Jesse Itzler

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Jesse Itzler is an American entrepreneur and former rapper. He reached his biggest musical success in 1991, when he released his album Thirty Footer in your Face under the pseudonym Jesse Jaymes, and entered the Billboard Hot 100 charts. Later, he co-founded the company Marquis Jet, which leases private jets on a 25-hour basis.

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[edit] Early life and education

Itzler's was born in Roslyn, New York, as son of an entrepreneur; his mother is president of the Roslyn board of education. Itzler obtained a major in justice, law, and society from American University.[1]

[edit] Music career

In 1991, Itzler signed a record deal with the label Delicious Vinyl and released one album, Thirty Footer in your Face, under the name Jesse Jaymes. A single from this album, Shake It (Like A White Girl), reached a peak position of 74 in the Billboard Hot 100 charts.[2]

Later, Itzler wrote songs for several sports teams, including Go New York Go for the New York Knicks.[3]

However, Jesse Jaymes remained a one-hit wonder, and Itzler never released a second album. 2001 he laid down the underground hit I Killed Eminem for the short film that played in the festival circuit. 2007 he self produced his second album called Sophomore Year, but its only available by requst.

[edit] Track listing of "Thirty Footer in your Face"

  1. Shake It (Like a White Girl)
  2. $55 Motel"
  3. Keepin' It Funky
  4. Sho Nuff Bumpin'
  5. Poison Ivory
  6. Body Heat
  7. Dave the Bookie
  8. College Girls
  9. Ain't No Thang
  10. Rhymes At Will

[edit] Business career

Together with Kenny Dichter, Itzler founded Alphabet City, a company that produced sports-related CD compilations, in 1995.[4] Later, in 2001, Itzler co-founded New York based Marquis Jet, a company that leases private jets on a per-day basis.[3] He remains Vice Chairman of Marquis Jet to date.[5]

[edit] References

  1. ^ Rhoden, William C.. "Sports of The Times; Hip-Hop In Orange And Blue", The New York Times, 1995-02-18. Retrieved on 2007-12-01. 
  2. ^ The Billboard Hot 100 - Shake It (Like A White Girl). BillBoard.com. Retrieved on 2007-12-01.
  3. ^ a b Rasmusson Janes, Erika. "NBA Idol - An entrepreneur raps his way into the big leagues", CNNMoney.com, 2004-11-01. Retrieved on 2007-12-01. 
  4. ^ Levin, Robert S.. "Kenny and the Jets", The New York Enterprise Report, 2005-11-05. Retrieved on 2007-12-01. 
  5. ^ About Marquis Jet. Marquis Jet corporate web page. Retrieved on 2007-12-01.

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