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HoodCelebrityy
Birth nameTina Pinnock
Born (1991-07-05) July 5, 1991 (age 33)
Portmore, Jamaica
OriginThe Bronx, New York
Genres
Years active2015–present
Labels
WebsiteOfficial website

Tina Pinnock, (born July 5, 1991) known professionally as HoodCelebrityy, is a Jamaican dancehall singer and songwriter from The Bronx, New York currently signed to Epic Records. She released two mixtapes in 2017, Can't Believe It's Just a Girl and Trap Vs. Reggae. The latter album peaked at number 9 on the Billboard Reggae Albums chart. Her 2017 single, "Walking Trophy," peaked at number 22 on the R&B/Hip-Hop Airplay chart.

Early life

Tina Pinnock was born and raised in Saint Catherine Parish and Portmore, Jamaica.[1][2] When she was 12, Pinnock and her family moved to The Bronx, New York.[3][4] Prior to achieving fame, she worked at a clothing store and uploaded 15-second freestyle videos on her Instagram account.[5]

Career

HoodCelebrityy's breakout came in 2015 when friend and future collaborator, Cardi B, posted about her song, "Wine Pon It". The song went viral soon after.[6][7] In 2016, HoodCelebrityy was featured on the Jubilee song, "Wine Up."[8] She would later be signed by the management company and record label, KSR Group.[9][10] In January 2017, she appeared on Cardi B's mixtape, Gangsta Bitch Music, Vol. 2, on the song "Back It Up" which also featured Konshens.[11] That same month, she released the lead single, "The Takeover", off of her debut mixtape, Can't Believe It's Just a Girl. The mixtape was released in the spring of that year.[3]

In August 2017, HoodCelebrityy released her second mixtape, Trap Vs. Reggae, which featured the song "Island Girls," a collaboration with Cardi B and Josh X.[5] The mixtape would later peak at number 9 on the Billboard Reggae Albums chart.[12] Later in 2017, she released the single, "Walking Trophy."[13] She was also featured on the remix of the French Montana song, "Famous."[9] The video for "Walking Trophy" was directed by Mazi O and released in February 2018.[11] The song has thus far peaked at number 22 on the Billboard R&B/Hip-Hop Airplay chart.[14]

In May 2018, HoodCelebrityy was signed to Epic Records.[6][10] Later that month, she and Tory Lanez were featured on the Megan Ryte track, "On & On."[15] She performed at the 2018 Summer Jam.[9]

Discography

Mixtapes

List of mixtapes, with album details and selected chart positions
Title Album details Peak chart positions
US US
Reg.
[12]
Can't Believe It's Just a Girl — —
Trap Vs. Reggae
  • Released: August 11, 2017
  • Label: KSR Group
  • Formats: Digital Download
 — 9
"—" denotes a title that did not chart, or was not released in that territory.

Singles

List of singles, with selected chart positions, showing year released and album name
Title Year Peak chart positions Album
US US
RB/HH
Air
[14] 		US
Rhy.
[16]
"Wine Pon It" 2015 — — — Non-album single
"The Takeover" 2017 — — — Can't Believe It's Just a Girl
"Island Girls" (feat. Cardi B and Josh X) — — — Trap Vs. Reggae
"Walking Trophy" — 22 24
"—" denotes a single that did not chart or was not released in that territory.
"Inna Real Life" 2018 - - -

References

  1. ^ Trammell, Matthew (March 6, 2018). "HoodCelebrityy and Dancehall's New, Global Faces". The New Yorker. Retrieved June 6, 2018. {{cite news}}: Italic or bold markup not allowed in: |publisher= (help)
  2. ^ Jerome, Cristina (May 25, 2018). "The Five Top Acts at Best of the Best 2018". Miami New Times. Retrieved June 6, 2018.
  3. ^ a b Borik, Mike (January 27, 2017). "On The Rise: Check Out HoodCelebrityy And Her Standout Single "The Takeover"". The Source. Retrieved June 6, 2018. {{cite news}}: Italic or bold markup not allowed in: |publisher= (help)
  4. ^ Dunlea, Reed (January 4, 2018). "Cardi B ruled 2017. In 2018, expect to discover her collaborator, HoodCelebrityy". Circa. Retrieved June 6, 2018.
  5. ^ a b "Listen to HoodCelebrityy's Cardi B-Approved New Mixtape, 'Trap Vs. Reggae'". Noisey. August 11, 2017. Retrieved June 6, 2018. {{cite news}}: Italic or bold markup not allowed in: |publisher= (help)
  6. ^ a b Chandler, D.L. (May 3, 2018). "Epic Records Signs Dancehall & Hip-Hop Artist HoodCelebrityy". Hip-Hop Wired. Retrieved June 6, 2018.
  7. ^ Breezy, Elle (January 24, 2017). "Rising Trap-Reggae Artist HoodCelebrityy Coins New Sound On 'The Takeover'". Singersroom. Retrieved June 6, 2018.
  8. ^ Sherburne, Philip (September 16, 2016). "Jubilee - "Wine Up" (ft. Hoodcelebrityy)". Pitchfork. Retrieved June 6, 2018. {{cite news}}: Italic or bold markup not allowed in: |publisher= (help)
  9. ^ a b c Serwer, Jesse (April 26, 2018). "Women Are Keeping Dancehall Fresh". Vulture. Retrieved June 6, 2018. {{cite news}}: Italic or bold markup not allowed in: |publisher= (help)
  10. ^ a b "Epic Records signs rising Dancehall/Hip-Hop artist HoodCelebrityy". GrungeCake. May 3, 2018. Retrieved June 6, 2018.
  11. ^ a b Corry, Kristin (February 13, 2018). "HoodCelebrityy's "Walking Trophy" Is a Party for Influencers, Minus Instagram". Noisey. Retrieved June 6, 2018. {{cite news}}: Italic or bold markup not allowed in: |publisher= (help)
  12. ^ a b "Hood Celebrityy - Chart History - Reggae Albums". Billboard. Retrieved June 7, 2018. {{cite web}}: Italic or bold markup not allowed in: |publisher= (help)
  13. ^ Kochhar, Nazuk (November 21, 2017). "12 songs you need in your life this week". The FADER. Retrieved June 7, 2018. {{cite news}}: Italic or bold markup not allowed in: |publisher= (help)
  14. ^ a b "Hood Celebrityy - Chart History - R&B/Hip-Hop Airplay". Billboard. Retrieved June 26, 2018. {{cite web}}: Italic or bold markup not allowed in: |publisher= (help)
  15. ^ Ortiz, Edwin (May 29, 2018). "Premiere: DJ Megan Ryte Hits the Club in "On & On" Video f/ Tory Lanez and Hoodcelebrityy". Complex. Retrieved June 7, 2018. {{cite news}}: Italic or bold markup not allowed in: |publisher= (help)
  16. ^ "Hood Celebrityy - Chart History - Rhythmic". Billboard. Retrieved June 19, 2018. {{cite web}}: Italic or bold markup not allowed in: |publisher= (help)
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