J-Boog
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Jarell Damonte Houston (born August 11, 1985), better known as J-Boog, is an American
R&B
singer, rapper, and actor
. His stage name came from his grandmother calling him "Boogie" because of his love of dancing, and the J is simply the initial of his first name. He is a former member of R&B
group B2K
. He is also the cousin of Marques Houston
.
, raised in Compton, California
, and has been rapping, singing, dancing since the age of eight.
, along with Lil' Fizz
, Raz-B
, and Omarion
.
He starred in You Got Served
, the hit dance movie, with his B2K
band mates, along with Marques Houston
and Young Rome
. He played the character Rico, the peacemaker of the group. His performance in the movie was praised by many critics alike.
Houston, Frederic and Damuer Leffridge launched Popular Entertainment in 2008. Which was scheduled to release his first solo album, My First Words, in the summer of 2008. On September 4, 2009, Boog and Fizz premiered a new video titled Bounce on 106 & Park
.
Night Life - EP (a preview of the album) was released on iTunes
on September 29, 2009 Bounce is the first hit single from the album.
People of the United States
The people of the United States, also known as simply Americans or American people, are the inhabitants or citizens of the United States. The United States is a multi-ethnic nation, home to people of different ethnic and national backgrounds...
R&B
Rhythm and blues
Rhythm and blues, often abbreviated to R&B, is a genre of popular African American music that originated in the 1940s. The term was originally used by record companies to describe recordings marketed predominantly to urban African Americans, at a time when "urbane, rocking, jazz based music with a...
singer, rapper, and actor
Actor
An actor is a person who acts in a dramatic production and who works in film, television, theatre, or radio in that capacity...
. His stage name came from his grandmother calling him "Boogie" because of his love of dancing, and the J is simply the initial of his first name. He is a former member of R&B
Rhythm and blues
Rhythm and blues, often abbreviated to R&B, is a genre of popular African American music that originated in the 1940s. The term was originally used by record companies to describe recordings marketed predominantly to urban African Americans, at a time when "urbane, rocking, jazz based music with a...
group B2K
B2K
B2K was an American R&B music group. The group met in 1998, established in 2001, and managed by music producer Chris Stokes with Lil' Fizz, J-Boog, Raz-B, and Omarion as members. The group disbanded in 2004 due to internal disagreements.-2001-2002: B2K:...
. He is also the cousin of Marques Houston
Marques Houston
Marques Barrett Houston is an American R&B singer, songwriter, rapper, and actor. A member of the R&B singing group Immature/IMx until 2002, he went solo in 2003. He is also the cousin of J-Boog, former member of the R&B/Hip-Hop group B2K....
.
Early Life
J-Boog was born in Inglewood, CaliforniaInglewood, California
Inglewood is a city in southwestern Los Angeles County, California, southwest of downtown Los Angeles. It was incorporated on February 14, 1908. Its population stood at 109,673 as of the 2010 Census...
, raised in Compton, California
Compton, California
Compton is a city in southern Los Angeles County, California, United States, southeast of downtown Los Angeles. The city of Compton is one of the oldest cities in the county and on May 11, 1888, was the eighth city to incorporate. The city is considered part of the South side by residents of Los...
, and has been rapping, singing, dancing since the age of eight.
B2K
J-Boog was a member of the boy group B2KB2K
B2K was an American R&B music group. The group met in 1998, established in 2001, and managed by music producer Chris Stokes with Lil' Fizz, J-Boog, Raz-B, and Omarion as members. The group disbanded in 2004 due to internal disagreements.-2001-2002: B2K:...
, along with Lil' Fizz
Lil' Fizz
Dreux Pierre Frédéric , better known as Lil' Fizz, is an American rapper and actor. He was best known for being the youngest member of the R&B group, B2K....
, Raz-B
Raz-B
De'Mario Monte Thornton , better known as Raz-B, is an American singer and actor, most famous for being is a founding member of R&B boy band B2K.-Career:Born in Cleveland, Ohio, Raz B was a member of the group B2K as a teen...
, and Omarion
Omarion
Omari Ishmael Grandberry better known as Omarion, is an American R&B singer, actor, songwriter, record producer, dancer, and former lead singer of the R&B group, B2K. Omarion was spotted at a young age by a manager, Christopher B. Stokes, who took a liking to his vocal abilities...
.
He starred in You Got Served
You Got Served
You Got Served is a film written and directed by Chris Stokes, manager of its stars, recording artist Omarion, Marques Houston and the members of boy band B2K. The plot concerns a group of dancers, who take part in a street dancing competition...
, the hit dance movie, with his B2K
B2K
B2K was an American R&B music group. The group met in 1998, established in 2001, and managed by music producer Chris Stokes with Lil' Fizz, J-Boog, Raz-B, and Omarion as members. The group disbanded in 2004 due to internal disagreements.-2001-2002: B2K:...
band mates, along with Marques Houston
Marques Houston
Marques Barrett Houston is an American R&B singer, songwriter, rapper, and actor. A member of the R&B singing group Immature/IMx until 2002, he went solo in 2003. He is also the cousin of J-Boog, former member of the R&B/Hip-Hop group B2K....
and Young Rome
Young Rome
Jerome Isaac Jones , better known by his stage name Romeo/Young Rome, is an American rapper, singer and actor. He is a former member of R&B singing group Immature/IMx and released his solo debut album, Food for Thought, in 2004....
. He played the character Rico, the peacemaker of the group. His performance in the movie was praised by many critics alike.
Solo/Duo Career
In 2004, J-Boog and Lil' Fizz started their own record label called Fizz & Boog Inc.Houston, Frederic and Damuer Leffridge launched Popular Entertainment in 2008. Which was scheduled to release his first solo album, My First Words, in the summer of 2008. On September 4, 2009, Boog and Fizz premiered a new video titled Bounce on 106 & Park
106 & Park
106 & Park is a Top Ten Hip-Hop and R&B music video show, set up in a countdown format, that airs weekdays at 6:00 PM on BET . Since its inception, it was the network's #1 rated show...
.
Night Life - EP (a preview of the album) was released on iTunes
ITunes
iTunes is a media player computer program, used for playing, downloading, and organizing digital music and video files on desktop computers. It can also manage contents on iPod, iPhone, iPod Touch and iPad....
on September 29, 2009 Bounce is the first hit single from the album.
Personal Life
J-boog is the father of three children, one daughter and two sons, Anaia Jolie Houston (b. October 3, 2005), Jarell Damonte Houston (b. December 14, 2006) and Tru Carter Houston (b. November 12, 2009) with girlfriend Jondelle Michelle Lee.Movies
- 2004: You Got ServedYou Got ServedYou Got Served is a film written and directed by Chris Stokes, manager of its stars, recording artist Omarion, Marques Houston and the members of boy band B2K. The plot concerns a group of dancers, who take part in a street dancing competition...
- Rico - 2009: Steppin: The MovieSteppin: The MovieSteppin: The Movie is a 2009 American musical comedy film. The film stars Wesley Jonathan and Chrystee Pharris, and was the last film directed by Michael Taliferro.-Plot:...
- Greg - TBA: Hype Nation 3D - Jessy
Television
- 2002: All ThatAll ThatAll That is an American live-action, sketch comedy-variety show that aired on the Nickelodeon cable television network featuring short comedic sketches and weekly musical guests. The theme song for All That was performed by TLC...
- musical guest with B2KB2KB2K was an American R&B music group. The group met in 1998, established in 2001, and managed by music producer Chris Stokes with Lil' Fizz, J-Boog, Raz-B, and Omarion as members. The group disbanded in 2004 due to internal disagreements.-2001-2002: B2K:... - 2005: 106 and Park - Co-Host