Radio Interview with JAYNA BLACKWELL on KLJN 107.7 with LadyJaz

Known as the “Mistress of Soul”, a title given her by a local promoter/producer, Jayna Blackwell has been singing since she was four years old in many church's youth choirs. While maintaining her gospel roots, Jayna began singing R&B professionally in the early 90’s and she hasn’t stopped yet. Her eclectic musical taste and style have enabled her to develop a voice that envelopes genres such as R&B, Funk, Jazz and even Rock & Roll.

Jayna credits her first band; Thrill Train for opening her up to singing Rock & Roll and credits Mr. Barron Edwards for strategically placing her in his Motown Revue Tribute Show and his well-received R&B show band, catapulting her into a new world of professional singing.

Jayna quickly became known as an established background vocalist supporting several local bands and solo artists over the years. She often says her “experiences have shaped the voice you hear today “ and credits her family and peers for pushing and loving her back to center stage in 2012.

The year 2014 marked a career turn for Jayna as she was again nominated and awarded the “Best Neo-soul Performer” by the Bay Area Black Music Awards and was signed and also made the First Lady/President of the record label“Currency Kingz Entertainment” (CKE) by the label’s CEO, Kenneth Christian.

Jayna is currently in the process of recording her freshman album“Uncompromised”. The future looks very bright indeed and Jayna Blackwell The "Mistress of Soul" is looking forward to forging new industry alliances