Jacarada was born in Pahokee, FL to Bishop R. L. & Karen Banks Jr.  She is the oldest of 3 girls and singing was their favorite things to do, while growing up.  After graduating from high school, she was accepted into Johnson C. Smith University and moved to Charlotte, NC.     

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While in college she began to attend New Life Fellowship.  She graduated from JCSU with two Bachelor of Science degrees in Business Administration and continued her education at Liberty University with a Master's degree in Divinity.  In all these things, which were indeed a blessing and brought many life lessons, the most impacting lessons were to never forget where you come from and what you were taught. 

In 2006 Damali was formed. Their first album “Penetrate My Heart” was conceived.  It was where JB discovered that God had endowed her with the gift of writing and “Jac Bae Publishing” Company was created.  This record touched the lives of many, but noticeably the lives of many youth!  

    In 2011 her ministry was continuing to transition in an area that was uncomfortable.  She’s never wanted to be a soloist or a teacher, but is now ministering the Word of God in a facet that has captivated and is changed the way people desire to live. 

   In 2012 “Worship to Live” Youth Conferences were birthed. After the youth would minister the song “Worship to Live”, they would live as though “They got it”!  To know God in the essence of Worship could actually allow them to take pleasure in living a pure life.  She is determined to continue to work in the avenues God has ordained her to Minister in!  JB believes that at the end of the day:  If we don’t know how to Worship God we will never live the life he has for us to enjoy!