Yung Joc
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 At the 2007 BET Hip Hop Awards in Atlanta, Georgia
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| Background information | |
| Birth name | Jasiel A. Robinson |
| Born | April 2, 1983 [citation needed] |
| Origin | Atlanta, Georgia |
| Genre(s) | Southern hip hop, pop rap |
| Occupation(s) | Rapper |
| Instrument(s) | Vocals |
| Years active | 2006 - present |
| Label(s) | Bad Boy South, Block Entertainment, Atlantic Records |
| Associated acts | Boyz n da Hood, Gorilla Zoe, 8 Ball & MJG, T-Pain, Trae, DJ Drama, Young Dro, Lil Scrappy, Young Jeezy, T.I., Flo-Rida |
| Website | http://www.yungjoc.com |
Jasiel A. Robinson (born April 2, 1983[citation needed]), better known by his stage name Yung Joc, is an American rapper from College Park, Georgia.
Yung Joc is also featured on the songs "Show Stopper" by Danity Kane (from Diddy's Making The Band 3) & Cassie's album track Call U Out. Despite the rumors, he is not related to rapper Young Jeezy.[1]
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[edit] Career
[edit] New Joc City
Yung Joc was discovered by Russell "Block" Spencer after crafting a street buzz throughout his hometown of Atlanta with the street anthems "It's Going Down" and "I Know You See It". In 2006, Yung Joc released his debut album New Joc City. The first single, "It's Goin' Down" charted at #3 on the billboard top 100 and #1 on the Hip Hop chart. This single was produced by Nitti. His second single, "I Know You See It" charted at #17 on the top 100 chart. His third single, "1st Time", however, was more successful. This song features Marques Houston and the video version added Trey Songz. Guest appearance on the album included Boyz N Da Hood, Marques Houston, and many others. It is certified platinum, selling a million copies in the U.S.
[edit] Hustlenomics
Yung Joc Graduated from Peabody High School in Pittsburgh, PA in a neihgborhood call East Liberty. Featured on other artists' singles, most notably Danity Kane's "Show Stopper", Lil Boosie's "Zoom", & T-Pain's "Buy U a Drank (Shawty Snappin')". Yung Joc released his second album, "Hustlenomics", on August 28th 2007. Guest appearances included The Game, Jim Jones, Bun B, Young Dro, Trick Daddy, Diddy, Jazze Pha, & the newly recruited member of Boyz N Da Hood, (replacing Young Jeezy) Gorilla Zoe. The first single from the album "Coffee Shop" featuring Gorilla Zoe was a modest success. Joc's second single from Hustlenomics "Bottle Poppin'", also features Gorilla Zoe. There was also a video released for "Gettin' to Da Money. Later a video was made for "I'm a G". Soulja Boy Will Do A Song Titled " Feeling Ourselves". it will not be released in 2008.
[edit] Business Deals
Yung Joc has been busy with getting many deals with various companies made. He already has two automobile-related companies, as well as a sunglasses line which will be debuting soon called Claudio St. James. Joc and his father will work together to control the sunglasses line. Joc has been also said to have a new record label through Jive Records, called Swagg Team Entertainment. This label will see the debut from Chicago group Hotstylz; their first single will be "Lookin Boy".[2]
[edit] Christian Influences
On March 23rd, 2008, Yung Joc appeared at the Exodus tour event. At the event Yung Joc gave his testimony about being a Christian. He went on to say, "I'm not trying to be a preacher, but God is real in my life." The event was coordinated and sponsored by Corey "CoCo Brother" Condrey, the host of "The Spirit of Hip-Hop" a Gospel Hip Hop show on 97.5 fm in Atlanta, Georgia. [3]
[edit] Discography
[edit] Albums
- 2006: New Joc City
- 2007: Hustlenomics
[edit] Mixtapes
- 2006: Joc of Spades
- 2007: The Best Files
- 2008: Doors in the Sky Now
[edit] Solo singles
- 2006: "It's Goin' Down" (featuring Nitti)
- 2006: "I Know You See It" (featuring Ms. B)
- 2006: "1st Time " (featuring Marques Houston & Trey Songz)
- 2007: "Coffee Shop" (featuring Gorilla Zoe)
- 2007: "Bottle Poppin'" (featuring Gorilla Zoe)
- 2007: "Gettin' To Da Money" (featuring Gorilla Zoe & Mike Carlit
- 2007: "Coffee Shop" (featuring Gorilla Zoe
- 2008: "I'm A G" (featuring Young Dro & Ben Teague)
- 2008: "BooKoo"
[edit] Featured singles
- 2006: "Show Stopper" (Danity Kane featuring Yung Joc)
- 2006: "Zoom" (Lil Boosie featuring Yung Joc)
- 2006: "In the Hood" (Trae featuring Yung Joc & Big Pokey)
- 2007: "Buy U a Drank (Shawty Snappin')" (T-Pain featuring Yung Joc)
- 2007: "5000 Ones" (DJ Drama featuring Nelly, T.I., Yung Joc, Willie the Kid, Young Jeezy, & Twista)
- 2007: "Portrait of Love" (Cheri Dennis featuring Yung Joc & Gorilla Zoe)
- 2007: "Killa" (Cherish featuring Yung Joc)
- 2007: "Booty Bangs" (Jessi Malay featuring Yung Joc)[4]
- 2008: "Block Boy" (Black Dimonz featuring Yung Joc, & C.Beezy)
- 2008: "Juice Box" (Gorilla Zoe featuring Yung Joc)
- 2008: "U Can't" (One Chance featuring Yung Joc)
- 2008: "Call U Out" (Cassie featuring Yung Joc)
- 2008: "Lookin' Boy" (Hot Stylz featuring Yung Joc)
[edit] Awards
- 2006: Nominated for MTV Video Music Award for Best Rap Song: "It's Goin' Down"
- 2007: Nominated for Grammy Award for Best Rap Song: "It's Goin' Down"
[edit] References
- ^ BET.com. "Yung Joc answers your questions", retrieved November 1, 2006
- ^ Yung Joc Launches Own Record Label, Plans Line Of Sunglasses | Yung Joc | News
- ^ Rap stars spread gospel, but is it a mixed message?. yahoo.com (2008-04-22). Retrieved on 2008-04-22.
- ^ Jessi Malay 'self-titled' album - MusicRemedy
[edit] External links
- Yung Joc's official website
- Yung Joc at MySpace
- Yung Joc at the Internet Movie Database
- Yung Joc interview with Nobodysmiling.com
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