Jasiel Robinson (born April 2, 1983), better known
by his stage name Yung Joc, is an American rapper.
Robinson's father, Vivian Young, ran a hair-care products company
and helped him write a jingle for Revlon; Robinson founded his own
label to release his music.
After Teaming with producer Russell "Block" Spencer, founder
of the Block Enterprises label, Yung Joc recorded his first single "It's
Goin' Down" in the spring of 2006. Spencer was signed Joc to
Sean Combs's Bad Boy Records for a multi-million dollar deal, and
Bad Boy released Joc's debut New Joc City that year. The album debuted
at #3 on the Billboard 200 selling nearly 150,000 copies in the first
week[citation needed]. The second week it fell to #7. It has since
been certified gold by the RIAA selling over 500,000 copies.
[1] Yung Joc was also featured on the songs "Show Stopper" by
Danity Kane (from Diddy's Making The Band 4) & Cassie's album
track Call U Out. Yung Joc is on 2006 "Forbes' Richest Rappers
List", ranking at #20, having grossed approximately $10 million
in 2006.[2] "It's Goin' Down" reached #3 on the Billboard
Hot 100 and #1 on the Hot Rap Tracks chart. The next single, "I
Know U See It", reached #17 on the Hot 100 and #2 on the Hot
Rap Tracks.
[edit] Hustlenomic$ & Grind Flu (2007-2009)
Joc's next album, Hustlenomics, was released in 2007, with the singles "Coffee
Shop" and "Bottle Poppin'". Hustlenomics sold 69,000
copies in its first week of release, debuting at number three on
the Billboard 200.[3] As of April 2009, it has sold approximately
197,000 copies according to Nielsen Soundscan. In 2007 Yung Joc was
featured on his new artist Hotstylz single "Lookin Boy".
During 2008 Yung Joc was featured in the hit singles on "Get
Like Me, "So Fly" & "Beep". Then in 2009
he was featured on Day26 single Imma Put It on Her. Yung Joc released
an independent album entitled Grind Flu for free on his label website
Swagg Team Entertainment on August 11, 2009.[4][5]
[edit] Mr. Robinson's Neighborhood (2010-present)
Yung Joc recently released his first single from the album Mr. Robinson's
Neighborhood entitled "Yeah Boy". They have also recently
shot & released the music video for the single. Yung Joc has
also stated in a December 26 interview, that he would love to work
with New York based producer DJ Premier for a couple of tracks. The
second single has been confirmed as "I Know What She Like" that
features Yo Gotti.
[edit] Other Ventures
[edit] Swagg Team Entertainment
Joc has been said to have a new record label through Jive Records,
called Swagg Team Entertainment. The label was formed after a widely-publicized
lawsuit with Block Entertainment and Bad Boy Records. Joc spoke about
the lawsuit and his relationship with Diddy in a recent interview.[6]
Swagg Team Entertainment saw their debut from Chicago rap group
Hotstylz; with their first single "Lookin Boy".[7] It also
saw the debut from Dallas rap group GS Boyz; their first single being "Stanky
Legg."
Current artists
Hotstylz (Krazee, Meatball & Raydio G)
GS Boyz (Marc D, Slizz & DK)
Swagg Team Mafia (To Green, Doe Shun, Dunte, Cheeze, Tuck & Jon Boi)
Avery J.
C MON3Y (Dolla Dolla Bill)
J-DAM (Deployin Tha Love)
[8]
Former artists
Soufside
Prince Charming
[edit] Discography
Main article: Yung Joc discography
Studio albums
New Joc City (2006)
Hustlenomics (2007)
Mr. Robinson's Neighborhood (TBA 2012)
[edit] Awards
BET Hip-Hop Awards
2008, Hip-Hop Video of the Year ("Get Like Me") with David Banner & Chris
Brown [Nominated]
2006, Hip-Hop Video of the Year ("It's Goin' Down") [Nominated]
2006, Hip-Hop Track of the Year ("It's Goin' Down") [Won]
2006, Rookie of the Year [Nominated]
2006, Hip-Hop MVP of the Year [Nominated]
2006, Best Live Performance [Nominated]
2006, Best Hip Hop Dance [Nominated]
Grammy Awards
2007, Best Rap Song ("It's Goin' Down") [Nominated]
MTV Video Music Awards
2006, Best Rap Video ("It's Goin' Down") [Nominated]
Ozone Awards
2007, Best Rap/R&B Collaboration ("Buy U a Drank (Shawty Snappin')")
with T-Pain [Nominated]
Vibe Awards
2007, Best Collaboration ("Buy U a Drank (Shawty Snappin')") with
T-Pain [Nominated]
2007, Song of the Year ("Buy U a Drank (Shawty Snappin')") with T-Pain
[Won]