Jai DC

Jai DC (José Del Carmen) is a Dominican-American artist from Newark, New Jersey, blending his Caribbean roots with a modern, versatile sound. Raised in a musical household, he grew up surrounded by merengue, bachata, salsa and ballads, inspired by his father, a professional singer.

A multi-instrumentalist, Jai DC plays piano, bass, guitar, and percussion, and studied music theory and jazz performance at the university level. His background spans both academic training and live performance, with appearances at venues such as Lincoln Center and Symphony Space in New York.

Recording in both English and Spanish, Jai DC continues to build a global sound rooted in culture, musicianship, and authentic storytelling.