J Peezy

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. 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 DJ Times National Club Charts.

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 Nose Guard 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.

Music Career

J Peezy Performing at XFest 2009

In 2002, J Peezy started working with Jimmy Jam and Terry Lewis at Flyte Tyme Records. During J Peezy's tenure at Flyte Tyme he collaborated with many well known artists from various genras and backgrounds including Kenny Ski of Rocafella Records, Christion, and the former lead singer from Santana, Tony Lindsay.

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.

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

• 2003: The Bay Featuring Ne-Yo”
• 2010: V.I.P. Ft Matt Blaque & Andre Nickatina”
• 2010: Chicas Ft Baby Bash”

Studio Albums

• 2008: “Love ME (Full Album)”

Compilations

• 2005: ”YPA: The War”

Mix Tapes

• 2006: ”Broken Kurse”
• 2009: "The Showcase Vol. 108"
• 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. "Universal Records Australia DJ Sirvere Major Flavours 5 Compilation". Universal Records Australia. July 2010
3. "J Peezy Biography". RapNews.net.
4. "DJ Times National Club Charts". DanceKings.com. June 1, 2011.
5. "Digi MixCast". DigiMixcast.com. July 27, 2007.
6. "J Peezy Releases The Remix To His Club Hit V.I.P". dubcnn.com. December 9, 2009.
7. "J Peezy Connects With Matt Blaque In The V.I.P". dubcnn.com. March 26, 2009.
8. "J PEEZY-APB Entertainment". eastcoastdigitalradio.com. February 18, 2008.
9. "RapMusic.Com". RapMusic.Com March 25, 2008.

External links

• Official website
• J Peezy at Facebook
• J Peezy at Myspace
• J Peezy at Twitter