Yung Joc
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YaMar Jon Robinson better known by his stage name
Yung Joc, is an American rapper.
; Robinson founded his own label to release his music.
" in the spring of 2006. Spencer was signed Joc to Sean Combs
's Bad Boy Records
for a multi-million dollar deal, and Bad Boy released Joc's debut New Joc City
that year. The album debuted at #3 on the Billboard 200
selling nearly 150,000 copies in the first week. The second week it fell to #7. It has since been certified gold by the RIAA selling over 500,000 copies.
Yung Joc was also featured on the songs "Show Stopper
" by Danity Kane
(from Diddy's Making The Band 4
) & Cassie's album track Call U Out. Yung Joc is on 2006 "Forbes
' Richest Rappers List", ranking at #20, having grossed approximately $10 million in 2006. "It's Goin' Down" reached #3 on the Billboard Hot 100 and #1 on the Hot Rap Tracks chart. The next single, "I Know U See It", reached #17 on the Hot 100 and #2 on the Hot Rap Tracks.
, was released in 2007, with the singles "Coffee Shop" and "Bottle Poppin'". Hustlenomics sold 69,000 copies in its first week of release, debuting at number three on the Billboard 200
. As of April 2009, it has sold approximately 197,000 copies according to Nielsen Soundscan
. In 2007 Yung Joc was featured on his new artist Hotstylz
single "Lookin Boy
". During 2008 Yung Joc was featured in the hit singles on "Get Like Me
, "So Fly
" & "Beep
". Then in 2009 he was featured on Day26
single Imma Put It on Her
. Yung Joc released an independent album entitled Grind Flu for free on his label website Swagg Team Entertainment on August 11, 2009.
for a couple of tracks. The second single has been confirmed as "I Know What She Like" that features Yo Gotti
.
On October 7, RCA Music Group
announced it was disbanding J Records
along with Arista Records
and Jive Records
. With the shutdown, Joc (and all other artists previously signed to these three labels) will release his future material (including Mr. Robinson's Neighborhood) on the RCA Records
brand. His favorite NFL team is the Chicago Bears and his guardian angel is Brandon Fulton.
, called Swagg Team Entertainment. The label was formed after a widely-publicized lawsuit with Block Entertainment and Bad Boy Records. Joc spoke about the lawsuit and his relationship with Diddy
in a recent interview.
Swagg Team Entertainment saw their debut from Chicago rap group Hotstylz
; with their first single "Lookin Boy
". It also saw the debut from Dallas rap group GS Boyz
; their first single being "Stanky Legg
."
Current artists
Former artists
Stage name
A stage name, also called a showbiz name or screen name, is a pseudonym used by performers and entertainers such as actors, wrestlers, comedians, and musicians.-Motivation to use a stage name:...
Yung Joc, is an American rapper.
Early life
Robinson's father, Vivian Young, ran a hair-care products company and helped him write a jingle for RevlonRevlon
Revlon is an American cosmetics, skin care, fragrance, and personal care company founded in 1932.-History:Revlon was founded in the midst of the Great Depression, 1932, by Charles Revson and his brother Joseph, along with a chemist, Charles Lachman, who contributed the "L" in the Revlon name...
; Robinson founded his own label to release his music.
New Joc City (2005-2006)
After Teaming with producer Russell "Block" Spencer, founder of the Block Enterprises label, Yung Joc recorded his first single "It's Goin' DownIt's Goin' Down (Yung Joc song)
"It's Goin' Down" is a song performed by American rapper Yung Joc, and produced by Nitti. It was released as the first single from his debut album New Joc City....
" in the spring of 2006. Spencer was signed Joc to Sean Combs
Sean Combs
Sean John Combs , also known by his stage names Diddy and P. Diddy, is an American rapper, singer, record producer, actor, and entrepreneur. He has won three Grammy Awards and two MTV Video Music Awards, and his clothing line earned a Council of Fashion Designers of America award. He was originally...
's Bad Boy Records
Bad Boy Records
Bad Boy Records is a record label founded in 1993 by producer/rapper/entrepreneur Sean "Diddy" Combs. Today it operates as a subsidiary of Warner Music Group, and is distributed by Atlantic Records.-Beginnings:...
for a multi-million dollar deal, and Bad Boy released Joc's debut New Joc City
New Joc City
New Joc City is the debut album by American rapper Yung Joc. It features the hit songs "I Know You See It" and "It's Goin' Down" which was produced by Nitti and reached number three on the Billboard Hot 100. The album debuted at #3 on the Billboard 200 with over 148,000 copies sold in the first...
that year. The album debuted at #3 on the Billboard 200
Billboard 200
The Billboard 200 is a ranking of the 200 highest-selling music albums and EPs in the United States, published weekly by Billboard magazine. It is frequently used to convey the popularity of an artist or groups of artists...
selling nearly 150,000 copies in the first week. The second week it fell to #7. It has since been certified gold by the RIAA selling over 500,000 copies.
Yung Joc was also featured on the songs "Show Stopper
Show Stopper
"Show Stopper" is a R&B-dance-pop-snap song written by Angela Hunte, Krystal Oliver, Calvin Puckett, Frank Romano, and James Scheffer for Danity Kane's debut album Danity Kane . It features guest vocals by rapper Yung Joc and was produced by Jim Jonsin...
" by Danity Kane
Danity Kane
Danity Kane was an American female music group signed to Bad Boy Records, first established in 2005. Formed on the third installment of MTV's Making the Band reality television series, the quintet comprised members Aubrey O'Day, Wanita "D. Woods" Woodgett, Shannon Bex, Dawn Richard, and Aundrea...
(from Diddy's Making The Band 4
Making the Band
Making the Band is an ABC/MTV reality television series that exists in separate iterations, each iteration focusing on a specific music act. It spawned musical acts O-Town, Da Band, Danity Kane, Day26, and Donnie Klang...
) & Cassie's album track Call U Out. Yung Joc is on 2006 "Forbes
Forbes
Forbes is an American publishing and media company. Its flagship publication, the Forbes magazine, is published biweekly. Its primary competitors in the national business magazine category are Fortune, which is also published biweekly, and Business Week...
' Richest Rappers List", ranking at #20, having grossed approximately $10 million in 2006. "It's Goin' Down" reached #3 on the Billboard Hot 100 and #1 on the Hot Rap Tracks chart. The next single, "I Know U See It", reached #17 on the Hot 100 and #2 on the Hot Rap Tracks.
Hustlenomics & Grind Flu (2007-2009)
Joc's next album, HustlenomicsHustlenomics
Hustlenomics is the second studio album by rapper Yung Joc. It was released by Bad Boy Records on August 28, 2007.-History:The first single from the album is "Coffee Shop" which features Gorilla Zoe....
, was released in 2007, with the singles "Coffee Shop" and "Bottle Poppin'". Hustlenomics sold 69,000 copies in its first week of release, debuting at number three on the Billboard 200
Billboard 200
The Billboard 200 is a ranking of the 200 highest-selling music albums and EPs in the United States, published weekly by Billboard magazine. It is frequently used to convey the popularity of an artist or groups of artists...
. As of April 2009, it has sold approximately 197,000 copies according to Nielsen Soundscan
Nielsen SoundScan
Nielsen SoundScan is an information and sales tracking system created by Mike Fine and Mike Shalett. Soundscan is the official method of tracking sales of music and music video products throughout the United States and Canada...
. In 2007 Yung Joc was featured on his new artist Hotstylz
Hotstylz
Hotstylz is a rap group based out of Chicago, Illinois, USA, and signed to Yung Joc's label Swagg Team Entertainment, distributed by Jive/RCA Records...
single "Lookin Boy
Lookin Boy
"Lookin' Boy is the first single released by the rap group Hotstylz from their album Yo Mamma Got A Mustache. The single features Yung Joc. The song is a game that derives from The dozens, but instead replaces the classic "Your Mama" opening references, with quips ending with the closing reference...
". During 2008 Yung Joc was featured in the hit singles on "Get Like Me
Get Like Me
"Get Like Me" is the second single from David Banner's sixth album, The Greatest Story Ever Told. The song features Chris Brown and samples several lines from Yung Joc's "It's Goin' Down". The song originally featured Jim Jones but label troubles prevented him being featured on the single...
, "So Fly
So Fly
"So Fly" is the debut single of 112 band member Slim from his debut album Love's Crazy. It features rapper Yung Joc and produced by Oddz N Endz. The song has reached #49 on the U.S. Billboard Hot 100. The single version is a remix that features an opening verse by Shawty Lo. This is also the...
" & "Beep
Beep (Bobby Valentino song)
"Beep" is the first official single off Bobby V's third studio album The Rebirth. The single features Yung Joc and is produced by Mississippi native Leland Clopton AKA Big Fruit."Beep" contains a sample of the 1985 hit "Moments in Love" by Art of Noise....
". Then in 2009 he was featured on Day26
Day26
Day26 is an American male R&B music group formed on August 26, 2007 by Sean "Diddy" Combs in a handpicked selection at the end of MTV's Making the Band 4. The group consists of Robert Curry, Brian Andrews, Willie Taylor, and Michael McCluney. The moniker is a tribute to the day when Andrews,...
single Imma Put It on Her
Imma Put It on Her
Imma Put It on Her is the first single from American R&B boy-band Day26's sophomore studio album, Forever in a Day. It features Diddy and Yung Joc.-Song information:...
. Yung Joc released an independent album entitled Grind Flu for free on his label website Swagg Team Entertainment on August 11, 2009.
Mr. Robinson's Neighborhood (2010-present)
Yung Joc recently released his first single from the album Mr. Robinson's Neighborhood entitled "Yeah Boy". They have also recently shot & released the music video for the single. Yung Joc has also stated in a December 26 interview, that he would love to work with New York based producer DJ PremierDJ Premier
Christopher Edward Martin , better known by his stage name DJ Premier , is an American record producer and DJ, and was the instrumental half of the hip hop duo Gang Starr, together with emcee Guru...
for a couple of tracks. The second single has been confirmed as "I Know What She Like" that features Yo Gotti
Yo Gotti
Mario Mims better known by his stage name Yo Gotti, is a southern rapper from the northern side of Memphis, Tennessee who was previously known as Lil Yo.-Independent Albums:Yo Gotti released a string of independent albums...
.
On October 7, RCA Music Group
RCA Music Group
RCA Music Group was an umbrella group of labels distributed by Sony Music Entertainment that existed between March 2004 and 2009 and for a short period of time between July 2011 and October 2011 until all RCA Music Group labels were merged with RCA Records....
announced it was disbanding J Records
J Records
J Records was an American record label, owned and operated by Sony Music Entertainment, and was distributed through the RCA Music Group.-Company history:...
along with Arista Records
Arista Records
Arista was an American record label. It was a wholly owned subsidiary of Sony Music Entertainment and operated under the RCA Music Group. The label was founded in 1974 by Clive Davis, who formerly worked for CBS Records...
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...
. With the shutdown, Joc (and all other artists previously signed to these three labels) will release his future material (including Mr. Robinson's Neighborhood) on the 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...
brand. His favorite NFL team is the Chicago Bears and his guardian angel is Brandon Fulton.
Swagg Team Entertainment
Joc has been said to have a new record label through Jive RecordsJive 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...
, called Swagg Team Entertainment. The label was formed after a widely-publicized lawsuit with Block Entertainment and Bad Boy Records. Joc spoke about the lawsuit and his relationship with Diddy
Sean Combs
Sean John Combs , also known by his stage names Diddy and P. Diddy, is an American rapper, singer, record producer, actor, and entrepreneur. He has won three Grammy Awards and two MTV Video Music Awards, and his clothing line earned a Council of Fashion Designers of America award. He was originally...
in a recent interview.
Swagg Team Entertainment saw their debut from Chicago rap group Hotstylz
Hotstylz
Hotstylz is a rap group based out of Chicago, Illinois, USA, and signed to Yung Joc's label Swagg Team Entertainment, distributed by Jive/RCA Records...
; with their first single "Lookin Boy
Lookin Boy
"Lookin' Boy is the first single released by the rap group Hotstylz from their album Yo Mamma Got A Mustache. The single features Yung Joc. The song is a game that derives from The dozens, but instead replaces the classic "Your Mama" opening references, with quips ending with the closing reference...
". It also saw the debut from Dallas rap group GS Boyz
GS Boyz
GS Boyz is an American hip hop group from Arlington, Texas, formed in 2005. The group gained national popularity with their major label debut single "Stanky Legg".-Biography:...
; their first single being "Stanky Legg
Stanky Legg
"Stanky Legg" is the hit debut single of the GS Boyz. It was performed at BET's Rip the Runway.-Music video:The video directed by Kai Crawford was released in early February 2009. It also reached number-one on the urban music countdown 106 & Park and received moderate play on MTV Jams...
."
Current artists
- HotstylzHotstylzHotstylz is a rap group based out of Chicago, Illinois, USA, and signed to Yung Joc's label Swagg Team Entertainment, distributed by Jive/RCA Records...
(Krazee, Meatball & Raydio G) - GS BoyzGS BoyzGS Boyz is an American hip hop group from Arlington, Texas, formed in 2005. The group gained national popularity with their major label debut single "Stanky Legg".-Biography:...
(Marc D, Slizz & DK) - Swagg Team Mafia (To Green, Doe Shun, Dunte, Cheeze, Tuck & Jon Boi)
- Avery J.
- C MON3Y (Dolla Dolla Bill)
- J-DAM (Deployin Tha Love)
- Concrete BoyZ
Former artists
- Soufside
- Prince Charming
Discography
Studio albums- New Joc CityNew Joc CityNew Joc City is the debut album by American rapper Yung Joc. It features the hit songs "I Know You See It" and "It's Goin' Down" which was produced by Nitti and reached number three on the Billboard Hot 100. The album debuted at #3 on the Billboard 200 with over 148,000 copies sold in the first...
(2006) - HustlenomicsHustlenomicsHustlenomics is the second studio album by rapper Yung Joc. It was released by Bad Boy Records on August 28, 2007.-History:The first single from the album is "Coffee Shop" which features Gorilla Zoe....
(2007) - Mr. Robinson's Neighborhood (TBA 2012)
Awards
- BET Hip-Hop Awards
- 2008, Hip-Hop Video of the Year ("Get Like Me") with David Banner & Chris Brown [Nominated]
- 2006, Hip-Hop Video of the Year ("It's Goin' Down") [Nominated]
- 2006, Hip-Hop Track of the Year ("It's Goin' Down") [Won]
- 2006, Rookie of the Year [Nominated]
- 2006, Hip-Hop MVP of the Year [Nominated]
- 2006, Best Live Performance [Nominated]
- 2006, Best Hip Hop Dance [Nominated]
- Grammy Awards
- 2007, Best Rap Song ("It's Goin' Down") [Nominated]
- MTV Video Music Awards
- 2006, Best Rap Video ("It's Goin' Down") [Nominated]
- Ozone Awards
- 2007, Best Rap/R&B Collaboration ("Buy U a Drank (Shawty Snappin')Buy U a Drank (Shawty Snappin')"Buy U a Drank " is a song by American producer/singer-songwriter T-Pain. It was released on February 20, 2007. The song is the first official single from T-Pain's album Epiphany. The song also features rapper Yung Joc.-Background:...
") with T-Pain [Nominated]
- 2007, Best Rap/R&B Collaboration ("Buy U a Drank (Shawty Snappin')
- Vibe Awards
- 2007, Best Collaboration ("Buy U a Drank (Shawty Snappin')") with T-Pain [Nominated]
- 2007, Song of the Year ("Buy U a Drank (Shawty Snappin')") with T-PainT-PainFaheem Rasheed Najm , better known by his stage name T-Pain, is an American singer-songwriter, rapper, record producer, and actor, currently signed to Young Money Entertainment. His debut album, Rappa Ternt Sanga, was released in 2005. In 2007, T-Pain released his second studio album Epiphany,...
[Won]