Gaudencio Sillona III[fn 1] (born February 1, 1981), known professionally as Jay R, is a Filipino-American [1] singer, songwriter, record producer, actor, and model. In 2003, he released his debut album, Gameface, under Universal Records. [2]

Jay R, the Philippines' R&B King, is celebrated for his exceptional talent in creating original music. From Los Angeles, he honed his singing and music production skills.

293K Followers, 4,652 Following, 5,108 Posts - Jay R (@rnbjayr) on Instagram: ""

Philippine RnB royalty Jay R performs his first chart-topping hit, "Bakit Pa Ba," during his stint as a guest radio jock on Wish 107.5 Bus.

Jay R, Los Angeles, California. 581,596 likes · 17,593 talking about this. Official Jay R Sillona I make music and love performing it.

Jay R (@rnbjayr) on TikTok | 4.6M Likes. 564.2K Followers. King Of RNB.Watch the latest video from Jay R (@rnbjayr).

Apr 20, 2015 · Listen to the hits of the prince of RnB, Jay R: Don’t forget to subscribe: http://bit.ly/1ocCqit Available on iTunes: https://itunes.apple.com/us/album/jay... 1. With D'Sound - Tattooed On My...

Sep 1, 2023 · Jay R recalled starting out in the music scene in 2003 with the release of his debut album, Gameface, and being told to abandon singing with heavy R&B inflections (or kulot) for the more popular birit (belting) way of performing. But he stuck to …

He made his first solo debut on August 14, 2003 with his first studio album, "Gameface". He is also a member of the project R&B/Soul group, ASAP Soul Sessions. He grew up and was born in the city of Glendale in California and he is currently living in Manila.

Dubbed as “The Philippine King of RnB,” Jay R is a prolific multi-awarded Filipino-American singer-songwriter known for hits such as “Bakit Pa Ba?,” “No One Else Comes Home,” “Ngayo’y Naririto,” “Kung Mahal Mo Siya,” “Di Ko Sadya,” and many more.