College: CLU
Major: Music Production
Year: 2019
How long Have you been singing?
Since I joined choir at 18!
Level:
emerging professional
Principal Genre:
Alt-rock, Gospel, Classical
What Artists/Musicians have influenced you/your work?
U2, Muse, Jeff Buckley, Coldplay, Hozier
What does your dream gig look like?
Ideally, to be the composer/songwriter for a show/movie that I believe in, incorporating elements not just of underscoring, but using my voice and songwriting to write tunes that become emotionally synonymous with the storytelling.
Most Memorable Performance/Career Milestone:
My gospel song ‘The Promised Land’ being synced by the Scottish Government for an ad campaign.
“Ah-ha” moment in your journey as a singer:
Finally understanding what it meant to raise your soft-palate after it being an abstract concept I pretended to understand for years.
What advice do you have for young singers/musicians just starting out?
Build a strong technical foundation. Practice. It allows you to be free vocally in ways you otherwise wouldn’t.
Why do you sing?
I couldn’t imagine using my voice solely for speaking. We have so much within us. Singing is a powerful conduit to reach others and yourself.
What is your idea of the perfect “day off?” OR Tell us one fun fact about yourself
– Reading Hemingway in the sun, writing reflections on the day, surfing my favorite spots!
– I call my music project JAAG for my initials, Jeremiah Angeles Anthony Gray.
Any upcoming projects you want to share?
I am currently writing my first album! Deep in the thick of 10 songs that will be coming out this year. The album will feature elements of gospel, disco, alt-rock, and dark pop.
How can people get in touch with you or follow you?
Spotify: Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/artist/0wAbRW6AgCHejRvCpSOblx?si=wYuUyTBjQsOXDfH2zqR9tQ
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/JAAG-Music-615696985533505
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/__jaag/
Website: jaagmusic.com