Kaya Jones
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Kaya Jones August 28, 1984, Toronto, Canada) (a Canadian-American dual citizen) is a singer, actress, dancer, model and former member of the girl group The Pussycat Dolls
from 2003-2006. Jones left the group after recording songs for the PCD
album, to pursue modeling, and a solo musical career.
and Jamaican
heritage along with her natural blonde hair combined with her modelesque 5'11 stature that always turns heads.
As a teenager, Kaya was signed to a development deal by R. Kelly
in 1999, and with Capital Records in 2001. In 2003, Kaya attended an open audition to join the Pussycat Dolls
; her try out was successful, joining at the same time as Nicole Scherzinger
and Melody Thornton
as a vocalist for the group.
Kaya Jones rose to prominence as a member of pop music's most sensational group, "The Pussycat Dolls". Leaving the group Kaya brought her own sound to the masses and has developed her own career as a solo artist in the world of pop music.
Kaya appears in the music video "How Come" by D12
and Eminem
and sang backup vocals for Mick Jagger
on the Golden Globe winning song "Old Habits Die Hard" (also featuring Katy Perry
) from the movie Aflie. Kaya contributed two songs to the 2009 movie American Pie Presents: Book of Love
.
In collaboration with Regi, the top DJ in Belgium
, Kaya spent the summer of 2010 touring behind the recent success of their single, "Take It Off". The album has reached GOLD and hit the UK Dance Charts and was in the Top 10 Charts in multiple countries.
Kaya's newest single & video "Waiting For Saturday" shot in Milan, Italy released in Europe
, April 2011. In the USA the single "Boyfriend" is currently for sale on iTunes
and she is very excited to be shooting this video due to its controversial message.
April, May and June of 2011, was to the only American Female Pop artist to join the Hennessy Artistry Tour in China
, touring 15 cities. Representatives from the company proclaimed that Kaya was the best International Artist they have had on this long running tour.
As a seasoned entertainer, Kaya has performed at events such as, VH1
's Diva's Live, VH1's Fashion Rocks and MTV
's Rock the Vote, among many others. Showcasing her stunning good looks, Kaya Jones has appeared on the covers a myriad of publications and fashion magazines including: Esquire, Interview, Maxim, Stuff, FHM, Blender, Guitar and Us Weekly.
As a supporter of the troops, in 2010 Kaya did a 2-week USO tour in Iraq
. Performing 2-shows each day for the troops, in the middle of the war torn desert has been a life changing experience for her. A trailblazer, Kaya is also the only female pop artist to tour the actual outlying bases, where the only mode of transportation was Blackhawk helicopters.
A lover of everything fashion & beauty, Kaya has collaborated with theLOOKstore.com creating her own boutique. She features exclusive content, recommendations of her favorite product’s, it is a way for her to share all her beauty and fashion secrets. Kaya also does a special feature blog with her "Rainbow Mafia," which is what she coined the team that puts her together. From her hair and make up to her styling, we will see how she gets her red carpet and performance looks!
Kaya Jones is a proud supporter of the LGBT Community
and was recently featured as an Honorary Host for Glaad the Gay & Lesbian Alliance against Defamation. She has performed throughout the United States at many Gay Pride events showing her support of “Equality”. Kaya Jones is a strong supporter in “Equality” and believes that no one should be treated differently based upon race or sexual orientation. She shows her support for the LGBT Community through her latest single “Boyfriend” which talks about her finding out her boyfriend has a boyfriend.
Kaya supports the SoHo Project through her social networking. With revenue from “likes” on her pages going to the Beauty Bus, a non-profit dedicated to bringing beauty for home-bound, terminally or chronically ill patients and their caregivers. You can visit their website at http://www.sohoproject.com/two-cents-projects/kaya-jones-1982.html
As featured in the online Magazine Time Out based out of Hong Kong
, Kaya speaks openly about why she is eager to use her fame for good. And issues concerning gay equality are high on her list, feeling a special appreciation for her extensive gay
fan base. “The gay community is close to my heart,” says Jones, who has a gay family member. “Living in LA, it is something we celebrate. I think the gay community support has helped me feel free onstage. It’s about being proud of who you are.”
Solo Singles
Featured Singles
Music Videos
Pussycat Dolls
The Pussycat Dolls are an American pop girl group and dance ensemble based in Los Angeles; currently consisting of Lauren Bennett, Vanessa Curry, Kristal "Lyndriette" Smith, Tiffany "Taz" Zavala, Kia Hampton and Paula Van Oppen. The Pussycat Dolls were founded by choreographer Robin Antin in 1995...
from 2003-2006. Jones left the group after recording songs for the PCD
PCD (album)
PCD is the debut album by American girl group the Pussycat Dolls, released on September 13, 2005 in the United States, by A&M Records. After recruiting Melody Thornton and Nicole Scherzinger and releasing two singles, they released this album...
album, to pursue modeling, and a solo musical career.
Biography
Born in Toronto, Canada, Kaya Jones always dreamed of becoming a successful artist. It was her passion for singing that led up to her success that gave her the ability to take part in many incredible endeavors. Enrolling into dance classes at the age of 2 and acting classes at age 5 those around her knew she had a natural talent. It’s Kaya’s Native AmericanIndigenous peoples of the Americas
The indigenous peoples of the Americas are the pre-Columbian inhabitants of North and South America, their descendants and other ethnic groups who are identified with those peoples. Indigenous peoples are known in Canada as Aboriginal peoples, and in the United States as Native Americans...
and Jamaican
Jamaica
Jamaica is an island nation of the Greater Antilles, in length, up to in width and 10,990 square kilometres in area. It is situated in the Caribbean Sea, about south of Cuba, and west of Hispaniola, the island harbouring the nation-states Haiti and the Dominican Republic...
heritage along with her natural blonde hair combined with her modelesque 5'11 stature that always turns heads.
As a teenager, Kaya was signed to a development deal by R. Kelly
R. Kelly
Robert Sylvester Kelly , better known by his stage name R. Kelly, is an American singer-songwriter and record producer. A native of Chicago, Kelly began performing during the late 1980s and debuted in 1992 with the group Public Announcement. In 1993, Kelly went solo with the album 12 Play...
in 1999, and with Capital Records in 2001. In 2003, Kaya attended an open audition to join the Pussycat Dolls
Pussycat Dolls
The Pussycat Dolls are an American pop girl group and dance ensemble based in Los Angeles; currently consisting of Lauren Bennett, Vanessa Curry, Kristal "Lyndriette" Smith, Tiffany "Taz" Zavala, Kia Hampton and Paula Van Oppen. The Pussycat Dolls were founded by choreographer Robin Antin in 1995...
; her try out was successful, joining at the same time as Nicole Scherzinger
Nicole Scherzinger
Nicole Prescovia Elikolani Valiente Scherzinger is an American singer-songwriter, dancer, record producer, model, and actress. Scherzinger is perhaps best known for being the lead vocalist of the Pussycat Dolls....
and Melody Thornton
Melody Thornton
Melody Thornton is an American R&B singer-songwriter, Soprano vocalist, dancer, model, showgirl and television personality who rose to stardom as a member of the successful pop group the Pussycat Dolls...
as a vocalist for the group.
Kaya Jones rose to prominence as a member of pop music's most sensational group, "The Pussycat Dolls". Leaving the group Kaya brought her own sound to the masses and has developed her own career as a solo artist in the world of pop music.
Kaya appears in the music video "How Come" by D12
D12
D12, an acronym for The Dirty Dozen, is an American hip hop group from Detroit, Michigan. D12 has had chart-topping albums in the United States, United Kingdom, and Australia...
and Eminem
Eminem
Marshall Bruce Mathers III , better known by his stage name Eminem or his alter ego Slim Shady, is an American rapper, record producer, songwriter and actor. Eminem's popularity brought his group project, D12, to mainstream recognition...
and sang backup vocals for Mick Jagger
Mick Jagger
Sir Michael Philip "Mick" Jagger is an English musician, singer and songwriter, best known as the lead vocalist and a founding member of The Rolling Stones....
on the Golden Globe winning song "Old Habits Die Hard" (also featuring Katy Perry
Katy Perry
Katy Perry is an American singer, songwriter and actress. Born in Santa Barbara, California, and raised by Christian pastor parents, Perry grew up listening to only gospel music and sang in her local church as a child. After earning a GED during her first year of high school, she began to pursue a...
) from the movie Aflie. Kaya contributed two songs to the 2009 movie American Pie Presents: Book of Love
American Pie Presents: Book of Love
American Pie Presents: The Book of Love is a 2009 teen comedy released directly to DVD. It is the seventh installment of the American Pie franchise, and the fourth in the American Pie Presents: franchise...
.
In collaboration with Regi, the top DJ in Belgium
Belgium
Belgium , officially the Kingdom of Belgium, is a federal state in Western Europe. It is a founding member of the European Union and hosts the EU's headquarters, and those of several other major international organisations such as NATO.Belgium is also a member of, or affiliated to, many...
, Kaya spent the summer of 2010 touring behind the recent success of their single, "Take It Off". The album has reached GOLD and hit the UK Dance Charts and was in the Top 10 Charts in multiple countries.
Kaya's newest single & video "Waiting For Saturday" shot in Milan, Italy released in Europe
Europe
Europe is, by convention, one of the world's seven continents. Comprising the westernmost peninsula of Eurasia, Europe is generally 'divided' from Asia to its east by the watershed divides of the Ural and Caucasus Mountains, the Ural River, the Caspian and Black Seas, and the waterways connecting...
, April 2011. In the USA the single "Boyfriend" is currently for sale on iTunes
ITunes
iTunes is a media player computer program, used for playing, downloading, and organizing digital music and video files on desktop computers. It can also manage contents on iPod, iPhone, iPod Touch and iPad....
and she is very excited to be shooting this video due to its controversial message.
April, May and June of 2011, was to the only American Female Pop artist to join the Hennessy Artistry Tour in China
China
Chinese civilization may refer to:* China for more general discussion of the country.* Chinese culture* Greater China, the transnational community of ethnic Chinese.* History of China* Sinosphere, the area historically affected by Chinese culture...
, touring 15 cities. Representatives from the company proclaimed that Kaya was the best International Artist they have had on this long running tour.
As a seasoned entertainer, Kaya has performed at events such as, VH1
VH1
VH1 or Vh1 is an American cable television network based in New York City. Launched on January 1, 1985 in the old space of Turner Broadcasting's short-lived Cable Music Channel, the original purpose of the channel was to build on the success of MTV by playing music videos, but targeting a slightly...
's Diva's Live, VH1's Fashion Rocks and MTV
MTV
MTV, formerly an initialism of Music Television, is an American network based in New York City that launched on August 1, 1981. The original purpose of the channel was to play music videos guided by on-air hosts known as VJs....
's Rock the Vote, among many others. Showcasing her stunning good looks, Kaya Jones has appeared on the covers a myriad of publications and fashion magazines including: Esquire, Interview, Maxim, Stuff, FHM, Blender, Guitar and Us Weekly.
As a supporter of the troops, in 2010 Kaya did a 2-week USO tour in Iraq
Iraq
Iraq ; officially the Republic of Iraq is a country in Western Asia spanning most of the northwestern end of the Zagros mountain range, the eastern part of the Syrian Desert and the northern part of the Arabian Desert....
. Performing 2-shows each day for the troops, in the middle of the war torn desert has been a life changing experience for her. A trailblazer, Kaya is also the only female pop artist to tour the actual outlying bases, where the only mode of transportation was Blackhawk helicopters.
A lover of everything fashion & beauty, Kaya has collaborated with theLOOKstore.com creating her own boutique. She features exclusive content, recommendations of her favorite product’s, it is a way for her to share all her beauty and fashion secrets. Kaya also does a special feature blog with her "Rainbow Mafia," which is what she coined the team that puts her together. From her hair and make up to her styling, we will see how she gets her red carpet and performance looks!
Kaya Jones is a proud supporter of the LGBT Community
Gay community
The gay community, or LGBT community, is a loosely defined grouping of LGBT and LGBT-supportive people, organizations and subcultures, united by a common culture and civil rights movements. These communities generally celebrate pride, diversity, individuality, and sexuality...
and was recently featured as an Honorary Host for Glaad the Gay & Lesbian Alliance against Defamation. She has performed throughout the United States at many Gay Pride events showing her support of “Equality”. Kaya Jones is a strong supporter in “Equality” and believes that no one should be treated differently based upon race or sexual orientation. She shows her support for the LGBT Community through her latest single “Boyfriend” which talks about her finding out her boyfriend has a boyfriend.
Kaya supports the SoHo Project through her social networking. With revenue from “likes” on her pages going to the Beauty Bus, a non-profit dedicated to bringing beauty for home-bound, terminally or chronically ill patients and their caregivers. You can visit their website at http://www.sohoproject.com/two-cents-projects/kaya-jones-1982.html
As featured in the online Magazine Time Out based out of Hong Kong
Hong Kong
Hong Kong is one of two Special Administrative Regions of the People's Republic of China , the other being Macau. A city-state situated on China's south coast and enclosed by the Pearl River Delta and South China Sea, it is renowned for its expansive skyline and deep natural harbour...
, Kaya speaks openly about why she is eager to use her fame for good. And issues concerning gay equality are high on her list, feeling a special appreciation for her extensive gay
Gay
Gay is a word that refers to a homosexual person, especially a homosexual male. For homosexual women the specific term is "lesbian"....
fan base. “The gay community is close to my heart,” says Jones, who has a gay family member. “Living in LA, it is something we celebrate. I think the gay community support has helped me feel free onstage. It’s about being proud of who you are.”
Discography
Albums/Extended Plays| Title | Details |
|---|---|
| "Release" |
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Solo Singles
| Title | Details |
|---|---|
| "Hollywood Doll" |
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| "Boyfriend" |
Music download A music download is the transferral of music from an Internet-facing computer or website to a user's local computer. This term encompasses both legal downloads and downloads of copyright material without permission or payment... |
| "Every 7 Seconds" |
Music download A music download is the transferral of music from an Internet-facing computer or website to a user's local computer. This term encompasses both legal downloads and downloads of copyright material without permission or payment... |
Featured Singles
| Title | Artist | Details |
|---|---|---|
| "Take It Off" | Regi Regi Penxten Regi Penxten is a Belgian DJ and record producer, of numerous dance and trance projects in Belgium, including Milk Inc. and Sylver.... |
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| "Waiting For Saturday" | Moonshakerz |
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Music Videos
| Year | Song | Artist | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2004 | "Sway" | Pussycat Dolls | |
| 2004 | "How Come" | D12 | Cameo Appearance |
| 2009 | "Hollywood Doll" | Kaya Jones | |
| 2010 | "Take It Off" | Regi & Kaya Jones | Featured Vocals |
| 2011 | "Waiting for Saturday" | Moonshakerz & Kaya Jones | Featured Vocals |