The Next Best Man in R&B: JayDon
The Pre-Game with Kayla Nicole
Dear Media
4.0 • 708 Ratings
🗓️ 23 January 2026
⏱️ 43 minutes
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Summary
This week on The Pre-Game, we're putting you on to the multitalented JayDon. He's a triple threat and a rising star in R&B, certified fresh by legends like Chris Brown and Usher. We break down his new album, 'Me My Songs & I, and discuss the transition from childhood star to adult artist. Plus, JayDon shares insights into his personal life, musical inspirations, and future plans, including his upcoming tour.
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| 0:00.0 | The following podcast is a Dear Media production. |
| 0:04.5 | Okay, now ladies. |
| 0:07.8 | Welcome to the free game. |
| 0:14.2 | Check, oh, yeah. |
| 0:17.7 | Checking my levels. |
| 0:20.1 | Checking my levels for the show. |
| 0:23.6 | Yeah. |
| 0:26.4 | Wow, casual. |
| 0:28.3 | Today's guest, you guys, is the epitome of a multi-hyphenate. |
| 0:32.2 | He's a singer, songwriter, actor, and all-around performer. |
| 0:36.6 | He has one of those resumes that's been consistently building in the industry for over a decade now. |
| 0:42.0 | Jay Don is in the studio with me today. |
| 0:44.2 | He was the voice of baby Simba and the line king. |
| 0:47.2 | He's made appearances on your TV screens in pieces like the film Little. |
| 0:51.4 | Tyler Perry's House of Pain. |
| 0:52.7 | But now he's all grown up, y'all. |
| 0:54.0 | He is all grown up and entering into a new era, especially after signing with Usher and |
| 0:58.6 | L.A. Reeds label, Mega. |
| 1:00.7 | So today we're going to get into what that transition looks like from childhood spotlight |
| 1:04.2 | to adult artistry, the power of trusting timing and redefining success beyond the roles. People first knew you for. |
| 1:12.6 | Okay, come on, pop, lock it, drop it. |
| 1:14.6 | J-Dong, welcome to the pre-game. |
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