Jermaine Dupri
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Born | Jermaine Dupri Mauldin September 23, 1972 |
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Years active | 1984–present |
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Partner(s) | Janet Jackson (2002–2009)[3] |
Children | 2 |
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Awards | Full list |
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Origin | Atlanta, Georgia, U.S. |
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Website | global14 |
Jermaine Dupri Mauldin (born September 23, 1972) is an American rapper, singer, songwriter, record producer, record executive, entrepreneur, and DJ.
Dupri has since signed artists including
In 2013, Dupri replaced
Early life
Jermaine Dupri Mauldin was born on September 23, 1972,
Career
1990–1996: Early career and breakthrough
In 1990, he produced his first act, the female hip hop trio Silk Tymes Leather.
1997–2003: Columbia, Arista Records
In 1997, Dupri co-wrote and produced several tracks on
In 1998, Jermaine Dupri was involved in the release of Destiny's Child's eponymous debut album, producing and co-writing the track "With Me Part I". Dupri renewed the focus on his own music career, which proved successful with release of the singles "Sweetheart" featuring Mariah Carey (US#126), "The Party Continues" featuring Da Brat and Usher (U.S. #26), and "Money Ain't a Thang" featuring Jay-Z (U.S. #52),[14] the three singles from his debut studio album Life in 1472. The album was certified platinum by the Recording Industry Association of America (RIAA) a month and half after release. Also that year he met soon-to-be frequent collaborator and production partner Bryan-Michael Cox, as well as 11-year-old rapper, known then as Lil' Bow Wow and signed him to So So Def Recordings. The two would later part ways after only 2 albums, but continued to frequently collaborate on later projects. The distribution deal with Columbia was terminated in 2002, with Dupri switching to Arista Records in 2003. Dupri worked on Tamar Braxton's debut album, Tamar on the track "Get None" as well as with Weezer and Lil Wayne on the song "Can't Stop Partying." He also collaborated with DJ Chuckie to make a vocal version of the song "Let The Bass Kick". He soon released his sophomore studio album Instructions in October 2001, featuring the single "Welcome to Atlanta", and containing a myriad of features (similar to his debut).
2004–2009: Confessions and The Emancipation of Mimi
In 2004, Dupri connected again with Usher contributing to Confessions co-writing and co-producing three consecutive singles Billboard Hot 100 number one songs "Burn", "Confessions Part II", and "My Boo".[15] Confessions won Best Contemporary R&B Album and Best R&B Performance by a Duo or Group with Vocals. Confessions has been certified diamond by the Recording Industry Association of America (RIAA) and, as of 2012, has sold 10 million copies in the US and over 20 million copies worldwide.[16]
In early 2005, Dupri reunited with
In early 2006, Dupri signed both
In 2007, Dupri produced singles for Paul Wall ("I'm Throwed"), Donell Jones ("Better Start Talking"), Bone Thugs-n-Harmony ("Lil' L.O.V.E."), as well as multiple tracks for labelmate Jagged Edge. In October 2007, he published his memoir, "Young, Rich and Dangerous: The Making of a Music Mogul" (via Atria Books). In November 2007, he co-produced and co-wrote with So So Def intern No I.D. on Jay-Z's tenth studio album American Gangster, contributing to the songs "Success" and "Fallin".
In 2008, Dupri reunited with Usher, Mariah Carey, and then-girlfriend Janet Jackson for their respective studio albums (Here I Stand, E=MC2, and Discipline respectively) producing multiple tracks on each. He also produced singles for Ashanti ("Good Good") and Nelly ("Stepped On My J'z").
In 2009, Dupri produced singles for Fabolous ("Money Goes, Honey Stay [When the Money Goes Remix]") and Bow Wow ("Roc The Mic").
Since 2010: The Rap Game
On October 7, 2013, he replaced Randy Jackson as Mariah Carey's talent manager.[17] He later parted ways with Carey in August 2014,[18] though they still maintain a professional relationship, as he was a producer on nearly all of her albums since Daydream (1995).
In 2014, Dupri produced multiple tracks for Mariah Carey and Jagged Edge on their respective albums (Me. I Am Mariah... The Elusive Chanteuse and J.E. Heartbreak 2).
In 2015, Dupri and
In 2018, he was inducted into the Songwriters Hall of Fame.[21] This made Dupri the second musician from the hip-hop genre to be inducted, with only Jay-Z being inducted prior.
Also in 2018, Jermaine Dupri and his "So So Def" brand celebrated an exhibit at the Grammy Museum in Los Angeles, California called, Jermaine Dupri & So So Def, 25 Years Of Elevating Culture.[22]
In 2022, Dupri produced "If I Get Caught" with R&B duo Dvsn. On 9 February 2024, Dupri released the single "This Lil' Game We Play", featuring Nelly, Ashanti and Juicy J.[23][24][25]
Personal life
He has two daughters; his eldest daughter, Shaniah Mauldin, with Pam Sweat, appeared on the reality TV show Growing Up Hip Hop: Atlanta.[26][27][28]
From 2002 to 2009, Dupri was involved in a romantic relationship with singer Janet Jackson, which resulted in a brief musical connection.
Dupri is
Discography
Awards and nominations
Grammy Awards [30]
Year | Nominated work | Award | Result |
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1996 | Daydream (as producer) | Album of the Year | Nominated |
1999 | Life in 1472 | Best Rap Album | Nominated |
"Money Ain't a Thang" | Best Rap Performance by a Duo or Group | Nominated | |
2000 | FanMail (as producer) | Album of the Year | Nominated |
2005 | Confessions (as producer) | Nominated | |
"My Boo" | Best R&B Song | Nominated | |
"Burn" | Nominated | ||
2006 | The Emancipation of Mimi (as producer) | Album of the Year | Nominated |
"We Belong Together" (as producer and songwriter) | Record of the Year | Nominated | |
Song of the Year | Nominated | ||
Best R&B Song | Won | ||
2007 | "Don't Forget About Us" | Nominated |
References
- ^ "10 icons to be inducted into North Carolina Music Hall of Fame". October 21, 2021.
- ^ a b c d Miller, Matthew L. "Jermaine Dupri (b. 1972)". New Georgia Encyclopedia. Retrieved January 7, 2015.
- ^ "Jermaine Dupri Reveals His Relationship Status With Janet Jackson". Bet.com. Retrieved December 4, 2019.
- ^ "Jermaine Dupri Presents Life in 1472 Review | Music Reviews and News". EW.com. July 31, 1998. Archived from the original on February 2, 2014. Retrieved February 4, 2013.
- ^ "Jermaine Dupri : Black Entrepreneurs, Black CEO, Black Executive, Black Billionaires, Entrepreneur Profile". Blackentrepreneurprofile.com. Retrieved February 4, 2013.
- ^ "Jermaine Dupri Facts". Encyclopedia.com. Retrieved March 31, 2016.
- ^ "Jermaine Dupri".
- ^ a b "Jermaine Dupri Bio". MTV. Retrieved March 31, 2016.
- ^ Wake, Matt (June 19, 2013). "Whodini Q&A: Seminal hip-hop group tells stories behind their rap classics". AL.com. Retrieved January 7, 2015.
- ISBN 978-0-313-34321-6. Retrieved January 7, 2015.
- ^ Nguyen, Hao. "Hip-Hop Gem: Jermaine Dupri Started Out As A Dancer For Whodini". Stop The Breaks. Retrieved January 7, 2014.
- ^ East Vs. West: Biggie & Puffy Break Their Silence (Vibe Magazine page 137). 1996.
- ^ Willis, Kiersten (September 24, 2019). "#ABSMyBigBreak: How Jermaine Dupri Made His First Million". Atlanta Black Star.
- ^ "The Hot 100". Billboard. January 2, 2013.
- ^ "Usher Makes Record-Breaking Debut Atop Albums Chart". MTV. Retrieved February 22, 2016.
- RIAA. Retrieved February 22, 2016.
- BET. October 7, 2013. Retrieved October 8, 2013.
- ^ Bobb, Maurice (August 5, 2014). "Mariah Carey Parts Ways With Longtime Manager Jermaine Dupri". MTV. Retrieved August 11, 2014.
- ^ "Queen Latifah & Jermaine Dupri to Search for Next Hip-Hop Star With Lifetime Series: Exclusive | Billboard". Billboard. November 4, 2015. Retrieved February 22, 2016.
- ^ "Meet the cast of Jermaine Dupri's 'The Rap Game'". Atlanta Daily World. January 9, 2016.
- ^ "Songwriters Hall Of Fame Announces 2018 Inductees". Songwriters Hall of Fame.
- ^ "25 Years of Jermaine Dupri and So So Def". Grammymuseum.org. Archived from the original on December 24, 2019. Retrieved December 4, 2019.
- ^ "Jermaine Dupri - This Lil Game We Play feat Nelly, Ashanti & Juicy J". Spotify. February 9, 2024. Retrieved February 21, 2024.
- ^ Grant, Shawn (February 9, 2024). "Jermaine Dupri Drops New Single "This Lil Game We Play" ft Nelly, Ashanti & Juicy J". The Source. Retrieved February 21, 2024.
- ^ Inman, Demicia (January 4, 2024). "Jermaine Dupri Previews Nelly, Ashanti, And Juicy J Collaboration". Vibe. Retrieved February 21, 2024.
- ^ Acevedo, Kai (March 6, 2018). "Jermaine Dupri's daughter Shaniah Mauldin talks reality TV, her clothing line, and inspiring young girls". REVOLT. Retrieved June 20, 2020.
- ISBN 978-0-7432-9981-7.
- ^ "Jermaine Dupri Says He's Learned a Lot From His Daughters". Parents. Retrieved February 25, 2023.
- ^ Carl Lamarre, "Jermaine Dupri Encourages Fans to Go Vegan in PETA's Latest Ad: Exclusive," Billboard, August 23, 2018.
- ^ "All GRAMMY Awards and Nominations for Jermaine Dupri". Grammy.com. Retrieved July 4, 2023.
External links
- Jermaine Dupri's channel on YouTube
- Jermaine Dupri on Twitter
- Jermaine Dupri at IMDb
- (in French) SoulRnB.com group dedicated to Jermaine Dupri