Comp (rapper)
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Jordan McElveen better known by the stage name COMP, which stands for "Clever On Many Perspectives" is an American rapper who was signed to Def Jam
in 2000-04. He didn't release his debut album until 2009 under Bang-A-Rang/Shape Shifter Entertainment.
Life and music career
Born and raised in Baltimore, Maryland, COMP a.k.a. Jordan McElveen has made several marks in the industry ranging from soundtrack credits and film debuts to being heard and seen on video games. In 2000, his single “Do Sumptin” appeared on the soundtrack of "Cradle 2 the Grave
" and sold over one million copies. Another single, “Rollin” was featured on the Johnson Family Vacation soundtrack. Both COMP's "Do Sumptin'” and “Stick em” singles were placed on the soundtrack of the PlayStation game "Def Jam Vendetta". In 2004, COMP was formed into an animated character on the PlayStation 2 video game "Def Jam: Fight For NY
" released by EA Games. The single entitled “Get Into It” was included on the soundtrack of the game. In March 2006, COMP made his first appearance as an actor in the drama "Charm City"; a film about three friends from Baltimore's inner city trying to escape their past criminal activities to acquire better lives for themselves.
Cam’ron teamed up with COMP on his track "Fire", and Ghostface Killah, Jadakiss and COMP collab on the video version of the song "Run". On the road, COMP opened up for 50 Cent
's "Valentines Day Tour". COMP has a catalog of mixtapes, such as "COMP mixtape the 17 Year Old Phenomenon” which was hosted by DJ Kay Slay
and six mixtapes with DJ DNA including: "DNA & DEF JAM Presents COMP Clever On Many Perspectives Mixtape Volume ..1", "DNA The Nation Nigga U Will Be A Believer Mixtape Volume ..2", and "The Man with the Hand 2".
COMP was born with a deformed
left hand. There are several fingers missing from the middle of his left hand. There are two smaller fingers on either hand that point upward. A reference to his hand condition is within the tile of his debut, The Man with the Hand.
External links
Def Jam Recordings
Def Jam Recordings is an American record label, focused primarily on hip hop and urban music, owned by Universal Music Group, and operates as a part of The Island Def Jam Motown Music Group...
in 2000-04. He didn't release his debut album until 2009 under Bang-A-Rang/Shape Shifter Entertainment.
Life and music career
Born and raised in Baltimore, Maryland, COMP a.k.a. Jordan McElveen has made several marks in the industry ranging from soundtrack credits and film debuts to being heard and seen on video games. In 2000, his single “Do Sumptin” appeared on the soundtrack of "Cradle 2 the Grave
Cradle 2 the Grave
Cradle 2 the Grave is a 2003 American action film directed by Andrzej Bartkowiak featuring martial artist Jet Li and rapper DMX.-Plot:...
" and sold over one million copies. Another single, “Rollin” was featured on the Johnson Family Vacation soundtrack. Both COMP's "Do Sumptin'” and “Stick em” singles were placed on the soundtrack of the PlayStation game "Def Jam Vendetta". In 2004, COMP was formed into an animated character on the PlayStation 2 video game "Def Jam: Fight For NY
Def Jam: Fight for NY
Def Jam: Fight for NY is the sequel to Def Jam Vendetta, a hip hop-influenced 3D fighting game released for the GameCube, PlayStation 2 and Xbox and is followed by Def Jam: Icon...
" released by EA Games. The single entitled “Get Into It” was included on the soundtrack of the game. In March 2006, COMP made his first appearance as an actor in the drama "Charm City"; a film about three friends from Baltimore's inner city trying to escape their past criminal activities to acquire better lives for themselves.
Cam’ron teamed up with COMP on his track "Fire", and Ghostface Killah, Jadakiss and COMP collab on the video version of the song "Run". On the road, COMP opened up for 50 Cent
50 Cent
Curtis James Jackson III , better known by his stage name 50 Cent, is an American rapper, entrepreneur, investor, record producer, and actor. He rose to fame with the release of his albums Get Rich or Die Tryin and The Massacre . Get Rich or Die Tryin has been certified eight times platinum by...
's "Valentines Day Tour". COMP has a catalog of mixtapes, such as "COMP mixtape the 17 Year Old Phenomenon” which was hosted by DJ Kay Slay
DJ Kay Slay
DJ Kay Slay is an American hip hop deejay. He was referred to by the New York Times as "Hip Hop's One-Man Ministry of Insults". He has sold 350,000 copies of his two official albums.-Early life:...
and six mixtapes with DJ DNA including: "DNA & DEF JAM Presents COMP Clever On Many Perspectives Mixtape Volume ..1", "DNA The Nation Nigga U Will Be A Believer Mixtape Volume ..2", and "The Man with the Hand 2".
COMP was born with a deformed
Deformity
A deformity, dysmorphism, or dysmorphic feature is a major difference in the shape of body part or organ compared to the average shape of that part.Deformity may arise from numerous causes:*A Genetic mutation*Damage to the fetus or uterus...
left hand. There are several fingers missing from the middle of his left hand. There are two smaller fingers on either hand that point upward. A reference to his hand condition is within the tile of his debut, The Man with the Hand.
Albums
| Year | Title | |
|---|---|---|
| 2009 | The Man With The Hand
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Mixtapes
| Year | Title |
|---|---|
| 200x | Clever On Many Perspectives - Bang-A-Rang Gang Mixtape vol.1 |
| 200x | U Will Be A Believer - Bang-A-Rang Gang Mixtape vol.2 |
| 200x | The 17 Year Old Phenomenon |
| 200x | Independence Day - Bang-A-Rang Gang Mixtape vol.3 |
| 200x | The Man With The Hand - Bang-A-Rang Gang Mixtape vol.4 |
| 2009 | The Man With The Hand 2 |
| 2010 | C.O.M.P. The Pay Attention Edition |
| 2011 | COMP Your Enthusiasm |
| 2011 | Duncan Macleod |
Singles
| Year | Title | Chart positions | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| U.S. Billboard Hot 100 The Billboard Hot 100 is the United States music industry standard singles popularity chart issued weekly by Billboard magazine. Chart rankings are based on radio play and sales; the tracking-week for sales begins on Monday and ends on Sunday, while the radio play tracking-week runs from Wednesday... |
U.S. R&B Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs, is a chart released weekly by Billboard in the United States.The chart, initiated in 1942, is used to track the success of popular music songs in urban, or primarily African American, venues. Dominated over the years at various times by jazz, rhythm and blues, doo-wop, soul,... |
U.S. Rap Hot Rap Tracks Rap Songs is a chart released weekly by Billboard in the United States. It lists the 25 most popular hip-hop/rap songs, calculated weekly by airplay on rhythmic and urban radio stations and sales in hip hop-focused or exclusive markets. From 1989 through 2001, it was based on how much the single... |
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| 200x | "Harder" | - | - | - |
| 200x | "Get N2 It" | - | - | - |
| "COMP" | - | - | - | |
| 2004 | "Rollin'" Soundtrack for Johnson Family Vacation | - | - | - |
| 2003 | "Do Sumptin" Soundtrack for Cradle 2 The Grave | - | - | - |
As featured performer
| Year | Title |
|---|---|
| 2004 | "Run" (Ghostface featuring Jadakiss & C.O.M.P.) (Video Version) |
Music videos
| Year | Title | Director(s) |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | "Her Friends" | Gearie "The Grench" Bowman |
External links
- Shape Shifter Entertainment website
- Official COMP website
- COMP Her Friends music video January 2010/ The Man With The Hand