Jacob O'Neal Latimore, Jr. (born August 10, 1996) is a Jive Records
and Crown World Entertainment R&B recording artist.
The first single he recorded was "Best Friend" that made
it onto Radio Disney, where he became apart of the Incubator program,
which features upcoming young musicians . Latimore performed on
Maury when he was 10 years old, on the "Most Talented Kids" (2006)
episode. Early 2007, Latimore and his family moved to Atlanta, Georgia
but he is from New York City to take his career to the next level.
Later on that year, his single "Superstar" made the Billboard
R&B and Hip Hop Charts. He was signed to Jive Records in March
2010. On December 12th, 2010, Latimore released his single "Like
'Em All" ft. Diggy Simmons. Months later, he shot his first
video for the single that was released in early 2011. He has a music
video for his songs, "Like Em All" and "Nothin on
Me." Diggy Simmons has featured in one of his songs and both
of them, as well as Mindless Behavior, New Boyz, and more, will be
performing at Scream Tour: The Next Generation.
He has performed at many venues including the House of Blues, Bradley
Center, and Navy Pier.
Latimore appeared in the movie Vanishing on 7th Street, a post-apocalyptic
thriller. One film critic gave this good review of his performance
in the film: "audiences are treated to newcomer Jacob Latimore,
who is nothing short of fantastic. In bringing both bravery and vulnerability
to the role of a suddenly orphaned twelve year old, Latimore is in
many ways the true hero of the film."[3]
He has appeared in episodes of Tyler Perry's House of Payne and
One Tree Hill. He has also guest starred on the Disney Channel show
So Random! (July 31) and the new BET sitcom Reed Between The Lines.[4]
[edit] Dancing
Latimore developed his dancing skills by studying his favorite groups
as a child. When his mother brought home a promo tape of B2K's first
concert appearance he watched the video repeatedly until he perfected
every move. He also studied his favorite movie, The Temptations.
In an interview with Radio Disney Latimore said, "I watched
that movie everyday... I remember doing the dance moves all the time
nurse...they are one of the best groups ever."[1]
[edit] Influences
Latimore has cited Usher, Omarion, Vincent Byrd Jr., Chris Brown,
Michael Jackson, Mario, and of course his favorites The Temptations
as influences. He also stated on many of his YouTube videos that
anyone in the world living their dream inspires him.[5][6]
[edit] Recent Activities
Latimore did a promo tour for his single "Nothing On Me",
visiting various malls, camps and radio stations to promote the single.
The promo tour ended July 30, 2011.[7][dated info][8]
He will be featured on the 2011 Scream Tour "The Next Generation" headlined
by Mindless Behavior, and Diggy Simmons. On September 9 Jacob released
an alternate version of his single Like 'Em All.[9]
[edit] Singles
Bestfriend (2006)
Superstar (2007)
Like 'Em All ft. Diggy Simmons (2010)
Nothing On Me (2011)
Like 'Em All ft. Issa (2011)