Oran "Juice" Jones is an American R&B singer, best known for his 1986 hit single "The Rain". His musical style is characterized by a fusion of smooth vocals and catchy melodies, which contributed to the development of new jack swing in the late 1980s. Jones was the first artist signed to the Def Jam subsidiary label OBR Records, marking a significant expansion of their focus beyond hip hop. Despite his relatively short career, Jones' unique sound and storytelling prowess in tracks such as "The Rain" have left a lasting impact on the R&B genre.