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Jason Mraz

I listened to the radio, so I was influenced by everyone from Michael Jackson to Milli Vanilli. But thankfully my dad had a collection of Cat Stevens albums while my mom was listening to jazz.

Jason Mraz

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Jason Mraz is saying that his musical tastes were shaped by a wide range of popular artists he heard on the radio, including both Michael Jackson and Milli Vanilli. At the same time, his dad’s collection of Cat Stevens albums and his mom’s love of jazz gave him exposure to different styles, balancing out those mainstream influences.

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