Jah Mason

Jah Mason was born in Jamaica's Manchester Parish, and grew up in a Christian family. During his childhood, he was nicknamed Perry Mason for his ability to resolve disputes, and it was under this name that his debut single "Selassie I Call We" was released in 1991 on Junior Reid's JR record label. The Jamaica Gleaner, reviewing Wheat and Tears, commented on a lack of originality in Jah Mason's work but went on to say "clichés notwithstanding, the album is musical, and for hardcore reggae fans, the disc should provide enough of a vibe to chill with." David Jeffries of AllMusic described him as "an effortlessly agile artist able to communicate love, pathos, revolution, spirituality, and even sensuality on equal terms." In November 2015 he released his 19th studio album, Love & Wisdom. On 29 April 2025 his son, Jabari 'Baba Skenng' Johnson, was killed in a TikTok live streaming in St. Andrew, Jamaica. ==Discography==

• Keep Your Joy (2002), Ghetto Technology • Working So Hard (2002), KJ • Unlimited (2003), Reggae Vibes • Never Give Up (2003), On the Corner • Surprise Dem (2004), Vikingsd • Most Royal (2004), Jah Warrior • Rise (2005), On the Corner • Princess Gone...The Saga Bed (2006), VP • Wheat and Tears (2006), Greensleeves • Life Is Just a Journey (2007), Maximum Sound/Corner Shop • The Pow Pow Trilogy (2008), Pow Pow – with Anthony B and Turbulence • No Matter the Time (2008), Vikings • Ruff & Tuff Riddim (2008), Pow Pow • Work Off Selection (2008), IrieVibrations • Keep Ya Head Up (2010), Rastar • Love & Wisdom (2015), New Creation Records ==References==