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'''Javarious Scott''' (born July 14, 1998), known professionally as '''JayDaYoungan''' is an American rapper and songwriter.<ref name="AllMusic">{{cite web |last1=Thomas |first1=Fred |title=JayDaYoungan |url=https://www.allmusic.com/artist/jaydayoungan-mn0003734540/biography |website=[[AllMusic]] |accessdate=5 January 2020}}</ref> Scott is best known for his singles " |
'''Javarious Scott''' (born July 14, 1998), known professionally as '''JayDaYoungan''' is an American rapper and songwriter.<ref name="AllMusic">{{cite web |last1=Thomas |first1=Fred |title=JayDaYoungan |url=https://www.allmusic.com/artist/jaydayoungan-mn0003734540/biography |website=[[AllMusic]] |accessdate=5 January 2020}}</ref> Scott is best known for his singles "23 Island", "Opps" (with Yungeen Ace) and "Elimination", which have received 25.6, 19.3 and 18.3 million respective streams on [[SoundCloud]] as of January 2020. He is also noted for his mixtapes ''Forever 23'', ''Endless Pain'', and his debut album ''Misunderstood'', which peaked at number 43 on the [[Billboard 200|''Billboard'' 200]]. He was first exposed to the mainstream with his mixtapes ''Ruffwayy'' and ''The Real Jumpman 23'', which included the tracks "Sliding Freestyle" and "Muddy Situation".<ref name="Genius">{{cite web |last1=Fu |first1=Eddie |title=In Search Of: 20-Year-Old Louisiana Rapper JayDaYoungan Is Quietly Building His Fanbase |url=https://genius.com/a/who-is-20-year-old-louisiana-rapper-jaydayoungan-with-viral-hits-elimination-thot-thot |website=[[Genius (website)|Genius]] |accessdate=5 January 2020}}</ref> |
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== Career == |
== Career == |
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| Background information | |
| Birth name | Javarious Scott |
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| Born | July 14, 1998 Bogalusa, Louisiana, U.S. |
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| Instrument | Vocals |
| Years active | 2017–present[1] |
| Labels | Atlantic |
| Website | jaydayoungan |
Javarious Scott (born July 14, 1998), known professionally as JayDaYoungan is an American rapper and songwriter.[2] Scott is best known for his singles "23 Island", "Opps" (with Yungeen Ace) and "Elimination", which have received 25.6, 19.3 and 18.3 million respective streams on SoundCloud as of January 2020. He is also noted for his mixtapes Forever 23, Endless Pain, and his debut album Misunderstood, which peaked at number 43 on the Billboard 200. He was first exposed to the mainstream with his mixtapes Ruffwayy and The Real Jumpman 23, which included the tracks "Sliding Freestyle" and "Muddy Situation".[3]
Career
2017–2018: Beginnings, "Interstate", and Forever 23
In February 2017, Scott released his first mixtape Ruffwayy, which became a regional success and gave him local recognition; his song "Interstate" broke 4 million views on YouTube in under a month, he was then considered for a spot on the XXL freshman list in 2018, a list of up-and-coming rappers.[4]
Following that project, Scott issued the mixtape The Real Jumpman 23, which had 13 tracks totalling 32 minutes, including the songs "Sliding Freestyle" and "Muddy Situation". He then released mixtapes Wake Up and Taking Off, the latter of which featured rappers FG Famous and NBA 3Three.
His first nationwide hit came with the song "Elimination" on the mixtape 23, which has over 19.3 million streams on Spotify as of January 2020. He was interviewed by the lyric company Genius to break down the meaning of the song. The mixtape had 10 tracks at 28 minutes with no features.[5] He then released the mixtape Forever 23, including the tracks "Thot Thot" and "Purge", which have garnered 18.1 and 10 million streams respectively on Spotify and helped push him into international recognition. The critic site AllMusic rated the mixtape 3.5/5 stars, and despite it having no features, the mixtape reached #86 on the Billboard 200, becoming his first entry. It also hit #37 on the Top R&B/Hip-Hop Albums.[6]
2019–present: Endless Pain, "23 Island", and Misunderstood
Following this, Scott released the mixtape Endless Pain, which became known for the tracks "Repo" and "War Ready" which stand at 6.5 and 4 million streams respectively on Soundcloud as of January 5, 2020. The album peaked at #70 and #37 on Billboard 200 and the Top R&B/Hip-Hop albums respectively.[7] Him and rapper Yungeen Ace then released the collaborative mixtape Can't Speak On It, which included the songs "Opps" and "Creep Behind". He then released his debut album Misunderstood, which included the song "23 Island", which garnered 17.8 million streams on Spotify as of January 5 and reached #9 of the Bubbling Under R&B/Hip-Hop Chart. The album had features from YFN Lucci, Boosie Badazz, FG Famous, JetSoo, and Lil Durk. Durk remixed the track "Dum" which was featured on the mixtape Endless Pain. It featured 19 tracks at 53 minutes, and charted on the Billboard 200, peaking at number 43.[8] JayDaYoungan and rapper Yung Bans had an online feud over the title of the album, as Bans released his debut album earlier in the year, also titled Misunderstood.[9]
On January 3, 2020, Scott reached number 36 on the Billboard Emerging Artists Chart.[10]
Musical style
Scott stated he grew up listening to Kevin Gates, Boosie Badazz, and Chief Keef. Musically, his flow and style has been compared to Boosie and rapper Youngboy Never Broke Again. He stated "[I] don't see me sounding similar to nobody else." and that he isn't trying to imitate anybody else. He was noted for a style similar to that of Lil Wayne and Kevin Gates by critic Fred Thomas.[1][6]
On his goals, Scott said "Later on in my career, when I get to a certain point, I will be signing artists, starting my own label. Just perfecting my craft each and every day."[5]
Personal life
Scott was born on July 14, 1998 in Bogalusa, Louisiana. He began his rapping career at the age of 18 and dropped out of high school to pursue his career.
Legal issues
On May 11, 2019, Scott was charged with felony possession of a controlled substance without a prescription after being pulled over by Florida Highway Patrol in Gadsden County, Florida. When pulled over, police officers found 20 grams of marijuana, drug paraphernalia, and oxycodone pills. Someone riding with him was also found to be in possession of a firearm. The people riding with him were given various other charges relating to the drugs and firearm.[11] On May 12, Scott was released on a $2,500 bail. Scott was scheduled to perform at the Rolling Loud Music Festival and was unable to due to his arrest.[12] Scott has not yet stood trial.
Discography
Studio albums
| Title | Details | Peak chart positions | ||
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| US | US R&B/Hip-Hop | US Rap | ||
| Misunderstood |
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43 | 23 | 20 |
Mixtapes
| Title | Details | Peak chart positions | |
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| US | US R&B/Hip-Hop | ||
| Ruffwayy |
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| The Real Jumpman 23 |
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| Wake Up |
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| Taking Off |
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| 23 |
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| Forever 23 |
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86 | 37 |
| Endless Pain |
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70 | 37 |
| Can't Speak On It (with Yungeen Ace) |
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References
- ^ a b Seabrook III, Robby. "The Break Presents: JayDaYoungan". XXL. XXL. Retrieved January 5, 2020.
- ^ Thomas, Fred. "JayDaYoungan". AllMusic. Retrieved January 5, 2020.
- ^ Fu, Eddie. "In Search Of: 20-Year-Old Louisiana Rapper JayDaYoungan Is Quietly Building His Fanbase". Genius. Retrieved January 5, 2020.
- ^ "JAYDAYOUNGAN'S PITCH FOR 2018 XXL FRESHMAN". XXL. Retrieved January 5, 2020.
- ^ a b Reneau, Steven. "JayDaYoungan Breaks Down The Meaning Of "Elimination"". Genius. Retrieved January 5, 2020.
- ^ a b Thomas, Fred. "Forever 23". AllMusic. Retrieved January 5, 2020.
- ^ Ch, Devin. "Stream JayDaYoungan New Project "Endless Pain"". HotNewHipHop. Retrieved January 5, 2020.
- ^ "Jaydayoungan". Billboard. Retrieved January 5, 2020.
- ^ "Yung Bans & JayDaYoungan exchange shots over "Misunderstood" album title". RapCurrent. Retrieved January 5, 2020.
- ^ "JayDaYoungan". Billboard. Retrieved January 5, 2020.
- ^ Hatfield, William. "Rap artist JayDaYoungan arrested by Florida Highway Patrol for felony possession". The Tallahassee Democrat. Retrieved January 5, 2020.
- ^ Centeno, Tony. "Jaydayoungan released from jail after felony drug possession arrest". XXL. Retrieved January 5, 2020.