Biography

Jason Blake's desire is to communicate a message of joy and encouragement by using his musical gifts to bless and uplift the spirits of others. He hopes to be a vessel that will help broaden people's understanding of God's abiding presence, while expressing the depth of Christ's love for them and His power to change and renew their lives.

Born on January 23, 1978 and raised in Maryland, Jason is the younger of two sons; At the age of twelve he was turned on to the idea of creating and performing music. With an extended family that includes several successful songwriters, performers, recording artists, and worship leaders, it was easy for him to find his niche.

At the age of fifteen he attended a concert, where he heard the song entitled "In Christ Alone." After hearing those lyrics, that song became the testimony of his life. Through many trials, fears, doubts, and disappointments, Jason has consistently found God's restoration and healing. God's love and grace have taught him that even through the ups and downs of life, God is truly in control.

  
 
Jason once said, "I minister from the very thing that God has changed within me, my heart". Jason feels called to be a voice and with music as his tool, he is committed to minister to people at the point of their need(s). Jason hopes that everyone who experiences his music will be inspired to have faith even when life gets tough; seeking blessings in the midst of life's storms. Jason has been thanked and praised for his lyrical content in the music that he writes and for his delightful presence during his presentations. Jason believes that good music should be songs with strong lyrical content, personified with integrity and truth, created with ingenuity, expressed with passion, and performed with artistry,

Jason has been influenced by artists such as: Jon Secada, Commissioned, Michael English, Brian McKnight, Sting, and Phil Collins; to name a few. These influences exemplify his diverse musical background. Jason seeks to create music that will reach all types of people from all types backgrounds.

Jason served as a Medical Specialist for the Army National Guard while earning his B.A. degree in Psychology, with minor in music from Eastern Nazarene College. While attending there, he had the privilege of training with Jean Danton, a "Top 10 Billboard" classical artist. He was also involved in various ministry groups on campus, including the E.N.C. Gospel Choir, a 40-member multicultural choir. One of the other ministries he is most proud of is a group called Genéze, a worship team he founded and directed that grew into a multi-purpose performance band and ministry team. Able to adapt to any environment, Genéze performed and led worship in many venues, delivering the good news by any means possible; like dance, drama, and multi-media presentations. In collaboration with guitarist and co-founder Chris Mercer, they composed numerous songs that have been widely performed and recorded. His involvement in these ministries, as well as his solo work, has allowed him to minister along the East Coast and many other venues in the Midwest, and overseas; such places as Jamaica, South Africa, and Botswana.

Jason currently continues to travel to various locations performing in musicals, giving concerts in churches, conventions, and conferences, taking his message of encouragement to the streets and clubs, as well as leading and teaching on worship at numerous churches and functions. He served as Music Minister at New Vision Church of The Nazarene, in Fort Wayne, Indiana until January 2005. At that time he returned back the Washington DC area to complete his Master's. Jason graduated from the M.A.R.S. program at Howard University School of Divinity early with an emphasis is Counseling and a minor in Jazz Vocal performance. Today Jason serves as the Worship Minister
at Northwest Church in Washington DC, where Rev. Dan Turner is the Pastor.

Jason is thankful for the privilege of working and/or collaborating with excellent people in the music industry, such as: Sir Dean Gant, Aubrey Anderson, Steve Fitzhugh, Mike Picotte, John Stoddart, Stan Jordan, and Land Richards, just to name a few. Jason likes to have fun on and off stage and seeks to brighten people's hearts and bring a smile to their faces. So catch Jason if you can, so you too can feel the boost in your spirit, as Jason sings "Music From The Heart, For The Soul"!