Rob Stone (rapper)

Rob $tone

Stone in a promotional photo
Background information
Birth name Jaylen Robinson
Also known as Rob Stone
Born (1995-01-25) January 25, 1995
San Diego, California, United States
Genres
Occupation(s)
  • Rapper
  • songwriter
Instruments Vocals
Years active 2014–present
Labels
Associated acts
Website youngrobstone.com

Jaylen Robinson (born January 25, 1995), known professionally as Rob Stone (stylized as Rob $tone), is an American rapper from San Diego, California.[1][2] He is best known for his debut single, "Chill Bill" from his mixtape Straight Bummin.[3]

Early life

Jaylen Robinson was born on January 25, 1995 in San Diego, California. From a young age, Jaylen was influenced by his father’s vintage music collection, and expanded his listening to reggae, hip-hop, rap, rock, and R&B.[4] He attended college in Atlanta, Georgia, where he first started teaching himself how to rap.[5]

Career

Stone first released his first song "Chill Bill" on June 10, 2014 on his SoundCloud.[6] He wrote the song in the back of a police car.[7] Stone then went on to release his debut mixtape, Straight Bummin' on February 8, 2015.[8] The music video for "Chill Bill" was released on June 25, 2015 on his friend's YouTube channel called "Twelve O'Seven"[9] Stone then released the song as his debut single on June 17, 2016.[10] The song debuted at number 99 on the US Billboard Hot 100, and has so far reached number 29 on the chart.[11] The official remix of the song features American rappers D.R.A.M., Denzel Curry and Cousin Stizz.[12] In September 2016, Stone released his second mixtape, I'm Almost Ready.[13]

Discography

Mixtapes

List of mixtapes, with selected details
Title Details
Straight Bummin'[8]
  • Released: February 8, 2015
  • Label: Self-released
  • Format: Digital download
I'm Almost Ready[13]
  • Released: September 6, 2016
  • Label: RCA
  • Format: Digital download

Singles

As lead artist

List of singles as lead artist, with selected chart positions
Title Year Peak chart positions Certifications Album
US
[11]		 US R&B
[14]		 US Rap
[15]		 CAN
[16]
"Chill Bill"
(featuring J. Davis and Spooks)		 2016 29 8 7 53 Straight Bummin'

References

  1. ↑ "Chill Bill (Description)". Retrieved September 17, 2016.
  2. ↑ "Rob $tone talks "Chill Bill" and putting San Diego on the map". Retrieved September 17, 2016.
  3. ↑ "Straight Bummin' by Rob $TONE - Free Listening on SoundCloud". Retrieved September 17, 2016.
  4. ↑ "Rob $tone - Biography - Billboard". Retrieved September 17, 2016.
  5. ↑ "Daily Discovery: Rob $tone - PigeonsandPlanes". Retrieved September 17, 2016.
  6. ↑ "Chill Bill by Rob $TONE - Free Listening on SoundCloud". Retrieved September 17, 2016.
  7. ↑ "Rob $tone Wrote 'Chill Bill' After Getting Arrested: Fuse First Interview". Retrieved September 17, 2016.
  8. 1 2 "Straight Bummin' by Rob $TONE - Free Listening on SoundCloud". Retrieved September 17, 2016.
  9. ↑ "Rob $tone - Chill Bill ft. J.Davis & Spooks (Dir. Alex Vibe)". Retrieved September 17, 2016.
  10. ↑ "Chill Bill by Rob $tone on Apple Music". iTunes. Retrieved August 9, 2016.
  11. 1 2 "Rob $tone – Chart History: Billboard Hot 100". Billboard. Prometheus Global Media. Retrieved August 2, 2016.
  12. ↑ "Rob $tone - Chill Bill (Remix) Feat. D.R.A.M., Denzel Curry & Cousin Stizz [New Song]". Retrieved August 28, 2016.
  13. 1 2 "Stream Rob $tone's New Project "I'm Almost Ready" - HotNewHipHop". Retrieved September 17, 2016.
  14. ↑ "Rob $tone – Chart History: Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs". Billboard. Prometheus Global Media. Retrieved August 2, 2016.
  15. ↑ "Rob $tone – Chart History: Hot Rap Songs". Billboard. Prometheus Global Media. Retrieved August 2, 2016.
  16. ↑ "Rob $tone. – Chart History: Canadian Hot 100". Billboard. Prometheus Global Media. Retrieved October 25, 2016.
  17. ↑ "Gold & Platinum - RIAA". Recording Industry Association of America. Retrieved July 5, 2017.
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