Meet Jason Pure

Today we’d like to introduce you to Jason Pure.

Jason, let’s start with your story. We’d love to hear how you got started and how the journey has been so far.
I’ve been singing since I was a little kid around four years old. My mother was in a jazz/R&B band, and I saw her perform a lot. Onstage, she had the poise and presence of Whitney Houston and Natalie Cole and ladies like that, so watching her was always magic. My father was a big collector of music. He had this huge vinyl collection from his college years, and when CDs came around, he bought all of those too.

Digging through my parents’ music and reading the liner notes inspired me to start writing songs as I got older. I was always curious about who wrote the words, who arranged the instruments, who sang the background parts. I knew that I wanted to see my name in those credits one day. Of all the writers I enjoyed, I particularly connected with Kenny “Babyface” Edmonds. He had the creative range to work with all of my favorite singers at the time, from Whitney to Mariah and beyond, and that laid the blueprint for who I wanted to be as a music creator. When I moved to Atlanta in 2004, I knew that there was no better place to be to get started in the music industry.

Has it been a smooth road?
Not at all, but I’m grateful for the bumps and the delays. Of course, when you’re really young, you expect success to happen fast, and when it doesn’t, that’s disappointing. The waiting has not only given me time to hone my crafts but also to find myself personally. I initially only wanted to be a songwriter, and I would only promote myself as that. Along the way, I felt like I was hitting brick walls left and right, working with various producers and artists, and nothing coming of it.

So out of necessity in 2007, I decided to record a project of songs that I’d written, and that became my first foray into artistry. It was also my first taste of being a self-funded indie artist, which is tough! My mother fell ill during that time as well, so my days consisted of work, hospital, studio, extended nap, then starting all over again. By the time I released the project (entitled “Seasons: Perspectives of a Writer”) in 2008, I was exhausted yet creatively stirred. I had discovered my drive as an artist, and from there, it became just as important to create for myself as it was to write for others.

We’d love to hear more about your work.
I’m a singer/songwriter on a mission to create timeless songs that connect with people the world over. I believe in being aware of the trends in music, but not being a slave to them. Create from a pure place, and it will reach someone.

How do you think the industry will change over the next decade?
I imagine that streaming platforms will continue to dominate the consumption of music, but live shows will become even more important so that the audience can get a real sense of the artist. Sonically, I hope that we see the return of the melody. A lot of the stuff out there right now is all vibe but no strong melody. It would be cool to see more balance.

Contact Info:

• Website: jasonpure.com
• Instagram: jpeezyinstagreezy
• Facebook: facebook.com/thejasonpure
• Twitter: twitter.com/jasonpure

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