Jermaine Dupri

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Jermaine Dupri
Jermaine Dupri

Jermaine Dupri is an American Hip-Hop rapper and at the same time a producer. He is the son of a concert promoter and musical manager. He is the youngest producer in the history of music.

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About

Jermaine Dupri Mauldin on September 23, 1972. At the age of 10 years old, Dupri's father, Michael Mauldin, an Atlanta manager handled a concert for Diana Ross. Dupri got on stage and started dancing with Ross. He toured around the country as an opening act. In 1987, his production career began. At the age of 14 years old, he produced record for the group, Silk Tymes Leather. In Atlanta, he formed So So Def Records. Dupri became a well-respected producer. He worked with a number of artists such as, TLC on their first two album, Mariah Carey, Run-D.M.C., Whodini and Usher. He also dicovered R&B artists like Kris Kross, Bow Wow, Xscape and Da Brat. Ashanti and Dupri are currently working together for her album which will be released in 2007.

As an artist, Dupri released his debut album, Life In 1472, in 1998. The singles "Money Ain't A Thang" and "The Party Continues". In 2001, he released his sophomore album, Instructions. His latest album, Da Bottom, Vol. 5, had the hit single "Gotta Getcha".

Awards & Certifications

Awards

Year Award Category
2005 ASCAP Rhythm & Soul Music Award Songwriter of the Year
2005 Grammy Award Nominared for Best R&B Song for "Burn"
2005 Grammy Award Nominated for Best R&B Song for "My Boo"
2005 Vibe Award Nominated for Power Broker of the Year
2006 Billboard R&B/Hip-Hop Award Top R&B/Hip-Hop Songwriter
2006 Grammy Award Best R&B Song for "We Belong Together"
2006 ASCAP Pop Music Award Song of the Year for "We Belong Together"
2006 Billboard R&B/Hip-Hop Award Top R&B/Hip-Hop Producer
2006 BET Hip-Hop Element Award Producer of the Year

Certifications

Year Album Certification
1998 Life In 1472 Certified Platinum in U.S.
2001 Instructions Certified Platinum in U.S.

Chart Toppers

Year Title Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Singles & Tracks Hot Rap Singles Billboard Hot 100 Album
1998 Money Aint A Thang 10 28 52 Life In 1472
1998 The Party Continues 14 6 29 Life In 1472
2001 Ballin' Out Of Control 42 14 95 Instructions
2001 Welcome To Atlanta 41 35 Instructions
2005 Gotta Getcha 31 15 60 Young, Fly & Flashy, Vol. 1

News

Tours & Concerts

No upcoming tours and concerts for Jermaine Dupri.

Announcements

Discography

Albums

Singles

Year Single Label Album
1998 Sweetheart Sony Life In 1472
1998 Money Aint A Thang Columbia Life In 1472
1998 The Party Continues Columbia Life In 1472
1998 Going Home With Me So So Def Life In 1472
2001 Ballin' Out Of Control Sony International Instructions
2005 Gotta Getcha Virgin Young, Fly & Flashy, Vol. 1

Compilations & Live Releases

Other artists

Similar artists

Influences

Contemporaries

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