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  • Active: 2000s
  • Genres: Rap
  • Instrument: Main Performer, Executive Producer, Guest Appearance
  • Representative Albums: "Hood Hop 2.5," "Hood Hop"
  • Representative Songs: "Tipsy," "Hood Hop," "Parking Lot"

Biography

J-Kwon's path to fame included mooning Arista head L.A. Reid and mocking producer Jermaine Dupri. These events helped gain the MC a contract with the latter's So So Def, a subsidiary of the former's employer. However, his life was far more turbulent before that; kicked out his mother's house at the age of 12, he took to the street, dealt crack cocaine, and had his jaw broken after defeating a fellow MC in battle. His label deal helped turn that around. Before turning 18, his debut single, "Tipsy," had reached the Top Ten of just about every singles chart. Overseen by Dupri and produced almost in full by the Track Boyz, J-Kwon's full-length debut -- Hood Hop, released in March of 2004 -- appeared just as the hit was becoming unavoidable, and it went platinum. He was mostly quiet during the next few years, though he appeared on Bow Wow's single "Fresh Azimiz" (a Top 20 R&B/Hip-Hop hit), and returned in early 2009 with Hood Hop 2, an independently released album made available as a digital download. Hood Hop 2.5, released a few months later, was made available in physical form. ~ Andy Kellman, All Music Guide
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J-Kwon
Birth name Jarrell Jones[1]
Born 1986 (age 22–23)
Origin St. Louis, Missouri, U.S.
Genres Hip hop
Occupations Rapper
Instruments Vocals, Rapping
Years active 2004-present
Labels Arista, Hood Hop
Website www.myspace.com/jkwon

Jarrell Jones, better known by his stage name J-Kwon, is an American rapper from St. Louis best known for his 2004 hit single "Tipsy".

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Biography

Jones' mother expelled Jones from home when he was 12, so he spent much time on the streets dealing cocaine.[2] Overnight, he slept at friends homes and in cars; after winning one rap battle, his rival rapper had friends jump him and break his jaw.[3] J-Kwon first rose to stardom with his single "Tipsy" from his 2004 album Hood Hop, which peaked at #7 on the Billboard 200.[4] The first single from the album, "Tipsy", peaked at #2 on the U.S. Billboard Hot 100 and at #4 on the UK Singles Chart. Other singles included "You & Me" with Sadiyyah and "Hood Hop".

For the 2005 film XXX: State of the Union, J-Kwon performed the single "Get XXX'd" with Petey Pablo and Ebony Eyez. J-Kwon began working on the follow-up to Hood Hop, Louisville Slugger, that year also.[5] He collaborated with comedian Andy Milonakis in "Like Dis", to promote The Andy Milonakis Show, and appeared on Bow Wow's single "Fresh Azimiz". In 2008, he released a single "Boo Boo" through his own label Hood Hop Music with album Hood Hop 2 following the next year exclusively for digital download.[6] Follow-up Hood Hop 2.5 was released on CD on July 28, 2009. Its first single is "Louie Bounce (I Smacked Nikki)".[7]

Discography

Albums

Year Title Chart positions[8] RIAA certification[9]
US US R&B
2004 Hood Hop 7 4 Gold
2009 Hood Hop 2
  • Released: February 17, 2009
  • Label: Hood Hop
  • Format: Digital download
 — — —
Hood Hop 2.5
  • Released: July 28, 2009
  • Label: Hood Hop
 — — —

Singles

Year Title Chart positions RIAA certification[9] Album
US US R&B US Rap UK[10]
2004 "Tipsy" 2 2 1 4 Gold Hood Hop
"You & Me" (featuring Sadiyyah) 58 70 21 — —
"Hood Hop" 101 52 — — —
2005 "Get XXX'd" (featuring Ebony Eyez & Petey Pablo) — 95 — — — XXX: State of the Union (soundtrack)
2008 "Boo Boo" — — — — — Hood Hop 2
2009 "Fly" — — — — — Hood Hop 2.5
"Louie Bounce (I Smacked Nikki)" — — — — —

As featured performer

Year Title Chart positions Album
US US R&B US Rap
2005 "Fresh Azimiz" (Bow Wow featuring J-Kwon & Jermaine Dupri) 23 13 6 Wanted

References

  1. ^ "J-Kwon". Blender. http://www.blender.com/guide/artist.aspx?id=1745. 
  2. ^ Kellman, Andy (2004). "J-Kwon > Biography". allmusic. http://www.allmusic.com/cg/amg.dll?p=amg&sql=11:f9fyxquald6e~T1. Retrieved 2009-03-15. 
  3. ^ Reid, Shaheem (2004-02-25). "J-Kwon's 'Tipsy' Road To Success Included Mooning L.A. Reid, Mocking Dupri". MTV News. http://www.mtv.com/news/articles/1485330/20040225/j_kwon.jhtml. Retrieved 2009-03-15. 
  4. ^ Mitchell, Gail (2005-03-07). "Billboard Bits: J-Kwon, Dandy Warhols, Hootie". Billboard. http://www.billboard.com/news/billboard-bits-j-kwon-dandy-warhols-hootie-1000828755.story. 
  5. ^ "For The Record: Quick News On Dave Matthews Band, Britney Spears, Madonna, J-Kwon, Nelly, Get Up Kids & More". MTV News. 2005-03-09. http://www.mtv.com/news/articles/1497948/20050309/dave_matthews_band.jhtml. Retrieved 2009-03-15. 
  6. ^ Koroma, Salina. J-Kwon Returns With Digital Hood Hop 2 This Month. HipHopDX.: February 12, 2009.
  7. ^ Tardio, Andres (2009-06-17). "J-Kwon Readies Hood Hop 2.5 Release". HipHopDX. http://www.hiphopdx.com/index/news/id.9320/title.j-kwon-readies-hood-hop-2-5-release. Retrieved 2009-06-20. 
  8. ^ J-Kwon > Charts & Awards > Billboard Albums. allmusic. Accessed March 15, 2009.
  9. ^ a b Gold and platinum. RIAA. Accessed March 15, 2009.
  10. ^ Roberts, David (2006). British Hit Singles & Albums (19th ed.). London: Guinness World Records Limited. p. 273. ISBN 1-904994-10-5. 

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