Jay Thomas Manuel

About

Music producer, entrepreneur, reality TV star, and content creator known for his involvement in the music and entertainment industry along with being featured on the TLC reality show Jay and Pamela. He produces music in genres like Hip Hop, R&B-Soul, Trap, and EDM.

Before Fame

He began making using while he was in high school after being introduced to electronic music equipment. He then pursued a career as a music producer despite living with Osteogenesis Imperfecta Type 3, Autism, and being hard of hearing. He became an advocate for disability awareness and inclusivity.

Trivia

He is passionate about authentic disability representation in music, media, and beyond. He appeared on Raven-Symoné's podcast It's Tea Time in July 2025. He is a professional member of Recording Artists and Music Professionals with Disabilities (RAMPD). He is a voting member of the Atlanta chapter of the Recording Academy. He's created content for Coca-Cola, Amazon, Snapchat,  Jif, and HealthCare.gov.

Family Life

He and his wife Pamela both appeared on the reality show Jay and Pamela together.

Associated With

He has collaborated with multiple artists including Yung Bleu, Boldy James, Fred the Godson, and Tiffany Evans.