Freedom | David Jassy | TEDxSanQuentin

With a Grammy nomination and a promising career ahead of him, Swedish hiphop artist David Jassy flew to Hollywood But six weeks into his stay, Jassy found himself facing a life sentence in prison. Listen to his song about his experience in the U.S. criminal justice system.

David Jassy is a Grammy-nominated artist, songwriter, and producer from Stockholm, Sweden. He began his career in music as a human beat box performer and later formed the rap band Navigators. He’s written songs for a number of artists including Ashley Tisdale, Sean Kingston, Mohombi, Iyaz, and Charice.

[footninja]

I met one of your cellies in university who had gotten out and was attending classes. He told me that he promised you to show your song to anyone he could when he got out. I was one of those people. Always have wanted to meet you. hopefully we can connect on social media.

[sportsaddikt]

Beautiful song. Before anyone else post a comment on here about David Jassy not being accountable, having self pity, not being remorseful, or not being inspirational, I suggest you go watch the interview he did with Vlad because he is obviously a different person now who is very remorseful and has grown mentally and spiritually and did things in San Quentin that have never been done before (positive things) and positively affected all the other prisoners and prison staff.

[steveperry]

That Song made me Feel Good. We are All human beings, not even the animals deserve to be caged. I wish there was a better way. Until that day comes, I will continue Praying for Us All, the Body...

[MarialLennartsson]

Sååå otroligt intressant intervju, David🥰
Gåshud flertal gånger

[rebelchic]

This gave me chills all over listening to your voice

[leilasteinberg]

Beautiful David, made me cry. I know your heart. Sending much love and prayers!

[makaveliness]

"Difficulties and challenges bring out our hidden treasures."


we are faced with challenges, we sometimes feel that we are not strong enough, or that we won't be good enough. Instead of looking at a challenging situation as an opportunity to develop and progress, we experience a lot of negativity.


When I have confidence in myself and learn how to use the treasures that are hidden within me, I will be able to remain strong in the most troublesome situations. Then difficulties will be transformed - with my newfound inner strength they will appear instead as welcome opportunities to grow even stronger.

Please keep the inner strength dear David ♡ Keep your head up and stay focus

☆ Namaste / Namfon

[cillasphotography]

Åh David! Så härligt att få se dig❤️ tänker på dig...

[realones]

Haters gonna hate but only real ones gonna relate. King David is back!!!

[allaneclairejackson]

What about taking accountability? He literally could have just stayed in his car and 2 lives wouldn't have been wasted. He hasn't learned anything except self pity. He got so angry that he beat someone to death over hitting the hood of his car? Really that's someone you want on the streets? How about dedicating this song to his victim? The 55 piano musician he murdered who will never experience freedom cause he's dead.

[mxar]

incredible (i don't really know what to say this made me very emotional right now)
* edit * and he's a great musician

[MsLyricaGarrett]

Thanks David! That was amazing! Proud of you! Praying for you! God's blessings!!! 🔥🎤🎶🙏😋

[ChiepShaguerre]

This man murdered an innocent man over an traffic dispute. Just remember that when you "get emotional over his voice". I honestly hope this man NEVER comes back to Sweden. You can keep him in the US and "enjoy" his "big heart". Kom inte tillbaka snälla.

[Luvlysisu]

Wow.. hearing the way he murdered his victim is unsettling.

[mrji]

Grymt du är saknad. Keep your head up peez

[vale-yi]

He punched the victim, kicked him in the head (and potentially ran him over) for banging on his car....We are meant to feel sorry for him?

[deliacohen]

Governor Newsom just commuted David's sentence...I am thrilled!

[maxwellschneiter]

This man punched a 60 year old man in the face, then when the man bent down to pick up his glasses he "football kicked" him in the head, knocking him to the ground, then (as if that wasn't enough) he ran him over with his car and killed him. But he is a celebrity now, so I guess all is forgiven...

[gonk]

Tumma upp om du kommer från Bengansroadkills

[patrikpatriksson]

Haha, David har nu blivit den gangster han alltid velat vara. Undras om han njuter nu? :)