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Biography Eugene “400” Jackson

The Songwriter, The International Business Man, The Hustler

When it comes to music, many artists have their own motivations, but for songwriter and entrepreneur 400, he does everything for the joy of success. The development of his unique style is the result of a lifetime of musical influence.

Growing up in Cleveland Ohio, 400 spent a lot of time in recording studios. His father was a full-time DJ and Producer with the very first state of the art recording studio in Cleveland Rampage Studios. Recording artists such as The Rude Boys, The O'Jays, Men at Large, the late great Gerald Levert, Avant, Mc Brains, Bone Thugs in Harmony and more recorded there on many occasions giving 400 a clear view of what a future in the music industry could be. During his time in the studio as a child, 400 learned the fundamentals of making music. By age 8, he taught himself how to play the piano based off of his natural ear. Later he began to play the alto saxophone and drums, which led to producing music.

At the tender age of 14 he was signed to a local record label in Cleveland as a group member of a rap group called Order of Assassins. Although the group’s album had success, it was clear that 400 was the star and from there the label went on to promote 400 as a solo artist. His first album “All She Wrote,” released on his 16Th birthday and sold 15,000 copies throughout Cleveland, ultimately making 400 a local household name.

During the recording of his second album 400’s record label fell into bankruptcy leaving him without a deal. Although devastated, the drive and willingness to succeed pushed him to keep going. 400 began to promote himself without the backing of a label. This tactic led to him having one of the biggest and longest running DJ theme songs for the DJ Fresh Show in the history of hot 107.9 FM in Cleveland, Ohio.

400 wanted more and decided to relocate Atlanta GA, in hopes of gaining a larger audience. Unfortunately, things didn’t work in his favor upon moving to Atlanta and he was homeless shortly after moving.

At 22, 400 was faced with reality and knew that he would have to do something different if he wanted to fulfill his dream. After 3 months of living in the streets of Atlanta 400 began to turn his life around by writing songs for various artists in Atlanta. By 24, 400 was back on his feet and living his Dream, but with a new sound and a stronger drive.

In early 2012, a devastating break of a long standing relationship changed 400's life bringing him closer to God. Through his prayer and stead fast faith 400 submerged as a new man with a new purpose. His purpose was to spread a positive real message to the masses. Stepping from behind the shadows of the music scene 400 charged himself with using his experiences as a vehicle to deliver this message. He constituted the help of friends Lex Dirty platinum selling songwriter and producer, J. Beatzz celebrity producer, Crystal Meth of the SOS band, and more to calumniate a hard hitting true to life album about his 21 days to revelation. thumbnail