Dion Jenkins
Dion Jenkins | |
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 Dion Jenkins at The Game's The Documentary 10 year Anniversary Concert in Los Angeles | |
| Background information | |
| Birth name | Dion Jenkins |
| Also known as | Deion |
| Born | September 21, 1979 Cincinnati, Ohio, U.S. |
| Origin | Cincinnati |
| Genres | |
| Occupations |
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| Instrument | Vocals |
| Years active | 2000s–present |
| Labels | |
| Website | deionthefuture |
Dion Keith Jenkins (born September 21, 1979) better known mononymously as Dion is an American singer-songwriter and record producer perhaps best known for frequently collaborating with Aftermath Entertainment recording artists The Game, 50 Cent and Young Buck.[1] He has also worked with several other prominent rappers, such as Talib Kweli,[2] Bishop Lamont, 213 (Snoop Dogg, Warren G, Nate Dogg), Xzibit, and Freeway among many others.
Early life
Jenkins was born and raised in Cincinnati, Ohio.[3] Jenkins attended Central State University where he earned himself a degree in Performance Music.[4]
Music beginnings
Dion's first foray into the industry was via the R&B group Jonz who released a record in 1999 henceforth gaining notoriety on BET's "The Way We Do It" [5] but it wasn't until being brought on board via an audition with Cincinnati-based producer Hi-Tek sponsored by Def Jam and MCA records, that solidified his position as one of Hip Hop's go to crooners. Shortly thereafter Dion gained the attention of West Coast Hip Hop pioneer Dr. Dre who invited him to work with The Game for Game's debut album The Documentary.[6]
Music career
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Discography
Studio albums
- Break the Circle (TBA 2018)
- Time Wasted (2016)
- Aftermath Album (Unreleased)
- Hi-Tek Album (Unreleased)
- Jonz (Album) (1999)
Music videos
| Title | Year | Director(s) |
|---|---|---|
| "Signtology" (EMC) |
2015 | Parris Stewart[7] |
| "Live it Up" (Bigg Kutta feat Freeway) |
2012 | Drive by Productions[8] |
References
- ^ "Hi-Tek Groomed Dion Inks With Aftermath". Billboard.com. Retrieved 5 April 2016.
- ^ "Talib Kweli ft. Dion - More or Less". DJBooth.net. Retrieved 5 April 2016.
- ^ "Hi-Tek Groomed Dion Inks With Aftermath". Billboard Magazine. 31 May 2006. Retrieved 12 April 2016.
- ^ "Contest win puts singer on road to a career". The Cincinnati Enquirer. 24 April 2003. Retrieved 12 April 2016.
- ^ "Contest win puts singer on road to a career". The Cincinnati Enquirer. 24 April 2003. Retrieved 12 April 2016.
- ^ "Dr. Dre & Hi-Tek Team To Sign Singer Dion". Singersroom.com. Retrieved 5 April 2016.
- ^ "eMC - "Signtology" f. Dion (Video)". 2DopeBoyz.com. 1 June 2015. Retrieved 11 April 2016.
- ^ "Bigg Kutta - "Live it Up" f. Freeway & Dion (Video)". ThisIs50.com. 3 May 2012. Retrieved 12 April 2016.