Jason Andrew McCommas
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Jah Sun is an American singer, songwriter, and musician. He is internationally known for blending world music with reggae and promoting a message of hope and peace for everybody, regardless of their background. Jah Sun, born Jason Andrew McCommas on July 10th, 1973, began his life in Austin, Texas. A part of the new school roots movement, along with artists like Chronixx and Protoje, Jah Sun incorporates meaningful lyrics with a rich, live instrumental backdrop[1].
Personal Life[edit]
| Jason Andrew McCommas | |
|---|---|
| Born | July 10, 1973 Austin, Texas |
| 💼 Occupation | |
| 📆 Years active | 16 |
| Style | Reggae Music |
| 👴 👵 Parent(s) | Jack Bailey and Julie McCommas |
| 🌐 Website | https://www.jahsuntrt.com/ |
One of Jason's earliest influences was his step father Jack Bailey, a rapper and singer who was also involved early on in the Breakdancing movement. After being exposed to black culture through Bailey, Jason began breakdancing as well as earning himself notoriety in the Freestyle rap community[2]. Jason rapped under the name Magi and went on to win many freestyle competitions earning him the chance to open shows for prominent rappers including Gravediggaz, Masta Ace, Geto Boys, and other national acts. In the early 1990s, Jason went through a lifestyle revolution after being exposed to Bob Marley's "Time Will Tell". According to Jah Sun this is the piece of music that changed his life and his career path. He was inspired to wear dreadlocks and eat a vegetarian diet.[3][4][5][6][7].
Around this time, Jah Sun started to learn guitar and write his own songs. In 1995, Jason and his partner were expecting their first child, this and other extenuating circumstances led him to leave Texas. Over the next ten years he would live in Hawaii, Miami, Seattle and Los Angeles. After this time of exploration and self-searching, Jason released his first album as Jah Sun in 2005.
Career[edit]
Jah Sun's professional music career began in 2005 with the release of "The Height of Light", a full length album from More Love Productions. The track "Fiyah Dance" was featured on MTV's show "Laguna Beach". However, it was his second album, "Battle The Dragon" (2012) that helped Jah Sun gain notoriety worldwide. "Battle The Dragon" featured collaborations with Peetah Morgan, Gentleman, and J-Boog; among other successful reggae artists[8]. Shortly after "Battle The Dragon" was released, Jah Sun not only toured throughout the US but was also invited to Europe where he toured through Sweden, Spain, and Italy. "Battle The Dragon" also had the track "Where Is Your Love" featured in Glee. 2015's album "New Paradigm" was the first time Jah Sun worked solely with one production team throughout the album. He collaborated with the Austrian reggae group House of Riddim and eventually went on to tour with the same band. "Between The Lines", released in 2017, was Jah Sun's return to a more relaxed style of songwriting and recording that was not apparent in his three prior albums. "Between The Lines" was recorded in an analog studio where Jah Sun incorporated string instruments. He began to explore a wider scope of influences that let "Between The Lines" to be different from his previous releases[9]. The new sound coming from Jah Sun caught the attention of Six Degrees Records due to its World music sound. Jah Sun's 2020 release "Magic and Madness" takes its title inspiration from a month long tour in India where Jah Sun reflected on the fact that we live in a world of magic and madness[10]. This album was produced in collaboration with Jallanzo of Dubtonic Kru. Jah Sun and The Rising Tide (his current band) released "Running Through Walls" in August of 2021.
Awards and Recognition[edit]
| Award | Year | Nominated/Won | Song/Album |
|---|---|---|---|
| LA Music Hip Hop Single of The Year | 2006 | Nominated | Fiyah Dance |
References[edit]
- ↑ "Jamaica's Hottest New-School Reggae Artists Return To Roots". NPR.org. Retrieved 2021-08-03.
- ↑ "Interview: Jah Sun". The Pier Magazine. Retrieved 2021-09-23.
- ↑ "Interview: Jah Sun | United Reggae". unitedreggae.com. Retrieved 2021-09-23.
- ↑ "Interview: Jah Sun". The Pier Magazine. Retrieved 2021-09-23.
- ↑ Takyuka, Patience (2017-04-24). "Jah Sun on reggae - 'If you are using music to express yourself and to transcend, that's beautiful'". guestlist.net. Retrieved 2021-09-23.
- ↑ "Jah Sun Projects". The Rising Tide. Retrieved 2021-10-07.
- ↑ "Jah Sun & The Rising Tide". Six Degrees Records. 1907-01-02. Retrieved 2021-11-29.
- ↑ "Author Jah Sun". reggae.today. Retrieved 2021-08-10.
- ↑ Takyuka, Patience (2017-04-24). "Jah Sun on reggae - 'If you are using music to express yourself and to transcend, that's beautiful'". guestlist.net. Retrieved 2021-09-23.
- ↑ Vibes, Mr T. at Reggae (2020-06-04). "Jah Sun - Magic & Madness". Reggae Vibes. Retrieved 2021-08-16.
External links[edit]
- Jah Sun & The Rising Tide - Official Website
- Jah Sun Magic & MadnessJah Sun Reggae Today
- Jah Sun Interview with United Reggae
- Jah Sun Jamaica Observer
- Jah Sun "Love Currency" Huffington Post
- Jah Sun Jazz Weekly "Between The Lines"
- Jah Sun Huffington Post "Ghetto Ballad"
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