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Famous as :

Rapper

Birth Name :

Joseph Guillermo Jones II

Birth Date :

July 15, 1976

Birth Place :

Harlem, New York, USA

Claim to fame :

Debut album "On My Way to Church" (2004)

Jim Jones to Release Two New Projects

June 28, 2008 02:06:57

is set to launch two new projects this year, which are a studio album and also his new group's debut LP. Jim revealed the news to Billboard.com confirming that his yet-to-be-titled record will arrive sometime in September via Columbia Records and his rap group Byrd Gang are set to be introduced by releasing a record titled "M.O.B" on July 1.

Speaking about his upcoming fourth studio record, Jim reportedly has already started the work on it and has tapped renown producers, such as Rick Rubin, Chink Santana, Ron Brownz and many more. On the album the rapper has also confirmed that his group mate on Diplomats, won't be appearing saying, "No, there won't be any Cam, which is a shame. But you know, we've got to keep it moving."

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Video Premiere: Jim Jones' 'Love Me No More/Byrdgang Money'

February 18, 2008 09:02:15

BET have premiered a new video from rapper for his new single "Love Me No More/Byrdgang Money". The song is the first single from Jones' mixtape "" which will be released tomorrow, February 19.

According to some reports, the mixtape has actually been released sometime ago in limited edition. However, with the help from Dame Dash, Jones re-mastered and remixed the mixtape for further release.

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Jim Jones and Styles P to Release a Joint Record

December 18, 2007 02:12:01

Rapper has announced that he will team up with fellow New Yorker, , for an album that is coming out via Koch Records. In an interview with radio host Tim Westwood on BBC's 1Xtra, Jones revealed the they got "some fire".

"Good music, good NYC music, something they haven't heard in a minute," Jones said. "Music is everywhere nowadays but New York set the precedent and we gotta get back to that. Its gonna be a good event, me and P."

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David Banner Delivering The Greatest Story Ever Told in October

July 31, 2007 05:07:31

Releasing "Speaker" to give first impact, is ready to release the full length-version. The rapper's fifth studio album "" will be dropped October 9 via SRC/Universal Motown.

Beside working with , and in the first single "Speaker", Banner also tied collaboration with Cool & Dre, , , and Nitti. He also got behind the panel himself claiming that he "likes to change music".

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Pitbull's New Album, Thicker in Rap

April 28, 2007 12:04:49

Cuban-American rapper is set to release the fourth set of his studio album. Named "", the album that is due May 22 generates lots of his rapping persona compared to the previous three.

"It's a part two to El Mariel but more urban-based," he said. "There's more street records on there. I'm giving them another side to Pitbull. I had all the club records - you can easily go 45 minutes in the club just off my records. I just want to take these folks for a ride on this album based on what I know."

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Mya Gains "Liberation" at Last

April 21, 2007 11:04:29

Spawning "" via Interscope in 2003, switched gears to Motown with "" in 2007. The album that its release has been obstructed many times will finally be out on June 26.

"Litigations, court, transitioning from label to label, teaching kids and building a studio, that takes a while," Mya said in a statement. "That's why this album is a lot more aggressive, very honest, in your face and cut and dry."

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Daddy Yankee Releases His Best Piece

April 04, 2007 09:04:51

Puerto Rican Reggaeton is up for a new release of album. Titled "", the album is his eight and most artists-packed.

Daddy Yankee said this record could be his best and can be very potential in the market. This came as the result of tying other artists to either produce or collaborate. To name a few, there are , aka Fergie and of and 's .

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Weekend Singles Chart of February 3-10, 2007

February 06, 2007 01:02:25

Just like the title of her song, really is "Irreplaceable". The R&B singer has the single debuted at the very top spot of the Billboard Hot 100, marking its ninth week to score the top position of the US singles chart. Following close at the 2nd spot is 's "This Ain't A Scene, It's An Arms Race".

Next is 's "Say It Right" which remains firm at the 3rd spot, just one place ahead of 's "It's Not Over" which jumps two places from last week position to No. 4. Rounding out the Top 5 in the meantime is 's "I Wanna Love You" featuring .

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10 Best Bows in Billboard Hot 100 Singles Charts January 18, 2007

January 19, 2007 11:01:07

It really is girl power that works within these recent weeks. One typical case is that of . The singer has her single "Irreplaceable" leads the Billboard Hot 100 singles chart Thursday January 18th. This marks the song's seventh consecutive week on that No. 1 spot, ties with 's "SexyBack" as the longest running No. 1 among the songs that moved into first place in 2006.

Next we have 's "I Wanna Love You" and 's "Fergalicious" which both remain at 2nd and 3rd spots respectively. Meanwhile, 's "Say It Right" climbs one to No. 4, switching places with Akon's "Smack That" featuring which secures the 5th spot. ' "We Fly High" jumps two to No. 6, followed right after by 's "How To Save a Life" at No. 7.

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The Best Singles on the US Chart for the Week Ended Dec 7th

December 08, 2006 11:12:42

It's over for . The Grammy Award nominated Hip-Hop and R&B singer no longer rules the US singles chart as ' "Irreplaceable" takes away the top spot from him in the week ended Thursday Dec 7th.

The success of the song to reign the No. 1 spot on the Billboard Hot 100 marks Beyonce's fourth solo No. 1, while also makes her the second artist to have two No. 1 hits in 2006, placing him just behind who is the 1st with "SexyBack" and "My Love." Beyonce's other single that makes the top spot on the chart is "Check On It" which ruled for five weeks in February-March.

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Top 10 Debut on the U.S. Pop Charts November 15th

November 16, 2006 10:11:59

"Now That's What I Call Music! 23", the latest hits compilation boasting tracks from , , , , , and just to name a few, debuts at No. 1 on the US pop album charts Wednesday November 15th. The Sony-distributed set sold 337,000 units during the week ended November 12, according to Nielsen SoundScan.

Classical pop singer 's latest LP, "" opens at number 2 with 270,000 units. Following behind at the 3rd spot is country crooner , who is now still in rehab, whose latest effort "" sold 270,000 copies. Another popular country act, lands at number 4 with its second album "" selling nearly 211,000 discs during its first week in stores.

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Rapper DMX Caused Riot at Hot 97's Back to School Jam

October 03, 2006 11:10:30

was slated to headline the Hot 97's Back to School Jam, held Saturday September 30th at the Nassau Coliseum. But the rapper unfortunately turned the concert into a riot when he allegedly beat a soundman following sound problems which caused his microphone completely cut out.

Speaking on the incident, Nassau Police Detective Sergeant James Watson said the sound problems occurred when DMX had been on stage no more than 15 minutes. "There came a point in time that the sound was turned down and up again during DMX's performance and it appears he became irate at the soundman. DMX ran toward the sound person, jumped off the stage and onto the soundboard and started a fight with the person."

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