Jason Mraz
Jason Mraz
Jason Thomas Mrazis an American singer-songwriter who first came to prominence in the San Diego coffee shop scene in 2000. In 2002, he released his debut studio album, Waiting for My Rocket to Come, which contained the hit single "The Remedy". With the release of his second album, Mr. A-Z, in 2005, Mraz achieved major commercial success. The album peaked at number 5 on the Billboard 200 and sold over 100,000 copies in the US. In 2008, Mraz released his...
NationalityAmerican
ProfessionPop Singer
Date of Birth23 June 1977
CityMechanicsville, VA
CountryUnited States of America
I'm not a virtuoso on an instrument. You know, I'm not always singing in pitch. I laugh sometimes my way through the shows, but I'm an honest songwriter who's always tried to bring the audience with me on my journey in hopes that they see their own lives reflected in the work.
The soil is actually the greatest technology we have for adapting to climate change. And I feel it's our generation's duty to build it back up.
If you have nothing but love for your avocados, and you take joy in turning them into guacamole, all you need is someone to share it with.
My dad is still the only Mraz in the Mechanicsville phone book, so he's getting calls from girls to see if I'm home!
How we treat food is how we treat ourselves. Eating and buying organic means we're committed to a healthier world overall. It's good karma.
If you got the poison, I've got the remedy.
The unavoidable kiss, where the minty fresh death breath is sure to outlast his catastrophe.
The measure of your character is not what you do when people are looking. It’s what you do when you think no one is looking.
Paul McCartney and John Lennon would often write a song a day, so I have the same workmanlike philosophy.
When I sit down to write a song, I really want the message of healing to thrive and transcend all ages.
Traveling has a major impact on what I do, cause all over the world I'm meeting all kinds of people. And relationships is the second major impact that I have. I just enjoy the variety that the world has to offer.
You can't live the rest of your life carrying a pain because your parents couldn't get along. I choose to spend my life crafting a joy.
What I'd love to do is work with kids in the U.S. to raise their awareness and encourage them to be global citizens. We're all connected these days; we can listen to the same music as kids all around the world and share our ideas.
The studio and road both have their charms. The studio allows me to be a mad scientist and the tour lets me feel like James Bond.