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From 2009 through 2011, Juicy J moved away from Three 6 Mafia focusing on his solo career. During this time he frequently collaborated with fellow rapper [[Wiz Khalifa]], appearing on his [[mixtape]]s and releasing some of his own including ''Blue Dream & Lean''. In December 2011, Juicy J confirmed rumors that he was the newest member of Wiz Khalifa's [[Taylor Gang Records|Taylor Gang]] imprint. In 2012, he was featured alongside his Taylor Gang label-mates, on the cover of [[Source Magazine]]'s May 2012 issue. In 2012, he also released the [[lead single]] to his third album ''[[Stay Trippy]]'', the chart topping "[[Bandz a Make Her Dance]]", which features [[2 Chainz]] and [[Lil Wayne]]. The song was created in a two bedroom apartment in [[Washington, DC]] and was produced by [[Mike Will Made It]]. The song has peaked at #32 on the [[Billboard Hot 100]].<ref>{{Cite web | last = | first = | title = R&B Songs Music Chart | url = {{BillboardURLbyName|artist=juicy j|chart=all}} | publisher = Billboard | date = | accessdate = 5 November 2012 }}</ref>
From 2009 through 2011, Juicy J moved away from Three 6 Mafia focusing on his solo career. During this time he frequently collaborated with fellow rapper [[Wiz Khalifa]], appearing on his [[mixtape]]s and releasing some of his own including ''Blue Dream & Lean''. In December 2011, Juicy J confirmed rumors that he was the newest member of Wiz Khalifa's [[Taylor Gang Records|Taylor Gang]] imprint. In 2012, he was featured alongside his Taylor Gang label-mates, on the cover of [[Source Magazine]]'s May 2012 issue. In 2012, he also released the [[lead single]] to his third album ''[[Stay Trippy]]'', the chart topping "[[Bandz a Make Her Dance]]", which features [[2 Chainz]] and [[Lil Wayne]]. The song was created in a two bedroom apartment in [[Washington, DC]] and was produced by [[Mike Will Made It]]. The song has peaked at #32 on the [[Billboard Hot 100]].<ref>{{Cite web | last = | first = | title = R&B Songs Music Chart | url = {{BillboardURLbyName|artist=juicy j|chart=all}} | publisher = Billboard | date = | accessdate = 5 November 2012 }}</ref>


In September 2012, Juicy J secured a recording contract with [[Columbia Records]] and [[Dr. Luke]]'s [[Kemosabe Records]].<ref name="deal1"/><ref name="deal2"/> In a November 2012 interview, Juicy J announced that his third studio album ''Stay Trippy'', would be released in early 2013. He showed an interest in working with [[Nas]], [[Dr. Dre]] and [[Jay-Z]] on the album.<ref>{{Cite web | last = | first = | title = Juicy J Wants To Work With Jay-Z, Nas & Dr. Dre|publisher = HipHop DX | url = http://www.hiphopdx.com/index/news/id.22051/title.juicy-j-wants-to-work-with-jay-z-nas-dr-dre | date = | accessdate = 1 December 2012 }}</ref> He later announced guest appearances on the album to include [[Wiz Khalifa]], [[The Weeknd]], Lil Wayne, 2 Chainz, [[Nicki Minaj]], [[Chris Brown (American entertainer)|Chris Brown]], [[Project Pat]], [[Young Jeezy]], [[Yelawolf]] and [[Big Sean]]. Juicy J also revealed the album would feature production from frequent collaborators [[Lex Luger (producer)|Lex Luger]], [[Sonny Digital]], Mike Will Made It, [[Dr. Luke]], Crazy Mike and Juicy J himself.<ref>[http://www.complex.com/music/2012/09/the-50-most-anticipated-albums-for-the-rest-of-2012/juicy-j-stay-trippy 23. Juicy J, Stay Trippy — The 50 Most Anticipated Albums For the Rest of 2012 | Complex<!-- Bot generated title -->]</ref><ref>[http://hiphopwired.com/2012/08/29/juicy-j-speaks-on-stay-trippy-album-with-dj-scream-video/ Juicy J Speaks On Stay Trippy Album With DJ Scream [VIDEO&#93; | Hip-Hop Wired<!-- Bot generated title -->]</ref><ref>[http://www.mtv.com/news/articles/1694577/juicy-j-wiz-khalifa-dr-luke-stay-trippy.jhtml Juicy J, Wiz Khalifa And Dr. Luke Cooking Up Some 'Good Gumbo' - Music, Celebrity, Artist News | MTV.com<!-- Bot generated title -->]</ref><ref>[http://www.hotnewhiphop.com/exclusive-juicy-j-on-recording-bands-longevity-in-hip-hop-and-stay-trippy-release-date-news.3731.html Exclusive: Juicy J On Recording "Bands", Longevity In Hip Hop, And "Stay Trippy" Release Date | HotNewHipHop<!-- Bot generated title -->]</ref><ref>[http://www.loudmusic247.com/articles-id.746-juicy-j-reveals-stay-trippy-album-features Juicy J reveals 'Stay Trippy' Album Features - Music, Celebrity, and Artist News | LoudMusic247<!-- Bot generated title -->]</ref><ref>http://www.complex.com/music/2013/01/the-50-most-anticipated-albums-of-2013/juicy-j-stay-trippy</ref>
In September 2012, Juicy J secured a recording contract with [[Columbia Records]] and [[Dr. Luke]]'s [[Kemosabe Records]].<ref name="deal1"/><ref name="deal2"/> In a November 2012 interview, Juicy J announced that his third studio album ''Stay Trippy'', would be released in early 2013. He showed an interest in working with [[Nas]], [[Dr. Dre]] and [[Jay-Z]] on the album.<ref>{{Cite web | last = | first = | title = Juicy J Wants To Work With Jay-Z, Nas & Dr. Dre|publisher = HipHop DX | url = http://www.hiphopdx.com/index/news/id.22051/title.juicy-j-wants-to-work-with-jay-z-nas-dr-dre | date = | accessdate = 1 December 2012 }}</ref> He later announced guest appearances on the album to include [[Wiz Khalifa]], [[The Weeknd]], Lil Wayne, 2 Chainz, [[Nicki Minaj]], [[Chris Brown (American entertainer)|Chris Brown]], [[Project Pat]], [[Young Jeezy]],[[Mike Devoe]], [[Yelawolf]] and [[Big Sean]]. Juicy J also revealed the album would feature production from frequent collaborators [[Lex Luger (producer)|Lex Luger]], [[Sonny Digital]], Mike Will Made It, [[Dr. Luke]], Crazy Mike and Juicy J himself.<ref>[http://www.complex.com/music/2012/09/the-50-most-anticipated-albums-for-the-rest-of-2012/juicy-j-stay-trippy 23. Juicy J, Stay Trippy — The 50 Most Anticipated Albums For the Rest of 2012 | Complex<!-- Bot generated title -->]</ref><ref>[http://hiphopwired.com/2012/08/29/juicy-j-speaks-on-stay-trippy-album-with-dj-scream-video/ Juicy J Speaks On Stay Trippy Album With DJ Scream [VIDEO&#93; | Hip-Hop Wired<!-- Bot generated title -->]</ref><ref>[http://www.mtv.com/news/articles/1694577/juicy-j-wiz-khalifa-dr-luke-stay-trippy.jhtml Juicy J, Wiz Khalifa And Dr. Luke Cooking Up Some 'Good Gumbo' - Music, Celebrity, Artist News | MTV.com<!-- Bot generated title -->]</ref><ref>[http://www.hotnewhiphop.com/exclusive-juicy-j-on-recording-bands-longevity-in-hip-hop-and-stay-trippy-release-date-news.3731.html Exclusive: Juicy J On Recording "Bands", Longevity In Hip Hop, And "Stay Trippy" Release Date | HotNewHipHop<!-- Bot generated title -->]</ref><ref>[http://www.loudmusic247.com/articles-id.746-juicy-j-reveals-stay-trippy-album-features Juicy J reveals 'Stay Trippy' Album Features - Music, Celebrity, and Artist News | LoudMusic247<!-- Bot generated title -->]</ref><ref>http://www.complex.com/music/2013/01/the-50-most-anticipated-albums-of-2013/juicy-j-stay-trippy</ref>


On January 20, 2013, it was announced Juicy J will perform at the 2013 [[Paid Dues]] festival on March 30, 2013.<ref>http://www.complex.com/music/2013/01/2013-paid-dues-lineup-revealed</ref> On January 25, 2013, he released "[[Show Out (Juicy J song)|Show Out]]", featuring [[Big Sean]] and [[Young Jeezy]], as the second single from ''Stay Trippy''. The album's third single, "[[One of Those Nights (Juicy J song)|One of Those Nights]]" featuring [[The Weeknd]], was released in March. In June, the fourth single "[[Bounce It]]", was released. The album, released August 23, 2013, debuted at number four on the [[Billboard 200|''Billboard'' 200]] chart, with first-week sales of 64,000 copies in the United States.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.hiphopdx.com/index/news/id.25319/title.hip-hop-album-sales-the-week-ending-9-1-2013|last=Tardio |first=Andres | title=Hip Hop Album Sales: The Week Ending 9/1/2013|publisher=''HipHopDX'' |date=2013-09-04| accessdate=2013-09-04}}</ref>
On January 20, 2013, it was announced Juicy J will perform at the 2013 [[Paid Dues]] festival on March 30, 2013.<ref>http://www.complex.com/music/2013/01/2013-paid-dues-lineup-revealed</ref> On January 25, 2013, he released "[[Show Out (Juicy J song)|Show Out]]", featuring [[Big Sean]] and [[Young Jeezy]], as the second single from ''Stay Trippy''. The album's third single, "[[One of Those Nights (Juicy J song)|One of Those Nights]]" featuring [[The Weeknd]], was released in March. In June, the fourth single "[[Bounce It]]", was released. The album, released August 23, 2013, debuted at number four on the [[Billboard 200|''Billboard'' 200]] chart, with first-week sales of 64,000 copies in the United States.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.hiphopdx.com/index/news/id.25319/title.hip-hop-album-sales-the-week-ending-9-1-2013|last=Tardio |first=Andres | title=Hip Hop Album Sales: The Week Ending 9/1/2013|publisher=''HipHopDX'' |date=2013-09-04| accessdate=2013-09-04}}</ref>


Juicy J was featured in [[Katy Perry]]'s [[promotional recording|promotional single]] "[[Dark Horse (Katy Perry song)|Dark Horse]]" from her upcoming fourth album ''[[Prism (Katy Perry album)|Prism]]''. The song was released on September 17, 2013.
Juicy J was featured in [[Katy Perry]]'s [[promotional recording|promotional single]] "[[Dark Horse (Katy Perry song)|Dark Horse]]" Prod by Mike Devoe from her upcoming fourth album ''[[Prism (Katy Perry album)|Prism]]''. The song was released on September 17, 2013.


== Music style ==
== Music style ==

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Juicy J
Juicy J (front) performing with Three 6 Mafia bandmate DJ Paul
Juicy J (front) performing with Three 6 Mafia bandmate DJ Paul
Background information
Birth nameJordan Michael Houston
Born (1975-04-05) April 5, 1975 (age 49)
OriginNorth Memphis, Tennessee, United States
GenresHip hop
Occupation(s)Rapper, record producer, songwriter
Years active1993–present
LabelsKemosabe, Taylor Gang, Columbia (current)
Hypnotize Minds, North North Records, Select-O-Hits (former)
Websitewww.thejuicyj.com

Jordan Michael Houston (born April 5, 1975), better known by his stage name Juicy J, is an American rapper, songwriter and record producer from Memphis, Tennessee. He is a founding member of the Southern hip hop group Three 6 Mafia, established in 1991. In 2002, he released his solo debut album Chronicles of the Juice Man, in between Three 6 Mafia projects. In 2011, Juicy J announced his signing to Wiz Khalifa's Taylor Gang Records and the following year to Columbia Records and Dr. Luke's Kemosabe Records.[1][2] Juicy J released Stay Trippy, his third studio album under the aforementioned labels on August 27, 2013. He is the younger brother of frequent collaborator and fellow American rapper Project Pat.[3]

Career

1991-2009: Career beginnings with Three 6 Mafia

In 1991, Juicy J co-founded the Southern hip hop group now internationally known as Three 6 Mafia, along with DJ Paul and Lord Infamous. Fellow rappers Crunchy Black, Gangsta Boo and Koopsta Knicca joined the group shortly after. Alongside DJ Paul, Juicy J launched Prophet Entertainment. In 1994, they left the label to business partner Nick Scarfo, and subsequently launched Hypnotize Minds. Juicy J is also known for being the sole performer on the popular Three 6 Mafia song "Slob on My Knob". He released his solo debut studio album Chronicles of the Juice Man, on July 2, 2002, under North North Records. His second solo album Hustle Till I Die, was released June 16, 2009, under Hypnotize Minds and Select-O-Hits.[4] In 2006, Juicy J, along with DJ Paul and Frayser Boy, won an Academy Award for Best Original Song for "It's Hard out Here for a Pimp", at the 78th Academy Awards.

2010-present: Taylor Gang Records and Stay Trippy

Main article: Stay Trippy

From 2009 through 2011, Juicy J moved away from Three 6 Mafia focusing on his solo career. During this time he frequently collaborated with fellow rapper Wiz Khalifa, appearing on his mixtapes and releasing some of his own including Blue Dream & Lean. In December 2011, Juicy J confirmed rumors that he was the newest member of Wiz Khalifa's Taylor Gang imprint. In 2012, he was featured alongside his Taylor Gang label-mates, on the cover of Source Magazine's May 2012 issue. In 2012, he also released the lead single to his third album Stay Trippy, the chart topping "Bandz a Make Her Dance", which features 2 Chainz and Lil Wayne. The song was created in a two bedroom apartment in Washington, DC and was produced by Mike Will Made It. The song has peaked at #32 on the Billboard Hot 100.[5]

In September 2012, Juicy J secured a recording contract with Columbia Records and Dr. Luke's Kemosabe Records.[1][2] In a November 2012 interview, Juicy J announced that his third studio album Stay Trippy, would be released in early 2013. He showed an interest in working with Nas, Dr. Dre and Jay-Z on the album.[6] He later announced guest appearances on the album to include Wiz Khalifa, The Weeknd, Lil Wayne, 2 Chainz, Nicki Minaj, Chris Brown, Project Pat, Young Jeezy,Mike Devoe, Yelawolf and Big Sean. Juicy J also revealed the album would feature production from frequent collaborators Lex Luger, Sonny Digital, Mike Will Made It, Dr. Luke, Crazy Mike and Juicy J himself.[7][8][9][10][11][12]

On January 20, 2013, it was announced Juicy J will perform at the 2013 Paid Dues festival on March 30, 2013.[13] On January 25, 2013, he released "Show Out", featuring Big Sean and Young Jeezy, as the second single from Stay Trippy. The album's third single, "One of Those Nights" featuring The Weeknd, was released in March. In June, the fourth single "Bounce It", was released. The album, released August 23, 2013, debuted at number four on the Billboard 200 chart, with first-week sales of 64,000 copies in the United States.[14]

Juicy J was featured in Katy Perry's promotional single "Dark Horse" Prod by Mike Devoe from her upcoming fourth album Prism. The song was released on September 17, 2013.

Music style

Juicy J is notable for his crunk style of rapping, highlighted by his "heavy-breathing" and "stomping" background sound effects. Juicy J's production style is characterized by fast-rolling high hats, sharp snares, and deep cinematic bass. He also incorporates samples from classic soul artists such as Willie Hutch, David Ruffin, and Isaac Hayes.

Discography

Main article: Juicy J discography
See also: Three 6 Mafia discography

References

  1. ^ a b http://www.hiphopdx.com/index/news/id.21114/title.juicy-j-signs-to-columbia-records-dr-lukes-kemosabe-records
  2. ^ a b http://rapfix.mtv.com/2012/09/12/juicy-j-signs-dr-luke-columbia-records/
  3. ^ allmusic ((( Project Pat > Biography )))
  4. ^ AllHipHop.com Daily News - : Juicy J, DJ Paul Prep New Solo Albums, Tour
  5. ^ "R&B Songs Music Chart". Billboard. Retrieved 5 November 2012.
  6. ^ "Juicy J Wants To Work With Jay-Z, Nas & Dr. Dre". HipHop DX. Retrieved 1 December 2012.
  7. ^ 23. Juicy J, Stay Trippy — The 50 Most Anticipated Albums For the Rest of 2012 | Complex
  8. ^ Juicy J Speaks On Stay Trippy Album With DJ Scream [VIDEO] | Hip-Hop Wired
  9. ^ Juicy J, Wiz Khalifa And Dr. Luke Cooking Up Some 'Good Gumbo' - Music, Celebrity, Artist News | MTV.com
  10. ^ Exclusive: Juicy J On Recording "Bands", Longevity In Hip Hop, And "Stay Trippy" Release Date | HotNewHipHop
  11. ^ Juicy J reveals 'Stay Trippy' Album Features - Music, Celebrity, and Artist News | LoudMusic247
  12. ^ http://www.complex.com/music/2013/01/the-50-most-anticipated-albums-of-2013/juicy-j-stay-trippy
  13. ^ http://www.complex.com/music/2013/01/2013-paid-dues-lineup-revealed
  14. ^ Tardio, Andres (2013-09-04). "Hip Hop Album Sales: The Week Ending 9/1/2013". HipHopDX. Retrieved 2013-09-04. {{cite web}}: Italic or bold markup not allowed in: |publisher= (help)

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