JupiterReign
Pronouns: She/Her
Hometown: North Preston
Email: jupiterreignmusic@gmail.com
Social Media: Instagram | Tik Tok | Facebook | Youtube
Website: jupiterreignmusic.com
Music Links: Spotify | Apple Music
Biography
JupiterReign, also known as Thaydra Gray, has been surrounded by music since the beginning of her life. She began singing in her father’s church choir in Montreal, Quebec, where she grew up, directed by her mother, even before she could put together full sentences. She grew up the youngest of four daughters, and through her sisters she found her deep love for RnB music. Because of her exceptional vocal gifts, commitment to her craft, and charming stage presence, she also got the opportunity to sing background vocals with the legendary Roger Waters, of Pink Floyd; and was honoured to perform a special song with gospel icon, Donny McClurkin.
She studied Musical Theatre training at the MSOPA (Montreal School of Performing Arts) under the guidance of some of this country’s leading actors and directors. In October of 2022, she debuted her theatrical abilities and starred as the main character, Lauren Johnson, in the premier of “Love, Peace and Hairgrease”, which ran at Alderney Landing Theatre, written and directed by Tara Taylor.
She was previously enrolled in the Music Arts program at the Nova Scotia Community College, where she renewed her love for creating music. After receiving a spotlight while backing up platinum award winning Canadian artist Jocelyn Alice, opportunities began to pop up. She debuted her first single "Don't Wanna", in the summer of 2022, which originated as a class assignment in the Music Arts program, which then turned into her debut EP “Intergalactic”, with RnB influences heard from Keyshia Cole, Kehlani, Summer Walker and SZA.
She is the 2023 ANSMA Rising Star award winner, as well as 3-time ANSMA nominee, including Artist of the Year and Single of the Year, and a 2023 Music Nova Scotia African Canadian Artist of the Year nominee. She is actively engaged in the industry and working every day at taking the steps to take her career to the next level, which is the release of her debut LP.