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Jackson Breit

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Jackson Breit
Born (1991-04-05) April 5, 1991 (age 34)
NationalityAmerican
EducationNorfolk Academy
Alma materTulane University
Occupation(s)American singer, songwriter, and musician

Jackson Breit (born April 5, 1991) is an American singer, songwriter, and musician. He is from Virginia Beach, Virginia.[1] Breit became known in 2015 after his cover of Fetty Wap’s “679” went viral.[2][3]

Early life and education

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Breit grew up in Virginia Beach.[4] He went to Norfolk Academy, where he played tennis and performed in school bands. He later studied pre-law and marketing at Tulane University in New Orleans. While in college, he played tennis and started releasing music online.[5][6]

Music career

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Breit was inspired by D’Angelo, John Mayer, and Lauryn Hill.[7] In 2013, he released his first EP, In the Shade.[8] He followed this with Good Times & Bad Times in 2014[9] and Shades of Marmalade in 2015.[10][11]

Breit then worked with producer Carneyval. He released several singles and EPs. In 2022, he released his first album known as Vanilla Reggie.[12] In 2024, he announced a new album called The Soul One.[13] In 2024 also, he performed a sold-out show at The Troubadour in Los Angeles.[14]

Discography

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EPs and Albums

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  • In the Shade (EP, 2013)[8]
  • Good Times & Bad Times (EP, 2014)
  • Shades of Marmalade (EP, 2015)
  • Vanilla Reggie (Album, 2022)
  • The RnB One (2023)
  • The Pop One (2023)
  • Side Quest (2023)

Singles and Covers

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  • Sunny Side (2015)[15]
  • Catch Me Falling (2015)
  • Wouldn't Change a Thing (2015)
  • So Far So Good (2015)
  • Are You Down (2015)
  • Kick It (2015)
  • It Ain’t Love (2016)
  • 679 & No Diggity (Covers, 2016)
  • Signed Sealed Delivered (Covers, 2016)
  • Work & Suga Suga (Covers, 2016)
  • I (Covers, 2016)
  • Everyday (2018)
  • Dynamite (2019)
  • Jasmine (2019)
  • Nothing But Love (2019)
  • Your Favorite (2019)
  • Get It Today (2019)
  • Stickwitu (2020)
  • Rabbit Hole (2020)
  • Circles (2020)
  • No Filter (2020)
  • No Rain (2020)
  • Morning Cruising (2022)
  • Straight Shooter (2022)
  • Nice Time (2022)
  • Memory Fades (2022)
  • Blood in the Lowtide (2022)
  • So Serious (2022)
  • Awake (2022)
  • Looking Better
  • Tell Me Something Good
  • White Iverson (Covers, 2016)
  • Bed We Shared (2015)
  • Give 2 (2019)
  • What About You (2019)
  • Red Light (2019)
  • Spend Some Time (2019)
  • Knock It Off (2019)
  • Twisted (2021)
  • Jimmy Cooks (2022)
  • Hit Man (2024)
  • Space Girl (2024)
  1. Aniftos, Rania (6 September 2018). "Armani White Teams Up With Jackson Breit for 'Jasmine': Watch the Video". Billboard. Retrieved 9 May 2025.
  2. admin. "Jackson Breit-Shades of Marmalade | Country and Folk Music". Retrieved 11 May 2025.
  3. "2 thumbs up for Jackson Breit's new dual-single "2 Up 2 Down" – EARMILK". Retrieved 9 May 2025.
  4. "Artist Interview: Jackson Breit". 27 March 2020. Retrieved 9 May 2025.
  5. "Jackson Breit biography". Last.fm. Retrieved 9 May 2025.
  6. Henderson, Kobe (11 August 2023). "Jackson Breit Leaves the Past in the Rear-View Mirror in New Single "It's Over" » // MELODIC Magazine". www.melodicmag.com. Retrieved 9 May 2025.
  7. Lisil, Will (31 May 2024). "Jackson Breit Brings Soulful Innovation to the Pop and R&B Scene with Hit Man". PopHits News. Retrieved 9 May 2025.
  8. 8.0 8.1 Fritts, Nate (17 March 2014). "Music Monday: Jackson Breit Does It All". Lacrosse All Stars. Retrieved 9 May 2025.
  9. "FreshNewTracks » Jackson Breit: Good Times & Bad Times EP". Retrieved 9 May 2025.
  10. Country and Folk Music. "Jackson Breit-Shades of Marmalade | Country and Folk Music". Retrieved 9 May 2025.
  11. "Jackson Breit Drops Irresistible Electro Pop Single 'Blood in the Lowtide'". Exclusive Audio. Retrieved 9 May 2025.
  12. RecentMusic.com, RecentMusic - Jackson Breit New Releases, retrieved 9 May 2025
  13. Lisil, Will (31 May 2024). "Jackson Breit Brings Soulful Innovation to the Pop and R&B Scene with Hit Man". PopHits News. Retrieved 9 May 2025.
  14. "Jackson Breit at Troubadour". DoLA. Retrieved 9 May 2025.
  15. "Artist Interview: Jackson Breit". 27 March 2020. Retrieved 9 May 2025.