JayDon Shares Uptempo R&B Banger “The Way You Move”
Creating buzz the R&B world with his prodigious talent, Cali-born JayDon is a polished triple-threat at just 18-years-old. The mega/gamma.-signed artist returns with “The Way You Move,” an uptempo R&B banger designed to bring fans to the dancefloor. Produced by Blaq Tuxedo, “The Way You Move” is propelled by insistent snares and wobbling 808 bass, providing a launching pad for JayDon’s flirtatious verses, delivered in his pure high tenor. The video makes use of JayDon’s charismatic camera presence, honed during his years as a child actor. The tall young artist drives around L.A. with his friends, before he spots a group of baddies who catch his eye, leading to a tightly-choreographed interaction that shows off JayDon’s impeccable footwork.
“The Way You Move” continues JayDon’s hot streak, as he continues the run-up to his debut EP, Me, My Songs, and I. The Zoo/mega/gamma.-signed artist’s run started last fall with “Ah! Ah!“ ft. 310babii, continuing in 2025 with the romantic ballad “Lullaby“ ft. Paradise and the USHER-sampling “I’ll Be Good.” “Lullaby” especially connected in South Korea, where it reached the top of South Korea’s Spotify Viral 50, remaining at the top of the chart for multiple weeks, and has made in impact in other Asian markets, including China and Taiwan. “I’ll Be Good” earned praise from Billboard, BET, Rated R&B, and more, and inspired a choreography-heavy music video (1.3 million views). JayDon switched up his style for “Boujee Baby,” a collaboration with NY rapper Zeddy Will, which took inspiration from dance music genres like juke and Jersey club. Earlier this summer, JayDon was interviewed by Billboard, who named the young prodigy Billboard’s R&B Rookie of the Month for June 2025.
Born JD McCrary, JayDon might be young, but he has a remarkable resume–he’s been captivating audiences as an actor, dancer, and singer for over a decade while cementing himself as an artist for any era. JayDon broke onto the scene with performances on NBC’s Little Big Shots and collaborated with Childish Gambino on the iconic album Awaken, My Love!, which they performed together at the 2018 Grammys at the tender age of 9. With viral covers like his rendition of The Jackson 5’s “Who’s Loving You,” JayDon has quickly earned fans worldwide. At 10-years-old, he was the youngest male solo artist to sign with Disney/Hollywood Records, leading to his role voicing Simba in the 2019 live-action The Lion King. Later on, JayDon starred as Kenny Payne in the hit TV series The Paynes.
Though he has a skill for acting, which he demonstrates in many of his music videos, music has remained his passion. In the new chapter of his career, JayDon is determined to blow up and become one of his generation’s most vital artists. Stay tuned for Me, My Songs, and I, JayDon’s debut EP, coming later in 2025 via Zoo/mega/gamma. Check out more music news here.