JMSN

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Background information
Birth nameChristian Andrew Berishaj
Born Dallas, Texas, U.S.
Origin Eastpointe, Michigan, U.S.
Genres
Occupation(s)
Instrument(s)
  • Vocals
  • guitar
  • bass guitar
  • violin
  • drums [1]
Years active2012–present
LabelsWhite Room Records
Website iamjmsn.com

Christian Andrew Berishaj, [2] [3] known professionally as JMSN (pronounced Jameson), is an American singer, songwriter, record producer, multi-instrumentalist, music engineer and mixer. His debut album, Priscilla, was released in 2012; he wrote and produced the album himself and directed the music videos accompanying its release.

Contents

Early life

Berishaj was born in Dallas, Texas, and grew up in the Detroit suburb of Eastpointe, Michigan. [3]

Career

2012–2015

JMSN in 2012 JMSN @ The Intersection 10.28.12.jpg
JMSN in 2012

Berishaj started his own label, White Room Records and adopted the moniker JMSN. [4] He released his debut album, Priscilla on January 11, 2012. Berishaj wrote and produced the alternative R&B album, straying from his pop-rock/electropop roots. In the album, he pursues darker emotional themes over melancholic melodies and beats that The Guardian described as "spaced out" and compared to The Weeknd. [5] [6] Self-directed videos for "Alone", "Hotel" and "Something" were released to accompany the album's release, while a video for "Girl I Used to Know" was released under his previous stage name. [7] In April, R&B singer Usher told music magazine NME that JMSN was his "favorite new act". [8]

In August 2012, Berishaj produced "Nibiru" for West Coast rapper Ab-Soul. Subsequently, in October of the same year, Berishaj announced that he and the rapper would be releasing a collaborative project together. [9] The lead single for Ab-Soul and JMSN's collaborative album, Unit 6, [10] titled "You're Gone", features vocals from both artists, as well as production from Berishaj. [11] Recently, Unit 6 was revealed to be shelved due to business disagreements which may or may not make the light of day.

After the success of Priscilla, Berishaj (as JMSN) released his album Pllaje, on November 5, 2013. This garnered him more acclaim in the community, and he gained recognition in the music industry. Berishaj began collaborating with other artists, like J. Cole and The Game, while releasing Pllaje's visuals through his YouTube channel for: "Love Myself", "The One" and "Thing U Miss". In 2013, his North American tour took him to over 20 cities where he both opened and headlined the shows.

On December 9, 2014 Berishaj released his second album The Blue Album. In 2015, he toured to promote the album.

2016–present

On March 1, 2016, Berishaj released a soulful and jazzy single, "Cruel Intentions". [12] The release of this song was followed by the singles: "Most of All", [13] "Hypnotized," [14] and a Snoh Aalegra remix of "Cruel Intentions". [15] The first three songs were included on JMSN's third album, It Is. which was released on May 6, 2016. [16]

In August 2016, Berishaj revealed that he is the elusive artist Pearl, shortly after dropping Pearl's new album, Closer. In a handwritten letter posted to his social media, he wrote, "I started Pearl to have another creative outlet besides JMSN. White Room Records is about freedom. Be what you want to be."

On April 28, 2017, JMSN released the album "Whatever Makes U Happy" on White Room Records.

On September 21, 2018, JMSN released the album "Velvet" on White Room Records.

On September 3, 2021, JMSN released the album "Heals Me" on White Room Records.

Artistry

Berishaj has cited Whitney Houston, Prince, Phil Collins, Fiona Apple, Radiohead, Hatiras, and Boys Noize as influences on his music. [17] [18]

Discography

Studio albums

List of albums, with selected chart positions
TitleAlbum detailsPeak chart positions
US
Heatseekers
[19]
†Priscilla†
  • Released: January 11, 2012
  • Label: White Room Records
  • Format: CD, digital download, LP
—
†Pllajë†
  • Released: November 5, 2013
  • Label: White Room Records
  • Format: CD, digital download, LP
—
JMSN (Blue Album)
  • Released: December 9, 2014
  • Label: White Room Records
  • Format: CD, digital download, LP
18
It Is.
  • Released: May 6, 2016
  • Label: White Room Records
  • Format: CD, digital download, LP
20
Whatever Makes U Happy
  • Released: April 28, 2017
  • Label: White Room Records
  • Format: CD, digital download, LP
—
Velvet
  • Released: September 21, 2018
  • Label: White Room Records
  • Format: CD, digital download, LP
—
Heals Me
  • Released: September 3, 2021
  • Label: White Room Records
  • Format: CD, digital download, LP
—
Soft Spot
  • Released: October 11, 2023
  • Label: White Room Records
  • Format: CD, digital download, LP
—
"—" denotes a title that did not chart, or was not released in that territory.

EPs

List of extended-plays
TitleAlbum details
Live at Red Bull Studios EP
  • Released: May 14, 2013
  • Label: White Room Records
  • Format: Digital download
Love & Pain EP
  • Released: August 27, 2013
  • Label: White Room Records
  • Format: Digital download

Singles

As lead artist

List of singles as lead artist, showing year released and album name
TitleYearAlbum
"Alone" [20] 2011†Priscilla†
"Love & Pain"2012
"You're Gone" [10]
(with Ab-Soul)		2013Unit 6
"Walk Away" [21] †Pllajë†
"Cruel Intentions" [22] 2016It Is.
"Most of All" [13]
"Hypnotized" [14]
"Drinkin'" [23] 2017Whatever Makes U Happy
"Where Do U Go" [24]
"Angelica (B-Side)" [25]
"So Badly" [26] 2018Velvet
"Talk Is Cheap" [27]
"Christmas Time Is Here" [28] 2020Non-album single
"Rolling Stone" [29] 2021Heals Me
"Love 2 U" [30]
"Cherry Pop"2023Soft Spot
"Love Me"
"Soft Spot"
List of featuring singles, showing year released and album name
TitleYearAlbum
"Make You Stay"
(Kastle featuring JMSN) [31] 		2013Kastle
"Daydreams"
(Sadistik x Kno featuring JMSN) [32] 		2015Phantom Limbs
"Getaway"(NIve featuring JMSN) [33] 2018Non-album single

Guest appearances

List of non-single guest appearances, with other performing artists, showing year released and album name
TitleYearOther artist(s)Album
"Bitch, Don't Kill My Vibe"2012 Kendrick Lamar Good Kid, M.A.A.D City
"The Art of Peer Pressure"
"Sing About Me, I'm Dying of Thirst"
"Real"
"Pray" [34] Game, J. Cole Jesus Piece
"Make It Last"2013Ta-KuMake It Last
"All We Do" Kaytranada Kaytra Todo
"Late"Beat CultureForgive
"Drive Fast, Live Young" Tyga Hotel California
"Death From Above"KastleKastle
"Separate" [35] Deniro Farrar The Patriarch II
"Affection"SangoNorth
"Slo Swerve"14KT, Buff1Nickel & Dimed
"IV" Blue Sky Black Death Glaciers
"W.R.O.H."2014 Ab-Soul These Days...
"Worry"2015Evil NeedleReminisce
"My Own"2016 Domo Genesis GENESiS
"I Believe"2017Ro Spit, 14KTRSXGLD
"True"Ro Spit, 14KT, Royce da 5'9", DJ Assault

Videography

Music videos

YearVideoDirector
"Girl I Used To Know"JMSN [36]
"Hotel"
"Alone"
2012"Something"JMSN
"Fallin"JMSN / Kenneth Brown
"Let U Go" / Priscilla TrilogyDavid Yarovesky
"Jameson"Green Glow Films
2014"The One"JMSN [37]
"Thing U Miss"

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