Kent Jones (rapper)
American rapper
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Daryl Kent Jones (born April 14, 1993) is an American rapper, singer-songwriter, and record producer.[2] He is best known for his 2016 debut single "Don't Mind", which peaked at number eight on the US Billboard Hot 100.
April 14, 1993[1]
- Rapper
- singer
- songwriter
- record producer
Kent Jones | |
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| Born | Daryl Kent Jones April 14, 1993[1] Tallahassee, Florida, U.S. |
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| Years active | 2013–present |
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Jones signed with Cool & Dre's Epidemic Records in 2014, and DJ Khaled's We the Best Music Group, an then-imprint of Epic Records later that same year. His debut mixtape, Tours (2015), contained "Don't Mind", which became a sleeper hit the following year.[3][4]
Early life
Daryl Kent Jones was born on April 14, 1993, in Tallahassee, Florida.[5] As a youngster, he came in contact with music in his local church, while he was also taught to play the drums by his aunt.[6] Later on, Jones started taking formal music lessons, learning to play the piano and the Hammond organ, and studying music theory.[7] He also started developing an interest in jazz music, appreciating the music of Quincy Jones.[8] Jones later moved to Miami to further work with Cool & Dre.
Career
Jones signed a record contract with Cool & Dre's label Epidemic Records in 2015.[7] While at Epidemic, he produced, co-wrote, and guest appeared on releases for Fat Joe, The Game, Currensy, Queen Latifah, and Busta Rhymes.[7] In 2015, Cool & Dre then introduced Jones to DJ Khaled, who signed him in a joint venture with the latter's We the Best Music Group, a then-imprint of Epic Records.[7][9]
Jones released his first mixtape, Tours, in July 2015.[10] The mixtape spawned the single "Don't Mind", which contains lyrics in French, Spanish, Japanese, and Haitian Creole, and was released as a single by the aforementioned labels in April 2016.[11] "Don't Mind", originally meant to be omitted from the mixtape, was also remixed by fellow Miami-based rapper Trina.[7] The song debuted at number 63 on the Billboard Hot 100 chart in May 2016,[7] reached number 46 on pop radio in the first week of May 2016,[12] further rising to number 40 in the following weeks.[13]
Also in July 2015, Jones was featured on the soundtrack of NBA 2K16, appearing on label boss DJ Khaled's track "365" along with labelmates Ace Hood and Vado.[14][15]
Discography
Mixtapes
| Title | Album details |
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| Tours[16] |
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| Too Much Too Soon[17] |
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| The LUH Tape[18] |
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Singles
As a lead artist
| Title | Year | Peak chart positions | Certifications | Album | |||||||||
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| US [19] |
US R&B/ HH [20] |
US Rap [21] |
AUS [22] |
CAN [23] |
FRA [24] |
NLD [25] |
NZ [26] |
SWE [27] |
UK [28] | ||||
| "Don't Mind" | 2016 | 8 | 3 | 1 | 19 | 14 | 35 | 25 | 20 | 38 | 9 | Tours | |
| "Alright" | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | Non-album single | ||
| "Sit Down"[33][17] (featuring Ty Dolla Sign, Lil Dicky and E-40) |
2017 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | Too Much Too Soon | |
| "Merengue"[34] | 2018 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | Non-album singles | |
| "I Like It" | 2019 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | ||
| "No Plans for Love" (with D-Nice and Ne-Yo) |
2021 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | ||
As featured artist
| Title | Year | Peak chart positions |
Album | |
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| IRE [35] |
UK [28] | |||
| "One Thing"[36] (ThatBoyEric featuring Kent Jones) |
2016 | — | — | Non-album singles |
| "Not in Love"[37] (M.O featuring Kent Jones) |
75 | 42 | ||
| "Sooner or Later" (Mia Martina featuring Kent Jones) |
2017 | — | — | |
| "Feels Like Home" (Sigala, Sean Paul and Fuse ODG featuring Kent Jones) |
2018 | 52 | 71 | Brighter Days |
Guest appearances
| Title | Year | Other artist(s) | Album |
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| "365" | 2015 | DJ Khaled, Ace Hood, Vado | NBA 2K16 soundtrack |
| "Be Right Back (BRB)" | A Fly Guy | Geniusland | |
| "Don't Ever Play Yourself" | 2016 | DJ Khaled, Jadakiss, Fabolous, Fat Joe, Busta Rhymes | Major Key |
| "Smith & Wessen" | Rowdy Rebel | Shmoney Keeps Calling | |
| "Stretch Marks" | Chocolate Droppa | Kevin Hart: What Now? (The Mixtape Presents Chocolate Droppa) | |
| "Bitch Real" | Kevin Lavell | Sorry 4 Nothing | |
| "Blown" | DNCE | DNCE | |
| "In the Middle" | Cashis | Ca-$ 1.5 | |
| "Swear to God" | Fat Joe, Remy Ma | Plata O Plomo | |
| "Spaghetti" | |||
| "How Can I Forget" | |||
| "Gangsta Song" | E-40 | The D-Boy Diary: Book 1 | |
| "Who You Talking To" | 2018 | The Gift of Gab | |
Production discography
2015
The Game – The Documentary 2
- 06. "Dollar and a Dream" (featuring Ab-Soul) (produced with Cool & Dre, iLLA and Just BonaFide)
2016
The Game – The Documentary 2 Collector's Edition
- 01. "Ride Solo" (produced with Cool & Dre)
- 02. "Do It to You" (featuring Trey Songz) (produced with Cool & Dre)
Awards and nominations
Underground Interviews
| Year | Nominee / work | Award | Result |
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| 2016 | Himself | Rapper of the Year | Nominated |