The In Crowd

I've been a heavy supporter of this kid ever since coming across his music a couple months ago shouting him out on my other site Different Kitchen twice here and here.

As I've said before, Jahah is an unheralded "neo-soul" singer in the vein of Dwele, Musiq Soulchild, Donnell Jones, John Legend etc. Not only that, this Atlanta-based artist also MC's and is currently in the middle of recording a full hip hop album to add to his two excellent soul album releases, Ear for Music and MamasOnlySon, both of which feature a litttle taste of his rhyme spittin' ability.

Read on for more on this new, underappreciated soul and hip hop talent below:

"Atlanta songwriter/producer/lyricist/singer JAHAH is the definition of authentic soul music that reflects the magnetic era of the 70's and the preeminence of contemporary hip-hop. His music pulsates with hard hitting drumbeats and intoxicating melodies, which function as the backbone for his lyrical adroitness. "I grew up listening to funk, R&B, and a taste of jazz," explains JAHAH. "By the age of twelve I was into many different genres of music, especially hip-hop."

From the roots of hip-hop and jazz, to the wonder years of rhythm and blues, JAHAH (a.k.a. Mama's Only Son) is a unique talent of honest soul and organic hip-hop. His influences range from musical icons such as Bob Marley, The Crusaders, Michael Jackson, Prince, Barry White, Al Green, Run-DMC, and Big Daddy Kane to contemporary artist like De Angelo (sic), Musiq Soulchild, Common, The Roots and Little Brother. JAHAH's music is a gumbo with incredible flavor and amazing musicianship. His songs paint vivid pictures of feelings and emotions most of us have all encountered but rarely submit to. He sings with the raw emotion of the O'Jay's and the joy and emotion of Mary J. Blige. When JAHAH showcases his emceeing abilities, he reminds you of the young and hungry Lyricist Lounge artist Mos Def."

For more on Jahah:

- Click here for his official website.

- Read his interview at Save our Soul here.

- Watch the "Oohhh" video (WMP) here.

- Listen to the MamasOnlySon album here (NB: disable your popup blocker before clicking).

- SPECIAL LIMITED TIME OFFER: buy BOTH Jahah albums for only $10.00 here (MamasOnlySon also available online at CDBaby here).