We’re looking forward to introducing you to JaySol. Check out our conversation below.
JaySol, it’s always a pleasure to learn from you and your journey. Let’s start with a bit of a warmup: What is something outside of work that is bringing you joy lately?
Lately, my greatest joy has been performing, especially with my band Sol Movement. I’ve been discovering new ways to elevate my show, from adding fresh arrangements to experimenting with interactive moments for the crowd. Whether I’m writing new songs, rehearsing, or connecting with an audience during a live performance, it fills me with energy and purpose. I’ve also been soaking up special moments with my two boys, watching my youngest (Jayden) bang away on his drums and my oldest (Josiah) explore his own musical path brings me pure happiness.
Can you briefly introduce yourself and share what makes you or your brand unique?
I’m JaySol, a Kansas City based songwriter, performer, and lead vocalist of Sol Movement. A dynamic band blending soul, R&B, funk, and pop. My mission is to create unforgettable live experiences that connect deeply with audiences, whether through original music or reimagined classics. What makes my brand unique is the fusion of powerful vocals, storytelling, and interactive performances that make every show feel personal. Right now, I’m focused on elevating my stage production, expanding my reach, and building music that moves both the heart and the feet.
Appreciate your sharing that. Let’s talk about your life, growing up and some of topics and learnings around that. What did you believe about yourself as a child that you no longer believe?
As a child, I believed I wasn’t good enough because I was told that. I was placed into a box, limited by others’ expectations. Now, as an adult, I refuse to be confined by boxes of any kind. I don’t conform to the traditional rules or practices of music; instead, I create my own lane. Every performance, every song, every moment is authentically mine.
What did suffering teach you that success never could?
Suffering taught me resilience in a way success never could. It showed me that even in my lowest moments, I have the strength to rebuild, reimagine, and rise again. It gave me empathy, a deeper connection to others’ pain, and a stronger appreciation for the beauty in small victories. While success can feel rewarding, suffering shaped my character. It taught me how to stand in the fire and still sing.
So a lot of these questions go deep, but if you are open to it, we’ve got a few more questions that we’d love to get your take on. Is the public version of you the real you?
If you catch me out publicly, I am presenting a more openly version of myself. At my core, I’m an introvert who tends to keep to myself, partly because of social anxiety. On stage or in public, people see my confident artistic side, but the truest version of me is what my closest friends and family experience: the unfiltered, deeply personal, and quietly reflective side that rarely makes it to the spotlight.
Okay, so let’s keep going with one more question that means a lot to us: If you knew you had 10 years left, what would you stop doing immediately?
If I knew I had 10 years left, I would stop playing small to make others comfortable. I’d stop second-guessing my dreams or waiting for the ‘right time.’ Every decision, every day, would be about living fully, loving deeply, and creating boldly without fear of judgment.
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