Between 1985 and 1987 he studied classical music at the École de musique Vincent-d'Indy in Outremont, while continuing with studio work and beginning to write songs himself.
Martin then recorded his third album in French, entitled Drôle de nuit, in New York, and scored his first radio hit with "Elle ne C plus".
[6] He went on to record his fourth album Quand on se donne, which was released on Sony Music in 1992, with producer Aldo Nova.
Following that album, Martin left the music business and began writing spiritual literature under the pen names James K. Field and Kaya,[12] later launching his own publishing company.
[2] He returned to recording in 2011, releasing an album of spiritual music, Born Under the Star of Change, under the Kaya name.