Kaya Jones

Grammy-winning artist Kaya Jones, born Chrystal Neria in Toronto to a Jamaican mother and Native American father, first rose to fame as a member of the Pussycat Dolls. Discovered at 13 by R. Kelly and signed to Capitol Records as a teen, she eventually left the group in 2005, feeling led by God to pursue a solo career. Her journey has taken her from pop stardom—with hits like Take It Off and Into the Sun—to uplifting performances for U.S. troops overseas and advocacy through music, including songs addressing human trafficking and supporting military families.

In 2019, she won a Grammy for Let It Be Love, a collaboration with Christian artist Jason Crabb. Today, Kaya’s music has surpassed 4 billion streams across digital music platforms worldwide, cementing her place as one of the most recognized voices to successfully bridge mainstream and faith-based music.

Following her Grammy win, Kaya enrolled in Hebrew Bible School, recorded the prayer The Shema, and stepped fully into her calling as a gospel artist, songwriter, and advocate. She has performed at major Christian events, hosted the 2024 International Christian Film Festival, and used her platform to speak openly about the traumas she faced in the music industry—featured in HBO’s Fallen Idols—as well as her experience with abortion, which she now shares to encourage healing and hope. In 2024, she volunteered in Israel, working with children and serving communities in need.

In 2026, Kaya entered Grammy® consideration with her new dance/EDM faith-inspired album, Choose Life, a collaboration with HouseNatic, blending worship, electronic music, and messages of biblical hope for a global audience. She was also named Christian Mix 106 Artist of the Month, recognizing her growing impact in Christian music and radio.

Kaya’s transformation is rooted in her unwavering faith in the God of the Bible. Through music, media, and ministry, her mission is to point people to Jesus Christ and share His love with the world.