J Peezy
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| Background information | |
| Birth name | Jerald Perry |
| Origin | San Jose, California, United States |
| Genres | Hip Hop, Pop Rap |
| Occupation(s) | Rapper, song writer, entrepreneur |
| Years active | 1998–present |
| Labels | APB Entertainment |
| Website | iamjpeezy |
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] 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 youth.
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
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]
In October 2011, J Peezy was featured in a mobile battle rap game that he helped create, Battle Rap Stars by Jump Shot Media.[7]
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.
Jump Shot Media
In 2009, Jerald co-founded the social and mobile game company Jump Shot Media where he currently serves as the company's Chief Operating Officer.[8] In October of 2011, Jump Shot Media Released the world's first battle rap game capable of scoring a gamers rap performance. Jerald was featured in this game along with rappers Paul Wall, Mistah F.A.B., Hopsin and Fresh Caesar.
Discography
- Singles
- 2003: The Bay Featuring Ne-Yo”
- 2010: V.I.P. Ft Matt Blaque & Andre Nickatina”[9]
- 2010: Chicas Ft Baby Bash”
- 2011: Rockstar[10]
- Studio Albums
- 2008: “Love ME (Full Album)” [11]
- 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"[12]
- 2009: "The Showcase Volume 113"
- 2009: "The Showcase 96"
- 2010: "DJ Yaaman Presents: Top Flite Airlines Vol. 4"
Video Games
- 2011: Battle Rap Stars for iPhone and Android
References
- ^ "Fresno Born & San Jose raised J Peezy talks hip hop". AllBayMusic.com. November 3, 2010.
- ^ "DJ Times National Club Charts". DanceKings.com. June 1, 2011.
{{cite web}}: Text "Most Added Urban Track" ignored (help) - ^ "J PEEZY-APB Entertainment". eastcoastdigitalradio.com.
{{cite web}}: Text "February 18, 2008" ignored (help) - ^ "Sjs Preview / San Jose State Vs. Wyoming". SF Gate. September 20, 1997.
- ^ "J Peezy - Walk to the Store". RapMusic.com. March 25, 2008.
- ^ "J Peezy - "It's My Time"". PicHitz.com. Retrieved 2011-07-12.
- ^ "Paul Wall Stars in First-Ever Mobile Battle Rap Game". Rapospective.com. October 31, 2011.
- ^ Yahoo News. July 27, 2011 http://news.yahoo.com/jump-shot-media-release-first-line-hip-hop-130247720.html.
{{cite web}}: Missing or empty|title=(help); Text "Jump Shot Media to Release the First in a New Line of Hip-Hop Infused Mobile Games" ignored (help) - ^ "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) - ^ "Newly Released Hip Hop songs on iTunes!". OnTheRadio.net. October 26, 2011.
- ^ "J Peezy". Billboard. Retrieved July 12, 2011.
{{cite web}}: Text "Album" ignored (help) - ^ "J Peezy ft Zar & Scoot". Coast2Coastmixtapes.com. Retrieved July 12, 2011.
{{cite web}}: Text "Mixtapes Featuring J Peezy ft Zar & Scoot" ignored (help)
External links
- Official website
- J Peezy at Facebook
- J Peezy at Myspace
- J Peezy at Twitter