Bando Jonez
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| Background information | |
| Origin | Atlanta, Georgia[1] |
| Genres | R&B |
| Occupation(s) | Singer-Songwriter |
| Labels | Zone 4[2] |
| Website |
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Corey Jerome Hodges (born November 13, 1988) is an American singer, better know as Bando Jonez (formerly Lil' Corey), is a singer-songwriter and rapper from Atlanta, Georgia, currently signed to Zone 4 and Epic Records. At the age of 13 he created a hit single "Hush Lil' Lady", Which gained him much success leading to the release of his first EP "I'm Just Correy" In 2002, He knew success while he was only 14 with the release of his album which did really well , In Addition of being an amazing R&B singer Corey was also a rapper, Unfortunately..bad Label & Management Situations caused a break in the rise in Lil Corey's Career.
His debut single "Sex You", (as Bando Jonez), received play at urban contemporary radio in early 2014, peaking at number 3 on the Billboard Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs chart.[3]
Early life
Jonez grew up in Atlanta in the 1990s. He taught himself how to play the piano by ear when he was 5 years old and first sang in front of an audience at a high school pep rally.[4] He was forced to take care of himself due to his parent's drug addiction. Jonez would hustle for his everyday needs and often found shelter in abandoned houses, hence the name "Bando" which is Atlanta slang for abandoned houses. He concentrated on music, filling up his free time by listening to music and watching videos.[4]
Career
Before taking the name Bando Jonez, he was known as Lil Corey and at age 13, he created a hit single "Hush Lil' Lady" (featuring Lil' Romeo), Which gained him much success leading to the release of his debut album I'm Just Corey on March 19, 2002, at age 14. The album spawned other single My First Time. One of the songs from the album "Ghetto Superstar" was also included on the album "Madison Mix" which was released to promote the My Scene dolls..
In 2008, now in his 20's, Hodges released the song "Say Yes", The first song since his long break, The song was a major hit & had much success in the internet but again he took a break from music only to come back in 2011 & now relaunched his own career along with his own Company (Fast Money Gang Music) & with the management of "Muzic Leakz Management", He re-released his 2008 hit "Say Yes" along with 6 new songs "Make Love , All Night , Cant Lose You , D.N.A , Your Body , Give It All To Me" in his official promotional page on Reverberation. The Hip-Hop group Pretty Ricky did a remix for Lil Corey's "Say Yes" in 2011 for their Mixtape "SEX MUSIC Vol. 1 Streets N The Sheets" available for free on Datpiff. In addition to his official promotional page on Reverbnation.
Hodges was re-discovered by Polow da Don in 2013. It was a chance meeting at a gas station where Jonez displayed his talent for Polow who ultimately signed him to Zone 4. Jonez also signed with Epic Records after the release of his first single, Sex You. The single was featured as one of Complex Magazine's Best New Songs in 2014.[2] Jonez style has been described as slow R&B with him having the ability to infuse notes and lyrics with raw emotion.[5]
Discography
Singles
| Title | Song details | Peak positions |
|---|---|---|
| US R&B | ||
| Sex You |
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31 |
See also
References
- ↑ "Bubbling Under: Swon Brothers Set Sail At Country Radio". Billboard. 17 January 2014. Retrieved 9 April 2014.
- 1 2 Drake, David (19 March 2014). "Bout to Blow: 10 Dope Songs You Should Be Hearing Everywhere Soon". Complex Music. Retrieved 9 April 2014.
- ↑ "Bando Jonez - Chart history". Billboard. Prometheus Global Media. Retrieved 1 October 2014.
- 1 2 "Bando Jonez Profile". Omen Agency. Retrieved 23 April 2014.
- ↑ Gatsby, Jay Howard (28 January 2014). "The Pulse: Atlanta's Brando Jonez Gets Right To The Point on Sex You". Day and Dream. Retrieved 9 April 2014.
- ↑ Ellis, Stacy-Ann (14 January 2014). "New Music: Bando Jonez Sex You". Vibe Magazine. Retrieved 9 April 2014.