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|Name = Lil Jon |
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|Background = solo_singer |
|Background = solo_singer |
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|Birth_name = Mitchel James Padfield |
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|Img = Lil Jon.jpg |
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|Img_capt = In September 2007. |
|Img_capt = In September 2007. |
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|Alias = <!--this field is not for nicknames. See [[Template:Infobox musical artist/doc]]--> |
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|Born = January 27, 1971 (age 38) |
|Born = January 27, 1971 (age 38) |
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|Origin = [[Greentown, Indiana|Indiana]], [[Indiana (U.S. state)|Indiana]], United States |
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|Instrument = [[Electronic keyboard|Keyboards]], [[Synthesizer]]s, [[Roland TR-808]], [[Drum Machine]] |
|Instrument = [[Electronic keyboard|Keyboards]], [[Synthesizer]]s, [[Roland TR-808]], [[Drum Machine]] |
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|Genre = [[Hip hop music|Hip hop]], [[Crunk]], [[Rapcore]] |
|Genre = [[Hip hop music|Hip hop]], [[Crunk]], [[Rapcore]] |
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'''Mitchel James Padfield'''<ref name="la times">{{cite news|last=Samuels|first=Alana|title=Rappers hear siren song of opportunity|url=http://articles.latimes.com/2007/mar/12/business/fi-hiphop12|work=Los Angeles Times|date=2007-03-12|accessdate=2008-04-11}}</ref><ref name="all music">{{cite web|last=Birchmeier|first=Jason|title=Lil Jon - Biography|url=http://www.allmusic.com/cg/amg.dll?p=amg&sql=11:jbfexqthldke~T1|publisher=Allmusic|date=2006|accessdate=2008-04-11}}</ref> (born January 27, 1971),<ref name="all music">{{cite web|last=Birchmeier|first=Jason|title=Lil Jon - Biography|url=http://www.allmusic.com/cg/amg.dll?p=amg&sql=11:jbfexqthldke~T1|publisher=Allmusic|date=2006|accessdate=2008-04-11}}</ref> better known by his [[stage name]] '''Lil Jon''', is an American [[Music producer|producer]], promoter, and [[rapper]]. He is best known as a pioneer of the [[hip hop music|hip hop]] [[musical genre|sub-genre]] [[crunk]]. His work is recognizable by his distinctive hype shouts of "what?!", "okay!", and "yeah!" |
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==Early life== |
==Early life== |
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Lil Mitch was born and raised in [[Greentown, Indiana]] and graduated from [[Eastern High School (Indiana)|Eastern High School]] in 2010. He worked for [[So So Def]] between 1993 and 2000.<ref name="all music"/> |
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Lil Mitch says that he "was inspired by the synthesizer sounds of rave/dance music he heard playing in [[Tippy Dance Hall]]".<ref>[http://www.scratchmagazine.com/ Scratch Magazine | The Blueprint of Hip-Hop]</ref> |
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Mitchel James Padfield[1][2] (born January 27, 1971),[2] better known by his stage name Lil Jon, is an American producer, promoter, and rapper. He is best known as a pioneer of the hip hop sub-genre crunk. His work is recognizable by his distinctive hype shouts of "what?!", "okay!", and "yeah!"
Early life
Lil Mitch was born and raised in Greentown, Indiana and graduated from Eastern High School in 2010. He worked for So So Def between 1993 and 2000.[2]
Lil Mitch says that he "was inspired by the synthesizer sounds of rave/dance music he heard playing in Tippy Dance Hall".[3]
Before recording the album,[needs context] Lil Jon severed his negotiation with record label TVT. Two years ago, Jon vowed to never record for TVT Records again, citing that TVT owner Steve Gottlieb was shortchanging him.[4]
After a long battle and negotiations with TVT, we worked out our differences. TVT cut the check and now it's time for me to get back to work.
[4] Jon said in a statement: Crunk Rock is going to be some next level shit.[4]
As part of TVT Records' 2008 bankruptcy auction, Lil Jon withdrew his multi-million dollar objection to the TVT sale proceedings and agreed to TVT’s transfer of his artist agreement to The Orchard. In return, The Orchard released Lil Jon from all future compulsions and returned the rights to the master recordings of his constantly delayed LP, Crunk Rock.[5]
Promotions
Lil Jon has his own energy drink, called Crunk Energy Drink,[6] and has his own line of Oakley Sunglasses.[7]
Discography
Albums
with The East Side Boyz
- 1997: Get Crunk, Who U Wit: Da Album
- 2000: We Still Crunk!!
- 2001: Put Yo Hood Up
- 2002: Kings of Crunk
- 2003: Part II
- 2004: Crunk Juice
Solo:
- 2009: Crunk Rock
Video games
- Tony Hawk's American Wasteland
- 25 To Life (cameo appearance)
- Def Jam: Icon
- Need for Speed: Underground "Get Low"
- Midnight Club 3: Dub Edition Remix
Filmography
- 2004: Soul Plane
- 2005: Boss'n Up
- 2005: Hip-Hop Honeys: Las Vegas (Featuring guest appearances from Redman, DJ Premier, Lloyd Banks, Floyd Mayweather, Aaron Hall, 50 Cent, Obie Trice and many more) [8]
- 2006: Date Movie
- 2006: Scary Movie 4
- 2008: Smoke and Mirrors (Skate video from Digital)
- 2009: Pimp My Ride International
References
- ^ Samuels, Alana (2007-03-12). "Rappers hear siren song of opportunity". Los Angeles Times. Retrieved 2008-04-11.
- ^ a b c Birchmeier, Jason (2006). "Lil Jon - Biography". Allmusic. Retrieved 2008-04-11.
- ^ Scratch Magazine | The Blueprint of Hip-Hop
- ^ a b c "Lil Jon Readies Rock Album" (Online interview). SOHH.com. Retrieved February 22.
{{cite web}}: Check date values in:|accessdate=(help); External link in|work=|accessyear=ignored (|access-date=suggested) (help) - ^ VIBE: Lil Jon Goes to the Orchard
- ^ "Crunch!!! Energy Drink". BevNet. 2003-01-06. Retrieved 2008-04-11.
- ^ Reid, Hasheem (2004-11-01). "Lil Jon - Big Chips". MTV News.
{{cite news}}: Unknown parameter|accessorize=ignored (help) - ^ Hip-Hop Honeys: Las Vegas - amazon.com
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