate single showcasing her growth as an artist and storyteller. Produced by bkayproducer, the sonically rich and cinematic record carries a full-bodied sound, layered choir-style vocals, and a climactic ad-lib finale. Balancing softness with strength, the single explores struggles with anxiety and depression, artistically hidden behind an elongated metaphor that captures the grey area between the two emotions, and the human need for comfort.
More specifically, “HOLD ME” illuminates the fragile space where vulnerability and survival co-exist. The limbo between sinking into that deep space and pulling yourself back out, vividly illustrating the moment when you're grasping for air while still craving comfort. With no single word to describe that grey area, “HOLD ME” exists to fill it.
Inspired by Brandy’s “Borderline”, its accompanying visual is a concept shoot that mirrors the emotional limbo of “HOLD ME”. Unsettling, yet tender imagery establishes a visual language reflective of Jhay’s evolving artistic identity. From the intimate penmanship to the climactic finale, her meticulous attention to detail is felt, in addition to inspiration from past and present R&B icons woven throughout the record.
Whether she’s performing live on stage or in the studio creating from a passionately pure place, it’s evident Jhay Paris has been gifted with the power to connect with others through music. Inspired by impactful artists like as Kehlani, Destin Conrad, Whitney Houston, Brandy and FLO, she represents a new generation of R&B: self-aware, sensual, and unapologetically real. Committed to excellence in everything she does, Jhay Paris’ work ethic and relatability is putting her on the map. Continue to watch, as she carves out her own distinct and emotionally driven space in UK R&B.
