Jamareo Artis facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Jamareo Artis
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Bruno Mars and Artis in 2024
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| Also known as | Jam |
| Born | Error: Need valid birth date: year, month, day |
| Genres | Pop, rock, gospel, soul |
| Occupation(s) | Musician, performance artist |
| Instruments | Bass, vocals |
| Associated acts | Bruno Mars, the Hooligans |
Jamareo "Jam" Artis is an American bass guitarist. He is best known for playing bass for the famous pop star Bruno Mars. Jam also became well-known after winning P. Diddy's TV show, MTV Making His Band, in 2009.
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Jamareo Artis's Music Journey
Jamareo Artis has been a big part of many hit songs and performances. In 2014, he recorded the song "Uptown Funk" with Mark Ronson and Bruno Mars. This song was a huge success, staying at No. 1 on the Billboard Hot 100 chart for 14 weeks!
Artis also appeared in many of Bruno Mars' music videos. These include "Locked Out of Heaven", "Gorilla", "Treasure", "24K Magic", and "Finesse". He also toured the world with Bruno Mars on the 24K Magic World Tour.
Live Performances and TV Shows
Jamareo Artis has performed on many popular television shows. He played at the Super Bowl XLVIII Halftime Show and the Grammy Awards. He has also appeared on Saturday Night Live, Victoria's Secret Fashion Show, and the MTV Video Music Awards.
Other shows he has played on include the Today Show, The Ellen DeGeneres Show, and Jimmy Kimmel Live. He also played bass on Keith Urban's song "Out the Cage" in 2020.
Early Life and First Steps in Music
Jamareo Artis started playing the bass guitar when he was 10 years old. He went to Ralph L. Fike High School and graduated in 2007.
Music Releases
Jamareo Artis has released his own music too.
- Liberation (This is an EP, which means an "Extended Play" with a few songs)
- The Red BoomBox (This is an LP, which means a "Long Play" album with many songs)
