| Jesse Itzler | |
|---|---|
| Born | Roslyn, New York, United States |
| Citizenship | United States |
| Education | justice, law, and society |
| Alma mater | American University |
| Occupation | Vice Chairman of Marquis Jet |
| Religion | Jewish |
| Spouse | Sara Blakely |
| Children | Lazer Blake Itzler |
| Parents | Daniel & Elese Itzler |
Jesse Eric Itzler, also known by the stage name Jesse Jaymes, is an American entrepreneur and former rapper. He was born in Roslyn, New York. He is the son of Daniel Itzler, an entrepreneurial plumber, and Elese Itzler,[1] the president of the Roslyn Board of Education. Itzler obtained a major in justice, law, and society from American University. He is an Emmy award winning musician, a rapper, a producer, a philanthropist, and a successful entrepreneur.[2] In 2008, Itzler was named to the Crain's New York Business "40 Under Forty" list of successful entrepreneurs.[3]
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Using the pseudonym Jesse Jaymes, in 1991 Itzler released his debut album Thirty Footer in Your Face on the Delicious Vinyl label. He is a self-described "frat-rap" artist. He also co-wrote songs for Tone Lōc and numerous other artists.[2] His first single Shake It Like A White Girl reached as high as 74 on the Billboard Hot 100 chart in 1991[4] and was featured in the soundtrack of the 2004 movie White Chicks.[5] He also wrote the frat-rap anthem College Girls, of which a music video was produced, and distributed. At the age of 22 he wrote and sang the New York Knicks theme song "Go NY Go"[6] and wrote original songs songs for more than 50 other pro teams. He also wrote the Emmy Award-winning "I Love This Game" song for the NBA. Itzler co-founded Alphabet City Sports Records with his friend Kenny Dichter,[7] and later sold it to SFX Entertainment.
| Thirty Footer in Your Face | ||
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| Studio album by Jesse Jaymes | ||
| Released | November 17, 1992 | |
| Recorded | June 11, 1991 | |
| Genre | Rap, Frat rap | |
| Length | 44:33 | |
| Language | English | |
| Label | Atlantic, WEA, Delicious Vinyl | |
| Singles from Thirty Footer in Your Face | ||
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"College Girls", also known as "College Girls Are Easy", is one of two singles released by Itzler under the stage name Jesse Jaymes, along with "Shake It (Like a White Girl)".[4] "College Girls" is the eighth track on the album Thirty Footer in Your Face, which was released in 1992 by the independent record label Delicious Vinyl.[8] Jesse Jaymes is a self described "frat-rapper".[2]
In 2001, Itzler teamed up with his friend Kenny Dichter again and co-founded the company Marquis Jet, which leases private jets on a 25-hour basis.[9] As of February 2011, he remains Vice Chairman of Marquis, He also co-founded Alphabet City Sports Records with Dichter. The company was known for mixing classic arena songs with highlights of historical play-by-play calls for many professional sports teams.
In 2006, Itzler ran 100 miles non-stop for charity. He founded The 100 Mile Man Foundation that has raised over $3 million to date for a variety of charitable causes. Most recently the foundation hosted the "City to the Sand" 100 mile bike ride from New York City to The Hamptons. The event raised over $1 million for a variety of charities and inner-city kids.[10]
In 2008, Itzler married Sara Blakely, the founder of Spanx undergarment company. The couple was married at Gasparilla Inn and Club in Boca Grande, Florida. The wedding was attended by actor Matt Damon and featured a surprise performance by country singer Olivia Newton John.[11] In 2009 they had a son, Lazer Blake Itzler.[12]