With over 3 released albums, 2 EPs, and the third album on its way, Umar Plummer, better known as Jah Rain, is an expert independent singer-songwriter, producer, and audio engineer on the rise in the Reggae world. Hailing from Kingston, Jamaica and while attending Rock Hall Primary in St.Andrew, Jah Rain’s influence came from numerous big-name reggae musicians and artistes such as Lee Scratch Perry, Dennis Brown, Bob Marley, Peter Tosh, Burning Spears, and the list goes on.

Although none of his family members were involved in music, Jah Rain had an ear and active passion for music after only a year or two of experiencing life. Ever since he was a young boy, Jah Rain’s father, Dyrick, would hang around a small band in his community where he would always take him to their rehearsal and that’s where his obsession grew.

Over the years, Jah Rain developed his skills with vocals, composing instrumentals, audio engineering, and producing for a short period. 

He began writing and performing in his teens. After studying his musical role models, Jah Rain adopted a unique approach to his career by growing his locs and creating a more spiritual and cultural vibration to assist with the rhythmic flavor of all of his performances.

Jah Rain has produced numerous reggae artists namely Frankie Paul, Eddie Fitzroy, Chaka Demus, Lutan Fyah, and John Mouse to name a few. These interactions helped him to gain recognition and acknowledgment.

Jah Rain aspires to keep producing music that speaks to fans across the musical spectrum. His signature style has become synonymous with a diverse collection of melodies and compositions. 

This musician is on the rise, and nothing can stop him from achieving the success for which he has worked diligently. He is currently working on a few albums.

Chloe-Jade's debut single 'Best Behaviour' is being released on 09/12/2013 on Bear Success Records. We are hosting a pre-launch party at Hagglers Corner in Sheffield on Friday 29/11/2013 to celebrate - with music from some of Sheffield's finest musicians and an after party to carry us on into the early hours. Details are here: https://www.facebook.com/events/313716652104943/



Latest Review of this EP by Counterfeit Magazine;

"Sheffield based Singer-Songwriter Chloe-Jade Simmons has been spreading her Acoustic/Folk/Pop stylings around the local music scene for a good while now. Her EP ‘I’ll Let You Know’ was originally released back in 2011 and has been relaunched on Spotify and Soundcloud this year, to critical acclaim.

From the outset, this six track EP and its selection of scintillating self-penned songs encompassing love and loss, seep into the heart and pull every string. Simmons’ beautiful voice and gently strummed guitar are effective in creating a harmonious balance between strong powerful lyrics and understated presentation. From opening track ‘Wanting to be Found’ with its folk fable-esque story telling, ‘I’ll Let You Know’ extending an intense and varied vocal range and the indecisive ‘Conflicted’ and possibly one of the greatest lyrical representations of modern day love; “I want you today, but I won’t want you tomorrow”. The vocal talent throughout this EP is a sheer revelation, even when Simmons treads the tricky ground of the cover song in Gnarls Barkley’s ‘Crazy’, it is made completely her own and indistinguishable from the original.

Chloe-Jade Simmons has released an EP that does two things; 1. Examples her beautiful and varied voice and 2. Shows her ability to pen an engaging story and transform it into a catchy and ear-pleasing melody. She is a great representation of the talent Sheffield has to offer and is a local gem with skills far surpassing her years. Here’s hoping she lets us know of an album soon, because if all her future work is of this standard, there are bound to be exciting things to come." 




Sheffield based Singer-Songwriter.

'...what a revelation...blew me away with her vocal talent...absolutely brilliant, her voice created depth and range, warm enough to compete with any band and the beauty in her vocals and lyrics were jaw dropping.'

'Not only is Chloe-Jade Simmons blessed with a beautiful voice, she also has the ability to write a damn good tune. She has a wonderful vocal range and talent well beyond her years.'

'... truly captivating vocals ...a fair-haired Northern gem whose whimsical vocals recalled the sultry tones of Laura Marling.'

'Her self-penned songs are paeans to love and loss, with her beautiful voice and gently strummed guitar providing a sparse but very effective sound. I've not heard anyone sing the words "fuck it" so charmingly.'

'...delicately melodic music. Almost like a lullaby, with a hint of Suzanne Vega.'

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