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LaRon Louis James (born February 18, 1982),[1] better known by his stage name Juelz Santana, is an American rapper, producer and actor. He came to fame following his appearances on Cam'ron's 2002 singles, "Oh Boy" and "Hey Ma". In 2003, his debut album From Me to U was released by Def Jam Recordings; his next album What the Game's Been Missing! contained the top-ten single "There It Go (The Whistle Song)".
Early life & career
Santana was born in Harlem to an African American mother and to a Dominican father.[2] He began rapping at the age of five and at age twelve started duo Draft Pick, which was signed to Priority Records.[3] In 2000, Santana made a guest performance on a track on Cam'ron's album S.D.E. and eventually joined The Diplomats.[4]
Music career
From Me to U (2003)
In 2003, Santana released an album, From Me to U under Roc-A-Fella/Def Jam; its single "Dipset (Santana's Town)" reached #70 on the Billboard R&B/Hip-Hop chart.
What the Game's Been Missing! (2005)
What the Game's Been Missing! followed in 2005 with the singles "There It Go (The Whistle Song)", "Oh Yes", and "Clockwork". "There It Go" reached #6 on the Billboard Hot 100 and #3 on the Hot Rap Tracks charts; "Oh Yes" reached #56 on the Hot 100 and #8 on the Rap charts.[5] Both this album and single "There It Go" were certified Gold by the Recording Industry Association of America.[6]
I Can't Feel My Face, Def Jam Signing & Skull Gang(2006-2009)
Santana began working with Lil Wayne on a collaboration album I Can't Feel My Face in 2006.[7][8][9][10] Mick Boogie, a DJ from Ohio, released a mixtape in late August 2006 titled Blow that contained 12 leaked tracks from the album recording sessions.[11] Recording and production reportedly concluded by summer 2007.[12] Santana told Angie Martinez in an interview on New York City hip-hop station Hot 97 that he blames the delay on the album on fellow Dipset rapper Cam'ron.[13] In April 2008, Santana stated that issues existed over his and Lil Wayne signing to different labels and thus announced plans for various mixtapes to promote "unity and creativity".[14] Santana claimed that Cam'ron blocked collaborations by other artists.[15] XXL magazine brought up the delay of the album release in a February 2009 interview with Santana, who replied that "contractual issues" were to blame and that he was talking to L.A. Reid about releasing this album before his own solo album.[16] In Lil Wayne's album Tha Carter III, Santana appeared on the fifteenth track.
In August 2008, Dipset founder Cam'ron revealed that he had sold Santana's contract to Def Jam Records for $2 million.[17] Despite selling him to the Def Jam label, Santana says he is not mad at Cam. He revealed that he had inked a joint 50/50 joint venture with Def Jam, where he will release his next album, Born to Lose, Built to Win.[18] Santana performed on Jim Jones' single "Pop Champagne", which was produced by Ron Browz. "Pop Champagne" peaked at #22 on the Hot 100 and #3 on the Hot Rap Tracks chart; it was also certified Gold by RIAA on February 26, 2009.[19] In May 2009 Skull Gang's debut album was released on Santana's new label, Skull Gang Entertainment, and Koch Records.
Born to Lose, Built to Win & Dipset Reunion(2010-present)
Since 2007, Santana has been recording material for his third album, Born to Lose, Built to Win. Shortly after recording began, Santana released a promo single, "The Second Coming", produced by Just Blaze. After a two year hiatus, he released a new song, "Days of Our Lives", with two accompanying music videos featuring cameos from Skull Gang. In late 2009 he released the first single off Born to Lose, Built to Win, "Mixin' Up the Medicine" featuring Yelawolf. In 2010, he released the second single titled, "Back to the Crib" featuring Chris Brown. In April 2010, Cam'ron and Jim Jones announced they ended their feud.[20] In June 2010, the Dipset reunion began with a teaser titled "Under Construction" and a street single, "Salute" produced by Araabmuzik. The song features Jim Jones, Cam'ron, and Juelz Santana. The remix features new Diplomat artist Vado with a verse added. Since the reunion it is not yet known if or when Juelz will release the album. But it is known that he is working on a new album with The Diplomats.
Personal life
Santana maintained a store of his clothing and music near his old neighborhood of 151st and Amsterdam/Broadway on Amsterdam Avenue between 150th and 151st Streets [21]
Legal issues
Santana was arrested outside of his Teaneck, New Jersey home in March 2008. After being pulled over for driving with a suspended license,stating he was driving to Plainfield,NJ to see a close friend Rahjon Ross. After a search of Santana's Bentley police found marijuana, 29 hollow-point bullets, and $19,500 in cash inside a plastic bag filled with Jolly Ranchers .[22]
Discography
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Collaboration albums
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Filmography
- State Property 2 (2005)
- Killa Season (2006)
- The Project (2011)
References
- ^ Kellman, Andy. "Juelz Santana > Biography". Allmusic. Retrieved 2009-11-17.
- ^ Dip Set Capo Jim Jones Still Gaining Altitude. LatinRapper.com: January 15, 2007
- ^ "Biography". Def Jam. Retrieved 2009-03-21.
- ^ Kellman, Andy (2005). "Juelz Santana > Biography". allmusic. Retrieved 2009-03-21.
- ^ "Juelz Santana > Charts & Awards > Billboard Singles". allmusic. Retrieved 2009-03-21.
- ^ "Gold and Platinum". RIAA. Retrieved 2009-03-21.
- ^ Reid, Shaheem (2006-01-30). "Juelz Santana Sticks With Def Jam, Pimp C Gets Back To Work:". Mixtape Monday. MTV News. Retrieved 2009-03-07.
- ^ Reid, Shaheem (2006-05-08). "Kanye, Wayne Give Khaled The Goods; R. Kelly Pushes Jamie Foxx:". Mixtape Monday. MTV News. Retrieved 2009-03-07.
- ^ Reid, Shaheem (2006-07-05). "Lil Wayne, Juelz Santana May Turn Upcoming Mixtape Into Full LP". MTV News. Retrieved 2008-03-28.
- ^ Lelinwalla, Mark (2006-07-05). "Lil Wayne Working with Juelz Santana, Baby and Preps Tha Carter III". Vibe. Retrieved 2009-03-07.
- ^ Reid, Shaheem (2006-08-28). "Nas Promises 'Crazy Joint' With Game; Juelz, Lil Wayne Together On Mixtape ... Sort Of:". Mixtape Monday. MTV News. Retrieved 2009-03-07.
- ^ Reid, Shaheem (2007-06-11). "Lil Wayne Plans His Own Leak; Cassidy's Live-From-Jail Rhymes". Mixtape Monday. MTV News. Retrieved 2008-03-28.
- ^ Jason (2008-02-25). "Juelz Santana Blames Cam'ron For Delayed Album". Rap Basement.
- ^ Cabrera, Claudio E. (2008-04-08). "Juelz Santana talks Lil Wayne, Hurricane Katrina, and Lebron James!". Def Jam. Retrieved 2009-03-07.
- ^ Reid, Shaheem (2008-08-19). "Juelz Santana Says Cam'ron Blocked 'Tons' of His Collaborations, But 'It's No Hard Feelings'". MTV News. Retrieved 2009-03-07.
- ^ "Juelz Santana, Free At Last". XXL. 2009-02-12. Retrieved 2009-03-07.
- ^ Dukes, Rahman (2008-08-01). "Juelz Santana Out Of Diplomats, But Says He's Cool With Cam'ron: 'It's Still Dip Set 4 Life!'". MTV News. Retrieved 2009-03-21.
- ^ Bennett, Miles (2008-08-01). "Cam'ron Sells Juelz Santana To Def Jam For $2 Million". Baller Status. Archived from the original on 2008-08-22. Retrieved 2008-08-02.
- ^ "Gold and Platinum". RIAA. Retrieved 2009-03-26.
- ^ Miss Info Exclusive: Cam’ron and Jim Jones rebuild friendship, Jimmy issues public apology
- ^ Juelz Santana Starts Fashion Show for Harlem sojones online magazine.
- ^ "Bullets, pot found in rapper's car", New York Daily News, March 12, 2008. Accessed March 12, 2008.