Jason "J" Brown

Jason Paul "J" Brown (born 13 June 1976) is an English former singer and rapper. He is best known as a former member and lead singer and rapper of boy band Five.

Jason "J" Brown
Birth nameJason Paul Brown
Born (1976-06-13) June 13, 1976
OriginAldershot, Hampshire, England, UK
Occupation(s)Singer, rapper
Instrument(s)Vocals
Years active
  • 1997–2001
  • 2007
Formerly ofFive

Career

In 1997, Brown auditioned for Five, a new boy band-style group with "attitude and edge" and was eventually selected to be part of the band along with Ritchie Neville, Scott Robinson, Sean Conlon and Abz Love. Five subsequently were signed by Simon Cowell and BMG/RCA for a six-album deal. Five went on to enjoy massive success worldwide, selling over 20 million records in their four years.[1] The band split up on 27 September 2001.[2] During this time, Brown experienced depression and attempted suicide.[3] After the disbandment, Brown devoted his time to charity work and several protests against Iraq War.[4] In 2006 Five attempted a comeback without Conlon, but failed to sign with a new label and the band disbanded again.[5][6] In 2007 Brown was third place in the seventh series of ITV's reality show I'm a Celebrity...Get Me Out of Here!.[7][8]

Since 2002, Brown has left his artistic career to pursue a degree in architecture.[9] In January 2013, Five returned to star the ITV2's reality show The Big Reunion, but Brown declined to join the group again, claiming he didn't feel comfortable on stage.[10]

Personal life

Brown was previously in an on-off relationship with Spice Girls singer Melanie C.[11][12]

Filmography
Year Title Role Notes
2007 I'm a Celebrity...Get Me Out of Here! Contestant Series 7

References
  1. "Certified Awards". Bpi.co.uk. Archived from the original on 24 January 2013. Retrieved 4 March 2019.
  2. Sunner, Amber (31 October 2021). "Everything you need to know about Abz Love". Bristol Post. Retrieved 21 January 2022.
  3. "The Big Reunion: On Tour". itv.com. Retrieved 13 December 2013.
  4. "Remember boy band 5ive? This is what they look like now..." The Hits. 24 April 2018. Retrieved 30 October 2022.
  5. "5ive: "We're gay"". MTV. 27 September 2006. Retrieved 30 March 2007.
  6. Kindon, Frances (1 January 2021). "Where Five are now after fame triggered mental breakdowns, psychosis & addiction". Daily Mirror. Retrieved 30 October 2022.
  7. "I'm A Celeb... 'J' Brown factfile". Manchester Evening News. 10 November 2007. Retrieved 30 October 2022.
  8. Kilkelly, Daniel (1 December 2007). "Christopher Biggins wins 'I'm A Celebrity'". Digital Spy. Retrieved 30 October 2022.
  9. "5ive star baffled by 'bullying'". PressReader. 1 September 2013. Retrieved 30 October 2022.
  10. "'Big Reunion' 5ive Former Frontman Jason 'J' Brown Reveals He Tried To Kill Himself". The Huffington Post. 6 September 2013. Retrieved 13 December 2013.
  11. "Sporty Kisses and Makes Up With J". Tornato. 18 December 2007. Archived from the original on 10 August 2016.
  12. Wilkinson, Sylvie (28 December 2021). "Mel C's famous exes from Robbie Williams to American rock star". MyLondon. Retrieved 30 October 2022.
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