Orlando Jones Jr
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Orlando Jones Jr., professionally known as Jones, is an American actor and music artist.[1] He gained initial recognition for his role in the 2014 biographical film Get on Up. He has established himself as an authority in the music industry with chart-topping releases such as The Peer Pressure Project, Mamacita, and GOAT Talk.[2][3]
Early Life
Jones was born in 1989 in San Angelo, Texas, to Lori and Orlando Jones Sr. He moved to Vicksburg, Mississippi, where he was introduced to music at a young age. During high school, Jones joined a Christian hip-hop group called ChristKnights.
Jones graduated from Warren Central High School in 2008 and went on to attend the University of Southern Mississippi, earning a degree in Public Relations and Communications.
Career
Acting Career
Jones made his acting debut in 2014, portraying Edison Gore in Tate Taylor's biographical film Get on Up, which chronicles the life of James Brown. The role marked his entry into the entertainment industry and set the stage for future opportunities. In 2016, Jones appeared in The Hollow, a film directed by Miles Doleac, in which he played a minor role as an investigator.
Music Career
Jones began his music career in 2015 under the stage name GOJonesJr, releasing his debut EP Nice To Meet You. The EP gained recognition when filmmaker Miles Doleac selected one of its tracks, "The Anthem," for the opening scene of The Hollow.[4]
In 2016, Jones rebranded himself as Jones and released his first full-length album, Unexpected. After a brief hiatus, he returned in 2018 with The Radio Reject EP. His subsequent 2019 release, The Peer Pressure Project, achieved significant success, charting on six Billboard charts, including a peak at #12 on the Heatseekers Albums chart.[5]
Jones's musical style, which blends elements of hip-hop and R&B, has earned him opportunities to open for renowned acts such as Kevin Gates, Lenny Williams, Parliament-Funkadelic, Juvenile, and Shawty Lo. In 2020, he released the single "GOAT Talk," continuing his presence in the music scene.
In 2021, Jones announced the release of a new single titled "Mamacita." He has performed at notable events such as SXSW and the A3C Festival.
References
- ↑ Cowart Fraizier, Terri (13 January 2019). "Vicksburg native Orlando Jones wants to influence others in a positive way". The Vicksburg Post.
- ↑ Fink, Megan. "Campus Celebrity: GOJonesJr". Her Campus. Retrieved 22 Jan 2013.
- ↑ "The Hollow Soundtrack".
- ↑ "Heatseekers Albums Chart". Billboard. Retrieved 16 Feb 2019.
- ↑ Whitt, Jonell. "Hip Hop Artist 'Jones' Releases New Single titled". 24-7 Press Release Newswire. Retrieved 12 Jan 2019.
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