JAHAH: Mamas Only Son

Jahah

Mamas Only Son

© 2004 JBerry Publishing / BZ70 Publishing (BMI 2005) (614346000800)

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A blend of R&B, Soul, Hip-Hop & Jazz. Producer, emcee, singer & songwriter JAHAH.

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MAIN ENTRY: JAHAH
Function: Noun
1: A skilled performer; especially: ARTISTE. A musical entertainer: a skilled adept public performer.
2: Hip Hop/Soul junkie

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Atlanta songwriter/producer/lyricist/singer JAHAH is the definition of authentic soul music that reflects the magnetic era of the 70's and the preeminence of contemporary hip-hop. His music pulsates with hard hitting drumbeats and intoxicating melodies, which function as the backbone for his lyrical adroitness. "I grew up listening to funk, R&B, and a taste of jazz," explains JAHAH. "By the age of twelve I was into many different genres of music...especially hip-hop."

Seattle, Washington and Baumholder, Germany were JAHAH's place of residence before he migrated to Atlanta, Georgia in 1993. "I originally moved to the dirty south to attend The Art Institute of Atlanta and pursue a career in music engineering but that didn't work out. I ended up taking classes at Clark Atlanta University and graduating from Morris Brown College in 1999." During his four and a half-year matriculation at the AUC (Atlanta University Center), JAHAH interned for the once glorified LaFace records. "LaFace was definitely an inspiration for me because I was able to see the music business from the inside out and take notes." While amongst the LaFace milieu, JAHAH befriended another young and aspiring artist named Alicia Moore (now known to the world as the multi-platinum artist Pink). "I haven't seen Pink in many years but I know what she had to go through to get where she is now. She's proof that dreams can come true." After recording a couple songs featuring Pink, JAHAH decided it was time for him to make his presence felt in the music industry. "I started performing and doing gigs where ever I could be heard. I rhymed on three of Speech's (Arrested Development) EMI-Japan releases and finally saved up enough money to make my own album."

From the roots of hip-hop and jazz, to the wonder years of rhythm and blues, JAHAH (a.k.a. Mama's Only Son) is a unique talent of honest soul and organic hip-hop. His influences range from musical icons such as Bob Marley, The Crusaders, Michael Jackson, Prince, Barry White, Al Green, Run-DMC, and Big Daddy Kane to contemporary artist like De Angelo, Musiq Soulchild, Common, The Roots and Little Brother. JAHAH's music is a gumbo with incredible flavor and amazing musicianship. His songs paint vivid pictures of feelings and emotions most of us have all encountered but rarely submit to. He sings with the raw emotion of the O'Jay's and the joy and emotion of Mary J. Blige. When JAHAH showcases his emceeing abilities, he reminds you of the young and hungry Lyricist Lounge artist Mos Def. The combinations of his many talents go unmatched in today's market of shallow artist who consistently bore us with their mundane stories of pimped out vehicles, iced-out watches and promiscuous vixens.

The first single off of Mama's only Son, "OOOH", is a mid-tempo jewel and prime example of what good R&B is supposed to sound like. "My cousin J-Hen (219 Productions) crafted the music to this song with me in mind. As soon as I heard the music I knew I could bless the track vocally. I wrote and recorded the song the very next day." Another stellar moment on Mama's Only Son is the song "Official" which reminds you of the Chi-Lites with a modern day twist! "I wanted to do something I'd never done before. I thought a song sung in falsetto would be perfect. I actually wrote and co-produced this song in California with my cousin J-Hen. At the time, everyone one the west coast was using the word official. Like, that chic is official. That's how we came up with the idea." JAHAH's emceeing abilities shine through lyrically on songs like "Afrodeziac" and "No Time to Front" which bounces along like a 6.4 with hydraulics. More introspective songs on Mama's Only Son are "It's For You" and "All I need." Here JAHAH bares his soul and speaks to the most important women in his life. "I try to write songs that say something. My mother and my girl were with me through out the entire making of this album and I wanted to let them know how I feel. What you hear is what was on my heart at the time."

Combined with multiple talent and creative vision beyond his years, JAHAH delivers powerful and meaningful music that'll please listeners of all ages. His production skills reflect the early years of Gamble and Huff and the infectious hip-hop beats of Dr. Dre'.
Armed and equipped with infinite rounds of soul ammunition...Mama's Only Son is arguably one of the most amazing producer/artists of our time. JAHAH is our modern day Marvin Gaye.

For more on Jahah, we invite you to visit his website @ http://www.BZ70.com or http://www.MamasOnlySon.com

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  • Oh Yeah
    author: carol goodchild

    Another Fan for life... bought both albums on MP3 xxxxx luv ya xxxxxxx Carol/Groovejunkiediva

  • AWESOME
    author: Verjaunne

    JAHAH.... stop playn... you know I love you man.. This CD, Mamma's Son is great..every song on here is wonderful...BUT, Man I just listened to some of the NEW songs from your NEW CD, MELTING POT and I'm in love with Ghetto Philosopher, Carmel Honey Brown and Get on the Floor...This CD is HOT..HOT...HOT...Can't wait to get my copy... Keep pumping the tracks man.... A Fan for Life Verjaunne

  • wow.
    author: Jean

    this man is a STAR! why are you not signed?! love love love this entire cd. thank you for making music, Jahah.

  • Ya' Got Me Feelin' like......Ooooh!!!!!
    author: Vee

    Just want you to know that there's something so special about you!! Old school- New school to the bone. At 43 this album hits home in sooo many ways. The style of certain songs (Ooooh)take me back so far that it brings tears to my eyes. At the same time, the present sound of Hiphop soul is undeniable. I'm lovin' this sound, and I thank you Jahah for keeping it oh so real!! Wishing you nothing but great Success!!

  • Jahah displays an enormous notion of black music history
    author: SaveOurSoul

    "MamasOnlySon" is Jahah's latest album and many a mama and papa would be proud of such a talented son. On this album Jahah displays an enormous notion of black music history. Intelligently, humorously and above all with great skills he uncovers music that has been hidden for a large probably young audience much too long. Rhtythm and blues, soul and hip-hop come alive when J.Berry is on the Mic. MamasOnlySon has a unique voice and he knows how to use it, whether he's mc'ing or singing a hearfelt soul song. Although Jahah lives here and now artists like The Chi-lites,The O'Jays and The Stylistics have no secrets for him. There are seventeen tracks on "MamasOnlySon" which you'll like to hear over and over again. The songs vary from sweet party songs like "Tonight" to honest soul as in "Back in the day", sweet rhythm and blues in "Gone" and ofcourse hip-hop in "No time to front".(TA)

  • Some people fail to recognize good music if it slaps them in the face. Be prepar
    author: Scav

    Calling Atlanta native Jahah "just" a singer, rapper, or producer is sort of like calling Barry White just another R&B crooner, LL Cool J just another freestyle dropper, or DJ Premier just another, well, DJ. Jahah and his "jack of all trades" mentality is a step above being called anything except "just" good music. While his ability to command all elements of a record is, within itself, impressive enough, Jahah's music is a flash-back to the days of rhythm-and-blues when a single sound could signify an entire emotion or an artist could say nothing at all and yet pack so much feeling into just a few seconds.

  • When they are talking about music touching people -- this is it!
    author: DJ A to the L

    At 13 tracks deep (after trimming back the intros and interludes), "Mama's Only Son" represents a nice investment for your hard earned. Brimful of different musical looks, its shows a steady and positive progression both in sound, and in personal outlook from Jahah. Those who already have "Ear For Music" should be in no doubts about picking this up. Those who are new to the world of Jahah and Beezee70 should give this serious thought - not only is this one of the most positive releases of the year, musically, its one of the top ten. Go grab it.

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