GOT7’s Jay B starts solo journey with Jay Park’s H1GHER MUSIC; announces upcoming single

Jay B, formerly known as JB of GOT7, has officially signed with Jay Park’s H1GHR MUSIC after leaving JYP Entertainment.

The Korean singer, dancer and songwriter, whose real name is Lim Jae Beom, was announced as the international hip hop label’s new artist on Tuesday.

Jay B will be releasing his first single with H1GHR MUSIC this Friday (May 14).

According to Teen Vogue, Jay B mentioned in a statement how Jay Park personally reached out to him and had high hopes for their new partnership.

“As I'm starting as a solo artist, I wanted to be free in the musical spectrum. So I had to spend a lot of time thinking of what kind of music I should pursue and other factors outside of the music,” he was quoted as saying.

"I appreciate that Jay Park first contacted me and trusted me throughout. I finally decided to join H1GHR MUSIC with the faith that I could accomplish my goals here, becoming an artist who puts out various outcomes based on my previous music career. I'm really excited to start as a solo artist here at H1GHR MUSIC,” he added.

Jay B debuted as a member of GOT7 in 2014 with Mark, Jackson, Jinyoung, Youngjae, BamBam and Yugyeom. — Margaret Claire Layug/LA, GMA News