Steph Jones
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Steph Jones, is an American singer, songwriter, and model. He was signed to Def Jam
, through Ludacris
' Disturbing tha Peace
but left the label.
and raised in Missouri City
, and currently resides in Los Angeles, California
. His mother was a DJ and his father was a drug dealer
who was murdered when he was twelve years old. Jones attended Santa Monica College
majoring in psychology
. He is also the younger brother(of comedian DeRay Davis
.
, Chingy
, and Small World.
He has made cameos in music videos, such as Bobby Valentino's "Anonymous
", Destiny's Child
's "Jumpin' Jumpin'
", Toya
's "I Do" and Faith Evans
' "I Love You". He was the face of Enyce
clothing and is signed to the agency Ford Models
.
He is often compared to musicians Maxwell
and D'Angelo
. According to his Twitter page, he is also working on an animated series called MR ORDINARY the animated series which is a spin-off from his clothing line.
He attended season 3 of Baldwin Hills
and performed a song called "Deelishis".
In 2010, Steph starred as R&B singer Shontelle
's love interest in her music video "Impossible
". In the same year, Steph Jones released a new summer song entitled "B E A utiful".
On July 1, 2010, a short series featuring Steph as one of the major roles aired on ABC Family
(though he is not seen until the episode 4). The series follows an artist by the name of Marié Digby
and her story behind the makings of her songs on her new album, Breathing Underwater
. Steph played Kyle, a DJ who Marié falls for while making the album.
Def Jam Recordings
Def Jam Recordings is an American record label, focused primarily on hip hop and urban music, owned by Universal Music Group, and operates as a part of The Island Def Jam Motown Music Group...
, through Ludacris
Ludacris
Christopher Brian Bridges , better known by his stage name Ludacris, is an American rapper and actor. Along with his manager, Chaka Zulu, Ludacris is the co-founder of Disturbing tha Peace, an imprint distributed by Def Jam Recordings...
' Disturbing tha Peace
Disturbing Tha Peace
Disturbing tha Peace is a record label founded by Christopher "Ludacris" Bridges, his manager Chaka Zulu and Zulu's brother Jeff Dixon...
but left the label.
Early life
Jones was born in Houston, TexasHouston, Texas
Houston is the fourth-largest city in the United States, and the largest city in the state of Texas. According to the 2010 U.S. Census, the city had a population of 2.1 million people within an area of . Houston is the seat of Harris County and the economic center of , which is the ...
and raised in Missouri City
Missouri City, Texas
Missouri City is a city located in the U.S. state of Texas within the metropolitan area. The city is mostly in Fort Bend County with a small portion within Harris County. As of the 2000 U.S...
, and currently resides in Los Angeles, California
Los Angeles, California
Los Angeles , with a population at the 2010 United States Census of 3,792,621, is the most populous city in California, USA and the second most populous in the United States, after New York City. It has an area of , and is located in Southern California...
. His mother was a DJ and his father was a drug dealer
Illegal drug trade
The illegal drug trade is a global black market, dedicated to cultivation, manufacture, distribution and sale of those substances which are subject to drug prohibition laws. Most jurisdictions prohibit trade, except under license, of many types of drugs by drug prohibition laws.A UN report said the...
who was murdered when he was twelve years old. Jones attended Santa Monica College
Santa Monica College
Santa Monica College is a two-year, public, junior college located in Santa Monica, California.Santa Monica College was first opened in 1929 as Santa Monica Junior College. Current enrollment is over 30,000 students in more than 90 fields of study...
majoring in psychology
Psychology
Psychology is the study of the mind and behavior. Its immediate goal is to understand individuals and groups by both establishing general principles and researching specific cases. For many, the ultimate goal of psychology is to benefit society...
. He is also the younger brother(of comedian DeRay Davis
DeRay Davis
DeRay Davis is an American stand-up comedian and actor. DeRay began his career in the comedy clubs. Shortly after moving to Los Angeles, He won the Comedy Central Laugh Riots Competition and was a standout on the Cedric the Entertainer Tour...
.
Career
Jones is known for featuring in the single "Celebrity Chick", along with LudacrisLudacris
Christopher Brian Bridges , better known by his stage name Ludacris, is an American rapper and actor. Along with his manager, Chaka Zulu, Ludacris is the co-founder of Disturbing tha Peace, an imprint distributed by Def Jam Recordings...
, Chingy
Chingy
Howard Bailey, Jr. , better known by his stage name Chingy, is an American rapper.Chingy grew up in the Walnut Park section of St. Louis and began rapping in earnest in his late teens...
, and Small World.
He has made cameos in music videos, such as Bobby Valentino's "Anonymous
Anonymous (Bobby Valentino song)
"Anonymous" is the second single from Bobby Valentino's second album, Special Occasion The song features and was produced by Timbaland.-Background information:...
", Destiny's Child
Destiny's Child
Destiny's Child was an American R&B girl group whose final line-up comprised lead singer Beyoncé Knowles alongside Kelly Rowland and Michelle Williams. Formed in 1997 in Houston, Texas, Destiny's Child members began their musical endeavors in their pre-teens under the name Girl's Tyme...
's "Jumpin' Jumpin'
Jumpin' Jumpin'
"Jumpin', Jumpin" is 2000 R&B hit song by American girl group Destiny's Child. It was the fourth and final single from the group's second album, The Writing's on the Wall. The single achieved success in the charts...
", Toya
Toya (Singer)
Toya Rodriguez , known professionally as Toya, is an American R&B singer from St. Louis, Missouri. She is perhaps best known for her 2001 hit, "I Do!!", which reached No. 16 on the Billboard Hot 100.-Musical career:...
's "I Do" and Faith Evans
Faith Evans
Faith Renée Evans is an American singer-songwriter, recording artist, record producer, actress and author. Born in Florida and raised in New Jersey, Evans relocated to Los Angeles during 1993 for a career with the music business. After working as a backing vocalist for Al B...
' "I Love You". He was the face of Enyce
Enyce
Enyce is an American hip hop fashion label owned by Sean Diddy Combs. The label was established in New York City in March 1996 by Evan Davis, Lando Felix, and Tony Shellman. The three co-founders had originally met while working for Seattle-based clothing brand International News...
clothing and is signed to the agency Ford Models
Ford Models
The Ford Modeling Agency, or as it is known today Ford Models, is a modeling agency in New York City. It was established in 1946 by Eileen and the late Gerard W. Ford.-Company:...
.
He is often compared to musicians Maxwell
Maxwell (musician)
Maxwell , is an American R&B, funk and neo soul musician. He played an important role in the development of the soul sub-genre, neo-soul.-Early life:...
and D'Angelo
D'Angelo
Michael Eugene Archer , better known by his stage name D'Angelo, is an American R&B and neo soul singer-songwriter, multi-instrumentalist and record producer. He is known for his production and songwriting talents as much as for his vocal abilities, and often draws comparisons to his influences,...
. According to his Twitter page, he is also working on an animated series called MR ORDINARY the animated series which is a spin-off from his clothing line.
He attended season 3 of Baldwin Hills
Baldwin Hills (TV series)
Baldwin Hills is an American reality television series featuring African-American teenagers from the Baldwin Hills district in Los Angeles, California. The series aired on BET from July 2007 to March 2009.- Overview :...
and performed a song called "Deelishis".
In 2010, Steph starred as R&B singer Shontelle
Shontelle
Shontelle Layne , known professionally as Shontelle, is a Barbadian singer, and songwriter. She released her debut album Shontelligence in November 2008. Her sophomore album, No Gravity, was released in September 2010...
's love interest in her music video "Impossible
Impossible
Impossible or Impossibility may refer to:-Law:* Impossibility, a valid legal excuse for non-performance of duties under a contract* Impossibility defense - a legal defense against criminal charges-Fictional characters:...
". In the same year, Steph Jones released a new summer song entitled "B E A utiful".
On July 1, 2010, a short series featuring Steph as one of the major roles aired on ABC Family
ABC Family
ABC Family, stylized as abc family, is an American television network, owned by ABC Family Worldwide Inc., a subsidiary of the Disney-ABC Television Group division of The Walt Disney Company...
(though he is not seen until the episode 4). The series follows an artist by the name of Marié Digby
Marié Digby
Marié Christina Digby is an American singer, songwriter, guitarist, pianist and actress. She is known for her acoustic cover version of Rihanna's "Umbrella", which attracted attention on YouTube in 2007...
and her story behind the makings of her songs on her new album, Breathing Underwater
Breathing Underwater (Marie Digby album)
- Digital Singles :The album's lead U.S. single "Avalanche" was released on April 13, 2009. On September 21, 2009. A music video for Avalanche was posted on Marié's official YouTube...
. Steph played Kyle, a DJ who Marié falls for while making the album.
Compilations
- Strength in Numbers (2008)
Featured songs
- "All Aboard (Ride It)" (ChingyChingyHoward Bailey, Jr. , better known by his stage name Chingy, is an American rapper.Chingy grew up in the Walnut Park section of St. Louis and began rapping in earnest in his late teens...
featuring Steph Jones) (2007)