About this user
Born Jamar Carlton Anthony Johnson on January 5, 1987 to Sandra Sewell And Carlton Johnson. Two Notable Community members from August Town in Kingston Jamaica. His Father a well respected Male member of their Noble community and his Mother (now deceased) was once Dubbed The Mother Of August Town. An On The Ground Politician, Caretaker and Community Activist. Recognized throughout the country for her works in August Town and neighbouring communities. Jahmar attended August Town Seventh Day Adventist Basic School. Then to New Providence Primary School grades 1-6. He furthered his education at Wolmer's For Boys. Jamaica's 1st Institution. After completing the 9th grade in 2002 Jahmar migrated to Brooklyn NYC To live with his father who has been living in the States since the 1990s. Jahmar finished High School Grades 10-12 at Samuel J Tilden High School. Jahmar was easily recognized, accepted and loved in Brooklyn. A place with a Large Caribbean Diaspora. He became well known and respected over a short period of time. Brooklyn New York is where he currently resides. He often travels to tour, promote, socialize and produce his music. Music has always been His Life. Long before he professionally started making music at age 20. Singing for hours out of each day from a tender age. Whether juss walking around singing, singing for someone, singing on the school choir, performing in School and Church Musical Plays and Skits, hanging around Musicians or simply listening to music. Jahmar was an Innocent Child, admired and loved by many. Whether because of both parents reputation or simply being himself: Humble, Unique, Complex, Sincere, Receptive, Punctual, Cool, Calm and Collective with A Strong Aura and Mannerism ever since growing up in August Town. A place made from Roots and Culture. Spirituality, Conciousness and Strong Rastafarian Beliefs. The Home of Alexander Bedward, Steely, Sizzla Kolonji, Etana The Strong One, Duane Stephenson, Jah Vinchi, Diana Rutherford and many more notable Jamaicans. While growing Jahmar gained a passion for Concious and Lyrical music. He also had a Big Passion for Pop and Soul music. Which he now Fuses with Reggae Music to create his own unique style. Jahmar Is Inspired by many Musicians. Bob Marley, Garnet Silk, Micheal Jackson, Celine Dion, Etana, The Fray, Beenie Man, Savage Garden, Sizzla, Jimmy Cliff, Usher, Buju Banton, Beres Hammond, Gyptian and Jah Cure; who shared a relationship with one of Jahmar cousin, who lived with Jahmar. Jahmar also listens to positive Rap Music favorably Jay, Nas, Tupac, B.I.G and DMX. All these artistes and more have influenced Jahmar's life and his Journey In his Musical Career. Before becoming true to his Passion for music and his given Talent, just two years after he migrated to New York in 2002 unfortunately his Mother was murdered by a member of the Jamaican Army. http://jamaica-gleaner.com/gleaner/20040921/lead/lead2.html. A tragedy unjust and puzzling to many Jamaicans and World officials. While living in Brooklyn New York. After losing his mother Jahmar became less focused. He dropped out of his High School's Talented Tenth Honor Roll Program. He was also the key midfielder of his High School Soccer Team. But after a while fell off the School's Soccer Team. Now less focused Jahmar started hanging out with his Ave A & E91st Family & Frens and started partying with his Aunty Sophia and at a point became one of NYC Top Dancehall Party Promoters, while he still attended High School. Now he went from being A Honor Roll student to being Dubbed as "The one who controls the school" The Koolest Kid in School, The most popular, loved and recognized. After almost dropping out of High School after so much distraction he still completed High School. His father decided to move the family to Mt. Pocono Pennsylvania, where he attended North Hampton Community College. There he studied Journalism. But after only a few semesters, still distracted with his brother Dane they moved back to Nyc. Then Jahmar would hang out in the studio with Flava Mcgregor. After experiencing it all since a youth in August Town; Life's ups and downs, sorrow, the good life, the hard life, girls, partying, fashion, honors, etc. Jahmar got back on track with his life and decided to invest his time and life into his passion MUSIC as his 2008 New Year's Resolution. After writing his 1st song "Face Reality" It caught the attention of Reggae Billboard producer Jon FX Crawford. Who taught Jahmar about the Music Business. Rapidly Jahmar started evolving becoming more talented as each day goes by. Along the way Jahmar worked with many Producers. The Latest of All Reggae Top Roots Producer Kemar Flava Mcgregor of NoDoubts Record. Who Produced his current Single "Call Me" http://www.reverbnation.com/play_now/song_4267003. Which is now in Rotation Worldwide in the Reggae Field. It has been accepted and successful so far, receiving positive feedback from thousands of listeners.
Hometown
August Town, Kingston 7 Jamaica
Country
United States
Occupation
Singer/Songwriter
Companies
4U2NV Production
Schools
Wolmer's For Boys
Interests
Music Is My Life