Jaheim
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Jaheim Hoagland is an American
R&B
singer and formerly a rapper performing under the mononymous name of Jaheim. He was signed by Naughty by Nature
's Kaygee to Divine Mill Records in 2000, and released his debut album Ghetto Love in 2001. His second effort, Still Ghetto
, was released a year later, both achieving platinum success. Jaheim's third album, Ghetto Classics
, was released on February 14, 2006, debuting at Number One on the Billboard 200
, and selling over 153,000 copies in its first week.
Jaheim has been a resident of Hillsborough Township, New Jersey
. He is the grandson of the late 1960s soul singer Hoagy Lands
.
He is currently attending St. Johns University, having earlier dropped out of Lock Haven University.
, and their family reunions were big songfests. Singing at family reunions and local talent shows preceded a successful tryout at the Apollo Theater's talent show. He won the contest three times when he was fifteen.
Two years later, he experienced more tragedy when his mother died. Four years after her death, he recorded a tape that led to a deal with Divine Mill Records (a division of Warner Bros. Records
). Hoagland received good reactions from two singles "Could It Be
" and "Lil' Nigga Ain't Mine" on BET
video shows. Appearing with Hoagland on his first album was RL
(from Next), Blackstreet
, and Darren and Cliff Lighty. His second album, Still Ghetto
, was released at the tail end of 2002. Another Top Ten hit, it placed two singles in the Top 40, "Fabulous" and "Anything". Ghetto Classics
followed in early 2006 and became his first number one album. The Makings of a Man
was released in December 2007. In late 2009 the "Ain't Leavin Without You
" single preceded his 2010 album Another Round
.
United States
The United States of America is a federal constitutional republic comprising fifty states and a federal district...
R&B
Contemporary R&B
Contemporary R&B is a music genre that combines elements of hip hop, soul, R&B and funk.Although the abbreviation “R&B” originates from traditional rhythm and blues music, today the term R&B is most often used to describe a style of African American music originating after the demise of disco in...
singer and formerly a rapper performing under the mononymous name of Jaheim. He was signed by Naughty by Nature
Naughty by Nature
Naughty by Nature are a Grammy Award-winning American hip hop trio from East Orange, New Jersey that at the time of its formation in 1989 consisted of Treach, Vin Rock, and the DJ Kay Gee...
's Kaygee to Divine Mill Records in 2000, and released his debut album Ghetto Love in 2001. His second effort, Still Ghetto
Still Ghetto
Still Ghetto is the second album from R&B singer Jaheim. It spawned the hit single Fabulous featuring Tha' Rayne. The album was released on November 5, 2002. It reached platinum status. The single "Put That Woman First" has been his biggest hit to date on the Billboard Hot 100, reaching #20...
, was released a year later, both achieving platinum success. Jaheim's third album, Ghetto Classics
Ghetto Classics
Ghetto Classics is Jaheim's third album with Warner Bros. Records. The album is the follow-up to his two well established platinum records. The album was released in February 2006, and debuted at #1 on the Billboard 200, selling 153,000 copies in its first week of release. Shortly after it quickly...
, was released on February 14, 2006, debuting at Number One on the Billboard 200
Billboard 200
The Billboard 200 is a ranking of the 200 highest-selling music albums and EPs in the United States, published weekly by Billboard magazine. It is frequently used to convey the popularity of an artist or groups of artists...
, and selling over 153,000 copies in its first week.
Jaheim has been a resident of Hillsborough Township, New Jersey
Hillsborough Township, New Jersey
Hillsborough Township is a Township in Somerset County, New Jersey, United States. As of the 2010 United States Census, the township population was 38,303....
. He is the grandson of the late 1960s soul singer Hoagy Lands
Hoagy Lands
Hoagy Lands was an American soul singer.-Biography:...
.
He is currently attending St. Johns University, having earlier dropped out of Lock Haven University.
Personal life and music career
Jaheim grew up in New Brunswick, in the 176 Memorial Parkway Homes public housing project. His father died in 1981, when he was only three years old. His grandfather sang with many top groups, including the DriftersThe Drifters
The Drifters are a long-lived American doo-wop and R&B/soul vocal group with a peak in popularity from 1953 to 1963, though several splinter Drifters continue to perform today. They were originally formed to serve as Clyde McPhatter's backing group in 1953...
, and their family reunions were big songfests. Singing at family reunions and local talent shows preceded a successful tryout at the Apollo Theater's talent show. He won the contest three times when he was fifteen.
Two years later, he experienced more tragedy when his mother died. Four years after her death, he recorded a tape that led to a deal with Divine Mill Records (a division of Warner Bros. Records
Warner Bros. Records
Warner Bros. Records Inc. is an American record label. It was the foundation label of the present-day Warner Music Group, and now operates as a wholly owned subsidiary of that corporation. It maintains a close relationship with its former parent, Warner Bros. Pictures, although the two companies...
). Hoagland received good reactions from two singles "Could It Be
Could It Be
"Could it be" was the Maltese entry in the Eurovision Song Contest 1991, performed in English by Georgina & Paul Giordimaina. This was Malta's return to the Contest after having withdrawn following the Eurovision Song Contest 1975....
" and "Lil' Nigga Ain't Mine" on BET
Bet
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video shows. Appearing with Hoagland on his first album was RL
Rl
RL, Rl or rl may refer to:* Rl , a digraph in Australian Aboriginal languages representing a retroflex lateral* RL , the complexity class of problems* NL or RL, another complexity class...
(from Next), Blackstreet
Blackstreet
Blackstreet is an American R&B group founded in 1991 by Thomas Taliaferro and Teddy Riley, the inventor of New Jack Swing known for his work as a member of Guy. Chauncey Hannibal and Levi Little were signed under production and management contracts with Thomas Taliaferro and were merged into what...
, and Darren and Cliff Lighty. His second album, Still Ghetto
Still Ghetto
Still Ghetto is the second album from R&B singer Jaheim. It spawned the hit single Fabulous featuring Tha' Rayne. The album was released on November 5, 2002. It reached platinum status. The single "Put That Woman First" has been his biggest hit to date on the Billboard Hot 100, reaching #20...
, was released at the tail end of 2002. Another Top Ten hit, it placed two singles in the Top 40, "Fabulous" and "Anything". Ghetto Classics
Ghetto Classics
Ghetto Classics is Jaheim's third album with Warner Bros. Records. The album is the follow-up to his two well established platinum records. The album was released in February 2006, and debuted at #1 on the Billboard 200, selling 153,000 copies in its first week of release. Shortly after it quickly...
followed in early 2006 and became his first number one album. The Makings of a Man
The Makings of a Man
The Makings of a Man is the fourth studio album by Jaheim, released on December 18, 2007. It debuted at #11 on the Billboard 200 with first week sales of 176,000 copies...
was released in December 2007. In late 2009 the "Ain't Leavin Without You
Ain't Leavin Without You
"Ain't Leavin Without You" is an R&B song by Jaheim.It was released to radio on October 23, 2009 and is the first single from his fifth studio album, Another Round. It was produced by his longtime producer Kay Gee. Songwriting duties were handled by The Clutch's Balewa Muhammad, Lady & A Tramp's...
" single preceded his 2010 album Another Round
Another Round
Another Round is the fifth studio album by American R&B singer-songwriter Jaheim, released on February 9, 2010.It's Jaheim's second album with Atlantic Records.- Commercial performance :...
.
Albums
- Ghetto Love (2001)
- Still GhettoStill GhettoStill Ghetto is the second album from R&B singer Jaheim. It spawned the hit single Fabulous featuring Tha' Rayne. The album was released on November 5, 2002. It reached platinum status. The single "Put That Woman First" has been his biggest hit to date on the Billboard Hot 100, reaching #20...
(2002) - Ghetto ClassicsGhetto ClassicsGhetto Classics is Jaheim's third album with Warner Bros. Records. The album is the follow-up to his two well established platinum records. The album was released in February 2006, and debuted at #1 on the Billboard 200, selling 153,000 copies in its first week of release. Shortly after it quickly...
(2006) - The Makings of a ManThe Makings of a ManThe Makings of a Man is the fourth studio album by Jaheim, released on December 18, 2007. It debuted at #11 on the Billboard 200 with first week sales of 176,000 copies...
(2007) - Another RoundAnother RoundAnother Round is the fifth studio album by American R&B singer-songwriter Jaheim, released on February 9, 2010.It's Jaheim's second album with Atlantic Records.- Commercial performance :...
(2010)
Awards and nominations
- Grammy Awards
- 2011: Best R&B Album, Nominated
- 2011: Best Male R&B Performance, Nominated
- 2011: Best R&B Song, Nominated
- Soul Train Music AwardsSoul Train Music AwardsThe Soul Train Music Awards is an annual award show which previously aired in national television syndication, and honors the best in Black music and entertainment...
- 2010: Best Male R&B/Soul Artist, Nominated