Jason Masi
US
Jason Masi is an American/DC based singer-songwriter. He got his start with Richmond, VA based group, Jubeus, opening for acts like Blind Melon, Everclear, and SOJA and releasing two well received albums, "Two Tone Circles" 2004 and "Natural Mood" 2007, respectively. The latter was named as a top DIY (Do-It-Yourself) release by Performing Songwriter Magazine.
He stepped out as a solo artist in 2010, trading in the band's roots-jam driven rock for a more acoustic soul/r&b songwriter approach. He has since released three solo albums, "Balance & Pull", 2010 and "Life Is Wonderful", 2012 and "Power of a Woman", 2014. His transition has led him to supporting slots for hit songwriters like Bleu and Darryl Worley, and has kept him busy on the road performing over 250 shows per year.
Masi's freshman solo record was released to noteworthy reviews, as well as significant radio airplay, charting in the top 200 college radio charts and being included on radio host, George Graham's, Best Albums of the Year list. His follow up solo effort, "Life Is Wonderful", gained additional support and was licensed for use on a number of TV networks (Discovery, MTV, Oxygen) and placed in online commercials, tutorials, E-books and game apps.
Influences in Masi's sound can be drawn between soul artists like Marvin Gaye and Bill Withers, folk and blues icons like Van Morrison and James Taylor as well as modern songwriters in the vein of Mat Kearney, Damien Rice and James Morrison. His songs are often reflective and thought provoking, yet maintain a free spirited and light hearted tone. Masi’s songwriting explores the complexity of love and compromise from a unique, but relatable perspective.
He approaches his music in much the same way he does life. His laid back and easy going personality translates into the lyrics and tone of his music yet his performances are energetic and portray him as the hardworking musician he is. It's a contrast that suits Masi well, as he goes from hobnobbing with his new fans like they are old pals, and catching up with longtime fans before he takes the stage for an energetic and passionate set.
Masi's newest record, Power Of A Woman, released in October 2014, is smart, sexy, charming and reflective. The approach revisits much of the soulful pop sensibility of prior releases, but brings a fresh clarity and edginess to his next collection of heartfelft tunes. The tone and style of the album explores various genres, but maintains the honesty and focus that defines Masi's sound.
PRESS
"MASI HAS A VERY SOULFUL VOICE...YOU CAN CLEARLY HEAR SOUTHERN ROOTS IN HIS MUSIC WITH BLUESY RIFFS AND WONDERFUL STORY TELLING." - LITTLE RAT BASTARD
"THE FIRST THING THAT STRIKES ME...IS HOW PASSIONATE IT SOUNDS. I REALLY LIKE THE GROOVE IN THESE SONGS THAT SHOWS WHAT A GOOD SONGWRITER JASON IS..." -MELODIC.NET
"MASI KNOWS HOW TO WRITE SONGS. EVEN BETTER, HE KNOWS HOW TO PERFORM THEM...MASI DOESN'T OVERSELL ANYTHING...THERE ISN'T A HINT OF STRAIN ANYWHERE, WHICH IS IMPRESSIVE AND UNUSUAL." -AIDABET.COM
"A GREAT DEAL OF COMMERCIAL APPEAL FOR AN UNDERGROUND RELEASE...WE COULD EASILY HEAR THESE SONGS BEING PICKED UP BY COMMERCIAL RADIO OR AS BACKING MUSIC FOR A NUMBER OF CABLE TELEVISION PROGRAMS..GOOD SOLID STUFF DELIVERED WITH HEART AND SOUL." -BABYSUE.COM
"...MAJOR USP IS MASI'S VOICE, WHICH IS ONE OF THOSE SOULFUL ONES THAT COULD MAKE THE BACK OF A CORNFLAKES PACKET SOUND SULTRY. HE CAN EMOTE WITH THE BEST OF THEM TOO..." -AMERICANA UK
"JASON MASI IS SOMEONE YOU WANT TO GET TO KNOW, BECOME FAMILIAR WITH HIS SOUNDS, HIS LYRICS, AND THEN GO FIND HIM AT AS MANY OUTDOOR MUSIC FESTIVALS AS POSSIBLE!" -LOVE SOUND MAGAZINE
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