Jadakiss
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Jadakiss is a well known rapper from New York. He has been featured in other underground mix tapes and formed the rap group the L.O.X in 1994.
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[edit] About
Hip hop artists Jadakiss (Jason Jerome Phillips) was born on May 27, 1975 in Yonkers, New York. At a very young age he became very interested in rap. Living the rough life Jadakiss started selling drugs to earn money. Through his friends he started rapping music. In Florida, Jadakiss starting joing rap competitions, he also became a popular freestyler. In his teen years, Jadakiss started recording in the studio.
In 1994, he and his squad started a rap group known as the L.O.X. They became popular and released their debut album Money, Power, Respect. After the Free the Lox campaign the group switched labels. Sheek Louch, Styles P, and Jadakiss worked with the Ruff Ryders in 1999.
In 2001, Jada released his debut album, Kiss The Game Goodbye. A lot of well-respected rappers were included in this album such as Snoop Dogg, Nate Dogg, Nas and DMX. In 2004, his follow-up album, Kiss Of Death was released. The controversial single "Why" topped at #1 on the Billboard Hot 100. It was later on banned on radio stations. His personal life was also reflected in the album.
In 2004, Jada and Fat Joe appeared on Ja Rule's "New York". Later a feud rose between Jada and 50 Cent. In 2006, he released the single "Shots Fired" featuring Styles P.
[edit] Awards & Certifications
Awards
| Year | Award | Category |
|---|---|---|
| 2004 | Vibe Award | Coolest Collabo for "Why (Remix)" |
| 2005 | Justo Mixtape Award | Best Artist on a Mixtape |
| 2005 | BET Award | Nominated for Best Collaboration for "Why" |
Certifications
| Year | Album | Certification |
|---|---|---|
| 2001 | Kiss Tha Game Goodbye | Certified Gold in U.S. |
| 2004 | Kiss Of Death | Certified Platinum in U.S. |
[edit] Chart Toppers
| Year | Title | Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Singles & Tracks | Hot Rap Singles | Billboard Hot 100 | Album |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2001 | Knock Yourself Out | 34 | Kiss Tha Game Goodbye | ||
| 2001 | Put Ya Hands Up | 80 | Kiss Tha Game Goodbye | ||
| 2001 | We Gonna Make It | 53 | 5 | Kiss Tha Game Goodbye | |
| 2004 | Time's Up! | 26 | 19 | 70 | Kiss Of Death |
| 2004 | U Make Me Wanna | 8 | 9 | 21 | Kiss Of Death |
| 2004 | Why? | 4 | 3 | 11 | Kiss Of Death |
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[edit] Tours & Concerts
No upcoming tours and concerts for this artist.
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[edit] Discography
[edit] Albums
 March 27, 2001 Ruff Ryders |
 June 22, 2004 Ruff Ryders |
[edit] Singles
| Year | Single | Label | Album |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2001 | Knock Yourself Out | Fat Beats Interscope | Kiss Tha Game Goodbye |
| 2001 | We Gonna Make It | Interscope | Kiss Tha Game Goodbye |
| 2004 | Time's Up! | Ruff Ryders | Kiss Of Death |
| 2004 | Why? | Interscope | Kiss Of Death |
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[edit] Trivia
- He has been known for selling drugs and robbing same with Notorious B.I.G..
- He has a trademark cough-laugh "Ahaah!" that sound at the beginning of his verses.
- He was known for his punchlines with a two-bar setup line and delivery structure.
[edit] Reviews
Jadakiss scratchy voice makes him unique especially when it is accompanied by his one of a kind lyrics that mezmerize his loyal fans. His talents should be praised by the media and should get more credit than any other rappers. --Mimi 09:27, 16 February 2007 (PST)
