Andrew "Jaydahmann" Cox is an artist that comes around maybe 3 times in a lifetime. He is a 'Special' being, one that has realized the power of music, the power of his voice and is using his influence and celebrity in his city to instil hope and direction to the hopeless and mislead. His music mirrors life through his eyes; the life he has seen as a poor child, oppressed teenager and now as a trailblazing advocate for marginalized communities. He has dedicated the last several years training to become a successful mentor and advocate for under-served communities and its youth. There is no denying his effectiveness and ability to captivate as he is constantly called on to speak to policy makers and members of Parliament on behalf of the Lawrence Heights community. Other prominent figures have recognized his undeniable talents and thus rewarded him; He has been honoured by former Toronto Mayor David Miller and had an entire chapter dedicated to his life story in the former Mayor's recently released book on inspirational Torontonians titled, "Witness to a City" and he was also a recent recipient of the 2011 'Local Heroes' award presented by the Canadian Urban Institute. With a name that garners immediate respect in his city and with the city literally backing him, it is clear that Jaydahmann has potential like no other artist coming out of Toronto.

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