Jared Gomes

Paulo Sergio "Jared" Gomes, also known as Jahred and M.C.U.D. ("MC Underdog")[1] (born February 29, 1964) is an American singer, musician and social activist, best known as the lead vocalist of the band Hed PE.

For the Canadian ice hockey player, see Jared Gomes (ice hockey).

Jared Gomes
Jahred Gomes performing live with Hed PE.
Background information
Birth namePaulo Sergio Gomes
Also known asM.C.U.D., Jahred Shaine
Born (1964-02-29) February 29, 1964
OriginFullerton, California, U.S.
Genres
Occupation(s)Singer, musician, social activist
InstrumentsVocals, melodica, keyboard, guitar
Years active1984–present
Associated actsHed PE, Subnoize Souljaz, The Clue, Hotboxx, Live Urban Sexx Tribe (L.U.S.T.)

Biography

Gomes was born Paulo Sergio Gomes on February 29, 1964 to a mother of Brazilian descent and a father of Afro-Brazilian descent.[2][3] He got his first start in the music industry as the frontman of the new wave band The Clue, which was active from 1984 until 1990. After that he fronted Live Urban Sexx Tribe from 1991 to 1994. He later 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" (Planet Earth).[1][5] 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 with Hed PE in Lviv, Ukraine, 2012.

Gomes' vocal style ranges from melodic singing to rapping and death growls.[11][12] His influences include Bob Marley, Black Sabbath, Rage Against the Machine, Sublime, Sex Pistols, The Clash, Public Image Ltd., The Ramones, Beastie Boys, N.W.A, Tupac Shakur, along with various punk rock, reggae, ska, and heavy metal bands.[10]

Political activism

Gomes is a supporter of the 9/11 Truth movement, and social liberal politicians such as president Barack Obama (unconfirmed).[13][14][15][16]

Personal life

Gomes is married, moved to Idaho, and now has a son named Zion.[17]

Discography

With Hed PE
Main article: Hed PE discography

With Live Urban Sexx Tribe
  • "The LUST EP" (2

017)

Solo Project Jahred
  • Unite EP (March 27, 2012)
  • Doomsday Paradise (Single) (2012)

Guest appearances
  • Primer 55 – "Set It Off" from the album Introduction to Mayhem (2000)
  • Snot – "I Know Where You Are At" from the album Strait Up (2000)
  • Twiztid – "Weak Shit'z Out" from the album Independents Day (2007)
  • DJ Muggs – "Wikid" from the album Bass For Your Face (2013)
  • Tech N9ne – "I Am Everything" from the album Killer (2008)
  • Bloodstepp – "Blood Steps Pt. 1" from the album Bass and Bubblegum (2013)
  • Sketchy Waze x HomeTown Criminal – "Save Yourself" (2013 Breaking Ordinance LP)
  • Urban Rebel – "Awake" (2013 single)
  • December in Red – "Hadouken" (2014 single)
  • Bloodstepp – "Blood Steps (The Complete Saga)" from the album Grand Theft Ufo: Floppy Disk Edition (2014)
  • L.S.F. – "Firebreather" from the album Verbally Abusive (2016)
  • sQuawk! – "The Answer" (2017 single)
  • Arhythmia – "YOLO" (2013 "Time No Coming Back" LP)

Singles
Year Single Album
2012 "Doomsday Paradise"(w/ Hed PE) Doomsday Paradise (Single)

References
  1. Scire, Dawn (March 14, 2003). "(hed) p.e.'s frontman touches down". Sarasota Herald-Tribune. Sarasota, Florida. Retrieved August 23, 2008.
  2. Johnson, Tina; Van Horn, Teri (October 30, 2000). "(hed) p.e. Singer Released On Bond After Drug Bust". MTV News. Retrieved December 25, 2008.
  3. Van Horn, Teri (January 17, 2001). "Shoot Video For Song On 'Graceland' Soundtrack". MTV News. Retrieved December 25, 2008.
  4. McIver, Joel (2002). Nu-metal: The Next Generation of Rock & Punk. Omnibus Press. p. 61. ISBN 0-7119-9209-6.
  5. Echeverria Jr., Steve (March 4, 2005). "Check your HED; HED p.e. declares independence". Sarasota Herald-Tribune. Sarasota, Florida. Retrieved August 23, 2008.
  6. Owen, Arrissia (November 25, 1999). "Not So Hed, Not so (pe)". OC Weekly. Retrieved August 23, 2008.
  7. Dansby, Andrew; Florio, Steven; Heller, Greg; Uhelszki, Jaan; Vineyard, Jennifer (November 2, 2000). "Really Randoms: Robbie Williams, Eminem". Rolling Stone. Archived from the original on October 12, 2007. Retrieved August 23, 2008.
  8. "Interview with (hed)P. E." Live-Metal. July 28, 2006. Retrieved August 23, 2008.
  9. Twiztid (2007). "Weak Shit'z Out." Independent's Day. Psychopathic Records. OCLC 155357141 OCLC 760032403 (CD)
  10. Friedman, David (March 26, 2009). "(hed) p.e. brings N.W.O. Tour to Hartford". The News-Times. Danbury, Connecticut. Retrieved May 5, 2016.
  11. "Truth Rising Review". 411mania. Archived from the original on November 5, 2010. Retrieved November 3, 2010.
  12. "Truth Rising Review". Kik Axe Music. Archived from the original on October 30, 2010. Retrieved November 3, 2010.
  13. "Archived copy". Archived from the original on November 29, 2014. Retrieved November 21, 2014.CS1 maint: archived copy as title (link)
  14. "Latest (hed) p.e. album has plenty of messages". Newstimes.com. March 25, 2009. Retrieved September 18, 2020.
  15. "(Hed)p.e | Interviews". Killyourstereo.com. Retrieved September 18, 2020.
  16. "Archived copy". Archived from the original on December 18, 2014. Retrieved November 21, 2014.CS1 maint: archived copy as title (link)
  17. "Official Tickets and Your Source for Live Entertainment". Axs.com. Retrieved September 18, 2020.
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