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Jason Brett Levine, also known as Jay Levine, is a Canadian musician, songwriter and music producer. Jason is the brother of musician/producer Jon Levine.

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Career

In the 1990s, Levine was the bassist for the Juno Award-winning Canadian band The Philosopher Kings. In 1998, Levine and Philosopher Kings guitarist James Bryan McCollum created Prozzäk. Levine serves as Prozzäk's bassist and lead vocalist. Levine has written and produced songs for several performers during his career, including b4-4, Kaci Battaglia, Fefe Dobson, Susan Cagle, Honor Society, Natalie Bassingthwaighte, Miranda Cosgrove and Charlotte Sometimes. [1]

Award nominations

In 2001, Levine and McCollum were nominated for the Juno Award for Best Producer for their production of the b4-4 single "Get Down" and the Prozzäk single "www.nevergetoveryou". [2]

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References

  1. "Jay Levine". discogs.com. Retrieved May 31, 2019.
  2. "PAST NOMINEES + WINNERS". The Canadian Academy of Recording Arts and Sciences. Retrieved June 3, 2021.