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'''Jerald Perry''', better known by his stage name '''J Peezy''', is an American [[rapper]], [[song writer]] and [[entrepreneur]]. J Peezy started his rap quest in an underground rap group called '''The Odyssey''', alongside American actor [[Mahershalalhashbaz Ali]]. As an independent solo artist, J Peezy has worked with legendary producers such as Jimmy Jam and Terry Lewis and performed/recorded with artists such as [[Ne-Yo]], [[Ice Cube]], [[Too Short]], [[Baby Bash]], and more. On June 10, 2011 J Peezy's single "It's My Time" was the "Most Added Urban Track" along with [[Rihanna]]'s single "Man Down" according to [http://www.dancekings.com/DanceKings/ddk-dj-times.aspx DJ Times National Club Charts]. J Peezy believes that rap music doesn't have enough positive role models and he is currently striving to set a positive example for the youths.
'''Jerald Perry''', better known by his stage name '''J Peezy''', is an American [[rapper]], [[song writer]] and [[entrepreneur]]. J Peezy started his rap quest in an underground rap group called '''The Odyssey''', alongside American actor [[Mahershalalhashbaz Ali]]. As an independent solo artist, J Peezy has worked with legendary producers such as Jimmy Jam and Terry Lewis and performed/recorded with artists such as [[Ne-Yo]], [[Ice Cube]], [[Too Short]], [[Baby Bash]], and more.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.allbaymusic.com/profiles/blogs/fresno-born-amp-san-jose | title=Fresno Born & San Jose raised J Peezy talks hip hop | work=AllBayMusic.com | date=November 3, 2010}}</ref> On June 10, 2011 J Peezy's single "It's My Time" was the "Most Added Urban Track" along with [[Rihanna]]'s single "Man Down" according to the DJ Times National Club Charts.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.allbaymusic.com/profiles/blogs/fresno-born-amp-san-jose | title=DJ Times National Club Charts | Most Added Urban Track | work=DanceKings.com | date=June 1, 2011}}</ref>


== Early Life ==
== Early Life ==
Jerald grew up in a rather rough part of Fresno California. While many of his childhood friends became involved in gangs and criminal activities, Jerald focused his energy and time in football and freestyle rapping. As a highly talented Football Player in high school Jerald landed a full ride football scholarship at [[San Jose State University]].
Jerald grew up in a rather rough part of Fresno California. While many of his childhood friends became involved in gangs and criminal activities, Jerald focused his energy and time in football and freestyle rapping. <ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.eastcoastdigitalradio.com/?p=522 | title=J PEEZY-APB Entertainment | work=eastcoastdigitalradio.com | February 18, 2008}}</ref>As a highly talented Football Player in high school Jerald landed a full ride football scholarship at [[San Jose State University]].


At [[San Jose State University]] Jerald started to build a reputation off the football field for his unique uncanny poetic freestyle rapping style. After a [http://articles.sfgate.com/1997-09-20/sports/17758143_1_san-jose-state-wyoming-conference-openers career ending injury] Jerald decided to pursue his music career full time.
At [[San Jose State University]] Jerald started to build a reputation off the football field for his unique uncanny poetic freestyle rapping style. After a career ending football injury, Jerald decided to pursue his music career full time.
<ref>{{cite web|url=http://articles.sfgate.com/1997-09-20/sports/17758143_1_san-jose-state-wyoming-conference-openers | title=Sjs Preview / San Jose State Vs. Wyoming | work=SF Gate | date=September 20, 1997}}</ref>


== Music Career ==
== Music Career ==
[[File:Jpeezy XFest 2009.jpg|left|175px|thumb|J Peezy Performing at Hot 104.7 Summer Fest 2009]]
[[File:Jpeezy XFest 2009.jpg|left|175px|thumb|J Peezy Performing at Hot 104.7 Summer Fest 2009]]
In 2002, J Peezy started working with [[Jimmy Jam and Terry Lewis]] at [[Flyte Tyme Records]] with members of their production team. During J Peezy's tenure under Flyte Tyme's production team he collaborated with many well known artists from various genre's and backgrounds including Kenny Ski of [[Rocafella Records]], [[Christion]], R&B Great [[Ne-Yo]], and the former lead singer from [[Santana (band)|Santana]], [[Tony Lindsay]].
In 2002, J Peezy started working with [[Jimmy Jam and Terry Lewis]] at [[Flyte Tyme Records]] with members of their production team. During J Peezy's tenure under Flyte Tyme's production team he collaborated with many well known artists from various genre's and backgrounds including Kenny Ski of [[Rocafella Records]], [[Christion]], R&B Great [[Ne-Yo]], and the former lead singer from [[Santana (band)|Santana]], [[Tony Lindsay]].<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.rapmusic.com/rapmusic/2008/03/25/j-peezy-walk-to-the-sto-bay-ca/ | title=J Peezy - Walk to the Store | work=RapMusic.com | date=March 25, 2008}}</ref>


In Late 2006, J Peezy was introduced to radio programming icon & Radio promoter John Christian. John Christians radio promotion company Pic Hitz began to gather radio spins for the lead single off the "Love Me" album called "This Old School". This Old School featured then girl group DTL which young R&B POP sensation Niah is currently a member of. Niah is also featured on J Peezy’s hit single "It's My Time" from his forth coming album "It's My Time" set to be released late 2011.
In Late 2006, J Peezy was introduced to radio programming icon & Radio promoter John Christian. John Christians radio promotion company Pic Hitz began to gather radio spins for the lead single off the "Love Me" album called "This Old School". This Old School featured then girl group DTL which young R&B POP sensation Niah is currently a member of. Niah is also featured on J Peezy’s hit single "It's My Time" from his forth coming album "It's My Time" set to be released late 2011.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.pichitz.com/music/ | title=J Peezy - "It's My Time" | work=PicHitz.com | accessdate=2011-07-12}}</ref>


== Other Ventures ==
== Other Ventures ==
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*2003: ''The Bay Featuring [[Ne-Yo]]”
*2003: ''The Bay Featuring [[Ne-Yo]]”
*2010: ''V.I.P. Ft Matt Blaque & [[Andre Nickatina]]”
*2010: ''V.I.P. Ft Matt Blaque & [[Andre Nickatina]]”
<ref>{{cite web|url=http://articles.sfgate.com/1997-09-20/sports/17758143_1_san-jose-state-wyoming-conference-openers | title=J Peezy Releases The Remix To His Club Hit V.I.P | J Peezy Connects With Matt Blaque In The V.I.P | work=dubcnn.com | date=March 26, 2009}}</ref>
*2010: ''Chicas Ft [[Baby Bash]]”
*2010: ''Chicas Ft [[Baby Bash]]”
;'''Studio Albums'''
;'''Studio Albums'''
*2008: “[[Love ME (Full Album)]]” <ref>{{cite web|url=http://coast2coastmixtapes.com/artists/artistdetail.aspx?artistid=16409 | title=J Peezy | Album | work=Billboard | accessdate=July 12, 2011}}</ref>
*2008: “[[Love ME (Full Album)]]”
;'''Compilations'''
;'''Compilations'''
*2005: ”YPA: The War”
*2005: ”YPA: The War”
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;'''Mix Tapes'''
;'''Mix Tapes'''
*2006: ”Broken Kurse”
*2006: ”Broken Kurse”
*2009: "The Showcase Vol. 108"<ref>{{cite web|url=http://coast2coastmixtapes.com/artists/artistdetail.aspx?artistid=16409 | title=J Peezy ft Zar & Scoot | Mixtapes Featuring J Peezy ft Zar & Scoot | work=Coast2Coastmixtapes.com | accessdate=July 12, 2011}}</ref>
*2009: "The Showcase Vol. 108"
*2009: "The Showcase Volume 113"
*2009: "The Showcase Volume 113"
*2009: "The Showcase 96"
*2009: "The Showcase 96"
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{{Reflist}}
# "Fresno Born & San Jose raised J Peezy talks hip hop". [http://www.allbaymusic.com/profiles/blogs/fresno-born-amp-san-jose AllBayMusic.com]. November 3, 2010.
# "Universal Records Australia DJ Sirvere Major Flavours 5 Compilation". [http://music.ovi.com/au/en/pc/Product/DJ-Sir-Vere/Chicas/11760690 Universal Records Australia]. July 2010
# "J Peezy Biography". [http://www.rapnews.net/artists/J_Peezy/Biography/ RapNews.net].
# "DJ Times National Club Charts". [http://www.dancekings.com/DanceKings/ddk-dj-times.aspx DanceKings.com]. June 1, 2011.
# "Digi MixCast". [http://www.digimixcast.com/2007/07/27/j-peezy-patron/ DigiMixcast.com]. July 27, 2007.
# "J Peezy Releases The Remix To His Club Hit V.I.P". [http://www.dubcnn.com/news/news-archive-12-2009.html dubcnn.com]. December 9, 2009.
# "J Peezy Connects With Matt Blaque In The V.I.P". [http://www.dubcnn.com/news/news-archive-3-2009.html dubcnn.com]. March 26, 2009.
# "Next on Deck The Compilation vol. 1". [http://music.napster.com/j-peezy-music/album/next-on-deck-the-compilation-vol.-1-%5Balbum%5D/13493117 napster.com]. Jan 2010.
# "J PEEZY-APB Entertainment". [http://www.eastcoastdigitalradio.com/?p=522 eastcoastdigitalradio.com]. February 18, 2008.
# "RapMusic.Com". [http://www.rapmusic.com/rapmusic/2008/03/25/j-peezy-walk-to-the-sto-bay-ca/ RapMusic.Com] March 25, 2008.
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Revision as of 18:59, 12 July 2011

J Peezy

Jerald Perry, better known by his stage name J Peezy, is an American rapper, song writer and entrepreneur. J Peezy started his rap quest in an underground rap group called The Odyssey, alongside American actor Mahershalalhashbaz Ali. As an independent solo artist, J Peezy has worked with legendary producers such as Jimmy Jam and Terry Lewis and performed/recorded with artists such as Ne-Yo, Ice Cube, Too Short, Baby Bash, and more.[1] On June 10, 2011 J Peezy's single "It's My Time" was the "Most Added Urban Track" along with Rihanna's single "Man Down" according to the DJ Times National Club Charts.[2]

Early Life

Jerald grew up in a rather rough part of Fresno California. While many of his childhood friends became involved in gangs and criminal activities, Jerald focused his energy and time in football and freestyle rapping. [3]As a highly talented Football Player in high school Jerald landed a full ride football scholarship at San Jose State University.

At San Jose State University Jerald started to build a reputation off the football field for his unique uncanny poetic freestyle rapping style. After a career ending football injury, Jerald decided to pursue his music career full time. [4]

Music Career

J Peezy Performing at Hot 104.7 Summer Fest 2009

In 2002, J Peezy started working with Jimmy Jam and Terry Lewis at Flyte Tyme Records with members of their production team. During J Peezy's tenure under Flyte Tyme's production team he collaborated with many well known artists from various genre's and backgrounds including Kenny Ski of Rocafella Records, Christion, R&B Great Ne-Yo, and the former lead singer from Santana, Tony Lindsay.[5]

In Late 2006, J Peezy was introduced to radio programming icon & Radio promoter John Christian. John Christians radio promotion company Pic Hitz began to gather radio spins for the lead single off the "Love Me" album called "This Old School". This Old School featured then girl group DTL which young R&B POP sensation Niah is currently a member of. Niah is also featured on J Peezy’s hit single "It's My Time" from his forth coming album "It's My Time" set to be released late 2011.[6]

Other Ventures

eFuct Web Portal

In 1999, Jerald joined forces with several Silicon Valley entrepreneurs to form a hip-hop related web portal company called eFuct. Initially Jerald was brought on to help market the online portal by leveraging his growing fan base (playing a Hype man type of role). However, as traffic to the portal began to grow, Jerald started to take on a network administration role and became responsible for building and maintaining the company’s datacenter. In late 2000, eFuct was forced to close it doors (like many companies during the Dot-com bubble due to lack of funding.


Discography

Singles

[7]

Studio Albums
Compilations
  • 2005: ”YPA: The War”
  • 2010: "Next on Deck The Compilation vol. 1"
  • 2010: "DJ Sirvere Major Flavours 5 (Universal Music Australia)"
Mix Tapes
  • 2006: ”Broken Kurse”
  • 2009: "The Showcase Vol. 108"[9]
  • 2009: "The Showcase Volume 113"
  • 2009: "The Showcase 96"
  • 2010: "DJ Yaaman Presents: Top Flite Airlines Vol. 4"

References

  1. ^ "Fresno Born & San Jose raised J Peezy talks hip hop". AllBayMusic.com. November 3, 2010.
  2. ^ "DJ Times National Club Charts". DanceKings.com. June 1, 2011. {{cite web}}: Text "Most Added Urban Track" ignored (help)
  3. ^ "J PEEZY-APB Entertainment". eastcoastdigitalradio.com. {{cite web}}: Text "February 18, 2008" ignored (help)
  4. ^ "Sjs Preview / San Jose State Vs. Wyoming". SF Gate. September 20, 1997.
  5. ^ "J Peezy - Walk to the Store". RapMusic.com. March 25, 2008.
  6. ^ "J Peezy - "It's My Time"". PicHitz.com. Retrieved 2011-07-12.
  7. ^ "J Peezy Releases The Remix To His Club Hit V.I.P". dubcnn.com. March 26, 2009. {{cite web}}: Text "J Peezy Connects With Matt Blaque In The V.I.P" ignored (help)
  8. ^ "J Peezy". Billboard. Retrieved July 12, 2011. {{cite web}}: Text "Album" ignored (help)
  9. ^ "J Peezy ft Zar & Scoot". Coast2Coastmixtapes.com. Retrieved July 12, 2011. {{cite web}}: Text "Mixtapes Featuring J Peezy ft Zar & Scoot" ignored (help)
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