JAWAN.mp3 is a singer-songwriter and contemporary R&B recording artist carving his own niche in the current resurgence of R&B music. Born in Columbus, Mississippi, he is a classically-trained vocalist whose influences include Babyface, Maxwell, Amel Larrieux, and Brandy. Heralded for his unparalleled storytelling and unique vocal tone, JAWAN.mp3's purpose is to be authentically vulnerable in his melodies and lyrics in a way that encourages listeners to have a deeper awareness of their own emotions.