Jay Perez
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Jay Perez | |
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| Born | September 23, 1963 San Antonio, Texas |
| Genres | Tejano |
| Occupation(s) | Singer-songwriter, musician, drummer |
| Instrument(s) | Vocals, drum kit |
| Years active | 1987–present |
| Labels | Freddie Records |
| Website | www |
Jay Perez (born September 23, 1963) is an American Tejano musician, who is known for his mixing of rhythm and blues with traditional Tejano music.
Career[edit]
Jay was born in San Antonio on September 21, 1963. He was raised by his mother, Janie Narranjo. He attended John Jay High School and dropped out his Junior year to work and provide for is brother and sister. Initially a drummer for Mysterio Band with Albert Castaneda, he then became a leading vocalist for Latin Breed and David Lee Garza y los Musicales. Perez began a solo career in the early 1990s[1] and has released several solo albums. He has also won several Tejano Music Awards.[2] To his fan base, he is known as "The Voice", and “El Hijo De San Antonio”.
Discography[edit]
- Breakin' The Rules (with The Latin Breed) 1989
- Con El Tiempo with (David Lee Garza Y Los Musicales) 1991
- 13/92 (with David Lee Garza Y Los Musicales) 1992
- Te Llevo En Mi 1993
- Steel Rain 1994
- The Voice 1995
- No Limits 1996
- Toda Mi Vida 1998
- Siempre Contigo 1999
- Mi Estrella 2000
- Always & Forever 2000
- De Mi Cora-Soul 2001
- Hombre en la Luna 2002
- Mi Destino 2003
- Jay Perez Christmas 2004
- Live in Concert 2005
- All of Me 2006
- La Voz del 2008 2007
- All The Way Live 2009
- The Voice Of Authority 2011
- New Horizons 2012
- Anthology-Back in the Day 2013
- Un Amigo Tendras 2015
- Contigo-25th Anniversary 2019
- El Maestro 2021
DVD[edit]
Jay Perez Up Close and Personal 2005
Awards[edit]
- Tejano Music Award Male Vocalist of the Year 2008 [1]
- Tejano Music Award Male Vocalist of the Year 2007 [2]
- Tejano Music Award Male Vocalist of the Year 2006 [3]
- Tejano Music Award Male Vocalist of the Year 2005 [4]
- Tejano Music Award Male Vocalist of the Year 2004 [5]
- Tejano Music Award Male Vocalist of the Year 2003 [6]
- Tejano Music Award Male Vocalist of the Year 2000 [7]
- Tejano Music Award Entertainer of the Year 2008 [8]
- Tejano Music Award Male Vocalist of the Year 2010 [9]
- Tejano Music Male Vocalist of the Decade Award (2000–2010) for 2010 [10]
References[edit]
- ^ DeLeon, John. "Jay Perez biography". Allmusic. Retrieved September 12, 2008.
- ^ "Tejano Music Award Past Award Winners". Archived from the original on August 15, 2010. Retrieved September 13, 2008.
External links[edit]
- Official Jay Perez website (defunct)
