YoungBloodZ
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| YoungBloodZ | |
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| Origin | Atlanta, Georgia |
| Country | United States |
| Years active | 1999–present |
| Genres | Rap |
| Labels | LaFace |
| Members | J-Bo Sean P |
| Website(s) | Official website |
The YoungBloodz are an American Southern rap duo from Atlanta, Georgia, comprised of members J-Bo (born Jeffrey Ray Grigsby in 1977) and Sean Paul (born Sean Paul Joseph in 1979).
The two met at Atlanta's Miller Grove Middle School.Where the group played with their little friends and made the Attic Crew.
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[edit] Musical career
Signed to LaFace Records, they are best known for singles such as "U-Way" (1999) and "85 South" (2000), featuring Big Boi of OutKast and Chris Streng. After a two year absence they returned with "Cadillac Pimpin'," scoring a moderate hit. But the duo achieved a major hit with "Damn!" produced by Lil Jon
After three years they returned with "Datz Me" featuring Young Buck of G-Unit and another Lil' Jon produced hit "Presidential". They have recently released their second single, "Chop Chop", from their 3rd album Ev'rybody Know Me which is produced by Scott Storch.
They were arrested on June 1, 2006 on drugs and weapons charges in Atlanta together with members of their entourage. Sean Paul made an appearance in Cherish's "Do It To It," Sammie's "You Should Be My Girl," and Lil Jon's "Snap Yo Fingers" with E-40. Sean Paul is rumored to be signing as a solo artist, with Diplomat Records as part of their new Dipset South Records.
They are currently working on their fourth studio album. The first single titled "Whole Lotta Ass" will be released to radio in late October of 2007. The track will feature Jacki-O and Busta Rhymes.
Rumors are that the YoungBloodz will leave La Face for Def Jam.
[edit] Discography
[edit] Albums
| Album cover | Album information |
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Against Da Grain
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Drankin' Patnaz
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Ev'rybody Know Me
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Still Grippin' Tha Grain: The Best Of
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Bad Influence
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[edit] Singles
| Year | Song | U.S. Hot 100 | U.S. R&B | U.S. Rap | Album |
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| 1999 | "U-Way (How We Do It)" | - | 46 | 3 | Against Da Grain |
| 2000 | "85/Billy Dee (Interlude)" | - | - | - | Against Da Grain |
| 2002 | "Cadillac Pimpin'" | - | 93 | - | Drankin' Patnaz |
| 2003 | "Damn!" (featuring Lil' Jon) | 4 | 2 | 1 | Drankin' Patnaz |
| 2003 | "Lean Low" (featuring Backbone) | - | 94 | - | Drankin' Patnaz |
| 2003 | "Come Get Some" (TLC featuring Sean Paul of the YoungBloodZ) | 1 | 1 | 1 | Now and Forever: The Hits |
| 2005 | "Datz Me" (featuring Young Buck) | - | - | - | Ev'rybody Know Me |
| 2005 | "Presidential" | 81 | 26 | 20 | Ev'rybody Know Me |
| 2006 | "Chop Chop" | - | 80 | - | Ev'rybody Know Me |
| 2006 | "Do It To It" (Cherish featuring Sean Paul of the YoungBloodZ) | 12 | 10 | - | Unappreciated |
| 2006 | "Snap Yo Fingers" (Lil Jon featuring E-40 and Sean Paul of the YoungBloodZ) | 7 | 1 | - | Crunk Rock |
| 2006 | "You Should Be My Girl" (Sammie featuring Sean Paul of the YoungBloodZ) | 104 | 26 | - | Sammie |
| 2007 | "Whole Lotta Ass" (featuring T.I.) | TBR | TBR | TBR | Bad Influence |
[edit] Guest appearances
- 2001: "Know What's Up" Blaque feat. YoungBloodZ
- 2003: "Come Get Some" TLC feat. Lil Jon & Sean Paul of YoungBloodZ
- 2004: "I Smoke, I Drank" (remix) Body Head Bangerz feat. YoungBloodZ
- 2004: "Okay" Nivea feat. Lil Jon & YoungBloodZ
- 2004: "Jook Gal" Elephant Man feat. YoungBloodZ & Twista
- 2006: "Do It To It" Cherish feat.Sean Paul of YoungBloodZ
- 2006: "Snap Yo Fingers" Lil Jon feat. E-40 & Sean Paul of YoungBloodZ
- 2006: "You Should Be My Girl" Sammie feat. Sean Paul of YoungBloodZ
- 2006: "Oh Yeah (Work)" Lil' Scrappy feat. Sean Paul of YoungBloodZ & E-40
2007 : Welcome To London City (Feat .Youngbloodz)
