From Gresham, Oregon, Mexican-American rapper, singer, producer, multi-instrumentalists, and songwriter Jaden Macedonio Bales, also known as j mac, makes his music debut at 17 years old with the 5 song Lost & Found EP. Followed with RUNNING FROM MYSELF, a single released on his 18th birthday, May 13th. In the following year, he would bring a newly mature and ominous sound with the EYES LIKE STATIC single. Following a trend by releasing on his birthday, in May of 2023 we see the title track and intro to the approaching debut album, MACEDONIO. j mac pours all of himself into his music, which allows listeners to relate immediately and gravitate towards. Jaden writes however he feels, and only writes about situations in which he has personally experienced; moreover, this brings a raw feeling of honesty and emotion to the music. As he may be considered a rapper, his first love was 80's rock and guitar solos. First playing guitar at age 10, j mac's earliest songs were derived. All songs are written, arranged, and produced entirely by himself. Jaden claims he will always choose to be a real artist over a perfect artist. j mac's music is what truth sounds like.