Jean McClain (born March 8, 1953), better known as Pepper Mashay, is an American soul, house and dance music singer-songwriter[1] who has had success as a touring and studio performer.

In 1995, Mashay's manager at the time contacted Michael O'Hara to work on an initial demo for a possible recording deal.

chanting throughout the Barry Harris track "Dive in the Pool", made famous by its inclusion in the American television series Queer as Folk.

It has attained moderate to heavy rotation on dance-oriented radio stations, charting well on the Hot Dance Airplay.

Mashay issued her single, "Got to Give the People What They Want" in late January 2008 and "Does Your Mamma Know" during the fourth quarter of 2008.