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{{Infobox musical artist
{{Infobox musical artist
| name = Jasmar Cassar
| name = Jas Rolyn
| background = solo_singer
| image = Jas Rolyn.jpg
| image = [[File:Jasmar Cassar - Just Be.png|300px]]
| birth_date = {{birth date and age|1998|10|14|df=y}}
| birth_date = October 14, 1998
| birth_place = [[Pieta, Malta]]
| birth_place = [[Pieta, Malta]]
| origin = [[Marsa, Malta]]
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| genre = [[R&B]], [[Pop music|pop]], [[Trap music|trap]]
| origin = [[Marsa, Malta]]
| occupation = Singer-songwriter, content creator
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| genre = [[R&B]], [[Pop music|Pop]], [[Rock music|Rock]], [[Classical music|Classic]]<br> and [[Dance music|Dance]]
| occupation = Singer
| instrument = Vocals, piano
| instrument = Vocals, Piano
| years_active = 2005–present
| website = {{URL|https://www.jasrolyn.com/}}
| years_active = 2005 – present
}}
}}

'''Jasmar Cassar''' is a [[Maltese people|Maltese]] singer and songwriter. While highlighting his androgynous style, he has been performing [[Malta|locally]] and in [[Italy]] since his early teenage years.
'''Jas Rolyn''' is a [[Maltese people|Maltese]] singer and songwriter. While highlighting his androgynous style, he has been performing [[Malta|locally]] and in [[Italy]] since his early teenage years.


==Early life==
==Early life==
Cassar was born on 14 October 1998 in [[Pietà, Malta|Pieta, Malta]]. Cassar was raised by his mother.
Rolyn (who is previously known as Jasmar Cassar) was born on 14 October 1998 in [[Pietà, Malta|Pieta, Malta]]. Rolyn was raised by his mother.


He skipped most of his secondary school years but later in life completed post-secondary at ''GEM16+''.<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://www.timesofmalta.com/articles/view/20151125/local/giving-students-a-second-chance.593441#.V2ucdRWkAXw.facebook|title=Giving students a second chance|last=Ltd|first=Allied Newspapers|access-date=2016-08-31}}</ref>
He skipped most of his secondary school years but later in life completed post-secondary at ''GEM16+''.<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://www.timesofmalta.com/articles/view/20151125/local/giving-students-a-second-chance.593441#.V2ucdRWkAXw.facebook|title=Giving students a second chance|publisher=Allied Newspapers|access-date=2016-08-31}}</ref>


==Career==
==Career==
Cassar competed in Malta's [[Junior Eurovision Song Contest 2008]] for the first time with his Maltese song "Id-Dinja Tieghi".<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://www.independent.com.mt/articles/2008-08-23/news/junior-eurosong-2008-festival-semifinalists-announced-212221/|title=Junior Eurosong 2008 Festival semifinalists announced - The Malta Independent|website=www.independent.com.mt|access-date=2017-01-18}}</ref> He came back to Malta's Junior Eurovision in 2010, when he competed in [[Junior Eurovision Song Contest 2010]]. He performed a ballad-pop track somg called "My Star" where he classified in the ninth place.<ref>{{Cite news|url=http://www.mtv.com/artists/jasmar-cassar/biography/|title=Jasmar Cassar Bio {{!}} Jasmar Cassar Career|newspaper=MTV Artists|language=en|access-date=2017-01-18}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|url=http://junioreurosong.net/maltas-top-20-2010/|title=Malta's top 20 2010 {{!}} Junior Eurovision Song Contest|website=junioreurosong.net|language=en-US|access-date=2017-01-18}}</ref>
Jas competed in Malta's [[Junior Eurovision Song Contest 2008]] for the first time with his Maltese song "Id-Dinja Tieghi".<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://www.independent.com.mt/articles/2008-08-23/news/junior-eurosong-2008-festival-semifinalists-announced-212221/|title=Junior Eurosong 2008 Festival semifinalists announced - The Malta Independent|website=www.independent.com.mt|access-date=2017-01-18}}</ref> He came back to Malta's Junior Eurovision in 2010, when he competed in [[Junior Eurovision Song Contest 2010]]. He performed a ballad-pop track song called "My Star" where he classified in the ninth place.<ref>{{Cite news|url=http://www.mtv.com/artists/jasmar-cassar/biography/|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170118223100/http://www.mtv.com/artists/jasmar-cassar/biography/|url-status=dead|archive-date=18 January 2017|title=Jasmar Cassar Bio {{!}} Jasmar Cassar Career|newspaper=MTV Artists|language=en|access-date=2017-01-18}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|url=http://junioreurosong.net/maltas-top-20-2010/|title=Malta's top 20 2010 {{!}} Junior Eurovision Song Contest|website=junioreurosong.net|language=en-US|access-date=2017-01-18}}</ref>


In 2013, Cassar competed abroad in the Italian festival ''[[Sanremo]]'', where he placed second.<ref>{{Cite news|url=http://www.newsbook.com.mt/artikli/2013/2/17/success-malti-f-sanremo-d-o-c.4021/|title=Suċċess Malti f'Sanremo D.O.C|newspaper=newsbook|access-date=2017-01-18}}</ref> In the same year, he competed in the Maltese festival ''Kanzunetta Indipendenza'' with the song "Muzika" (written by Minik and Rita Pace) with a classic-pop-disco song, where he emphasized on his [[falsetto]] vocals.<ref>{{Citation|last=NET Television|title=Konkors Kanzunetta Indipendenza 2013 : Mużika - Jasmar Cassar|date=2013-07-05|url=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JCIx3nUkT10|accessdate=2016-08-31}}</ref>
In 2013, Rolyn competed abroad in the Italian festival ''[[Sanremo]]'', where he placed second.<ref>{{Cite news|url=http://www.newsbook.com.mt/artikli/2013/2/17/success-malti-f-sanremo-d-o-c.4021/|title=Suċċess Malti f'Sanremo D.O.C|newspaper=newsbook|access-date=2017-01-18}}{{Dead link|date=October 2024 |bot=InternetArchiveBot |fix-attempted=yes }}</ref> In the same year, he competed in the Maltese festival ''Kanzunetta Indipendenza'' with the song "Muzika" (written by Minik and Rita Pace) with a classic-pop-disco song, where he emphasized on his [[falsetto]] vocals.<ref>{{Citation|last=NET Television|title=Konkors Kanzunetta Indipendenza 2013 : Mużika - Jasmar Cassar|date=2013-07-05|url=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JCIx3nUkT10|accessdate=2016-08-31}}</ref>


In 2014 he competed and won the ''Singer/Songwriter'' in the category in the Italian festival ''[[Cantagiro|Il-Cantagiro]]'' with his own song "Ti Amo, I Love You".<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://www.lavoixacademy.org/en/news/news/28/cantagiro-festival-.htm|title=Cantagiro Festival Malta {{!}} News Malta {{!}} La Voix Academy|last=www.untangledmedia.com|first=Untangled Media -|website=La Voix Academy La Voix Academy|access-date=2017-01-18}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|url=http://limelightmalta.com/success-ghal-kantanti-maltin-fil-cantagiro/|title=SUĊĊESS GĦAL KANTANTI MALTIN F’IL CANTAGIRO|website=limelightmalta.com|language=en-US|access-date=2017-01-18}}</ref>
In 2014 he competed and won the ''Singer/Songwriter'' in the category in the Italian festival ''[[Cantagiro|Il-Cantagiro]]'' with his own song "Ti Amo, I Love You".<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://www.lavoixacademy.org/en/news/news/28/cantagiro-festival-.htm|title=Cantagiro Festival Malta {{!}} News Malta {{!}} La Voix Academy|last=www.untangledmedia.com|first=Untangled Media -|website=La Voix Academy La Voix Academy|access-date=2017-01-18}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|url=http://limelightmalta.com/success-ghal-kantanti-maltin-fil-cantagiro/|title=SUĊĊESS GĦAL KANTANTI MALTIN F’IL CANTAGIRO|website=limelightmalta.com|language=en-US|access-date=2017-01-18}}{{Dead link|date=October 2024 |bot=InternetArchiveBot |fix-attempted=yes }}</ref>


In 2015, Cassar teamed up with four other local singers, and competed as the group ''L-Ilħna'' with the original gospel song "Qalbien" in the Maltese Festival ''Għanja Gmiel Is-Seba' Noti'' (organised by ''Erseb Productions).'' The group won 1st place, Best Presentation and the Overall Trophy.<ref name="mikebugeja32">[http://www.mikebugeja.com/single-post/2015/09/03/JASMAR-CASSAR-RELEASES-DEBUT-SINGLE-AND-VIDEO JASMAR CASSAR RELEASES DEBUT SINGLE AND VIDEO].</ref>
In 2015, Jas Rolyn teamed up with four other local singers, and competed as the group ''L-Ilħna'' with the original gospel song "Qalbien" in the Maltese Festival ''Għanja Gmiel Is-Seba' Noti'' (organised by ''Erseb Productions).'' The group won 1st place, Best Presentation and the Overall Trophy.<ref name="mikebugeja32">[http://www.mikebugeja.com/single-post/2015/09/03/JASMAR-CASSAR-RELEASES-DEBUT-SINGLE-AND-VIDEO JASMAR CASSAR RELEASES DEBUT SINGLE AND VIDEO] {{Webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170510072533/http://www.mikebugeja.com/single-post/2015/09/03/JASMAR-CASSAR-RELEASES-DEBUT-SINGLE-AND-VIDEO |date=10 May 2017 }}.</ref>


Cassar released his first official single "Just Be" – which he composed – in 2 September 2015. The track was written by Matt '[[Muxu]]' Mercieca, mixed and mastered by Cyprian Cassar (former member of [[Tenishia]]).<ref name="mikebugeja32" /><ref>{{Cite web|url=http://www.illum.com.mt/kultura/divertiment/43071/filmat_agug_millmarsa__jkanta_u_jidderieiommu_tibidlu_lfilmat#.V8QoiWVtf6Z|title=[FILMAT] Żagħżugħ mill-Marsa jkanta u jidderieġi...ommu tiġbidlu l-filmat|access-date=2016-08-29}}</ref> ''Just Be'' was released on YouTube accompanied by a video clip directed and produced by Jasmar Cassar.
Rolyn released his first official single "Just Be" – which he composed – on 2 September 2015. The track was written by Matt '[[Muxu]]' Mercieca, mixed and mastered by Cyprian Cassar (former member of [[Tenishia]]).<ref name="mikebugeja32" /><ref>{{Cite web|url=http://www.illum.com.mt/kultura/divertiment/43071/filmat_agug_millmarsa__jkanta_u_jidderieiommu_tibidlu_lfilmat#.V8QoiWVtf6Z|title=[FILMAT] Żagħżugħ mill-Marsa jkanta u jidderieġi...ommu tiġbidlu l-filmat|access-date=2016-08-29}}</ref> ''Just Be'' was released on YouTube accompanied by a video clip directed and produced by Jas Rolyn.


On June 10, 2016, Cassar released his second single "When Love Comes Around", a pop love song which he composed - accompanied by a music video - which he also directed and produced.<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://www.illum.com.mt/kultura/divertiment/45582/filmat_otu_parti_millvidjo_u_ommu_tibed_ilfilmat_u_tieu_sehem_ukoll#.V8Qo5GVtf6Y|title=filmat {{!}} Oħtu parti mill-vidjo u ommu tiġbed il-filmat u tieħu sehem ukoll|access-date=2016-08-29}}</ref> In this single, Cassar shows his bright personality by dancing and cheering with his schoolmates.
On 10 June 2016, Rolyn released his second single "When Love Comes Around", a pop love song which he composed - accompanied by a music video - which he also directed and produced.<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://www.illum.com.mt/kultura/divertiment/45582/filmat_otu_parti_millvidjo_u_ommu_tibed_ilfilmat_u_tieu_sehem_ukoll#.V8Qo5GVtf6Y|title=filmat {{!}} Oħtu parti mill-vidjo u ommu tiġbed il-filmat u tieħu sehem ukoll|access-date=2016-08-29}}</ref> In this single, Rolyn shows his bright personality by dancing and cheering with his schoolmates.


Later on in July, together with his sister Shyli and the duo K13, Cassar performed live with the orchestra and competed in the Semi-Final of ''[[L-Għanja tal-Poplu]]'',<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://www.tvm.com.mt/mt/news/jithabbru-l-finalisti-tal-festival-l-ghanja-tal-poplu/|title=Jitħabbru l-finalisti tal-festival l-Għanja tal-Poplu - TVM|language=en-US|access-date=2016-08-31}}</ref> with their hip-hop track "Tama" (hope) which was co-written by Jasmar Cassar.<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://www.mikebugeja.com/single-post/2016/05/08/LG%C4%A6ANJA-TALPOPLU-2016-FINALISTS-ANNOUNCED|title=MikeBugeja.com - all about the music scene in Malta|website=MikeBugeja.com - all about the music scene in Malta|access-date=2016-08-31}}</ref><ref>[http://www.tvm.com.mt/mt/djarju247/tithabbar-l-ordni-li-fiha-se-jitkantaw-il-kanzunetti-fis-semifinali-tal-ghanja-tal-poplu/ Tithabbar l-ordni li fiha se jitkanta il-kanzunetta fis-semifinali tal-Ghanja tal-Poplu].</ref>
Later on in July, together with his sister Shyli Rose and the duo K13, Cassar performed live with the orchestra and competed in the Semi-Final of ''[[L-Għanja tal-Poplu]]'',<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://www.tvm.com.mt/mt/news/jithabbru-l-finalisti-tal-festival-l-ghanja-tal-poplu/|title=Jitħabbru l-finalisti tal-festival l-Għanja tal-Poplu - TVM|language=en-US|access-date=2016-08-31|archive-date=14 September 2016|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160914074903/http://www.tvm.com.mt/mt/news/jithabbru-l-finalisti-tal-festival-l-ghanja-tal-poplu/|url-status=dead}}</ref> with their hip-hop track "Tama" (hope) which was co-written by Jas Rolyn.<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://www.mikebugeja.com/single-post/2016/05/08/LG%C4%A6ANJA-TALPOPLU-2016-FINALISTS-ANNOUNCED|title=MikeBugeja.com - all about the music scene in Malta|website=MikeBugeja.com - all about the music scene in Malta|access-date=2016-08-31|archive-date=10 May 2017|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170510072537/http://www.mikebugeja.com/single-post/2016/05/08/LG%C4%A6ANJA-TALPOPLU-2016-FINALISTS-ANNOUNCED|url-status=dead}}</ref><ref>[http://www.tvm.com.mt/mt/djarju247/tithabbar-l-ordni-li-fiha-se-jitkantaw-il-kanzunetti-fis-semifinali-tal-ghanja-tal-poplu/ Tithabbar l-ordni li fiha se jitkanta il-kanzunetta fis-semifinali tal-Ghanja tal-Poplu].</ref>


On October 14, 2016, Cassar released his 3rd single "On The Run". Cassar's single spent 6 weeks in the MVTV's Top 20, reaching its highest spot #11 on 5 November. Following its release, he was nominated for the ''Top Music Video (Non-Maltese Language)'' in the ''MMI 2016 Listeners' Picks Poll'' with both "When Love Comes Around" and "On The Run".<ref>{{Cite news|url=http://www.tonisant.com/2017/01/mmi2016/|title=MMI 2016 Listeners' Picks Poll|date=2017-01-07|newspaper=ToniSant.com|language=en-US|access-date=2017-01-15}}</ref>
On 14 October 2016, Rolyn released his 3rd single "On The Run". Rolyn's single spent 6 weeks in the MVTV's Top 20, reaching its highest spot #11 on 5 November.{{citation needed|date=January 2020}}


Jasmar Cassar was featured on the track ''Summer Nights''<ref>{{Cite news|url=http://www.earlybbq.com/2017/08/jasmar-cassar-summer-nights/|title=Jasmar Cassar - "Summer Nights" (Prod. MobBeatz) {{!}} EarlyBBQ|date=2017-08-22|work=EarlyBBQ|access-date=2017-08-28|language=en-US}}</ref> which was produced by the Turkish producer MobBeatz. The track was first released in digital stores on July 10, 2017. A lyric video also followed the release on August 16.
Jas Rolyn was featured on the track ''Summer Nights''<ref>{{Cite news|url=http://www.earlybbq.com/2017/08/jasmar-cassar-summer-nights/|title=Jasmar Cassar - "Summer Nights" (Prod. MobBeatz) {{!}} EarlyBBQ|date=2017-08-22|work=EarlyBBQ|access-date=2017-08-28|language=en-US}}</ref> which was produced by the Turkish producer MobBeatz. The track was first released in digital stores on 10 July 2017. A lyric video also followed the release on 16 August.


In 2018, Cassar released his 4th single ''Hadd Ma Jaf'' which was penned and composed by Cassar himself. ''Hadd Ma Jaf'' was released on June 11, 2018.<ref>{{Citation|last=Jasmar Cassar|title=Jasmar Cassar - Hadd Ma Jaf (Official Music Video)|date=2018-06-11|url=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MvDO4zanuAI|access-date=2018-09-18}}</ref>
In 2018, Rolyn released his 4th single ''Hadd Ma Jaf'' which was penned and composed by Rolyn himself. ''Hadd Ma Jaf'' was released on 11 June 2018.<ref>{{Citation|last=Jasmar Cassar|title=Jasmar Cassar - Hadd Ma Jaf (Official Music Video)|date=2018-06-11|url=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MvDO4zanuAI|access-date=2018-09-18}}</ref>


On February 4th 2019, Jasmar released a video in memory of his best friend who passed away one year before. Later on, on March 3rd, the ''Just Be'' singer released an emotional short film featuring ''One Last Time.''
On 4 February 2019, Jas released a video in memory of his best friend, who died one year before. Later on, on 3 March, the ''Just Be'' singer released an emotional short film featuring ''One Last Time.''


2019 also marks the year of Jasmar Cassar's debut album release. On the 14th of April 2019, Cassar released his debut record ''Journey To Freedom'' alongside the music video of ''Chained (ft. Shyli).''
2019 also marks the year of Jas Rolyn's debut album release. On 14 April 2019, Rolyn released his debut record ''Journey To Freedom'' alongside the music video of ''Chained (ft. Shyli Rose).''<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://jasmarcassar.com/jtf/|title=Journey To Freedom {{!}} Debut Album|date=2019-05-16|website=Jasmar Cassar|language=en-US|access-date=2019-07-23}}</ref>

In 2021, Jas Rolyn re-branded and stopped performing under his birth name (Jasmar Cassar). He later on released his first single since 2019. ''Bittersweet'' was released on May 5, 2021.


==Discography==
==Discography==
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|-
|Journey To Freedom
|Journey To Freedom
|Jas Rolyn
|Jasmar Cassar
|Pop
|Pop
|14 April 2019
|14 April 2019
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|-
|Just Be
|Just Be
|Jas Rolyn
|Jasmar Cassar
|02 September 2015
|2 September 2015
|Jasmar Cassar, Muxu
|Jas Rolyn, Muxu
|Cyprian Cassar
|Cyprian Cassar
|Journey To Freedom
|Journey To Freedom
|-
|-
|When Love Comes Around
|When Love Comes Around
|Jas Rolyn
|Jasmar Cassar
|10 June 2016
|10 June 2016
|Jasmar Cassar, Muxu
|Jas Rolyn, Muxu
|Cyprian Cassar
|Cyprian Cassar
|Journey To Freedom
|Journey To Freedom
|-
|-
|On The Run
|On The Run
|Jas Rolyn
|Jasmar Cassar
|14 October 2016
|14 October 2016
|Jasmar Cassar, Muxu
|Jas Rolyn, Muxu
|Cyprian Cassar
|Cyprian Cassar
|Journey To Freedom
|Journey To Freedom
|-
|-
|Summer Nights
|Summer Nights
|MobBeatz Ft. Jasmar Cassar
|MobBeatz Ft. Jas Rolyn
|11 July 2017
|11 July 2017
|MobBeatz
|MobBeatz
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|-
|Hadd Ma Jaf
|Hadd Ma Jaf
|Jas Rolyn
|Jasmar Cassar
|11 June 2018
|11 June 2018
|Jas Rolyn
|Jasmar Cassar
|Cyprian Cassar
|Cyprian Cassar
|Journey To Freedom
|Journey To Freedom
|-
|-
|I Love You So
|I Love You So
|Jas Rolyn
|Jasmar Cassar
|04 February 2019
|4 February 2019
|Jas Rolyn
|Jasmar Cassar
|Jas Rolyn
|Jasmar Cassar
|Journey To Freedom
|Journey To Freedom
|-
|-
|Chained
|Chained
|Jasmar Cassar Ft. Shyli
|Jas Rolyn Ft. Shyli Rose
|14 April 2019
|14 April 2019
|Jasmar Cassar, Sacha Cassar, Shyli
|Jas Rolyn, Sacha Cassar, Shyli Rose
|Jas Rolyn
|Jasmar Cassar
|Journey To Freedom
|Journey To Freedom
|}<br />
==Awards==
{| class="wikitable sortable"
!Song
!Award Nomination
!Category
!Year
!Artist/s
!Won
|-
|-
|Bittersweet
|Just Be
|Jas Rolyn Ft. Trapboi VIII
|MMI Award
|5 May 2021
|Top Music Video
|Jas Rolyn, Trapboi VIII
|2015
|YoungAsko
|Jasmar Cassar
|Yes
|—
|-
|When Love Comes Around
|MMI Award
|Top Music Video
(Non-Maltese Language)
|2016
|Jasmar Cassar
|No
|-
|On The Run
|MMI Award
|Top Music Video
(Non-Maltese Language)
|2016
|Jasmar Cassar
|No
|}
|}


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Jas Rolyn
Background information
Born (1998-10-14) 14 October 1998 (age 26)
Pieta, Malta
OriginMarsa, Malta
GenresR&B, pop, trap
Occupation(s)Singer-songwriter, content creator
Instrument(s)Vocals, piano
Years active2005–present
Websitewww.jasrolyn.com

Jas Rolyn is a Maltese singer and songwriter. While highlighting his androgynous style, he has been performing locally and in Italy since his early teenage years.

Early life

[edit]

Rolyn (who is previously known as Jasmar Cassar) was born on 14 October 1998 in Pieta, Malta. Rolyn was raised by his mother.

He skipped most of his secondary school years but later in life completed post-secondary at GEM16+.[1]

Career

[edit]

Jas competed in Malta's Junior Eurovision Song Contest 2008 for the first time with his Maltese song "Id-Dinja Tieghi".[2] He came back to Malta's Junior Eurovision in 2010, when he competed in Junior Eurovision Song Contest 2010. He performed a ballad-pop track song called "My Star" where he classified in the ninth place.[3][4]

In 2013, Rolyn competed abroad in the Italian festival Sanremo, where he placed second.[5] In the same year, he competed in the Maltese festival Kanzunetta Indipendenza with the song "Muzika" (written by Minik and Rita Pace) with a classic-pop-disco song, where he emphasized on his falsetto vocals.[6]

In 2014 he competed and won the Singer/Songwriter in the category in the Italian festival Il-Cantagiro with his own song "Ti Amo, I Love You".[7][8]

In 2015, Jas Rolyn teamed up with four other local singers, and competed as the group L-Ilħna with the original gospel song "Qalbien" in the Maltese Festival Għanja Gmiel Is-Seba' Noti (organised by Erseb Productions). The group won 1st place, Best Presentation and the Overall Trophy.[9]

Rolyn released his first official single "Just Be" – which he composed – on 2 September 2015. The track was written by Matt 'Muxu' Mercieca, mixed and mastered by Cyprian Cassar (former member of Tenishia).[9][10] Just Be was released on YouTube accompanied by a video clip directed and produced by Jas Rolyn.

On 10 June 2016, Rolyn released his second single "When Love Comes Around", a pop love song which he composed - accompanied by a music video - which he also directed and produced.[11] In this single, Rolyn shows his bright personality by dancing and cheering with his schoolmates.

Later on in July, together with his sister Shyli Rose and the duo K13, Cassar performed live with the orchestra and competed in the Semi-Final of L-Għanja tal-Poplu,[12] with their hip-hop track "Tama" (hope) which was co-written by Jas Rolyn.[13][14]

On 14 October 2016, Rolyn released his 3rd single "On The Run". Rolyn's single spent 6 weeks in the MVTV's Top 20, reaching its highest spot #11 on 5 November.[citation needed]

Jas Rolyn was featured on the track Summer Nights[15] which was produced by the Turkish producer MobBeatz. The track was first released in digital stores on 10 July 2017. A lyric video also followed the release on 16 August.

In 2018, Rolyn released his 4th single Hadd Ma Jaf which was penned and composed by Rolyn himself. Hadd Ma Jaf was released on 11 June 2018.[16]

On 4 February 2019, Jas released a video in memory of his best friend, who died one year before. Later on, on 3 March, the Just Be singer released an emotional short film featuring One Last Time.

2019 also marks the year of Jas Rolyn's debut album release. On 14 April 2019, Rolyn released his debut record Journey To Freedom alongside the music video of Chained (ft. Shyli Rose).[17]

In 2021, Jas Rolyn re-branded and stopped performing under his birth name (Jasmar Cassar). He later on released his first single since 2019. Bittersweet was released on May 5, 2021.

Discography

[edit]
ALBUMS
Title Artist(s) Genre Release Date
Journey To Freedom Jas Rolyn Pop 14 April 2019
SINGLES
Title Artist(s) Release Date Writer(s) Producer(s) Album
Just Be Jas Rolyn 2 September 2015 Jas Rolyn, Muxu Cyprian Cassar Journey To Freedom
When Love Comes Around Jas Rolyn 10 June 2016 Jas Rolyn, Muxu Cyprian Cassar Journey To Freedom
On The Run Jas Rolyn 14 October 2016 Jas Rolyn, Muxu Cyprian Cassar Journey To Freedom
Summer Nights MobBeatz Ft. Jas Rolyn 11 July 2017 MobBeatz MobBeatz —
Hadd Ma Jaf Jas Rolyn 11 June 2018 Jas Rolyn Cyprian Cassar Journey To Freedom
I Love You So Jas Rolyn 4 February 2019 Jas Rolyn Jas Rolyn Journey To Freedom
Chained Jas Rolyn Ft. Shyli Rose 14 April 2019 Jas Rolyn, Sacha Cassar, Shyli Rose Jas Rolyn Journey To Freedom
Bittersweet Jas Rolyn Ft. Trapboi VIII 5 May 2021 Jas Rolyn, Trapboi VIII YoungAsko —

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