You know that feeling when you hear the opening notes of "Candy Rain"? It's like an instant time machine. You’re back in 1995, baggy jeans are the only thing that matters, and Jason "Jase" Dalyrimple’s voice is coming through the speakers sounding way more mature than a kid his age had any right to.
Jase Soul For Real wasn't just another face in a boy band. He was the engine. Honestly, while the whole group of brothers—Chris, Andre, and Brian—had that family harmony thing down, Jase was the one carrying those lead vocals that defined a whole era of New Jack Swing and hip-hop soul.
But what actually happened after the raindrops stopped falling?
People act like the group just vanished into thin air after their second album, For Life. That's not really how it went down. It was more of a slow burn, mixed with some heavy industry politics and the kind of family drama that would make a reality TV producer drool.
Life After the Rain
If you look at the charts, it looks like a cliff. But Jase never actually stopped. He’s been based in Atlanta for a while now, operating under the moniker Jase4Real. He's basically the "gatekeeper" of that 90s sound but with a modern, "hood-sexy" twist—his words, not mine.
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Actually, as of early 2026, he’s still out here.
He recently dropped a single called "Rather Be" (around July 2025) that shows he hasn't lost the range. It’s got this Afro-Caribbean vibe mixed with classic R&B keyboards. It sounds like someone who grew up but didn't lose his soul. He’s running his own independent production company, Jasemakermusic LLC, and a label called BEA Music Ent.
He's not waiting for a major label to call. He is the label.
The Real Story Behind the "Disappearance"
A lot of fans think the group broke up because they stopped having hits. It was more complicated. They were signed to Uptown Records, the house that Andre Harrell built. When Harrell left for Motown and Heavy D took over, the energy shifted.
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Then came the Diddy era.
Puff Daddy produced their second album, For Life. While it had some gems, it didn't hit the same way Candy Rain did. Jase has been pretty vocal in recent interviews—like on the Cadillac Chronicles in late 2025—about the struggles of being a "kid group" trying to transition into manhood while the industry was busy looking for the next shiny object.
- The Mortgage Fraud Scandal: In 2009, things got dark. Brian Dalyrimple was indicted on 145 counts of identity fraud. While Jase and the other brothers were initially mentioned in reports, the heavy legal weight fell on Brian. It was a massive PR nightmare that stalled any momentum they had left.
- The Independent Grind: After the major label checks dried up, Jase had to figure out how to be an artist and a businessman. He didn't just quit. He started releasing solo mixtapes like If You Feel Like Me.
- The 2020s Comeback: Believe it or not, the full group—all four brothers—reunited for singles like "Love On Me" in 2020 and "After the Rain" in 2021.
What Most People Get Wrong About Jase
There's this rumor floating around YouTube and TikTok that the brothers "hated" Jase because he was the lead singer.
Is there tension? Sure. They’re brothers. Have you ever tried to live, work, and tour with your siblings for 30 years? It's messy. There was a legendary backstage blow-up in Kenya years ago that people still bring up, but Jase usually laughs it off as "family business."
The truth is, they still perform together. You can catch them on 90s nostalgia tours alongside groups like Hi-Five and Intro. Jase handles the business end for a lot of their recent moves. He’s managed to keep the Soul For Real brand alive while carving out a space where he doesn't have to just sing "Candy Rain" for the rest of his life.
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Though, let's be real, he's definitely singing "Candy Rain" at every show. You have to.
The 2026 Perspective
Right now, Jase is focused on "The New 90s." It’s a movement he’s pushing to bring back real singing—no heavy Auto-Tune, just actual soul.
He’s also been surprisingly transparent about the "King of R&B" debates. He doesn't claim the crown, but he respects the hustle of the new generation. When Jacquees covered "Candy Rain," Jase didn't get salty. He saw it as a bridge. It introduced a 15-year-old in 2018 to a song from 1995. That's how you stay relevant.
Why He Still Matters
Jase is a survivor of the "Uptown Era." Most artists from that time are either completely retired or struggling. He’s out here producing, writing, and still hitting the high notes.
If you want to support what he's doing now, here is the move:
- Check out the Jase4Real solo catalog on Spotify. It’s a different vibe—more mature, more "grown folks" music.
- Follow his Instagram (@jase4real). He’s surprisingly active and often goes live to talk about the old days and what’s coming next.
- Look for the Soul For Real "After the Rain" single. It’s the closest thing to that original magic you’re going to get.
The industry tried to box him in as a "one-hit wonder" kid, but Jase proved that as long as you own your voice and your masters, the rain never really has to stop.