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About Michael Jay
Music Industry Pro
FUN FACT: What do Eminem and Celine Dion have in common? They both recorded songs written by Michael Jay.
Michael Jay has over 30 years experience in the music business which includes a background in radio, promotion, marketing and A&R. He also has in-studio experience as a creative talent with hit credits as a songwriter, lyricist, record producer and musician. His songs have sold more than 75 million records worldwide.
Michael Jay entered the music business as an A&R executive at Curtis Mayfield’s Curtom Records in Chicago. After moving to Los Angeles he was signed as a songwriter to Famous Music, the music division of Paramount Pictures, where he instantly landed a song on the multi-platinum “Top Gun” movie soundtrack.
In the 1980s Michael Jay discovered, developed and shopped a record deal for Martika from The Disney Channel’s “Kids Incorporated” TV show. He co-wrote and produced Martika’s entire million-selling debut album including the worldwide #1 hit “Toy Soldiers.” Years later, rap superstar Eminem recorded a new version of “Toy Soldiers” and it became a hit all over again.
In the 1990s Michael Jay wrote the song “Declaration Of Love” which Celine Dion recorded for her Grammy Award-winning Album Of The Year “Falling Into You”.

As a songwriter and/or producer, Michael Jay's credits include the following artists:
Testimonials

Michael Jay is one of the best songwriters and musicians that I’ve ever worked with. If you ever get the chance to work with MJ, jump at the opportunity.