Philip Jap is an English singer and songwriter, active in the early 1980s. He released five singles between 1980 and 1983, and one album on the A&M label. Two of his singles made the UK chart in 1982. == Early life == Philip Jap was born in Camden, North London. == Career == Jap was a contestant in a TV singing contest hosted by David Essex, titled The David Essex Showcase, and competed alongside acts such as Talk Talk, Thomas... [more on Wikipedia]