Esjay Jones

Esjay Jones
Born	May 20th 1983, 39 years Durban, South Africa
💼 Occupation
Known for	Producer, Songwriter & Entrepreneur
🌐 Website	www.esjayjones.com

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Born in South Africa, Esjay Jones is a multi-talented artist who has made a name for herself as a Grammy featured producer, engineer, and songwriter. Currently, she splits her time between two locations in the United States: Los Angeles and Joshua Tree, California. With her extensive experience and diverse skill set, Esjay Jones has become a respected figure in the music industry, known for her ability to bring out the best in artists and help them achieve their creative visions.

Following the breakup of her band, Jones made the bold decision to start her music career anew in the United States. Since then, she has established herself as a sought-after collaborator with some of the biggest names in the industry. Jones has worked with top producers, songwriters, and artists, including Billy Corgan of The Smashing Pumpkins, Grey Daze, which was Chester Bennington's early band, Brian 'Head' Welch of Korn, Jasen Rauch of Breaking Benjamin, and Krewella, among many others. Her impressive collaborations have earned her a reputation as a versatile and talented artist who can bring her unique sound and style to a wide range of musical projects.

Early Life

Jones' journey in music began at a young age, with a fateful encounter that changed the course of her life. While taking ballet classes, Jones' teacher noticed her natural talent and suggested to her parents that she consider pursuing a career in dance. However, Jones' true passion was for music, and she was grateful when her parents supported her decision to follow that path instead.

Esjay Jones comes from a musical family and has been surrounded by music for as long as she can remember. Her grandmother was an opera singer, and they would spend hours singing together around the piano. Esjay's love for music only grew from there, and she began playing in bands at the young age of 12.

Her passion for music led her to an internship at Northwind Recording, where she gained valuable experience and learned the ropes of the music industry. This experience eventually led her to a successful music career in South Africa as an artist, where she made a name for herself with her powerful vocals and captivating performances.

As a teenager, Esjay was the lead singer, guitarist, and front person of her band, and they toured extensively. This experience gave her a solid foundation in the business of live music and helped her understand the intricacies of the industry. It was during this time that she started to develop an interest in production, as she wanted to create the same kind of powerful and emotional experiences in the studio as she did on stage.

Over the years, Esjay has honed her skills as a producer and has become a sought-after artist in the music industry. Her experience as a live performer has given her a unique perspective and approach to production, and she has been able to help artists bring their vision to life. With her impressive track record and diverse skill set, Esjay Jones continues to make waves in the music industry, inspiring and empowering others to pursue their dreams and create music that moves people.

Career

Esjay's success in the music industry spans almost two decades. In the first part of her career, she was the lead vocalist for the Durban-based band, Stealing Love Jones, where she cemented herself as one of South Africa's top rock vocalists. During her time with the band, they achieved mainstream success with four number one singles and shared the stage with major international acts like Fall Out Boy, One Republic, Violent Femmes, Seether, Jimmy Eat World, and Groove Armada.

In 2013, Esjay Jones made her mark in the U.S. music industry when she co-wrote the hit single "I Choose U" with Justin Tranter for the artist Timeflies on Def Jam Records. This was her first major cut in the U.S. and it propelled her career forward. Since then, Esjay has worked with some of the biggest names in music. In addition to her success in producing and songwriting, Esjay has also made a name for herself in the sync and licensing world, creating original compositions for brands such as Fabletics and for commercials such as the Hellman's Mayonnaise Super Bowl ad.

Esjay's talent as a producer and songwriter has not gone unnoticed. She was personally chosen by the Chester Bennington estate to produce the posthumous record from the late Linkin Park frontman, released on Loma Vista in 2022. Esjay is also a member of the collaborative trap-metal project "We Are PIGS," where she writes, produces, engineers, sings, and mixes. The project features collaborations from some of the biggest names in rock and metal and showcases Esjay's diverse range of skills as a musician. With her extensive experience and impressive portfolio, Esjay Jones continues to make waves in the music industry, cementing her place as a respected and influential artist.

YEAR	ARTIST	ALBUM	SONG	ROLE
1999	THE GOD SESSIONS	WAIT	WAIT	BACKING VOCALS
2001	ESJAY	EP		Songwriter, artist
2005	STEALING LOVE JONES	KICKS	ALL	Songwriter, ARTIST
2008	STEALING LOVE JONES	SPECIAL EDITION	ALL	Songwriter, ARTIST
2009	STEALING LOVE JONES	99	ALL
2012	ELLE WINTER	Next Big thing	Day Away	songwriter
2012	JEFREE STAR	MR DIVA	-	songwriter
2013	TIMEFLIES		I CHOOSE U	SONGWRITER, GUITARPLAYER
2013	JEFFREE STAR		LOVE TO MY COBAIN	Songwriter, guitar, backing vocals
2013	SEAN KINGSTON	BACK 2 LIFE	BOMBA	Songwriter, Guitar, featured vocalist
2012	ELLE WINTER	Next Big thing	Day Away	songwriter
2014	MYSTERYSKULLS	FOREVER	Magic feat Nile Rodgers & Brandy	songwriter
2014	ANNA LUNOE		DON'T MISS	songwriter
2014	KREWELLA		PARTY MONSTER	songwriter
2014	VAVA VOOM		Supersonic feat Sean Kingston	songwriter
2015	ESCAPE THE FATE	Hate me	HATE ME	songwriter
2016	LOCNVILLE		Grapevine	Songwriter, producer
2017	DRYDEN MITCHELL	single	BONFIRE	Songwriter, producer, engineer, vocals
2016	LORIALLA			Songwriter, producer, backing vocals
2016	SHASTA	single	LIKE I DO	Songwriter, producer, engineer, vocals
2018	BROCK ZANROSSO		ANOTHER NIGHT	Songwriter, producer
2018	YUKOK		HONEST	Songwriter, producer
2018	ETCH	single	S’MORES	Songwriter, producer
2018	CHESTER RUSHING		CHERRY BOMB	Songwriter, producer
2019	SOULEYE	SOUL SCHOOL	COME DOWN	Songwriter, vocalist
2020	ALIEN ANT FARM	single	EVERYTHING SHE WANTS	producer
2020	GREY DAZE, CHESTER BENNINGTON	AMENDS	THE SYNDROME	Songwriter, producer
2020	GREY DAZE, CHESTER BENNINGTON	AMENDS	JUST LIKE HEROIN	Songwriter, producer, backing vocals
2020	GREY DAZE, CHESTER BENNINGTON	AMENDS	SOUL SONG	Songwriter, producer
2020	GREY DAZE, CHESTER BENNINGTON	AMENDS	MOREI SKY	Songwriter, producer
2020	GREY DAZE, CHESTER BENNINGTON	AMENDS	SHE SHINES	Songwriter, producer
2020	We Are PIGS	single	PULSE QUEEN	Songwriter, producer, engineer, artist
2020	REACH NYC	single	BACK FROM THE DEAD feat Jacoby Shaddix	producer
2020	ENEMY AIRWAVE	MINK		producer
2020	DEADLIGHT HOLIDAY		WRETCHED ONES	producer
2021	JAUZ	single	SICK	Songwriter, producer, artist
2021	We Are PIGS	single	KIDS feat Brian “HEAD” Welch	Songwriter, producer, engineer, artist
2021	THE ANIX		BRAZEN	Songwriter, producer, engineer, vocals
2021	M.O.B	Single	BLOOD DIAMOND	Songwriter, vocalist
2022	SHY JAY		WHERE YOU FROM	Songwriter, producer, vocalist
2022	WOLFSTANG	DADDY WOUNDS	-	Songwriter, producer, engineer
2022	We Are PIGS, FILTER		OSHI	Songwriter, producer, engineer, artist
2022	CONCRETE CASTLES	WISH I MISSED YOU	PHASES	Songwriter
2022	We Are PIGS	single	CLAVICLE feat Keith Wallen	Songwriter, producer, engineer, artist
2022	WOLFSTANG	single	HAPPY TO BE SAD	Songwriter, producer, engineer
2022	RUE VOX	single	BULLET	Songwriter, producer, engineer
2022	WOLFSTANG	single	THE WOLF	Songwriter, producer, engineer
2022	CINNAMON BABE	single	LOOSE	Songwriter, producer, engineer
2022	BEAR MCCREARY		THE SERPENT QUEEN	Vocalist
2022	GREY DAZE	THE PHOENIX		Songwriter, producer
2023	We Are PIGS		PIGS (co written and produced with BILLY CORGAN)	Sogwriter, engineer, producer, artist
2023	MISS VELVET	TRAVELER	-	Songwriter, producer
2023	AZRA	single	ALL OUT	Songwriter, producer, engineer, guitars

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