Ok, so do you guys watch “Ugly BettY” if you do you were probably one of the first ones to saw the debut in 2007 of the “The Beauty in Ugly” track. Based on the popularity accomplished by this single Jason Mraz even went ahead to release a song in Spanish entitled “La Nueva Belleza (The New Beauty)”. I guess he feels pretty comfortable doing the crossover.

Mraz latest studio album “We Sing. We Dance. We Steal Things”, which was released last May contained the single “I’m Yours” which actually reached #1 on AAA radio charts in the United States. Later, “I’m Yours” became Mraz’s first Top 10 hit on the Billboard Hot 100, peaking so far at # 6. That boost catapulted the artist to sell over 500,000 copies only in the US.

The third generation Czech-American had “I’m Yours” nominated for Song of the Year and Best Male Pop Vocal Performance at the 2009 51st Grammy Awards. In fact, his third album ‘We Sing. We Dance. We Steal Things” wa also nominated for a Grammy Award for Best Engineered Album, Non-Classical in 2009. Unfortunately, for his fans he did not take a gramophone home, but he did pick up some notoriety.

As for early influences, Mraz’s vibrant music is influenced by reggae, pop, rock, folk, jazz and hip-hop. In essence, his style is an amalgam of different genres with his own spin characterized for his laid back form of personal lyricism. In his career, Mraz has had the opportunity to play with various renowned artists, including Jack Johnson, James Blunt, Gavin DeGraw, Paula Cole, Alanis Morissette, James Morrison, John Mayer, Jewel and Colbie Caillat.

So, whatcha you waiting for? We have some of those laid back songs for you to sing and chill. Grab the mic now and repel us all now!

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