Jammer (musician) explained

Jammer
Birth Name:Jahmek Levi Selassie Power[1]
Alias:Murkle Man
Birth Date:1982 6, df=yes
Birth Place:London, England
Years Active:2000–present

Jahmek Levi Selassie Power (born 30 June 1982), better known by his stage name Jammer, is a British grime MC, rapper, songwriter and record producer, known for being a member of Boy Better Know and a former member of N.A.S.T.Y Crew. Jammer also runs Lord of the Mics, a grime clash series released on DVD and well known in grime.[2]

Biography

Jammer was a member of the East London group N.A.S.T.Y Crew from 2000, and released a single under his own name, "Take U Out", in 2003 before departing from the group.[3] He signed with Big Dada Recordings and released his first full-length, Jahmanji, in May 2010.[4] [5] [6] [7] [8] In 2014, Jammer released what was meant to be his first album entitled "Top Producer" for free, in which all the tracks were recorded between 2004–2006.[9] Jammer is a supporter of Arsenal F.C.[10]

Lord of the Mics

See main article: Lord of the Mics. Jammer created the influential grime DVD series in his basement. During a cursing match with one of his friends, he envisioned the set up in his basement to be perfect for hosting clashes. This series skyrocketed in popularity following the famous clashes of Lord of the Mics 1 between Wiley and Kano, and Lord of the Mics 2 between Skepta and Devilman.[11]

Discography

Albums

Mixtapes

Notes and References

  1. Web site: JAHMEK LEVI SELASSIE POWER - LONDON - MUSICIAN. 30 October 2020. www.checkcompany.co.uk.
  2. Web site: P Money Vs Big H – Lord of the Mics 6 . What's Good? . 1 October 2014 . 3 October 2014 . https://web.archive.org/web/20141006135723/http://www.whatsgoodonline.co.uk/latest/lord-of-the-mics-6-p-money-vs-big-h/ . 6 October 2014 . live .
  3. Biography of Jammer
  4. Web site: Album Review: Jammer – Jahmanji. Noel Gardner. DrownedInSound. 5 July 2010 . 19 November 2015. https://web.archive.org/web/20151119084944/http://drownedinsound.com/releases/15503/reviews/4140426. 19 November 2015. live.
  5. Web site: BBC – Music – Review of Jammer – Jahmanji. bbc.co.uk. 19 November 2015. https://web.archive.org/web/20160109132553/http://www.bbc.co.uk/music/reviews/zm4z. 9 January 2016. live.
  6. http://www.factmag.com/2010/07/28/jammer-jahmanji/ Review
  7. http://www.theskinny.co.uk/article/99525-jammer-jahmanji Review
  8. Web site: Jammer's début Jahmanji is a show of raw power from a UK Grime pioneer – Metro News. Siobhan Murphy. Metro. 19 November 2015. https://web.archive.org/web/20121004211043/http://www.metro.co.uk/music/reviews/833959-jammers-debut-jahmanji-is-a-show-of-raw-power-from-a-uk-grime-pioneer. 4 October 2012. live.
  9. Web site: SBTV – Share. Build. Teach. Vibes.. SBTV. sbtv.co.uk. 19 November 2015. https://web.archive.org/web/20151119121129/http://sbtv.co.uk/2014/03/jammer-jammerbbk-top-producer-free-mixtape/. 19 November 2015. dead.
  10. News: Jammer Unveils Hilarious Visuals For Track Dedicated To Football Legend Ian Wright . . 6 April 2019 . 19 February 2021.
  11. Web site: Gibbins. Paul. How a DVD Series Helped Shape A Decade of Grime. live. https://web.archive.org/web/20171018191712/http://www.thefader.com/2015/09/11/jammer-lord-of-the-mics-interview. 18 October 2017. 22 March 2018. Fader. 9.

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