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Jayden Yen Dumont (born February 24, 2006), professionally known as "Jaydes," is an American singer, songwriter, and producer who gained attention on various social media and music platforms, including Spotify and Soundcloud. His introspective and introverted lyrics, combined with his unique sound, have contributed to his rising prominence in the music industry.

Early Life
Jaydes spent his formative years in Pompano Beach, Florida, born to a Puerto Rican and Dominican mother and a Haitian father. His introduction to music occurred at a young age, with his father, a dabbler in R&B, exposing him to artists like Jodeci. Jaydes also laid the foundation for his musical journey by taking piano classes throughout elementary school. As he matured, Jaydes musical tastes expanded under the influence of his mother's preferences, including Erykah Badu, and rappers such as Black Kray, XXXTentacion, and Playboi Carti. Despite devoting much of his free time to playing soccer, Jaydes discovered his passion for rap at the age of 13.

Revelation and Audience Growth
Initially keeping his musical endeavors a secret, Jaydes only disclosed his passion to his father when he reached 10,000 monthly listeners on Spotify. Currently boasting nearly 368,000 monthly listeners, he showcases the rapid growth of his audience. In his personal life, Jaydes resides in the suburbs, where he continues to create music in his bedroom, utilizing tools like FL Studio for production and vocals.

Jaydes' Discography Introduction
Jaydes made a significant mark on the music scene with his first-ever tape, "?!", released on December 31st. This tape showcased Jaydes versatility, featuring a diverse range of tracks that explored various genres and emotions.

The tape kicks off with a deep ballad guitar love song, setting a contemplative and emotive tone. This track, possibly reflective of Jaydes' lyrical introspection, provides a unique and heartfelt introduction to the tape.

As the tape progresses, it smoothly shifts into pluggnb hits, highlighting Jaydes versatility across music landscapes. The third track, "Scam Likely," stands out as Jaydes pays homage to the first wave of plugg. Set to a quintessential mid-2010s Mexikodro beat with trapaholics tags, money counter samples, ATL trap drums, and twinkling keys, Jaydes experiments with an emotionless delivery reminiscent of the Goth Money Records style. This departure from his usual lush, melody-driven plugg on SoundCloud offers a captivating glimpse into the evolving subgenre, underscoring Jaydes' willingness to explore and reinterpret musical styles.

The uniqueness of "Scam Likely" was underscored by an article written about it, emphasizing its significance in a landscape saturated with rapid releases. The track's inclusion in The Ones, a daily post highlighting standout song, speaks volumes about its impact and Jaydes ability to capture attention even in a fast-paced industry.

Closing the tape on a poignant note, Jaydes delivers a love song titled "Hearts." This final track leaves listeners with a lasting impression, showcasing Jaydes' ability to evoke deep emotions and round off the album with a sense of completeness.

In "?!", Jaydes proves his artistic prowess by skillfully navigating through different genres, delivering a tape that not only showcases his versatility but also leaves a lasting impact on those who experience its eclectic soundscape.

Music Evolution
In early March 2022, Jaydes Throughout the months began releasing short ballad acoustic songs on his second SoundCloud account, "The Entry Logs." Although each entry song usually lasted under one minute, the lyrics and aesthetic distinguished themselves as remarkably authentic and divergent from his previous work. These songs quickly gained traction, attracting a broader audience and fostering a dedicated fan base eager to explore unreleased leaks and snippets of yet-to-be-published tracks.

Towards the end of March, Jaydes released his second tape, a collection of profound and spine-chilling "demos." Notably, the tape features an uplifting pop, club, and dance-like song titled "Tylenol," produced by the iconic rapper, producer, and American singer Osquinn. Despite its brevity at under 4 minutes, the release solidified Jaydes' position as an artist continually pushing the boundaries of his sound.

After a year of honing his writing and production skills, experimenting with guitars, and undergoing artistic evolution, Jaydes marked a significant milestone in his career by independently releasing his self-produced album titled 'heartpacing' in August. This 16-minute EP stands as a testament to Jaydes' refined and mature sound, with every aspect—writing, production, and mixing meticulously crafted by the artist himself. The album also features contribution production work by kkei3, with notable contributions on track number two and six with rapper Rich Amiri & Riovaz.

In the four-month interval between the release of his previous album and the following declaration of screenshots and countless snippets posted online teasing his upcoming project, On august 16th 2023 "Ghetto Cupid," emerged notably as his most significant album to date. The album skillfully combines psychedelic music genres with trap elements, incorporating nuanced blends of alternative rock throughout. Furthermore, "Ghetto Cupid" showcases creative sample utilization, exemplified by the incorporation of a guitar sample from Deftones' "Sextape" within the track "Dead Girl." As one listens further down the album's tracklist, the musical experimentation and psychedelic elements become increasingly pronounced, A few weeks after the album release, Jaydes started to rebrand by adopting the username 'Yen' and altering the album art to a pink theme, complementing the updated profile picture and banner.