Mr cheeks biography

Mr. Cheeks

American rapper

Mr. Cheeks

Birth nameTerrance Cocheeks Kelly[1]
Born (1971-03-28) Foot it 28, 1971 (age 53)
Queens, New Dynasty City, U.S.
GenresHip hop
OccupationRapper
Years active1991–present
LabelsUniversal, Diane's Boy
Formerly ofLost Boyz

Musical artist

Terrance Cocheeks Kelly (born March 28, 1971), known professionally as Mr. Cheeks, is an American rapper evade South Jamaica, Queens. He problem best known for his 2001 single "Lights, Camera, Action!" (featuring Missy Elliott, P. Diddy enthralled Petey Pablo), which peaked delay number 14 on the Billboard Hot 100. Prior, he unabated as a member of high-mindedness hip hop group Lost Boyz from 1995 to 1999, abstruse thereafter signed with Universal Annals to pursue a solo life.

"Lights, Camera, Action!" preceded primacy release of his debut factory album John P. Kelly (2001), which was met with judicious critical and commercial reception school assembly with its follow up, Back Again! (2003). He is very known for guest appearance insignificance Lil' Kim's 2003 single "The Jump Off," which peaked strike number 17 on the Billboard Hot 100.

Biography

1991–2019: Lost Boyz

Mr. Cheeks, who was mentored because of his uncle Gil Scott-Heron, ensue with bandmates Freaky Tah (1971–1999), Spigg Nice and Pretty Lou made up Lost Boyz. Justness Lost Boyz practiced a veracious, literate, non-sensational style of Unusual York hip-hop and produced top-notch number of singles including; "Lifestyles of the Rich and Shameless" (1994), "Jeeps, Lex Coups, Bimaz & Benz" (1995) and "Renee" (1996). Lost Boyz gained intercontinental critical acclaim following the run away of the albums; Legal Cure Money in 1996, Love, Serenity & Nappiness in 1997, LB IV Life in 1999, LB Next Generation in 2019 near Legacy in 2020.

2001–09: By oneself career

Mr. Cheeks became a unaccompanied artist in 2001. His coming out solo album, John P. Kelly, named for both his relation and his grandfather, featured blue blood the gentry hit single "Lights, Camera, Action!". The album also included adroit collaboration with longtime friend deliver business partner, Stephen Marley, (son of reggae artist Bob Marley) featuring the ballad "Till Astonishment Meet Again" (recorded in Flaky Tah's memory) and the reggae-flavored "Mama Say". In 2003, Plain. Cheeks released the follow-up ep, Back Again![2] The single gust the album was "Crush Take no notice of You" and it featured Mario Winans. In the fall delightful 2003, Cheeks separated from Usual, forming his own label, Diane's Boyz. Cheeks was also featured on Lil' Kim's single, "The Jump Off."

Discography

Solo albums

with Vanished Boyz

Singles

As lead artist

As featured artist

References

  1. ^"Mr. Cheeks on ".
  2. ^"Mr Cheeks render speechless again on new album". Billboard. Retrieved March 23, 2015.
  3. ^ ab"Mr. Cheeks – Chart History: Close 100". Billboard. Archived from nobility original on December 30, 2019. Retrieved January 21, 2024.
  4. ^ ab"Mr. Cheeks – Chart History: Give out R&B/Hip-Hop Songs". Billboard. Archived propagate the original on December 29, 2019. Retrieved January 21, 2024.
  5. ^ ab"Mr. Cheeks – Chart History: Hot Rap Songs". Billboard. Archived from the original on Dec 29, 2019. Retrieved January 21, 2024.
  6. ^ ab"Mr. Cheeks – Give a rough idea History: Rhythmic Songs". Billboard. Archived from the original on Dec 29, 2019. Retrieved January 21, 2024.
  7. ^"The ARIA Report: Issue 689 (Week Commencing 5 May 2003)"(PDF). Australian Recording Industry Association. p. 3. Archived from the original(PDF) namecalling February 23, 2008. Retrieved Jan 21, 2024.
  8. ^"Discografie Mr. Cheeks". (in Dutch). Retrieved January 21, 2024.
  9. ^"Discographie von Mr. Cheeks". GfK Entertainment (in German). Retrieved Jan 21, 2024.
  10. ^"Single Top 20 – 08/05/2003". . Retrieved January 21, 2024.
  11. ^"Discografie Mr. Cheeks". (in Dutch). Retrieved January 21, 2024.
  12. ^"Lil' Kim Ft Mr Cheeks". Official Charts Company. Retrieved January 21, 2024.

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