About

C.M. Jaye Music LLC is an independent, Black-owned record label based in Nashville, Tennessee, founded by DiCarlos McNeely, also known by his author pen name, C.M. James. The label was created to honor the legacy of McNeely’s late sister, Larysa Jaye, an exceptionally talented vocalist and songwriter whose soulful, genre-blending style defied industry norms.

C.M. Jaye Music is committed to producing and promoting raw, authentic, and emotionally powerful country-soul music. The label was born from a desire to challenge the traditional boundaries of country music and create space for underrepresented voices in the genre whose stories and sounds have long been overlooked in mainstream country.

Under McNeely’s leadership, C.M. Jaye Music blends the edge of Southern storytelling with soul, blues, and gospel undertones, creating music that speaks to real-life struggles, redemption, and legacy. The label’s flagship release,“No Other Face” by Larysa Jaye marked the beginning of a powerful posthumous rollout, introducing her unmatched talent to new listeners across the country.

In addition to preserving Larysa’s catalog, the label is currently scouting and signing new artists who embody the bold, gritty, and heartfelt spirit of country soul. C.M. Jaye is not just a label, it’s a mission to redefine what country music can sound like and who it can come from.

With its founder's entrepreneurial spirit, multi-business experience, and creative storytelling background, C.M. Jaye Music operates with a hybrid approach bridging traditional music values with innovative marketing, grassroots promotion, and digital-first strategies. Artists signed to C.M. Jaye Music benefit from a hands-on team, individualized development, and multi-platform exposure including publishing, sync, and performance opportunities.

From dive bars to digital stages, C.M. Jaye Music represents music that’s real, rooted, and ready to rise.

To learn more, visit:  
www.cmjayemusic.com  
Instagram: @cmjayemusic