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Born Jean-Pierre Marc-Charles in Detroit, Michigan, Jah-P was introduced to reggae music as a child growing up on the east coast (New York, Miami). Both his parents are Haitian and so being raised in a Carribean household, Haitian music aswell as reggae music were often in the setting. It was'nt until his high school years however that he began playing music. Jah-P is the great, great grandchild of musical genius Occide Jeanty. Occide Jeanty, a classical composer, elevated the musique du palais to such an extent that his music was rated first in the Caribbean and fourth in the American continent. The artist / producer Jah-P has opened up for artist including Morgan Heritage, Sister Nancy, Lutan Fyah, Lil Keke and Rupe; and has shared the stage with greats such as Peter Rowan, Tony Chin, and Fully Fullwood. He has performed in Texas, California, Hawaii, and Florida. 1997 marked his first release; the ep "Sound Stress Adjustments". Shortly beofre this time he embraced the Rastafari faith and thus, it became the cornerstone of his lyrical influence. In 2000 he released his first album "Brothers Keeper" which features his brother rap/reggae artist Kast-A-Way. In 2001 worked with rap artist Mikel Knight and sung the chorus to the title track "Hardest Wood Outha Forest" released on AMC records. His 2002 release was entitled "Peaks and Valleys" which recieved radio play in several states and countries. The latest cd from the aritst released in 2007 is entitled Frontline which includes "Surviving" featuring Ras Attitude aswell as "Show Dem Love" which is on the Shining Riddim produced by Lustre Kings Productions. The Shining Riddim also includes artist Pressure, Vaughn Benjamin from Midnight, Jah Marcus, Niyorah, Lutan Fyah and Jah Mason. The Frontline cd from Jah-P is available on ITUNES, and CDBABY.COM. Today he operates Lion Sound Productions from the state of Texas. Jah-P is the producer of the Frontline Riddim which includes artist Lutan Fyah, Ras Attitude, Khari Kill, and Prezident Brown. The project is scheduled to be released in Febuary 2008.