Jared Gomes

Jahred Gomes

Jahred Gomes performing live with Hed PE.
Background information
Birth name Paulo Sergio Gomes
Also known as M.C.U.D.
Jahred Shaine
Born March 4 1964 (age 47)
Origin Orange County, California
Genres Punk rock, hip hop
Occupations Rapper, singer
Instruments vocals, melodica
Years active 1994–present
Associated acts Hed PE
Subnoize Souljaz

Jahred Gomes, also known as M.C.U.D. ("MC Underdog")[1] is an American rapper and singer best known as the lead vocalist of Hed PE.

Biography

Born Paulo Sergio Gomes,[2][3] of Afro-Brazilian descent, met guitarist Wes Geer amidst the Orange County hardcore punk scene, and the two formed a band, recruited guitarist Chizad, bassist Mawk, drummer B.C. Vaught and DJ Product © 1969.[4] They named the group "Hed", which stands for "higher education".[5] The band built a following based on energetic performances at local venues such as Club 369,[4] and released the self-financed extended play, Church of Realities. Legal issues forced Hed to change their name, adding "PE" (Planetary Evolution).[1][5]

Hed PE signed with Jive Records, but due to the label's contractual terms and the disappointing sales of the album, the band found themselves unable to repay the cash advances given to them by Jive. Gomes is quoted as saying "We had these romantic visions of the music industry, and we thought it would be cool to be a punk band on a rap label. So we fulfilled that dream, but it was also probably the worst thing that could have happened. [...] We've had offers from Sony and others that we can't take because we owe Jive so much money."[6]

On October 27, 2000, Gomes was arrested for possession of marijuana while the band was performing in Waterbury, Connecticut. He was released on a US$1,500 bail.[7] After recording two more albums for the label, the band left Jive to release albums independently, eventually signing with Suburban Noize Records.[8]

Gomes has expressed interest in recording a solo album in the hip hop genre, stating "I would like to but I just have to find the time to do it. [...] I just need to get my discipline down and use my time more wisely than watching South Park for eight hours straight."[8] In 2007, Gomes appeared on Twiztid's sixth studio album, Independents Day, contributing to the track "Weak Shit'z Out".[9] According to Gomes, he had previously discussed appearances on solo albums by System of a Down bassist Shavo Odadjian and Korn guitarist James Shaffer, but the projects had fallen through.[10]

Style and influences

Gomes' vocal style ranges from melodic singing to rapping and death growls.[11][12] His influences include Beastie Boys, Nine Inch Nails, Bob Marley, Rage Against The Machine, Sublime, ska and heavy metal bands.[10]

References

  1. ^ a b Scire, Dawn (March 14, 2003). "(hed) p.e.'s frontman touches down.". Sarasota, Florida: Sarasota Herald-Tribune. http://www.accessmylibrary.com/coms2/summary_0286-22696815_ITM. Retrieved 2008-08-23. 
  2. ^ Johnson, Tina; Van Horn, Teri (October 30, 2000). "(hed) p.e. Singer Released On Bond After Drug Bust". MTV News. http://www.mtv.com/news/articles/1429997/20001030/hed_pe.jhtml. Retrieved 25 December 2008. 
  3. ^ Van Horn, Teri (January 17, 2001). "(Shoot Video For Song On 'Graceland' Soundtrack". MTV News. http://www.mtv.com/news/articles/1438002/20010117/hed_pe.jhtml. Retrieved 25 December 2008. 
  4. ^ a b McIver, Joel (2002). Nu-metal: The Next Generation of Rock & Punk. Omnibus Press. p. 61. ISBN 0711992096. 
  5. ^ a b Echeverria Jr., Steve (March 4, 2005). "Check your HED; HED p.e. declares independence.". Sarasota, Florida: Sarasota Herald-Tribune. http://www.accessmylibrary.com/coms2/summary_0286-19003844_ITM. Retrieved 2008-08-23. 
  6. ^ Owen, Arrissia (November 25, 1999). "Not So Hed, Not so (pe)". OC Weekly. http://www.ocweekly.com/1999-11-25/features/not-so-hed-not-so-pe/1. Retrieved 2008-08-23. 
  7. ^ Dansby, Andrew; Florio, Steven; Heller, Greg; Uhelszki, Jaan; Vineyard, Jennifer (November 2, 2000). "Really Randoms: Robbie Williams, Eminem". Rolling Stone. http://www.rollingstone.com/artists/robbiewilliams/articles/story/5923718/really_randoms_robbie_williams_eminem. Retrieved 2008-08-23. 
  8. ^ a b "Interview with (hed)P. E.". Live-Metal. July 28, 2006. http://www.live-metal.net/features_interviews_hedpe.html. Retrieved 2008-08-23. 
  9. ^ Twiztid (2007). "Weak Shit'z Out." Independent's Day. Psychopathic Records. ISBN 756504420027
  10. ^ a b Friedman, David (March 26, 2009). "(hed) p.e. brings N.W.O. Tour to Hartford". Danbury, Connecticut: The News-Times. http://www.newstimes.com/ci_11998218. Retrieved 4 April 2009. 
  11. ^ "Truth Rising Review". 411mania. http://www.411mania.com/music/album_reviews/160094. Retrieved 3 November 2010. 
  12. ^ "Truth Rising Review". Kik Axe Music. http://kikaxemusic.com/reviews/album-reviews/item/2071-hedpe-truth-rising-review. Retrieved 3 November 2010.