Polow da Don
| Polow da Don | |
|---|---|
| Birth name | Polow-Freache Jamal Fincher Jones |
| Born | Atlanta, Georgia, U.S. |
| Origin | Atlanta, Georgia |
| Genre(s) | |
| Occupation(s) | Musician , producer, rapper |
| Years active | 1999–present |
| Label(s) | Zone 4 |
| Website | MySpace |
Polow da Don (born Polow-Freache Jamal Fincher Jones) is an Atlanta-based music producer who rose to fame in late 2005 and early 2006 through hits singles by artists including Ludacris, Jamie Foxx, Kelly Rowland, Pussycat Dolls, Fergie, and Kelis. He is working on projects with Young Buck, Young Jeezy, Gwen Stefani, Ciara, Mýa, Big P (GTP), Riddy Ran and Kelis again with many others. He has created his own label, Zone 4 Inc., on which he has several artists signed, most prominently southern rapper Rich Boy. It has been confirmed on his MySpace page and in his recent video with Rich Boy that his label is an offshoot of Interscope Records.
Jones attended Morehouse College in Atlanta, but dropped out in his freshman year to pursue his aspirations to be a rapper with the group Jim Crow. Jones was later signed to Sony Records with the group, which released two albums, Crow's Nest and Right Quick, in 1999 and 2001, respectively. Jones began his early career recording at 40 Street Records in Atlanta.
As a Christmas present, Jones surprised his parents with a 2007 Mercedes Benz S550 for his mother and a 2007 Cadillac XLR for his father. [1]
Jones worked with Nicole Scherzinger, the lead singer of Pussycat Dolls, on her solo album.
Productions
2002
- "Hot Wheels (Polow Da Don Mix)" by Jim Crow
2003
- "Posted at the Bar" by Gangsta Boo
2004
- "Fallen" (Zone 4 remix) also known as (Polow da Don mix) by Mýa (featuring Chingy)
- "Back in the Mud" (Zone 4 remix) also known as (Urban mix) by Bubba Sparxxx (featuring Sean Paul of YoungBloodz, Pastor Troy & Rich Boy)
2005
- "Party Starter" by Will Smith 1
- "Pimpin' All Over the World" by Ludacris (featuring Bobby Valentino) 1
- "Break a Nigga Off" by
Snoop Dogg , Gangsta Boo, Lil' Fate & Rich Boy - "DJ Play a Love Song" by Jamie Foxx (featuring Twista) 1
- "Superstar" by Keyshia Cole
2006
- "Baby Bend Over" by Field Mob
- "At The Park feat. Keri Hilson" by Field Mob
- "London Bridge" by Fergie 1
- "Buttons" by the Pussycat Dolls 1
- "Glamorous" by Fergie (featuring Ludacris) 1
- "Throw Some D's" by Rich Boy (featuring Polow da Don) (co-production) 1
- "Runaway Love" by Ludacris (featuring Mary J. Blige) 1
- "Promise" by Ciara 1
- "Bang It Up" by Ciara
- "Blindfold Me" by Kelis featuring Nas 1
- "Shake It" by Mýa
- "Tears" by Lil Fizz (featuring Bobby Valentino)
- "Where I'm From" by Young Argo (featuring Bow Wow)
- "Lock Down" by Young Argo (featuring C-Bo)
- "Let's Be Real" by Jibbs (featuring J. Valentine)
- "Bring It Back" by Jibbs
- "Straight Jack" by Chilli (featuring Missy Elliott)
- J. Valentine - Keep It Goin' (feat. Keak Da Sneak)
- Flipsyde - Happy Birthday (Polow Da Don Remix)
2007
- "Get Up" (remix) by Ciara
- "Promise" (Go and Get Your Tickets mix) by Ciara & R. Kelly
- "Like This" by Kelly Rowland (featuring Eve) 1
- "Get Buck" by Young Buck 1
- "Role Models" by Rich Boy (featuring David Banner and Attitude)
- "Crying Out for Me" by Mario
- "Boy Looka Here" by Rich Boy 1
- "Good Things" by Rich Boy (featuring Polow da Don & Keri Hilson) 1
- "Touch That Ass" by Rich Boy
- "On the Regular" by Rich Boy
- "Lost Girls" by Rich Boy (featuring Keri Hilson & Rock City) (co-production)
- "Ghetto Rich" by Rich Boy (featuring John Legend)
- "Let's Get This Paper"/"Balla Life" [hidden track] by Rich Boy
- "Assurance" by Bone Thugs-N-Harmony (iTunes bonus track)
- "Next" by Gia Farrell
- "Fly Like Me" by Chingy (featuring Amerie) 1
- "Hot Sauce" by Stat Quo
- "Ringtone" by R. Kelly
- "Real Playa Like" by Fabolous (featuring Lloyd)
- "Whatever U Like" by Nicole Scherzinger (featuring T.I.) 1
- "When I See U" (remix) by Fantasia (featuring Polow da Don & Young Jeezy) 1
- "Fantasy " by Eve (featuring Robin Thicke)
- "Breathe " by Big P
- "I Like Love" by R. Kelly
- "1st Piece" by UTP (featuring Juvenile & Rich Boy)
- "Back in Da Club" by Janet Jackson
- i15 - Lost In Love feat. Polow Da Don
- Hot Rod - Bump My Shit 1
- Will.I.Am - She's A Star
- Will.I.Am - Dynamic Interlude
- Will.I.Am - Ain't It Pretty
- Nicole Scherzinger - Baby Love (Zone 4 Remix) (feat. Will.I.Am)
- Tru-Life - This Is The Life (feat. Tara Lynne)
- Tru Life - Tears (feat. Bobby Valentino)
- Lost On Land - 24's
1 Singles.
Guest appearances
He is sometimes featured on songs he did not produce, such as David Banner's "Eulogy", Pink's "Do What U Do" and R. Kelly's "Best Friend".
Solo Albums
2007: Polow Da Don it is to feature artists he has worked with. It will feature P!nk, Rich Boy, R. Kelly & more.
Controversy
During an interview, with hip-hop website allhiphop.com, Polow da Don was asked about his views on being called the “King of White Girls” and only dating white women. Polow had this to say...
“King of the White Girls.” I ain't self proclaimed but I run with it. [Laughs] There was a stage in my life where I went crazy with dating white women. I have nothing against black women, but they’re raised differently. White women are raised to respect and serve their men. Black women are taught to question [their men]. Black women look at submission as being weak. White women look at submission as being a woman. And anyone who has a problem with this statement is ignorant. Just look at the divine order: it goes God, man, woman, child.
During the same interview, Polow was asked about his views on why so many people in urban music think that attending college or something like that [sic] might challenge their street credibility.” Polow had this to say...
I think it’s dumb. I mean, I’m from where I’m from. My parents strived for me to be better. My brother was super duper street all his life and I had the ability to look at that situation and see what I want for myself and what I don’t want for myself. Like, it’s cool to be hood now. That’s how you know you’ve been bamboozled. N****s livin’ at home when they’re 30. Our parents did not live with their parents when they were 30. That s**t is unheard of. Now you got 25 year-olds still at home, suckin’ on they momma’s t***y. That’s why we got a bunch of b**** a** n****s who have no self-respect. I think it's simple, either white people [are] geniuses or Black people [are] idiots. And don’t get mad at me, just prove me wrong. I’m just the bearer of bad news. I'm not the problem. We are the problem, as whole.
References
Polow da Don: The Truth and Nothing But
External links
- Polow da Don at MySpace
- Interview with Complex magazine, February/March 2007
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