Born Dwayne Ainsworth Jackson, in the rural community of Watt Town, St Ann 1983, this young man showed promise from an early age. Teachers and classmates often marveled at his aptitude for learning. He lived a fairly idyllic childhood but life for Jackson became difficult at age 13 when he was forced to drop out of school. Matters became worst when at 14 he was thrown out of the family home by his father. With nothing to do in the days D.A.Jay got himself in all sorts of trouble. Being unable to cope with the rebellious youth his father asked him to leave. At this juncture of his life he went to live with relatives whom had a positive impact on his life. D.A.Jay has now forgiven his father and they have rebuilt their relationship.