Jeris Johnson
{{Short description|American singer-songwriter}}
{{Infobox person
| name = Jeris Johnson
| birth_date = {{Birth date and age|1996|4|5}}
| birth_place = Eugene, Oregon
| occupation = {{hlist|singer|songwriter}}
| years_active = 2015–present
| other_names = Jeris
| module = {{Infobox musical artist|embed=yes
| genre = {{Hlist|Metal|rock}}
| instrument = {{hlist|Vocals|drums}}
| label = {{Hlist|300 Entertainment|SCRAPPY Records}}
}}
}}
Jeris Johnson (born April 5, 1996){{Cite web |title=Jeris Johnson - Agent, Manager, Publicist Contact Info |url=https://bookingagentinfo.com/celebrity/jeris-johnson/ |access-date=2024-09-03 |website=Booking Agent Info |language=en-US}} is an American singer-songwriter from Eugene, Oregon{{Cite web |last=Cartter |first=Eileen |date=April 30, 2021 |title=Jeris Johnson Versus the World |url=https://www.papermag.com/jeris-johnson-versus-the-world#rebelltitem31}} known for blending pop, rock, metal, and alternative music. He gained recognition through social media and collaborations with various artists.
Career
Johnson's first instrument was the drums, which he began playing at a young age.{{Cite web |last=Adams |first=Gregory |title=JERIS JOHNSON picks 5 favorite fantasy projects |url=https://www.revolvermag.com/feature/jeris-johnson-picks-5-favorite-fantasy-projects/?fbclid=PAY2xjawGsX4RleHRuA2FlbQIxMQABpgT2pl6p-xW6y1lu3r4fb_PAUgxc__iSDL09-iQzMVEZetWCFkFZSy1Dhg_aem_RJ5X1Pb9c8Cb4Wq8pxOvTA |access-date=2024-11-30 |website=Revolver |language=en-US}} As a teen metal fan, he grew the inspiration of giving metal music a new aspect through the use of technology.{{Cite web |date=2021-01-29 |title=Getting To Know... Jeris Johnson |url=https://www.mysticsons.com/article/getting-know-jeris-johnson |access-date=2024-09-03 |website=Mystic Sons |language=en}} He started making music since his early teens.{{Cite web |title=Papa Roach & Jeris Johnson {{!}} Tattoos, Mental Health Awareness, and "Last Resort (Reloaded)" |url=https://www.flaunt.com/blog/papa-roach-jeris-johnson |access-date=2024-09-24 |website=www.flaunt.com}} In 2015, began uploading songs under the name "Jeris." In 2020, he deleted his earlier work and started releasing music under his full name.{{Cite web |title=When did Jeris Johnson start making music? |url=https://genius.com/artists/Jeris-johnson/q/start-making-music |access-date=2024-09-03 |website=Genius}}
Johnson has discussed the role of the internet in shaping his music and his interest in adapting rock and metal for a younger audience. He has stated that while he appreciates classic rock, he aims to modernize the genre by integrating digital production techniques.{{Cite web |date=2021-03-04 |title=BMTH to release Can You Feel My Heart? remix with Jeris Johnson... |url=https://www.kerrang.com/bmth-to-release-can-you-feel-my-heart-remix-with-jeris-johnson-tomorrow |access-date=2024-09-03 |website=Kerrang! |language=en}} He has also spoken about the use of artificial intelligence and technology in music creation, suggesting that anyone can enhance their creativity. He argues that technology can be used in a "human way" and become more creative, pointing out that several metal genres have become well-known as a result of their use of technology.{{Cite web |last=Injection |first=Metal |date=2024-08-30 |title=JERIS JOHNSON Lists The Five Ways Metal Can Continue To Thrive In The Future |url=https://metalinjection.net/lists/jeris-johnson-lists-the-five-ways-metal-can-continue-to-thrive-in-the-future |access-date=2024-09-03 |website=Metal Injection |language=en-US}}
Johnson draws inspiration from a number of different things, some of them include the videos games The Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim and God of War Ragnarök, the Viking Age, the series Game of Thrones and artists Amon Amarth, Avenged Sevenfold, Lamb of God, Papa Roach.{{Cite web |date=2022-02-04 |title=Jeris Johnson: The 10 songs that changed my life |url=https://www.kerrang.com/jeris-johnson-the-10-songs-that-changed-my-life |access-date=2024-11-30 |website=Kerrang! |language=en}}
In 2021, he released a remix of Papa Roach's song "Last Resort", named "Last Resort Reloaded" after teasing it to the TikTok platform. Johnson's remix of "Last Resort" received widespread attention on the app, leading to an official release.{{Cite web |last=Lavin |first=Will |date=2021-01-27 |title=Papa Roach team up with TikTok star Jeris Johnson for reloaded version of 'Last Resort' |url=https://www.nme.com/news/music/papa-roach-team-up-with-tiktok-star-jeris-johnson-for-reloaded-version-of-last-resort-2866295 |access-date=2024-09-03 |website=NME |language=en-GB}}{{Cite web |last=Childers |first=Chad|date=2021-01-29 |title=Papa Roach's Jacoby Shaddix + Jeris Johnson: 'Last Resort Reloaded' Was 'Craziest Full Circle Experience' |url=https://loudwire.com/papa-roach-jacoby-shaddix-jeris-johnson-last-resort-reloaded-interview/ |access-date=2024-09-02 |website=Loudwire |language=en}}{{Cite web |last=Dowd |first=Rachael |title=Papa Roach and Jeris Johnson refresh "Last Resort" in new remix—listen |url=https://www.altpress.com/papa-roach-and-jeris-johnson-refresh-last-resort-in-new-remix-listen/ |access-date=2024-09-02 |website=Alternative Press Magazine |language=en-US}} He has described "Last Resort" as one of the songs that made him pursue music in that genre. That same year, he remixed Bring Me the Horizon's Can You Feel My Heart. After uploading a part of the remix on his TikTok account, the band's frontman, Oli Sykes, contacted him and discussed to officially release it as a remix.{{Cite web |last=Dowd |first=Rachael |title=BMTH confirm a 'Sempiternal' era remix with Jeris Johnson is on the way |url=https://www.altpress.com/bmth-confirm-a-sempiternal-era-remix-with-jeris-johnson-is-on-the-way/ |access-date=2024-09-03 |website=Alternative Press Magazine |language=en-US}} Johnson also opened for Korn and Evanescence on tour.{{Cite web |date=2022-08-25 |title=Korn, Evanescence, Helmet, and Jeris Johnson Rock Ruoff Music Center on 8.24.22 |url=https://www.youmakethescene.com/show-reviews/korn-evanescence-helmet-and-jeris-johnson-rock-ruoff-music-center-on-82422 |access-date=2024-09-03 |website=You Make The Scene |language=en-US}}{{Cite web |last=Kennelty |first=Greg |date=2022-05-06 |title=This Rap Cover Of SLAYER's "Raining Blood" Is A Far Cry From The Original |url=https://metalinjection.net/video/this-rap-cover-of-slayers-raining-blood-is-a-far-cry-from-the-original |access-date=2024-09-03 |website=Metal Injection |language=en-US}} Although "Last Resort Reloaded" is sometimes considered his breakthrough release, Johnson had gained attention earlier when Nickelback's Chad Kroeger remixed his song "damn!".{{Cite web |date=2021-03-19 |title=Now Hear This: Sophie K on the best new post-hardcore, metal and rock |url=https://www.kerrang.com/now-hear-this-sophie-k-on-the-best-new-metalcore-pop-punk-and-nu-metal-1 |access-date=2024-09-03 |website=Kerrang! |language=en}} Later, he released his first EP, "My Sword".
In 2022, inspired by Slayer's Raining Blood, he incorporated the main guitar riff of the song and added it to a new track of the same name featuring rapper ZillaKami in order to create controversy amongst other fans of the song.{{Cite web |date=2022-05-06 |title=Jeris Johnson and ZillaKami release RAINING BLOOD, featuring... |url=https://www.kerrang.com/jeris-johnson-and-zillakami-release-raining-blood-featuring-slayer-approved-interpolation |access-date=2024-09-02 |website=Kerrang! |language=en}}
In 2023, he collaborated with English rock band Yonaka on the track "Detonate" for G2 Esports, a collaboration that fulfilled his dream of creating music for a game.{{Cite web |last=Shutler |first=Ali |date=2023-01-12 |title=Yonaka's Theresa Jarvis teams up with G2 Esports for new single 'Detonate' |url=https://www.nme.com/news/music/yonakas-theresa-jarvis-teams-up-with-g2-esports-for-new-single-detonate-3379685 |access-date=2024-09-04 |website=NME |language=en-GB}} He also released his first metal track, "When The Darkness Comes", which was praised by metal fans and was noted for its similarities to the style of American band Avenged Sevenfold.{{Cite web |last=Kennelty |first=Greg |date=2023-10-13 |title=JERIS JOHNSON Made A Metal Song & It's Actually Pretty Solid |url=https://metalinjection.net/video/jeris-johnson-made-a-metal-song-its-actually-pretty-solid |access-date=2024-09-03 |website=Metal Injection |language=en-US}}
In 2024, he released his second album named "Dragonborn". He also participated in the writing process of "All My Life", a song by Falling in Reverse featuring Jelly Roll.{{Citation |title=Falling In Reverse & Jelly Roll – All My Life |url=https://genius.com/Falling-in-reverse-and-jelly-roll-all-my-life-lyrics |access-date=2024-09-02}}{{Cite web |last=Criado |first=Justin |title=Is Jeris Johnson the Future of Rock? |url=https://www.westword.com/music/viral-tiktok-musician-jeris-johnson-could-be-the-future-of-rock-22001286 |access-date=2024-09-24 |website=Westword |language=en}} That year, he was one of the opening acts for Kim Dracula{{Cite news |title=Kim Dracula Enlists Jeris Johnson and Tallah for 'America's Gradual De |url=https://knotfest.com/blogs/news/kim-dracula-enlists-jeris-johnson-and-tallah-for-americas-gradual-decline-in-morale-tour |access-date=2024-09-03 |work=Knotfest |language=en}} and later joined Falling in Reverse on tour.{{Cite web |last=Schaffner |first=Lauryn|date=2024-05-07 |title=Ronnie Radke Names the New Rock + Metal Artists He's Most Excited About |url=https://loudwire.com/ronnie-radke-new-rock-metal-artists/ |access-date=2024-09-03 |website=Loudwire |language=en}}
Discography
= Studio albums =
| class="wikitable plainrowheaders" style="text-align:center;"
! rowspan="1" scope="col" style="width:21em;" |Title ! rowspan="1" scope="col" style="width:17em;" |Album details |
| scope="row" |I Want Blood/ I Want Love
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| scope="row" |Dragonborn
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= Extended plays =
| class="wikitable plainrowheaders" style="text-align:center;"
! rowspan="1" scope="col" style="width:21em;" |Title ! rowspan="1" scope="col" style="width:17em;" |Album details |
| scope="row" |"my sword"
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= Singles =
== As a lead artist ==
| class="wikitable plainrowheaders" style="text-align:center"
! scope="col" rowspan="2"| Title ! scope="col" rowspan="2"| Year ! scope="col" colspan="2"|Peak chart positions ! scope="col" rowspan="2"| Album |
| scope="col" style="width:3em;font-size:90%;" | US Hard Rock
! scope="col" style="width:3em;font-size:90%;" | US |
|---|
| scope="row" | "sticks + stones"
| rowspan="3"|2020 | — | — | rowspan="14" {{N/A|Non-album singles}} |
| scope="row" | "damn!"
| — | — |
| scope="row"| "damn! [Remix]"(with Chad Kroeger)
| — | — |
| scope="row" | "Last Resort (Reloaded)"(with Papa Roach)
| rowspan="3"|2021 | 1 | — |
| scope="row" |"Can You Feel My Heart (Remix) (with Bring Me the Horizon)
| — | — |
| scope="row" |"One Night"
| — | — |
| scope="row" |"Friday (Reloaded)"
| rowspan="4"|2022 | — | — |
| scope="row" |"Raining Blood"(featuring ZillaKami)
| — | — |
| scope="row" |"Levitate (The Summer Song)"
| — | — |
| scope="row" |"A Summertime Side Quest"
| — | — |
| scope="row" |"Kryptonite (reloaded)"
| rowspan="6"|2023 | — | — |
| scope="row" |"Detonate"(with Yonaka)
| — | — |
| scope="row" |"Avoid Me 3 (Jeris Johnson remix)"(with KUTE)
| — | — |
| scope="row" |"Take Me Away"
| — | — |
| scope="row" |"When The Darkness Comes"
| 8 | 30 | rowspan="2"| Dragonborn |
| scope="row" | "Ode to Metal"
| — | — |
| scope="row" | "Battling My Demons"(with BOI WHAT)
| rowspan="4"|2024 | — | — | {{N/A|Non-album single}} |
| scope="row" | "John"
| — | — | rowspan="3" | Dragonborn |
| scope="row" | "Here's To The Years"
| — | — |
| scope="row" | "Kiss From A Rose" {{small|(Seal cover)}}
| — | — |
| scope="row" | "Power"
| 2025 | — | 39 | {{N/A|Non-album single}} |
== As a featured artist ==
| class="wikitable plainrowheaders" style="text-align:center"
! scope="col" | Title ! scope="col" | Artist ! scope="col" | Year ! scope="col" | Album |
| scope="row" | "Dark Days"
| 2022 | "Prepare for Death" |
|---|