Yung Joc
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Yung Joc or also known as ATL's Most Wanted is an American Hip-Hop rapper. He is under P. Diddy's record label Bad Boy South with his smash-hit single "It's Goin' Down".
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About
Rapper Yung Joc (Jasiel A. Robinson) was born on April 2, 1983 in Atlanta, Georgia. As a child, Joc was always in trouble. He had fights at his school and also got arrested. At the age of 10 years old, he was determined to be rapper. Joc was influenced by Ice-T, Slick Rick, LL Cool J and Run DMC. It was when a news reached to Block Enterprises that a rapper at Royal Peacock was a sensation. Block went to the club and saw Yung Joc performing and offered him a contract immediately. In 2006, Yung Joc released his debut track "It's Goin' Down". The single was a hit reaching to Sean "Diddy" Combs. He offered Joc a multi-million contract. Yung Joc released his full-length debut album, New Joc City.
Awards & Certifications
Awards
| Year | Award | Category |
|---|---|---|
| 2006 | BET Hip-Hop Award | Hip-Hop Track of the Year for "It's Goin' Down" |
| 2006 | Billboard Music Award | Nominated for Rap Single of the Year for "It's Goin' Down" |
| 2006 | Billboard Music Award | Nominated for Rap Artist of the Year |
| 2006 | BET Hip-Hop Award | Nominated for Best Live Performer |
| 2006 | BET Hip-Hop Award | Nominated for Hip-Hop MPV of the Year |
| 2006 | BET Hip-Hop Award | Nominated for Rookie of the Year |
| 2006 | BET Hip-Hop Award | Nominated for Hip-Hop Video of the Year for "It's Goin' Down" |
| 2006 | MTV Video Music Award | Nominated for Best Rap Video for "It's Goin' Down" |
| 2007 | Soul Train Music Award | Nominated for Best R&B/Soul or Rap Dance Cut for "It’s Goin’ Down" |
| 2007 | Soul Train Music Award | Nominated for Best R&B/Soul or Rap New Artist for "It’s Goin’ Down" |
| 2007 | Grammy Award | Nominated for Best Rap Song for "It's Goin' Down" |
Certifications
| Year | Album | Certification |
|---|---|---|
| 2006 | New Joc City | Certified Platinum in U.S. |
Chart Toppers
| Year | Title | Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Singles & Tracks | Hot Rap Singles | Billboard Hot 100 | Album |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006 | I Know You See It | 5 | 2 | 17 | New Joc City |
| 2006 | It's Goin' Down | 1 | 1 | 3 | New Joc City |
| 2007 | 1st Time | 15 | 11 | 82 | New Joc City |
News
Tours & Concerts
04/12/2007 - Barton College,Wilson, North Carolina
04/13/2007 - SC State University, Orangeburgh, South Carolina
04/14/2007 - Mississippi State University, Starville, Mississippi
04/20/2007 - Mansfield University, Mansfield, Pennsylvania
04/26/2007 - Widener University, Chester, Pennsylvania
04/28/2007 - Spring Fest, Miami, Florida
Announcements
Discography
Albums
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Singles
| Year | Single | Label | Album |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006 | I Know You See It | Bad Boy | New Joc City |
| 2006 | It's Goin' Down | Bad Boy | New Joc City |
| 2007 | 1st Time | Bad Boy | New Joc City |
Other artists
Similar artists
Influences
Contemporaries
Trivia
- He is the President of Mastermind Music a record label established by himself and friend Chino Dollar.
- His inspiration came from Georgia native T.I.'s music.
Reviews
Yung Joc just like any other rapper out there. There is nothing special with him. The lyrics that he sings and his video's are just typical he is not going anywhere with those material. --Mimi 11:35, 31 March 2007 (PST)
External Links
Categories: Artist | Rap | Hip-Hop
