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{{Infobox musical artist
{{Infobox musical artist
| name = JMSN
| name = JMSN
| image = [[File:Candid photo of JMSN.jpg|thumb|Candid photo of JMSN performing live.]]
| image = Candid photo of JMSN.jpg
| caption =
| caption =
| birth_name = Christian Berishaj
| birth_name = Christian Andrew Berishaj
| birth_date =
| birth_date = {{Birth date and age|YYYY|MM|DD}}
| birth_place = [[Dallas, Texas]], United States
| birth_place = [[Dallas]], Texas, U.S.
| origin = [[Detroit, Michigan]], United States
| origin = [[Eastpointe, Michigan]], U.S.
| genre = {{hlist|[[Alternative R&B]]|[[electronica]]|[[Soul music|soul]]}}
| genre = {{hlist|[[Alternative R&B]]|[[electronica]]|[[Soul music|soul]]}}
| occupation = {{hlist|Singer-songwriter|Record producer|[[Music engineer|engineer]]|[[Music mixing|mixer]]|[[music video director]]}}
| occupation = {{hlist|Singer-songwriter|Record producer|[[Music engineer|engineer]]|[[Music mixing|mixer]]|[[music video director]]}}
| instrument = {{hlist|Vocals|guitar|bass guitar|violin|drums<ref name=metro>{{cite web|last=Smith |first=Brian |url=http://www2.metrotimes.com/editorial/story.asp?id=8151 |title=Music: Teenarama |publisher=Metro Times |access-date=March 26, 2012}}</ref>}}
| instrument = {{hlist|Vocals|guitar|bass guitar|violin|drums<ref name=metro>{{cite web |last=Smith |first=Brian |url=http://www2.metrotimes.com/editorial/story.asp?id=8151 |title=Music: Teenarama |publisher=Metro Times |access-date=March 26, 2012 |archive-date=September 27, 2012 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20120927224204/http://www2.metrotimes.com/editorial/story.asp?id=8151 |url-status=dead }}</ref>}}
| years_active = 2012–present
| years_active = 2012–present
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| label = White Room Records
| partner = [[Alexa Demie]] (2017-present)
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| associated_acts = [[Ab-Soul]]
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| label = White Room Records
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| website = {{URL|http://iamjmsn.com/|iamjmsn.com}}
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| associated_acts = [[Ab-Soul]]
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| website = {{url|http://iamjmsn.com/|iamjmsn.com}}
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'''Christian Berishaj''', known professionally as '''JMSN''' (pronounced Jameson), is an Albanian-American singer, songwriter, record producer, multi-instrumentalist, [[music engineer]] and [[Music mixing|mixer]]. His debut album, ''Priscilla'', was released in 2012; he wrote and produced the album himself and directed the music videos accompanying its release.
'''Christian Berishaj''', known professionally as '''JMSN''' ''(pronounced "Jameson")'', is an American singer, songwriter, multi-instrumentalist, and record producer. Born in Dallas, TX and raised in Detroit, Michigan, JMSN has been an influential figure in the contemporary R&B and alternative music scenes.


==Early life==
== Life and career ==
Berishaj was born in [[Dallas]], Texas, and grew up in the [[Detroit]] suburb of [[Eastpointe, Michigan]].<ref name="vice">{{cite magazine |last=Staple |first=Justin |date=2017-05-08 |title=Whatever Makes JMSN Happy |url=https://www.vice.com/en/article/kb4aam/whatever-makes-jmsn-happy |magazine=[[Vice (magazine)|Vice]] |access-date=2023-08-31}}</ref> Berishaj is of partial [[Albanians|Albanian]] descent from his father, who is from [[Albania]].<ref>{{cite web | url=https://themessagemagazine.at/jmsn-interview/ | title=Smokin' Alone // JMSN Interview | date=March 12, 2018 }}</ref>


== Career ==
Christian Berishaj was born in [[Dallas, Texas]] to Albanian immigrant parents and raised in [[Detroit, Michigan]]. He began playing the guitar in fourth grade and started working on Pro Tools at the age of twelve. He has been in a relationship with American actress and singer [[Alexa Demie]] since 2017.

=== Before JMSN ===

While still in high school, Berishaj started a band originally called Snowhite. This group morphed into [[Love Arcade]], which got a record label with Atlantic Records in 2005.<ref name=allmusic>{{cite web|url=http://www.allmusic.com/artist/love-arcade-p764110/biography|title=Love Arcade - Music Biography, Streaming Radio and Discography - AllMusic|author=Corey Apar|work=AllMusic|accessdate=9 March 2015}}</ref> They put out one album ''Love Arcade'' before they broke up.


=== 2012–2015 ===
=== 2012–2015 ===
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[[File:JMSN @ The Intersection 10.28.12.jpg|thumb|JMSN in 2012]]
[[File:JMSN @ The Intersection 10.28.12.jpg|thumb|JMSN in 2012]]


Christian started his own label, White Room Records and adopted the moniker, '''JMSN'''.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://lifeandtimes.com/whos-that-girl |title=Who's That Girl? |publisher=Life + Times |date=March 14, 2012 |access-date=March 26, 2012}}</ref> He released his debut album, ''Priscilla'' on January 11, 2012. Christian 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]].<ref name="smoking">{{cite web|url=http://smokingsection.uproxx.com/TSS/2012/02/jmsn-priscilla-album-review|title=JMSN Priscilla Album Review |date=February 16, 2012|publisher=Uproxx|author=TSSCrew|access-date=March 26, 2012}}</ref><ref>{{cite news|author=Tim Jonze |url=https://www.theguardian.com/music/2012/feb/18/tim-jonze-on-shuffle-rnb?newsfeed=true |title=Tim Jonze On Shuffle … R&B &#124; Music |work=The Guardian |date= February 18, 2012|access-date=March 26, 2012 |location=London}}</ref> 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.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.offtheradarmusic.com/2011/07/christian-tv-new-single-video.html|title=::: Off the Radar :::: Christian TV :: Girl I Used to Know|access-date=March 9, 2015}}</ref> In April, R&B singer [[Usher (entertainer)|Usher]] told music magazine ''[[NME]]'' that JMSN was his "favorite new act".<ref>{{cite web|url=http://hustlegrl.com/blog/2012/04/usher-says-jmsn-is-his-favourite-new-act/|title=Usher Says JMSN Is His Favourite New Act|access-date=March 9, 2015}}</ref>
Berishaj started his own label, White Room Records and adopted the moniker JMSN.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://lifeandtimes.com/whos-that-girl |title=Who's That Girl? |publisher=Life + Times |date=March 14, 2012 |access-date=March 26, 2012}}</ref> 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]].<ref name="smoking">{{cite web|url=http://smokingsection.uproxx.com/TSS/2012/02/jmsn-priscilla-album-review|title=JMSN Priscilla Album Review |date=February 16, 2012|publisher=Uproxx|author=TSSCrew|access-date=March 26, 2012}}</ref><ref>{{cite news|author=Tim Jonze |url=https://www.theguardian.com/music/2012/feb/18/tim-jonze-on-shuffle-rnb?newsfeed=true |title=Tim Jonze On Shuffle … R&B &#124; Music |work=The Guardian |date= February 18, 2012|access-date=March 26, 2012 |location=London}}</ref> 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.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.offtheradarmusic.com/2011/07/christian-tv-new-single-video.html|title=::: Off the Radar :::: Christian TV :: Girl I Used to Know|access-date=March 9, 2015}}</ref> In April, R&B singer [[Usher (entertainer)|Usher]] told music magazine ''[[NME]]'' that JMSN was his "favorite new act".<ref>{{cite web|url=http://hustlegrl.com/blog/2012/04/usher-says-jmsn-is-his-favourite-new-act/|title=Usher Says JMSN Is His Favourite New Act|access-date=March 9, 2015}}</ref>


In August 2012, Christian produced "Nibiru" for West Coast rapper [[Ab-Soul]]. Subsequently, in October of the same year, Christian announced that he and the rapper would be releasing a collaborative project together.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.soulculture.co.uk/music-blog/ab-soul-and-jmsn-working-on-collaborative-ep-music-news/|title=Ab-Soul and JMSN Working on Collaborative EP|date=October 22, 2012|publisher=SoulCulture|work=Music News|access-date=December 12, 2012}}</ref> The [[lead single]] for Ab-Soul and JMSN's collaborative album, ''Unit 6'',<ref name="you're gone">{{cite web|url=https://itunes.apple.com/us/album/youre-gone-single/id593168039|title="You're Gone" – Single by Ab-Soul & JMSN|publisher=[[Apple Inc.|Apple]]|work=[[iTunes Store]]|access-date=January 22, 2013}}</ref> titled "You're Gone", features vocals from both artists, as well as production from Christian.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.2dopeboyz.com/2013/01/21/ab-soul-jmsn-youre-gone/|title=Ab-Soul – & JMSN – "You're Gone"|date=January 21, 2013|publisher=2DopeBoyz|access-date=January 21, 2013}}</ref> Recently, Unit 6 was revealed to be shelved due to business disagreements which may or may not make the light of day.
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.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.soulculture.co.uk/music-blog/ab-soul-and-jmsn-working-on-collaborative-ep-music-news/|title=Ab-Soul and JMSN Working on Collaborative EP|date=October 22, 2012|publisher=SoulCulture|work=Music News|access-date=December 12, 2012}}</ref> The [[lead single]] for Ab-Soul and JMSN's collaborative album, ''Unit 6'',<ref name="you're gone">{{cite web|url=https://itunes.apple.com/us/album/youre-gone-single/id593168039|title="You're Gone" – Single by Ab-Soul & JMSN|publisher=[[Apple Inc.|Apple]]|work=[[iTunes Store]]|access-date=January 22, 2013}}</ref> titled "You're Gone", features vocals from both artists, as well as production from Berishaj.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.2dopeboyz.com/2013/01/21/ab-soul-jmsn-youre-gone/|title=Ab-Soul – & JMSN – "You're Gone"|date=January 21, 2013|publisher=2DopeBoyz|access-date=January 21, 2013}}</ref> 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'', Christian (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. Christian 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.
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 Christian released his second album ''The Blue Album''. In 2015, he toured to promote the album.
On December 9, 2014 Berishaj released his second album ''The Blue Album''. In 2015, he toured to promote the album.


=== 2016–present ===
=== 2016–present ===


On March 1, 2016, Christian released a soulful and jazzy single, "Cruel Intentions".<ref>{{cite web|title=JMSN Shares Moving New Single, "Cruel Intentions"|url=http://hypetrak.com/2016/03/jmsn-cruel-intentions/|website=Hypetrak|publisher=HP Cheung|access-date=March 4, 2016}}</ref> The release of this song was followed by the singles: "Most of All",<ref name=":0" /> "Hypnotized,"<ref name=":1" /> and a [[Snoh Aalegra]] remix of "Cruel Intentions".<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://itunes.apple.com/us/album/cruel-intentions-remix-feat./id1097224974|title=Cruel Intentions (Remix) [feat. Snoh Aalegra] – Single by JMSN on iTunes|website=iTunes|date=March 28, 2016 |access-date=May 7, 2016}}</ref> The first three songs were included on JMSN's third album, ''It Is.'' which was released on May 6, 2016.<ref>{{cite web|title=It Is. by JMSN on iTunes|url=https://itunes.apple.com/us/album/it-is./id1083256843|website=iTunes|access-date=March 4, 2016}}</ref>
On March 1, 2016, Berishaj released a soulful and jazzy single, "Cruel Intentions".<ref>{{cite web|title=JMSN Shares Moving New Single, "Cruel Intentions"|url=http://hypetrak.com/2016/03/jmsn-cruel-intentions/|website=Hypetrak|publisher=HP Cheung|access-date=March 4, 2016}}</ref> The release of this song was followed by the singles: "Most of All",<ref name=":0" /> "Hypnotized,"<ref name=":1" /> and a [[Snoh Aalegra]] remix of "Cruel Intentions".<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://itunes.apple.com/us/album/cruel-intentions-remix-feat./id1097224974|title=Cruel Intentions (Remix) [feat. Snoh Aalegra] – Single by JMSN on iTunes|website=iTunes|date=March 28, 2016 |access-date=May 7, 2016}}</ref> The first three songs were included on JMSN's third album, ''It Is.'' which was released on May 6, 2016.<ref>{{cite web|title=It Is. by JMSN on iTunes|url=https://itunes.apple.com/us/album/it-is./id1083256843|website=iTunes|access-date=March 4, 2016}}</ref>


In August 2016, Christian 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."
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 April 28, 2017, JMSN released the album "''Whatever Makes U Happy''" on White Room Records.
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== Artistry ==
== Artistry ==


Berishaj has cited [[Whitney Houston]], [[Prince (musician)|Prince]], [[Phil Collins]], [[Fiona Apple]], [[Radiohead]], [[Hatiras]], and [[Boys Noize]] as influences on his music.<ref name="wanted">[http://www.awantedmag.com/Issue-1/the-new-west-coast-entourage.html] {{webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20110707195309/http://www.awantedmag.com/Issue-1/the-new-west-coast-entourage.html|date=July 7, 2011}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ikV9bHS9lVU |title=JMSN is Pushing R&B Forward by Returning to its Roots, Pigeons & Planes Update |publisher=YouTube |access-date=March 8, 2019}}</ref>
Berishaj has cited [[Whitney Houston]], [[Prince (musician)|Prince]], [[Phil Collins]], [[Fiona Apple]], [[Radiohead]], [[Hatiras]], and [[Boys Noize]] as influences on his music.<ref name="wanted">[http://www.awantedmag.com/Issue-1/the-new-west-coast-entourage.html] {{webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20110707195309/http://www.awantedmag.com/Issue-1/the-new-west-coast-entourage.html|date=July 7, 2011}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ikV9bHS9lVU |title=JMSN is Pushing R&B Forward by Returning to its Roots, Pigeons & Planes Update |date=May 10, 2017 |publisher=YouTube |access-date=March 8, 2019}}</ref>


== Discography ==
== Discography ==
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* Released: January 11, 2012
* Released: January 11, 2012
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* Label: White Room Records
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! scope="row" | ''†Pllajë†''
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* Released: November 5, 2013
* Label: White Room Records
* Label: White Room Records
* Format: CD, digital download, [[LP record|LP]]
* Format: CD, digital download, [[LP record|LP]]
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* Label: White Room Records
* Format: CD, digital download, LP
* Format: CD, digital download, LP
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! scope="row" | ''Velvet''
! scope="row" | ''Velvet''
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* Released: September 3, 2021
* Released: September 3, 2021
* Label: White Room Records
* Format: CD, digital download, LP
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! scope="row" | ''Soft Spot''
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* Released: October 11, 2023
* Label: White Room Records
* Label: White Room Records
* Format: CD, digital download, LP
* Format: CD, digital download, LP
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* Label: White Room Records
* Format: Digital download
* Format: Digital download
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* Released: November 5, 2013
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! scope="row" | ''Love & Pain EP''
! scope="row" | ''Love & Pain EP''
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| rowspan="3" | ''Whatever Makes U Happy''
| rowspan="3" | ''Whatever Makes U Happy''
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!"Where Do U Go"<ref>{{Cite web|date=2017-03-31|title=JMSN - Where Do U Go|url=https://www.hotnewhiphop.com/jmsn-where-do-u-go-new-song.1973497.html|access-date=2022-02-19|website=HotNewHipHop|language=en}}</ref>
! scope="row"| "Where Do U Go"<ref>{{Cite web|date=2017-03-31|title=JMSN - Where Do U Go|url=https://www.hotnewhiphop.com/jmsn-where-do-u-go-new-song.1973497.html|access-date=2022-02-19|website=HotNewHipHop|language=en}}</ref>
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!"Angelica (B-Side)"<ref>{{Cite web|title=JMSN "Patiently" Video|url=https://blurredculture.com/jmsn-patiently-video/|access-date=2022-02-19|website=Blurred Culture|language=en-US}}</ref>
! scope="row"| "Angelica (B-Side)"<ref>{{Cite web|title=JMSN "Patiently" Video|url=https://blurredculture.com/jmsn-patiently-video/|access-date=2022-02-19|website=Blurred Culture|date=June 15, 2017 |language=en-US}}</ref>
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!"So Badly"<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://themusicalhype.com/jmsn-so-badly-track-review/|access-date=2022-02-19|website=themusicalhype.com|title=JMSN, 'So Badly' &#124; Track Review }}</ref>
! scope="row"| "So Badly"<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://themusicalhype.com/jmsn-so-badly-track-review/|access-date=2022-02-19|website=themusicalhype.com|title=JMSN, 'So Badly' &#124; Track Review |date=September 4, 2018 }}</ref>
| rowspan="2" |2018
| rowspan="2" |2018
| rowspan="2" |''Velvet''
| rowspan="2" |''Velvet''
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!"Talk Is Cheap"<ref>{{Cite web|date=2018-07-26|title=JMSN Reminds Us That 'Talk Is Cheap'|url=https://singersroom.com/content/2018-07-26/jmsn-talk-is-cheap/|access-date=2022-02-19|website=Singersroom.com|language=en-US}}</ref>
! scope="row"| "Talk Is Cheap"<ref>{{Cite web|date=2018-07-26|title=JMSN Reminds Us That 'Talk Is Cheap'|url=https://singersroom.com/content/2018-07-26/jmsn-talk-is-cheap/|access-date=2022-02-19|website=Singersroom.com|language=en-US}}</ref>
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!"Christmas Time Is Here"<ref>{{Cite web|date=2020-11-28|title=JMSN shares stunning festive single 'Christmas Time Is Here'|url=https://www.nme.com/news/music/jmsn-shares-stunning-festive-single-christmas-time-is-here-2827315|access-date=2022-02-19|website=NME|language=en-GB}}</ref>
! scope="row"| "Christmas Time Is Here"<ref>{{Cite web|date=2020-11-28|title=JMSN shares stunning festive single 'Christmas Time Is Here'|url=https://www.nme.com/news/music/jmsn-shares-stunning-festive-single-christmas-time-is-here-2827315|access-date=2022-02-19|website=NME|language=en-GB}}</ref>
|2020
|2020
|Non-album single
|{{N/A|Non-album single}}
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!"Rolling Stone"<ref>{{Cite web|date=2021-05-20|title=JMSN Goes It Alone In 'Rolling Stone'|url=https://soulbounce.com/2021/05/jmsn-rolling-stone-video/|access-date=2022-02-19|website=SoulBounce|language=en-US}}</ref>
! scope="row"| "Rolling Stone"<ref>{{Cite web|date=2021-05-20|title=JMSN Goes It Alone In 'Rolling Stone'|url=https://soulbounce.com/2021/05/jmsn-rolling-stone-video/|access-date=2022-02-19|website=SoulBounce|language=en-US}}</ref>
| rowspan="2" |2021
| rowspan="2" |2021
| rowspan="2" |''Heals Me''
| rowspan="2" |''Heals Me''
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!"Love 2 U"<ref>{{Cite web|date=2021-07-09|title=Listen to JMSN's soaring eight-minute new single 'Love 2 U'|url=https://www.nme.com/news/music/listen-to-jmsns-soaring-eight-minute-new-single-love-2-u-2990033|access-date=2022-02-19|website=NME|language=en-GB}}</ref>
! scope="row"| "Love 2 U"<ref>{{Cite web|date=2021-07-09|title=Listen to JMSN's soaring eight-minute new single 'Love 2 U'|url=https://www.nme.com/news/music/listen-to-jmsns-soaring-eight-minute-new-single-love-2-u-2990033|access-date=2022-02-19|website=NME|language=en-GB}}</ref>
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! scope="row"| "Cherry Pop"
| rowspan="3" |2023
| rowspan="3" |''Soft Spot''
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! scope="row"| "Love Me"
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! scope="row"| "Soft Spot"
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| ''Kastle''
| ''Kastle''
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! scope="row"| "Daydreams"<br><span style="font-size:85%;">(Sadistik x Kno featuring JMSN)</span><ref>{{cite web | title=Phantom Limbs {{!}} Dirty Decibel Records |url= http://dirtydecibelsrecords.com/album/phantom-limbs | work=[[Bandcamp]] | publisher=[[Bandcamp]] | access-date=November 11, 2015}}</ref>
! scope="row"| "Daydreams"<br><span style="font-size:85%;">(Sadistik x Kno featuring JMSN)</span><ref>{{cite web | title=Phantom Limbs {{!}} Dirty Decibel Records |url= http://dirtydecibelsrecords.com/album/phantom-limbs | work=[[Bandcamp]] | access-date=November 11, 2015}}</ref>
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| rowspan="2"|JMSN<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=G-ovWe6QOQ8 |title=JMSN – The One |date=January 16, 2014 |publisher=YouTube |access-date=January 23, 2014}}</ref>
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JMSN
Background information
Birth nameChristian Andrew Berishaj
BornDallas, Texas, U.S.
OriginEastpointe, Michigan, U.S.
Genres
Occupations
Instruments
  • Vocals
  • guitar
  • bass guitar
  • violin
  • drums[1]
Years active2012–present
LabelsWhite Room Records
Websiteiamjmsn.com

Christian Berishaj, known professionally as JMSN (pronounced "Jameson"), is an American singer, songwriter, multi-instrumentalist, and record producer. Born in Dallas, TX and raised in Detroit, Michigan, JMSN has been an influential figure in the contemporary R&B and alternative music scenes.

Early life

Berishaj was born in Dallas, Texas, and grew up in the Detroit suburb of Eastpointe, Michigan.[2] Berishaj is of partial Albanian descent from his father, who is from Albania.[3]

Career

Before JMSN

While still in high school, Berishaj started a band originally called Snowhite. This group morphed into Love Arcade, which got a record label with Atlantic Records in 2005.[4] They put out one album Love Arcade before they broke up.

2012–2015

JMSN in 2012

Berishaj started his own label, White Room Records and adopted the moniker JMSN.[5] 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.[6][7] 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.[8] In April, R&B singer Usher told music magazine NME that JMSN was his "favorite new act".[9]

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.[10] The lead single for Ab-Soul and JMSN's collaborative album, Unit 6,[11] titled "You're Gone", features vocals from both artists, as well as production from Berishaj.[12] 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".[13] The release of this song was followed by the singles: "Most of All",[14] "Hypnotized,"[15] and a Snoh Aalegra remix of "Cruel Intentions".[16] The first three songs were included on JMSN's third album, It Is. which was released on May 6, 2016.[17]

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.[18][19]

Discography

Studio albums

List of albums, with selected chart positions
Title Album details Peak chart positions
US
Heatseekers
[20]
†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
Title Album 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
Title Year Album
"Alone"[21] 2011 †Priscilla†
"Love & Pain" 2012
"You're Gone"[11]
(with Ab-Soul) 		2013 Unit 6
"Walk Away"[22] †Pllajë†
"Cruel Intentions"[23] 2016 It Is.
"Most of All"[14]
"Hypnotized"[15]
"Drinkin'"[24] 2017 Whatever Makes U Happy
"Where Do U Go"[25]
"Angelica (B-Side)"[26]
"So Badly"[27] 2018 Velvet
"Talk Is Cheap"[28]
"Christmas Time Is Here"[29] 2020 Non-album single
"Rolling Stone"[30] 2021 Heals Me
"Love 2 U"[31]
"Cherry Pop" 2023 Soft Spot
"Love Me"
"Soft Spot"
List of featuring singles, showing year released and album name
Title Year Album
"Make You Stay"
(Kastle featuring JMSN)[32] 		2013 Kastle
"Daydreams"
(Sadistik x Kno featuring JMSN)[33] 		2015 Phantom Limbs
"Getaway"(NIve featuring JMSN)[34] 2018 Non-album single

Guest appearances

List of non-single guest appearances, with other performing artists, showing year released and album name
Title Year Other 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"[35] Game, J. Cole Jesus Piece
"Make It Last" 2013 Ta-Ku Make It Last
"All We Do" Kaytranada Kaytra Todo
"Late" Beat Culture Forgive
"Drive Fast, Live Young" Tyga Hotel California
"Death From Above" Kastle Kastle
"Separate"[36] Deniro Farrar The Patriarch II
"Affection" Sango North
"Slo Swerve" 14KT, Buff1 Nickel & Dimed
"IV" Blue Sky Black Death Glaciers
"W.R.O.H." 2014 Ab-Soul These Days...
"Worry" 2015 Evil Needle Reminisce
"My Own" 2016 Domo Genesis GENESiS
"I Believe" 2017 Ro Spit, 14KT RSXGLD
"True" Ro Spit, 14KT, Royce da 5'9", DJ Assault

Videography

Music videos

Year Video Director
"Girl I Used To Know" JMSN[37]
"Hotel"
"Alone"
2012 "Something" JMSN
"Fallin" JMSN / Kenneth Brown
"Let U Go" / Priscilla Trilogy David Yarovesky
"Jameson" Green Glow Films
2014 "The One" JMSN[38]
"Thing U Miss"

References

  1. ^ Smith, Brian. "Music: Teenarama". Metro Times. Archived from the original on September 27, 2012. Retrieved March 26, 2012.
  2. ^ Staple, Justin (May 8, 2017). "Whatever Makes JMSN Happy". Vice. Retrieved August 31, 2023.
  3. ^ "Smokin' Alone // JMSN Interview". March 12, 2018.
  4. ^ Corey Apar. "Love Arcade - Music Biography, Streaming Radio and Discography - AllMusic". AllMusic. Retrieved March 9, 2015.
  5. ^ "Who's That Girl?". Life + Times. March 14, 2012. Retrieved March 26, 2012.
  6. ^ TSSCrew (February 16, 2012). "JMSN Priscilla Album Review". Uproxx. Retrieved March 26, 2012.
  7. ^ Tim Jonze (February 18, 2012). "Tim Jonze On Shuffle … R&B | Music". The Guardian. London. Retrieved March 26, 2012.
  8. ^ "::: Off the Radar :::: Christian TV :: Girl I Used to Know". Retrieved March 9, 2015.
  9. ^ "Usher Says JMSN Is His Favourite New Act". Retrieved March 9, 2015.
  10. ^ "Ab-Soul and JMSN Working on Collaborative EP". Music News. SoulCulture. October 22, 2012. Retrieved December 12, 2012.
  11. ^ a b ""You're Gone" – Single by Ab-Soul & JMSN". iTunes Store. Apple. Retrieved January 22, 2013.
  12. ^ "Ab-Soul – & JMSN – "You're Gone"". 2DopeBoyz. January 21, 2013. Retrieved January 21, 2013.
  13. ^ "JMSN Shares Moving New Single, "Cruel Intentions"". Hypetrak. HP Cheung. Retrieved March 4, 2016.
  14. ^ a b ""Most of All" – Single by JMSN". iTunes Store. Apple. April 5, 2016. Retrieved April 23, 2016.
  15. ^ a b ""Hypnotized" – Single by JMSN". iTunes Store. Apple. April 19, 2016. Retrieved April 23, 2016.
  16. ^ "Cruel Intentions (Remix) [feat. Snoh Aalegra] – Single by JMSN on iTunes". iTunes. March 28, 2016. Retrieved May 7, 2016.
  17. ^ "It Is. by JMSN on iTunes". iTunes. Retrieved March 4, 2016.
  18. ^ [1] Archived July 7, 2011, at the Wayback Machine
  19. ^ "JMSN is Pushing R&B Forward by Returning to its Roots, Pigeons & Planes Update". YouTube. May 10, 2017. Retrieved March 8, 2019.
  20. ^ "JMSN Chart History (Heatseekers Albums)". Billboard. Retrieved March 29, 2018.
  21. ^ ""Alone" – Single by JMSN". iTunes Store. Apple. Retrieved October 14, 2014.
  22. ^ ""Walk Away" – Single by JMSN". iTunes Store. Apple. Retrieved October 14, 2013.
  23. ^ ""Cruel Intentions" – Single by JMSN". iTunes Store. Apple. March 2016. Retrieved April 23, 2016.
  24. ^ "Drinkin' – Single by JMSN on Apple Music". iTunes. March 2017. Retrieved March 29, 2018.
  25. ^ "JMSN - Where Do U Go". HotNewHipHop. March 31, 2017. Retrieved February 19, 2022.
  26. ^ "JMSN "Patiently" Video". Blurred Culture. June 15, 2017. Retrieved February 19, 2022.
  27. ^ "JMSN, 'So Badly' | Track Review". themusicalhype.com. September 4, 2018. Retrieved February 19, 2022.
  28. ^ "JMSN Reminds Us That 'Talk Is Cheap'". Singersroom.com. July 26, 2018. Retrieved February 19, 2022.
  29. ^ "JMSN shares stunning festive single 'Christmas Time Is Here'". NME. November 28, 2020. Retrieved February 19, 2022.
  30. ^ "JMSN Goes It Alone In 'Rolling Stone'". SoulBounce. May 20, 2021. Retrieved February 19, 2022.
  31. ^ "Listen to JMSN's soaring eight-minute new single 'Love 2 U'". NME. July 9, 2021. Retrieved February 19, 2022.
  32. ^ ""Make You Stay (feat. JMSN)" – Single by Kastle". iTunes Store. Apple. April 9, 2013. Retrieved October 14, 2014.
  33. ^ "Phantom Limbs | Dirty Decibel Records". Bandcamp. Retrieved November 11, 2015.
  34. ^ O'Leary, Kathryn (November 30, 2018). "NIve & JMSN Take Us Back to the Blues Era with "Getaway" Live in the Studio [PREMIERE]".
  35. ^ Horowitz, Steven J. (November 17, 2012). "Game "Jesus Piece" Tracklist & Cover Art". HipHopDX. Cheri Media Group. Archived from the original on November 19, 2012. Retrieved November 17, 2012.
  36. ^ "Deniro Farrar featuring JMSN – Separate (Produced by Ryan Hemsworth)". HYPETRAK. Retrieved March 9, 2015.
  37. ^ "JMSN – Alone". YouTube. October 21, 2011. Retrieved March 26, 2012.
  38. ^ "JMSN – The One". YouTube. January 16, 2014. Retrieved January 23, 2014.
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