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Mi ChalwaJah Mason
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Category: Dub / Reggae
Submitted by: dubwithmorebass
Born in Manchester, Jamaica, reggae singer Jah Mason made his debut in
1991 with the single “Selassie I Call We.” Recorded for Junior Reid’s
record label, the single appeared under the name Perry Mason, a
nickname Mason had picked up during his childhood due to his ability to
settle arguments. He always preferred the country to the city since it
was easier to meditate there and as Mason claims, “I can communicate
with the birds and the trees.” After hooking up with David House, who
had successfully guided singer Capleton to international fame, this
spiritual side of Mason began to flourish.
In 1995 he became a member of the Rastafarian branch Bobo Ashanti,
changed his performing name from Perry Mason to Jah Mason, and began
recording conscious reggae where the message was as important as the
music. Jamaican hits like “My Princess Gone” and “Lion Look” and guest
shots on a few Jah Cure singles appeared before the full-lengths Keep
Your Joy (Ghetto Technology) and Unlimited (Reggae Vibes) both landed
in 2002. Never Give Up (On The Corner) from 2004 found him working with
international producers including Dan “Piloni” Kark from Israel. The
2006 album Princess Gone: The Saga Bed appeared on the VP label, which
was distributed by the worldwide giant Universal.