Jim Jones

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Biography

Fortitude, ambition and creative business tactics are at the forefront of Jim Jones’ career. The enigmatic Diplomat CEO and entrepreneur spent the past decade designing an empire that will solidify his place in Hip Hop history and beyond. After continued success with his Dipset crew and his Diplomat Record label, Jim’s solo album, On My Way To Church, debuted at #18 on Billboard Top 200 in August 2004, and has sold over 200,000 copies independently to date. The videos for the first single, “Certified Gangsta”, and second single, “Crunk Musik”, have received consistent airplay on both BET and MTV. Jim Jones is also exceedingly popular in the fast-paced world of mix-tape releases. Building upon successes from his record label to his new alcohol brand, Sizzurp, Jim Jones is preparing to release a new Documentary Film, currently titled THE JIM JONES PROJECT, which presents a candidly-told cautionary tale of a “gangsta” rapper in transition. A purposeful message in the documentary is intended to act as a deterrent for the self-destructive behaviors of at-risk youth who have taken the bravado of “gangsta” rap to heart.

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Year Formed 1976
Number of Albums 89
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Genres

Hip Hop

Trivia

What is the pseudonym of Jim Jones?

CAPO

...d & kids. Jones is also a noted music video director under the pseudonym CAPO , having directed videos for artists including Cam'ron, Juelz Santana, Re...
For whom has Jim Jones directed videos?

Cam'ron, Juelz Santana, Remy Ma and State Property

...APO, having directed videos for artists including Cam'ron, Juelz Santana, Remy Ma and State Property . In 2004, he released his debut solo album On My ...
In what year did Jones release his first solo album?

2004

...artists including Cam'ron, Juelz Santana, Remy Ma and State Property. In 2004 , he released his debut solo album On My Way to Church. The release of hi...
What was Jones' second album called?

Harlem: Diary of a Summer

...lo album On My Way to Church. The release of his second album, Harlem: Diary of a Summer in 2005, coincided with Jones landing an executive position i...
When did Jones form ByrdGang?

2006

...ones landing an executive position in A&R at Entertainment One Music. In 2006 , Jones also formed the hip hop group and label ByrdGang. The album spawn...
What was the name of Jones' fifth album?

Capo

...hit single Pop Champagne. In April 2011, Jones released his fifth album, Capo , which was supported by the lead single, Perfect Day. He returned in May...
In what year did Jones release Capo?

2011

...label ByrdGang. The album spawned the hit single Pop Champagne. In April 2011 , Jones released his fifth album, Capo, which was supported by the lead s...
In what year did Jim Jones release his sixth album?

2019

... which was supported by the lead single, Perfect Day. He returned in May 2019 , for his sixth album titled El Capo. Early life Jim Jones was born in Th...
What was the title of Jim Jones' sixth album called?

El Capo

...ingle, Perfect Day. He returned in May 2019, for his sixth album titled El Capo . Early life Jim Jones was born in The Bronx borough of New York City a...
In what year was The Fraud Department released?

2021

...e discography with fulllength duo projects such as The Fraud Department ( 2021 ) and Gangsta Grillz: We Set the Trends (2022). Back in the late '90s, Jo...
What was the name of the single that Jones released in 2004?

On My Way to Church

...is own output and in 2004 hit number 18 on the Billboard 200 with On My Way to Church , featuring the charting singles Certified Gangstas and Crunk Muz...
What was Jones' third solo LP?

Hustler's P.O.M.E

... Summer, and continuing with his third and fourth solo LPs, 2006's Hustler's P.O.M.E . Pop Champagne, off the 2009 release, became Jones' second big po...
When was Hustler's P.O.M.E. Pop Champagne released?

2009

...rd and fourth solo LPs, 2006's Hustler's P.O.M.E. Pop Champagne, off the 2009 release, became Jones' second big pop hit, reaching number 22. Jones' gu...
What was Jones' second big pop hit?

Pop Champagne

...inuing with his third and fourth solo LPs, 2006's Hustler's P.O.M.E. Pop Champagne , off the 2009 release, became Jones' second big pop hit, reaching n...
What number did Jones' 2009 release reach?

22

..., off the 2009 release, became Jones' second big pop hit, reaching number 22 . Jones' guest verses and other collaborations became increasingly copious...
Who did Jones settle into as an executive A&R with?

E1

...lso during this period, Jones settled into an executive A&R position with E1 , the primary distributor of his commercial recordings. While Jones was be...
How many albums did Jones release in the 2010s?

three

...ry distributor of his commercial recordings. While Jones was behind only three albums in the 2010s, he still seemed to be working at a feverish pace w...
How many seasons of Love & Hip Hop: New York did he appear in?

two

...ors. He was also involved with reality television, appearing in the first two seasons of Love & Hip Hop: New York before costarring in the spinoff Chr...
Where did Jim Jones primarily grow up?

Harlem

...f Nancy Jones and Joseph Guillermo Jones I. He predominantly grew up in Harlem , under the care of his grandmother. 19, he talked about what it was lik...
What was the name of the rapper he grew up with?

Freekey Zekey

.... 19, he talked about what it was like to grow up with fellow rapper Freekey Zekey . He recounted that he would often linger at a store a block from th...
How old was Jones when he was indoctrinated into the world of hiphop?

six years old

...on into the world of hiphop occurred quite early in his life. He was six years old when he met Dame Dash, one of the future cofounders of RocAFella Re...
At what age did Jones meet Dame Dash?

six

...ination into the world of hiphop occurred quite early in his life. He was six years old when he met Dame Dash, one of the future cofounders of RocAFel...
How old was Jones when he met Cameron Giles?

13

...f RocAFella Records along with Kareem Biggs Burke and JayZ. At the age of 13 , Jones became acquainted with Cameron Giles or Cam'ron, who would have a ...
What was the name of Cam'ron's third album?

Come Home with Me

... later signed with RocAFella Records and released his third album, Come Home with Me , through them. It was a massive hit and the lead singles, Oh Boy ...
Which two lead singles were certified platinum?

Oh Boy and Hey Ma

... and released his third album, Come Home with Me, through them. It was a massive hit and the lead singles, Oh Boy and Hey Ma , were certified platinum....
Who was the artist that had a significant effect on his career as a musician?

Cam'ron

...d JayZ. At the age of 13, Jones became acquainted with Cameron Giles or Cam'ron , who would have a significant effect on his career as a musician. Cam'...
In what year was Jim Jones born?

1976

...e Joseph Guillermo Jones II Also known as Jimmy Jones CAPO Born July 15, 1976 (age 45) New York City, U.S. He is an original member of the hip hop col...
What is the criminal organization that Jim Jones is a part of?

Byrd Gang

...es, see Jim Jones (disambiguation). For the criminal organization, see Byrd Gang . Jones in 2008 Background information Birth name Joseph Guillermo Jon...
What is Jimmy Jones CAPO's full name?

Joseph Guillermo Jones II

...see Byrd Gang. Jones in 2008 Background information Birth name Joseph Guillermo Jones II Also known as Jimmy Jones CAPO Born July 15, 1976 (age 45) Ne...
What borough of New York City was the birthplace of Joseph Guillamo Jones?

The Bronx

...Joseph Guillermo Jones II was born on 15th July 1976 in The Bronx borough of New York City, as one of the three children of Nancy Jones and Joseph Gui...
Who were the two original members of The Diplomats?

Camron and Freekey Zekey

...together with the other two original members of The Diplomats, Camron and Freekey Zekey . Jim Jones is also a distinguished chorus video director under...