Biography

J. Maya is accustomed to breaking barriers. After graduating with academic honors from Harvard College in the spring of 2020 and earning acceptance to Harvard Law School at the age of 20, J. Maya decided to defer her legal ambitions to pursue her lifelong pipe dream: music. With millions of followers and listeners across different platforms, she has transformed this dream into an impressive reality. 
 An avid creative, she has gained national recognition as an award-winning orator, writer, songwriter, and jazz vocalist. She's never let her age inhibit her goals. Driven by a deep love of wordplay, she used to compete as a teenager on the international pun circuit, where contestants create puns within 5 seconds on themes introduced on the spot. Crowned as the international championships’ MVP at the age of 17, she became the youngest pun championships award-winner in history. 
 Her fascination with language manifests in her music. In November 2020, J. Maya published a demo of a Greek mythology-inspired pop song online, where it generated millions of views. Bestselling authors commended the song's wit and lyricism; music critics praised the soaring vocals and gritty sound. On January 1, 2021, J. Maya released "Achilles Heel" as her debut single, marking the beginning of a new musical journey. 
 With several exciting projects bubbling under the surface in 2023, J. Maya is just getting started.