D-Nice

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D-Nice

D-Nice in June 2005
Background information
Birth name Derrick Jones
Born (1970-06-19) June 19, 1970
Origin The Bronx, New York
Genres Hip-hop, soul
Occupations Rapper, Beatboxer, Photographer, Singer
Labels Roc Nation, Jive, Violator
Website d-nice.com

Derrick Jones (born June 19, 1970), better known by his stage name D-Nice, is an American discjockey, beatboxer, rapper, producer and photographer who began his career in the mid-1980s with the hip hop group Boogie Down Productions.[1] He discovered Kid Rock in 1988, landing him a deal with Jive Records.

Career

D-Nice currently works as a DJ as well as a photographer. He shot the album covers for albums such as Carl Thomas' 2007 album So Much Better and Pharoahe Monch's 2011 album W.A.R. (We Are Renegades).[citation needed]

Personal life

D-Nice with Malinda Williams.

He has one daughter Ashli Jones [2] with his ex-girlfriend.

In August 2008 he married actress Malinda Williams. In October 2009 the couple separated. In February 2010 the couple filed for divorce.[3] The divorce was finalized on June 14, 2010.

Discography

Album information
Call Me D-Nice
  • Released: May 14, 1990
  • Chart Positions: #75 US, #12 Top R&B/Hip-Hop
  • Last RIAA certification: N/A
  • Singles: "Call Me D-Nice", "Crumbs on the Table", "Glory"
To tha Rescue
  • Released: November 26, 1991
  • Chart Positions: #137 US, #27 Top R&B/Hip-Hop
  • Last RIAA certification: N/A
  • Singles: "25 Ta Life", "Time to Flow", "To tha Rescue"

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