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Small Jay
Small Jay is the stage name of Jay Clayton da Silva, a singer and songwriter from São Paulo. His debut single "Motivação" came out in 2017, mixing soul, funk,...
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Small Jay is the stage name of Jay Clayton da Silva, a singer and songwriter from São Paulo. His debut single "Motivação" came out in 2017, mixing soul, funk, and hip-hop in a way that caught on in Brazil. The song's beat and its lyrics about finding purpose connected with listeners.
He's released albums like "Músicas Para Ouvir Tomando Banho" in 2019, "Não Sei Viver Sem" in 2021, and "Próximo Capítulo" in 2023. Another track, "Sombra," appears among his top songs. He performs with a band that includes Pedro Henrique on bass, Matheus Nascimento on drums, and Thiago Cunha on keyboard.
Some of his lyrics have drawn criticism from conservative groups for addressing social issues. In 2019, he faced accusations of plagiarism over a melody that resembled an earlier funk song.
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