Jason D. Harris is a Los Angeles-based music producer, studio/playback engineer, Coke Studio artist, and founder of Mind of the Noise. As an official Recording Academy member, he is part of the prestigious organization behind the GRAMMY Awards, dedicated to supporting and celebrating music creators. With credits including Guy Groove, Kid Cudi, Jennifer Lopez, and Ledisi, Jason continues to contribute to today’s evolving sound with professionalism, creativity, and Grammy-level expertise.

Jason is also a K-12 educator whose life story highlights the transformative power of music and mentorship. With over 15 years of experience as an audio engineer and artist, Jason’s journey is rooted in resilience, creativity, and a mission to empower the next generation.

By 2022, his work was gaining major recognition. He was featured in Billboard magazine as a GRAMMY contender for his work on “The Essence of Hope,” a spoken word poetry album performed by PoeticMoment and composed by Harris and Brandon Forte. His composition for PoeticMoment’s project “Flooded Daisies” earned official selections at prestigious festivals, including Outfest Los Angeles and the Chicago International Children's Film Festival.

Harris’s talents extend beyond music into the film world. He worked on the audio tech + music design teams for filmmaker Taylor Aguilar’s highly- acclaimed short films “Dandelions” and “SOL,” which premiered at notable events, including Cannes American Pavilion. Taylor is a filmmaker who lost her version is 2020, yet still remains committed to producing and directing films.

His dedication to education also shines through his roles in the Los Angeles Unified School System, where he worked as a Behavior Interventionist and Visual Art teacher. He’s also a partner with The Village Nation, a groundbreaking initiative praised by Oprah for its efforts in closing the achievement gap for African American students. Each year, Harris shares his journey and lessons learned in the music industry with youth at The UCLA Uni Village Nation Session Summer Camp.

In 2020, he launched his independent record label, Mind of the Noise (M.O.T.N.) Records, bringing together a team of creative professionals to work with rising artists like Nat Stephens. A partnership with Universal Music Group/InGrooves followed, leading to the release of his album “American Detox Vol. 1” and the single "The Mind of the Noise."

His flagship program, "Beat School with Mr. J," services hundreds of students across Los Angeles County region on a yearly basis.