Born on the 17th of April 1992, Simeon Joseph Browne also known as Lil Jay is a unique young man who can be referred to as a true ‘go getter’. He is the eldest of his mother’s five children and growing up with his grandmother he learned the value of hard work. 

From a tender age he always had a passion for music, from a regular singer at church to the traditional folk songs his grandfather taught him. He got so connected to the art that he one day transformed his backyard into a mini band room comprising of instruments made from old pots and tins and a keyboard that was given to him by his uncle. From constantly experimenting with his homemade band he taught himself to play and write songs.

During his secondary school years at St. Mary’s High, He got involved with everything musical in the school including singing in the choir and participating in school concerts which later resulted in him receiving the St’ Mary’s Musical Award for the contributions he made. After graduating he was employed at a communication firm and took the same spirit of getting involved with music which lead him to participating in the company’s  first ever International singing competition ‘’Qualfon’’ Idol and emerging as the winner. 

Because of his faith and the inspiration he got form listening to songs from his icons, he subsequently got introduced to platinum records where he was exposed to new sounds and equipment. After recording and releasing his version of the popular folk song ‘Janey Gal’ Lil Jay became a house hold name and began performing with top artists and bands in and around Guyana. In 2011 he decided to approach Kross Kolor Records and secured Recording, Producing and Publishing deals. To date he has written songs for some of the most prominent acts in Guyana and has performed for many diplomatic forums stamping his name as ’’ One To Watch’’ 

Simeon is a Singer/ songwriter and one of Guyana's youngest Producer/Sound Engineer. He co-wrote and performed the song ' Thank You" which was made for the President of Guyana at that time has performed at many concerts locally and regionally and even shared the stage once with Damion Junior Gong Marley. He was the Director of production at Kross Kolor Records and is an active member of the Guyana Music Network.
Simeon started his Production Company ‘’Wondamang Productions’’ in 2008 and has been working with seasoned local and regional acts Like : Fojo ,Jumo ,Adrian Dutchin , Diiverse ,Tennicia De Fraitas ,Jay Anderson , Shawn English, Richie Stanisclaus and  Exile Di Brave to name a few.
He is also a freelance Journalist whose writings are prolific and often featured in Local media outlets. He is the Host of ‘’The Saturday Mix’’ : A Pre Party Music and Information Program which Airs on NCN .98.1 Hott Fm every Saturday from 6-8pm .Simeon has worked hard over the years and has established himself as a young but seasoned Sound Engineer who’s work ethic and results has named  him ‘’The man to work with’’
He has Composed and Produced music for commercial companies, ranging from Gtt, Digicel Guyana and Guyana Goldfields. He is responsible for the team song behind Gtt’s Biggest campaign yet ‘’Switch It Up’’   Featuring’’ X2’’ .In late 2015 Simeon self-wrote, Performed and mixed the winning Theme song for Guyana Goldfields Inc. entitled  “ A Golden Future’’  and is currently Producer/Engineer at Wondamang Productions.





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Soundcloud.com/SimeonBrowne
@LilJgy


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