Tatyana Johnson, also known as Lashai Jay, was born in Harvey, Illinois on May 5th, 1998. She was raised on the south side of Chicago and everyone in her family knew one day she would be a star. Lashai was a lead singer for most talent groups and showed she was always excited to be on stage. After she graduated from Thornridge High School, she immediately joined the United States Navy where she served our country for almost 7 years. During this time, she traveled worldwide, was stationed in Japan for four years, and even toured places like Korea, the Philippines, Guam, and more. Amazing right, I know!! While in the service, Lashai’s shipmates started to realize she had an amazing voice and recommended she perform in the ship's upcoming talent show. Not thinking where it would lead, she took her friend’s advice and won first place! After many amazing performances, the captain of her ship asked her personally to sing the National Anthem for their Navy ceremony, where she received a standing ovation! No matter where she is or what she does, she sings. After her career in the military, Lashai came back home to Chicago in October 2022, where she began working diligently on what she calls “feel-good music“. She dropped her 1st studio album called “Toxic Love”, in February 2023… just 4 months later. This project included a major feature with Chicago’s own Queen Key, “Put it Down”, plus some fan favorites like “Just the Two of Us” and “Candy Rain”. Since then, her catalog has continued to grow adding on another album and more released singles even including a feature from Bryson Tiller on their song Pull Up. Lashai has not only become a well-known artist around her city she also Graduated from college and got her degree in audio engineering. Becoming a heavy hitter artist and producer! She is currently in the lab working on her next album, performing in live shows with her 6pc band and festivals, giving back to the community, and working with industry professionals including videographers, booking agents, and marketing experts to continue to elevate in the R&B industry. Yes, Lashai Jay… Remember the name! She is someone everyone needs to keep their eye on!