Jason Evigan | |
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 Jason Evigan performing with his rock band After Midnight Project at the 2010 Warped Tour. | |
| Background information | |
| Birth name | Jason Gregory Evigan |
| Born | June 10, 1983[1] Los Angeles, California, U.S. |
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| Years active | 2006–present |
| Formerly of | After Midnight Project |
Jason Gregory Evigan (born June 10, 1983) is an American musician, singer, songwriter, and record producer.
His songwriting credits include co-writing and production of Maroon 5's "Girls Like You" and "What Lovers Do", Madonna's "Ghosttown", Demi Lovato's "Heart Attack",[2] the Jason Derulo and 2 Chainz featured three-time platinum "Talk Dirty", David Guetta's "Lovers on the Sun", and Robin Schulz's "Shed a Light".
Evigan was the vocalist for the rock band After Midnight Project, although the band is on hiatus as of October 2, 2014. Jason and Victoria Evigan began their artist project Elephant Heart, known for songs "Hiya" and "Warfare" released in June 2018.
Evigan was born in Los Angeles, California, to actor Greg Evigan and Broadway dancer Pamela C. Serpe. He is the brother of actresses Briana Evigan and Vanessa Lee Evigan.[2]
He has worked with numerous recording artists including Maroon 5, Kelly Clarkson, Demi Lovato, Avicii, Madonna, Nick Jonas, Kiiara, Zedd, Rufus Du Sol, Bebe Rexha, Skylar Grey, Jon Bellion, Starrah, Troye Sivan, Julia Michaels and Britney Spears. He has also produced records with Selena Gomez, Fifth Harmony, Zendaya, and Lupe Fiasco.[3]
Prior to his career as a writer and producer, Evigan was the lead singer of the Los Angeles-based band After Midnight Project. The band released one album and four EPs. They participated in the Warped Tour and played with artists including Chevelle, Red Jumpsuit Apparatus, Papa Roach, Thirty Seconds to Mars, 10 Years, and Story of the Year.
Evigan is a member of the production duo "The Suspex" with fellow writer and producer Mitch Allan. The pair have penned numerous hits including Demi Lovato's "Heart Attack". Evigan credits his entry into pop songwriting to Disney A&R executive Mio Vukovic after Vukovic introduced him to Demi Lovato.[4] Evigan went on to have four songs on Demi and two on Selena Gomez's debut album Stars Dance. In 2020, Evigan signed the deal with Sony/ATV Music Publishing.[5]
| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
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| 1998 | Mel | Sammy | |
| 2004 | Something Sweet | The Artist | Short film |
| 2006 | Racin' for a Livin' | Himself (guest) | Segment: "Opening Preview" |
| 2019 | Songland | Himself | Episode: "OneRepublic" |
