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Famous as :
RapperBirth Name :
Joseph Guillermo Jones IIBirth Date :
July 15, 1976Birth Place :
Harlem, New York, USAClaim to fame :
Debut album "On My Way to Church" (2004)
Jim Jones to Release Two New Projects
June 28, 2008 02:06:57Jim Jones 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, Cam'ron 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."
Video Premiere: Jim Jones' 'Love Me No More/Byrdgang Money'
February 18, 2008 09:02:15BET have premiered a new video from rapper Jim Jones for his new single "Love Me No More/Byrdgang Money". The song is the first single from Jones' mixtape "Harlem's American Gangster" 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.
Jim Jones and Styles P to Release a Joint Record
December 18, 2007 02:12:01Rapper Jim Jones has announced that he will team up with fellow New Yorker, Styles P, 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."
David Banner Delivering The Greatest Story Ever Told in October
July 31, 2007 05:07:31
Releasing "Speaker" to give first impact, David Banner is ready to release the full length-version. The rapper's fifth studio album "The Greatest Story Ever Told" will be dropped October 9 via SRC/Universal Motown.
Beside working with Snoop Dogg, Akon and Lil Wayne in the first single "Speaker", Banner also tied collaboration with Cool & Dre, UGK, Chris Brown, Jim Jones and Nitti. He also got behind the panel himself claiming that he "likes to change music".
Pitbull's New Album, Thicker in Rap
April 28, 2007 12:04:49
Cuban-American rapper Pitbull is set to release the fourth set of his studio album. Named "The Boatlift", 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."
Mya Gains "Liberation" at Last
April 21, 2007 11:04:29
Spawning "Moodring" via Interscope in 2003, Mya switched gears to Motown with "Liberation" 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."
Daddy Yankee Releases His Best Piece
April 04, 2007 09:04:51
Puerto Rican Reggaeton Daddy Yankee is up for a new release of album. Titled "El Cartel: The Big Boss", 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 Akon, Stacy Ferguson aka Fergie and will.i.am of Black Eyed Peas and The Pussycat Dolls's Nicole Scherzinger.
Weekend Singles Chart of February 3-10, 2007
February 06, 2007 01:02:25
Just like the title of her song, Beyonce Knowles 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 Fall Out Boy's "This Ain't A Scene, It's An Arms Race".
Next is Nelly Furtado's "Say It Right" which remains firm at the 3rd spot, just one place ahead of DAUGHTRY'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 Akon's "I Wanna Love You" featuring Snoop Dogg.
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 Beyonce Knowles. 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 Justin Timberlake's "SexyBack" as the longest running No. 1 among the songs that moved into first place in 2006.
Next we have Akon's "I Wanna Love You" and Stacy Ferguson's "Fergalicious" which both remain at 2nd and 3rd spots respectively. Meanwhile, Nelly Furtado's "Say It Right" climbs one to No. 4, switching places with Akon's "Smack That" featuring Eminem which secures the 5th spot. Jim Jones' "We Fly High" jumps two to No. 6, followed right after by The Fray's "How To Save a Life" at No. 7.
The Best Singles on the US Chart for the Week Ended Dec 7th
December 08, 2006 11:12:42
It's over for Akon. The Grammy Award nominated Hip-Hop and R&B singer no longer rules the US singles chart as Beyonce Knowles' "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 Justin Timberlake 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.
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 Stacy Ferguson, Justin Timberlake, Nelly Furtado, Christina Aguilera, Jessica Simpson, and Nickelback 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 Josh Groban's latest LP, "Awake" opens at number 2 with 270,000 units. Following behind at the 3rd spot is country crooner Keith Urban, who is now still in rehab, whose latest effort "Love, Pain & the Whole Crazy Thing" sold 270,000 copies. Another popular country act, Sugarland lands at number 4 with its second album "Enjoy The Ride" selling nearly 211,000 discs during its first week in stores.
Rapper DMX Caused Riot at Hot 97's Back to School Jam
October 03, 2006 11:10:30
DMX 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."
