Comp (rapper)

Comp
Birth name Jordan McElveen
Also known as Man With The Hand , Christopher Shakur , Pinky Ring Polar Bear , He Who Which They Speak Of
Born December 2, 1985
Origin Baltimore, Maryland
Genres Hip-Hop
Occupation(s) Entertainer, Rapper, Actor
Instruments keyboard ,
Years active 2000-present
Labels Shape Shifter Entertainment, Def Jam Recordings, Chocolate City Music
Associated acts Ghostface Killah, Jadakiss, Erick Sermon, N.O.R.E., Capone, Capone-N-Noreaga

Jordan McElveen (born December 2, 1985), better known by the stage name COMP, which stands for "Clever On Many Perspectives" is an American rapper who was signed to Def Jam in 2000-04. He didn't release his debut album until 2009 under Bang-A-Rang/Shape Shifter Entertainment.

Life and music career

Born and raised in Baltimore, Maryland, COMP a.k.a. Jordan McElveen has made several marks in the industry ranging from soundtrack credits and film debuts to being heard and seen on video games. In 2003, his single “Do Sumptin” appeared on the soundtrack of "Cradle 2 the Grave" and sold over one million copies. Another single, “Rollin” was featured on the Johnson Family Vacation soundtrack. Both COMP's "Do Sumptin'” and “COMP” singles were placed on the soundtrack of the PlayStation game "Def Jam Vendetta". In 2004, COMP was formed into an animated character on the PlayStation 2 video game "Def Jam: Fight For NY" released by EA Games. The single entitled “Get Into It” was included on the soundtrack of the game. In March 2006, COMP made his first appearance as an actor in the drama "Charm City"; a film about three friends from Baltimore's inner city trying to "The Man with the Hand 2".

COMP was born with a deformed left hand. There are several fingers missing from the middle of his left hand. There are two smaller fingers on either hand that point upward. A reference to his hand condition is within the tile of his debut, The Man with the Hand. COMP.

Discography

Albums

Year Title
2009 The Man With The Hand
  • Released: June 15, 2009
  • Label: Bang-A-Rang/Shape Shifter Entertainment

Mixtapes

Year Title
200x Clever On Many Perspectives - Bang-A-Rang Gang Mixtape vol.1
200x U Will Be A Believer - Bang-A-Rang Gang Mixtape vol.2
200x The 17 Year Old Phenomenon
200x Independence Day - Bang-A-Rang Gang Mixtape vol.3
200x The Man With The Hand - Bang-A-Rang Gang Mixtape vol.4
2009 The Man With The Hand 2
2010 C.O.M.P. The Pay Attention Edition
2011 COMP Your Enthusiasm
2011 Duncan Macleod
2011 Bill Compton
2012 The Dale Gribble Mixtape

Singles

Year Title Chart positions
U.S. U.S. R&B U.S. Rap
200x "Harder" - - -
200x "Get N2 It" - - -
"COMP" - - -
2004 "Rollin'" Soundtrack for Johnson Family Vacation - - -
2003 "Do Sumptin" Soundtrack for Cradle 2 The Grave - - -

As featured performer

Year Title
2004 "Run" (Ghostface featuring Jadakiss & C.O.M.P.) (Video Version)

Filmography

Movies

Music videos

Year Title Director(s)
2010 "Her Friends" Gearie "The Grench" Bowman

Video game appearances

Sources

References

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