Jacob Latimore
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Jacob O'Neal Latimore, Jr. (born August 10, 1996) is a RCA Records
and Crown World Entertainment R&B recording artist.
The first single he recorded was "Best Friend", which made it onto Radio Disney
, where he became a part of the Incubator program, which features upcoming young musicians. Latimore performed on Maury
, on the "Most Talented Kids" (2006) episode. Early in 2007, He and his family moved from Milwaukee, Wisconsin
to Atlanta, Georgia to take his career to the next level. That year, his single "Superstar" made the Billboard R&B and Hip Hop Charts.
He was signed to RCA Records
in March 2010. Late 2010, Latimore released "Like 'Em All" feat. Diggy Simmons
. Months later, he shot the video for the single. In 2011, Latimore released "Nothing On Me" and "Like 'Em All" (Radio Version) feat. Issa, his Crown World Entertainment and Jive Records
label mate. All three songs have made it on 106 & Park
Hip-Hop and R&B Countdown.
He has performed at many venues, including the House of Blues
, Bradley Center
, and Navy Pier
.
Latimore did a promo tour for his single "Nothing On Me", visiting various malls, camps and radio stations to promote the single. The promo tour ended July 30, 2011.
He is featured on the 2011 Scream Tour "The Next Generation" headlined by Mindless Behavior
, and Diggy Simmons
.
, a post-apocalyptic thriller. One film critic gave this review of his performance in the film: "audiences are treated to newcomer Jacob Latimore, who is nothing short of fantastic. In bringing both bravery and vulnerability to the role of a suddenly orphaned twelve year old, Latimore is in many ways the true hero of the film."
He has appeared in episodes of Tyler Perry's House of Payne
, One Tree Hill
and the new BET
sitcom Reed Between The Lines.. He has also guest starred on the Disney Channel show So Random!
.
BET
announced a spin-off for the new original series where Latimore is scheduled as the main character. The show Young Man On Campus is set to air in 2012.
's first concert appearance he watched the video repeatedly until he perfected every move. He also studied his favorite movie, The Temptations
. In an interview with Radio Disney
Latimore said, "I watched that movie everyday... I remember doing the dance moves all the time nurse...they are one of the best groups ever."
, Omarion
,Chris Brown, Michael Jackson
, Mario, and The Temptations
as influences. He also stated on many of his YouTube
videos that anyone in the world living their dream inspires him.
RCA Records
RCA Records is one of the flagship labels of Sony Music Entertainment. The RCA initials stand for Radio Corporation of America , which was the parent corporation from 1929 to 1985 and a partner from 1985 to 1986.RCA's Canadian unit is Sony's oldest label...
and Crown World Entertainment R&B recording artist.
The first single he recorded was "Best Friend", which made it onto Radio Disney
Radio Disney
Radio Disney is a radio network based in Burbank, California and headquartered out of the Disney Channel headquarters on West Alameda Ave., from where it has been based since November 2008. Prior to that, the network was based in Dallas, Texas...
, where he became a part of the Incubator program, which features upcoming young musicians. Latimore performed on Maury
Maury (TV series)
Maury is a syndicated American tabloid talk show hosted by Maury Povich.When the series first aired in 1991, the show was called The Maury Povich Show and was produced by MoPo Productions in association with Paramount Domestic Television...
, on the "Most Talented Kids" (2006) episode. Early in 2007, He and his family moved from Milwaukee, Wisconsin
Milwaukee, Wisconsin
Milwaukee is the largest city in the U.S. state of Wisconsin, the 28th most populous city in the United States and 39th most populous region in the United States. It is the county seat of Milwaukee County and is located on the southwestern shore of Lake Michigan. According to 2010 census data, the...
to Atlanta, Georgia to take his career to the next level. That year, his single "Superstar" made the Billboard R&B and Hip Hop Charts.
He was signed to RCA Records
RCA Records
RCA Records is one of the flagship labels of Sony Music Entertainment. The RCA initials stand for Radio Corporation of America , which was the parent corporation from 1929 to 1985 and a partner from 1985 to 1986.RCA's Canadian unit is Sony's oldest label...
in March 2010. Late 2010, Latimore released "Like 'Em All" feat. Diggy Simmons
Diggy Simmons
Daniel Dwayne Simmons III , better known by his stage name Diggy Simmons or simply as Diggy, is an American rapper and the fourth child of Joseph "Rev. Run" Simmons...
. Months later, he shot the video for the single. In 2011, Latimore released "Nothing On Me" and "Like 'Em All" (Radio Version) feat. Issa, his Crown World Entertainment and Jive Records
Jive Records
Jive Records was a record label based in New York City, operating under RCA Music Group. Jive was primarily known for a string of successes with hip hop artists in the 1980s, and in teen pop and boy bands in the late 1990s. The word "jive" was inspired by Township Jive, a form of South African...
label mate. All three songs have made it on 106 & Park
106 & Park
106 & Park is a Top Ten Hip-Hop and R&B music video show, set up in a countdown format, that airs weekdays at 6:00 PM on BET . Since its inception, it was the network's #1 rated show...
Hip-Hop and R&B Countdown.
He has performed at many venues, including the House of Blues
House of Blues
House of Blues is a chain of 13 live music concert halls and restaurants in major markets throughout the United States. House of Blues first location was in Cambridge's Harvard Square. It was opened in 1992 by Isaac Tigrett, co-founder of Hard Rock Cafe, and Dan Aykroyd, star of The Blues Brothers...
, Bradley Center
Bradley Center
The Bradley Center is an indoor arena, located on the northwest corner of North 4th and West State Streets, in Downtown Milwaukee, Wisconsin....
, and Navy Pier
Navy Pier
Navy Pier is a long pier on the Chicago shoreline of Lake Michigan. It is located in the Streeterville neighborhood of the Near North Side community area. The pier was built in 1916 at a cost of $4.5 million, equivalent to $ today. It was a part of the Plan of Chicago developed by architect and...
.
Latimore did a promo tour for his single "Nothing On Me", visiting various malls, camps and radio stations to promote the single. The promo tour ended July 30, 2011.
He is featured on the 2011 Scream Tour "The Next Generation" headlined by Mindless Behavior
Mindless Behavior
Mindless Behavior is an American boy band, best known for the singles "My Girl" and "Mrs. Right", produced by Walter Millsap. The band was put together in Los Angeles in 2008, by Keisha Gamble, Walter Millsap and Vincent Herbert , and the band trained in dance and singing for two years before...
, and Diggy Simmons
Diggy Simmons
Daniel Dwayne Simmons III , better known by his stage name Diggy Simmons or simply as Diggy, is an American rapper and the fourth child of Joseph "Rev. Run" Simmons...
.
Acting
Latimore appeared in the movie Vanishing on 7th StreetVanishing on 7th Street
Vanishing on 7th Street is a 2011 American post-apocalyptic horror-thriller film directed by Brad Anderson and starring Hayden Christensen, Thandie Newton and John Leguizamo.-Plot:...
, a post-apocalyptic thriller. One film critic gave this review of his performance in the film: "audiences are treated to newcomer Jacob Latimore, who is nothing short of fantastic. In bringing both bravery and vulnerability to the role of a suddenly orphaned twelve year old, Latimore is in many ways the true hero of the film."
He has appeared in episodes of Tyler Perry's House of Payne
Tyler Perry's House of Payne
Tyler Perry's House of Payne is an American comedy-drama television series created and produced by playwright, director, and producer Tyler Perry. The show revolves around a multi-generational family living under one roof in Atlanta, Georgia led by patriarch Curtis Payne and his wife Ella...
, One Tree Hill
One Tree Hill (TV series)
One Tree Hill is an American television drama created by Mark Schwahn, which premiered on September 23, 2003, on The WB Television Network. After its third season, The WB merged with UPN to form The CW Television Network, and, since September 27, 2006, the network has been the official broadcaster...
and the new BET
Bet
Bet or BET may refer to:* A wager in gambling* Basic Economics Test * Bet , the second letter in many Semitic alphabets, including Aramaic, Hebrew, Phoenician and Syriac* Brunauer-Emmett-Teller isotherm. See BET_theory...
sitcom Reed Between The Lines.. He has also guest starred on the Disney Channel show So Random!
So Random!
So Random! is an American Disney Channel sketch comedy series that premiered on June 5, 2011. It was announced as an independent series after Demi Lovato left the parent series, Sonny with a Chance...
.
BET
Bet
Bet or BET may refer to:* A wager in gambling* Basic Economics Test * Bet , the second letter in many Semitic alphabets, including Aramaic, Hebrew, Phoenician and Syriac* Brunauer-Emmett-Teller isotherm. See BET_theory...
announced a spin-off for the new original series where Latimore is scheduled as the main character. The show Young Man On Campus is set to air in 2012.
Dancing
Latimore developed his dancing skills by his favorite groups as a child. When his mother brought home a promo tape of B2KB2K
B2K was an American R&B music group. The group met in 1998, established in 2001, and managed by music producer Chris Stokes with Lil' Fizz, J-Boog, Raz-B, and Omarion as members. The group disbanded in 2004 due to internal disagreements.-2001-2002: B2K:...
's first concert appearance he watched the video repeatedly until he perfected every move. He also studied his favorite movie, The Temptations
The Temptations
The Temptations is an American vocal group having achieved fame as one of the most successful acts to record for Motown Records. The group's repertoire has included, at various times during its five-decade career, R&B, doo-wop, funk, disco, soul, and adult contemporary music.Formed in Detroit,...
. In an interview with Radio Disney
Radio Disney
Radio Disney is a radio network based in Burbank, California and headquartered out of the Disney Channel headquarters on West Alameda Ave., from where it has been based since November 2008. Prior to that, the network was based in Dallas, Texas...
Latimore said, "I watched that movie everyday... I remember doing the dance moves all the time nurse...they are one of the best groups ever."
Influences
Latimore has cited UsherUsher (entertainer)
Usher Terry Raymond IV , who performs under the mononym Usher, is an American singer-songwriter, and actor. He is considered around the world to be the reigning King of R&B. Usher rose to fame in the late 1990s with the release of his second album My Way, which spawned his first Billboard Hot 100...
, Omarion
Omarion
Omari Ishmael Grandberry better known as Omarion, is an American R&B singer, actor, songwriter, record producer, dancer, and former lead singer of the R&B group, B2K. Omarion was spotted at a young age by a manager, Christopher B. Stokes, who took a liking to his vocal abilities...
,Chris Brown, Michael Jackson
Michael Jackson
Michael Joseph Jackson was an American recording artist, entertainer, and businessman. Referred to as the King of Pop, or by his initials MJ, Jackson is recognized as the most successful entertainer of all time by Guinness World Records...
, Mario, and The Temptations
The Temptations
The Temptations is an American vocal group having achieved fame as one of the most successful acts to record for Motown Records. The group's repertoire has included, at various times during its five-decade career, R&B, doo-wop, funk, disco, soul, and adult contemporary music.Formed in Detroit,...
as influences. He also stated on many of his YouTube
YouTube
YouTube is a video-sharing website, created by three former PayPal employees in February 2005, on which users can upload, view and share videos....
videos that anyone in the world living their dream inspires him.
Singles
- Bestfriend (2006)
- Superstar (2007)
- Like 'Em All feat. Diggy SimmonsDiggy SimmonsDaniel Dwayne Simmons III , better known by his stage name Diggy Simmons or simply as Diggy, is an American rapper and the fourth child of Joseph "Rev. Run" Simmons...
(2010) - Nothing On Me (2011)
- Like 'Em All (Radio Version) feat. Issa (2011)