Early life[edit]

Carlos St. John was born in Brooklyn, New York and is of Guyanese descent. Growing up, he
split his time between Brooklyn and Guyana. He began creating music when he was 12 years
old and was inspired by his older brother who would rap in the neighborhood with friends. He
wrote his first song in his first year of high school while living in Guyana. [2][3]
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Career[edit]
Prior to adopting the Saint Jhn stage name, he performed and wrote using his birth name,
Carlos St. John (or Carlos Saint John).[2][4] In 2010, he released an EP (The St. John Portfolio)
and a mixtape (In Association) under his birth name.[5][6] Soon after, he was flown to Los
Angeles by music executive, Zach Katz. For two months, he wrote songs for Rihanna, but none
of his records were accepted. After returning home, Jhn co-wrote the 2012 Hoodie Allen song,
"No Interruption".[2][7]

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In the following years, Jhn wrote songs for Kiesza, Gorgon City, and Nico & Vinz, among
others.[8] In 2016, he earned a writer credit for the Usher songs, "Crash" and "Rivals", both of
which appeared on the Hard II Love album.[7] Also in 2016, he released his first song under the
moniker, Saint Jhn, entitled "1999".[9] He followed that with two more songs in 2016,
"Roses"[10] and "Reflex".[11] In October 2016, it was announced that JHN would open up for Post
Malone during a run of shows on the West Coast.[12]