Jumz

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JUMZ
Birth name Rafael Ramon
Born March 14, 1984
Origin Washington Heights, Manhattan
Occupation(s) Rapper
Years active 2003 -present
Associated acts Red Cafe, Fabolous, Nas, Mims, Jay Z, AZ
Website http://www.jumz.com

Rafael Ramon (born March 14, 1984) better known by his stage name JUMZ is an American rapper of Dominican descent, hailing from Washington Heights, Manhattan.

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[edit] Early Life

He was raised in the predominantly Dominican section of Manhattan, Washington Heights in the same building as fellow rapper Mims and went to Norman Thomas H.S.

[edit] Career

In 2006, JUMZ debuted his first LP "SIGN JUMZ" thru his imprint Paid It In Pain which was distributed independently. The album underperformed at the mainstream level due to lack of promotions but the following single "Satisfy" became one of JUMZ's biggest hits to date.

In December 2007, JUMZ announced [1]his first ever European Tour, My Head Is Swollen Tour. At his return from Europe, he unveiled [2]his new video "Paid It In Pain"[3][4] which was shot in Paris, France and has garnered him accolades from music industry heads. As a result, SESAC, one of the three leading performance rights organizations in the US, has offered JUMZ a publishing deal[5].

Also, he recently was featured by celebrity portraiture photographer Kelly Kline[6] in her portfolio which include music and sports entertainment's biggest names such as Reggie Bush, T.I., Rev Run, Lebron James, and Amare Stoudemire among others.


[edit] Discography

Albums

  • 2008: Back From 95
  • 2006: Sign Jumz
Year Title Chart Positions Album
US Hot 100 US R&B/Hip-Hop UK Singles Chart EUR Top 50
2007 "Satisfy"
 - - - - Sign Jumz
2007 Paid It In Pain "
 - - - - Sign Jumz

Mixtapes

  • 2008: DJ Guttaman presents KILL TAPEZ, volume3
  • 2008: DJ Guttaman & Phase 5 present F*CK ya label, volume 1

[edit] References

  1. ^ On his way to stardom: JUMZ announces tour dates, PR.com
  2. ^ All eyes on JUMZ: Indie rap artist Jumz releases new music video and announces next show, Hip Hop Press
  3. ^ Paid It In Pain Video, On Smash.com
  4. ^ [1] Paid It In Pain on DropMagazine.com
  5. ^ JUMZ inks publishing deal with SESAC PRLog.org
  6. ^ Kelly Kline Online portfolio feat. Jumz KellyKlinephotography.com


[edit] External Links

Websites
Jumz' Official Website
Jumz' Official MySpace page
Jumz @ Our Stage
Casting Call for JUMZ's new single I'M FLOSSIN'

Interviews
Da Doo-Dirty Show Interview with JUMZ
EXIT Interview with JUMZ


Persondata
NAME Ramon, Rafael
ALTERNATIVE NAMES Jumz, Jumbles
SHORT DESCRIPTION American rapper
DATE OF BIRTH March 14, 1984
PLACE OF BIRTH New York City, New York, United States
DATE OF DEATH
PLACE OF DEATH