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Rising Triple-Threat JayDon Is Helping L.A. Reid & Usher Bring Real R&B Back: ‘I’m an Artist of All Realms’

Newly-signed singer Jaydon talks about signing to Usher and L.A. Reid's new label Mega, being a triple-threat and more.

“Being with Mega — L.A. Reid, Usher, and that whole camp — helped me develop as an artist substantially,” JayDon tells Billboard weeks later during his June Rookie of the Month interview. And when he’s not melting hearts with buttery vocals, it’s his hypnotic dance moves — reminiscent of a young Chris Brown or Omarion — that are filling timelines and turning heads. The first comment I saw when watching “I’ll Be Good” was along the lines of “this guy is a fusion of Chris Brown, Mario and Omarion.” As you continue to build your artistry, how often do you look into some of your R&B heroes and try to infuse them into your style?

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