Jason "J" Brown | |
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Birth name | Jason Paul Brown |
Born | June 13, 1976 |
Origin | Andover, Hampshire, England |
Occupation(s) | Singer, rapper |
Instrument | Vocals |
Years active |
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Member of | Five |
Jason Paul "J" Brown (born 13 June 1976) is an English singer and rapper. He is best known as a member, singer and rapper of boy band Five.
In 1997, Brown auditioned for Five, a new boy band-style group with "attitude and edge" and was eventually selected to be part of the band along with Ritchie Neville, Scott Robinson, Sean Conlon and Abz Love. Five subsequently were signed by Simon Cowell and BMG/RCA for a six-album deal. Five went on to enjoy massive success worldwide, selling over 20 million records in their four years. [1] The band split up on 27 September 2001. [2] During this time, Brown experienced depression and attempted suicide. [3] After the disbandment, Brown devoted his time to charity work and several protests against Iraq War. [4] In 2006 Five attempted a comeback without Conlon, but failed to sign with a new label and the band disbanded again. [5] [6] In 2007, Brown was third place in the seventh series of ITV's reality show I'm a Celebrity...Get Me Out of Here! . [7] [8]
Since 2002, Brown has left his artistic career to pursue a degree in architecture. [9] In January 2013, Five returned to star in the ITV2's reality show The Big Reunion , but Brown declined to join the group again, claiming he did not feel comfortable on stage. [10]
In early February 2025, the group wiped all content from their social media accounts, teasing an announcement on the 27th, with fans speculating a reunion with the original lineup. On 24 February 2025, Abz Love posted on X that he was once again part of the group after leaving in 2014. The following day, Brown confirmed his return to the group via Instagram. [11] [12]
Brown was previously in an on-off relationship with Spice Girls singer Melanie C. [13] [14]
Year | Title | Role | Notes |
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2007 | I'm a Celebrity...Get Me Out of Here! | Contestant | Series 7 |