RJ (rapper)
Rodney Jerome Brown, Jr. (born September 24, 1984), known professionally as RJMrLA (or simply RJ) is a rapper from Los Angeles, California.[2] He is known for his frequent collaborations with fellow West Coast artists YG and Mustard, and was signed to their labels: 4Hunnid and 10 Summers Records respectively. His most celebrated releases to date are his O.M.M.I.O. mixtape trilogy.
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| Birth name | Rodney Jerome Brown, Jr. |
| Also known as | RJ |
| Born | September 24, 1984[1] Los Angeles, CA |
| Genres | Hip hop, Gangsta rap |
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| Years active | 2012– Present |
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Musical career
2013–present: O.M.M.I.O. series and collaborations
In 2013, RJ released his debut mixtape O.M.M.I.O (which stands for On My Mama I'm On). The mixtape was hosted and largely produced by DJ Mustard. The first song from this mixtape, "Ride Wit Me" was included and released, as the single. RJ then appeared on the songs; Thank God (Interlude) and When I Was Gone from YG's debut album, My Krazy Life (2014). In July 2014, RJ released his second mixtape, featuring local rappers; Shoota300, JaywhiteT, Vince Staples and more. Takin Niggas Beats (on a contrary to his first mixtape). Unfortunately disagreements between them erupted, which led to RJ dropping their names from the project entirely. The beats on this mixtape were solely from made-up beats from the other rappers that were remixed by RJ. On the same year, DJ Mustard released his debut album 10 Summers, where RJ appeared on these tracks; including Low Low, Throw Your Hood Up and No Reason.[3] At the beginning of 2015, RJ collaborated with Choice to released a critically acclaimed mixtape, Rich Off Mackin. Additionally, RJ appeared on the DJ Mustard's mixtape, titled Ketchup, as well as one of YG's mixtapes Just Re'd Up 2.[4][5] On May 26, 2015, RJ released a mixtape, "O.M.M.I.O. 2", as the sequel to his debut mixtape "O.M.M.I.O". The song "Get Rich" was included and released, as the single. Both of these singles; his 2013's single, "Ride Wit Me" and his 2015's single, "Get Rich", did not chart, both songs received radio airplay throughout the West Coast. He also contributed to the soundtrack for the NBA 2K16's video game by being featured in the original song "You Don't Want It" with frequent collaborator and 10 Summers Records founder DJ Mustard. On May 12, 2016 he released O.M.M.I.O 3 it has 19 tracks including a bonus track "Feda" that's only on SoundCloud. RJ also released TNB 2 (Takin Niggas Beats) on October 11, 2016.[6] On December 15th, 2017 RJ & DJ Mustard released a collaboration named "The Ghetto"
Discography
Albums
| Title | Album details |
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| MrLA |
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| The Ghetto (with DJ Mustard) |
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| On God |
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Mixtapes
| Title | Album details |
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| O.M.M.I.O.[7] |
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| Takin Niggas Beats[8] |
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| Rich Off Mackin[9] (with Choice) |
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| O.M.M.I.O. 2 |
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| 10 Summers: The Mixtape Vol. 1 (with 10 Summers) |
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| O.M.M.I.O. 3 |
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| TNB 2 |
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Guest appearances
| Title | Year | Other artist(s) | Album |
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| "Bitchez" | 2013 | YG | Just Re'd Up 2 |
| "Bounce That"[10] | DJ Mustard, TeeCee4800, Royce the Choice, Reem Riches, Casey Veggies, Skeme | Ketchup | |
| "Been from the Gang"[10] | DJ Mustard, YG, Nipsey Hussle, Kay Ess | ||
| "Don't Trust Nobody"[10] | DJ Mustard, Killa Kam, Reem Riches, JaywhiteT | ||
| "Fuck the City Up"[11] | Jinx | The Weekend | |
| "Thank God (Interlude)"[12] | 2014 | YG, Big TC | My Krazy Life |
| "When I Was Gone" | YG, Tee Cee, Charlie Hood, Reem Riches, Slim 400 | ||
| "Get Money, Fuck'n Bitches"[13] | Slim 400, D-Lo | Keepin' It 400 | |
| "Low Low"[14] | DJ Mustard, Nipsey Hussle, TeeCee4800 | 10 Summers | |
| "Throw Your Hood Up"[14] | DJ Mustard, Dom Kennedy, Royce | ||
| "No Reason"[14] | DJ Mustard, YG, Jeezy, Nipsey Hussle | ||
| "Ride With Me"[15] | YG, Nipsey Hussle | Blame It On the Streets | |
| "G$FB"[15] | YG, Slim 400, D-Lo | ||
| "Problems"[16] | 2015 | AD | Blue: 89 |
| "You Know What It Is"[16] | AD, Manolo Rose, Icewear Vezzo | ||
| "Mr. Get Dough"[17] | DJ Mustard, Choice, Drakeo the Ruler | N/A | |
| "My Flag / Da Homies"[18] | The Game, Ty Dolla $ign, Jay 305, AD, Mitch E-Slick, Joe Moses, Skeme | The Documentary 2.5 | |
| "Strapped"[19] | 2016 | AD, Sorry Jaynari, G Perico | By the Way |
| "BOW"[20] | Phat Stax, Rimpau | Pac Ave | |
| "Full Fledge"[21] | Hitta J3 | The Collect Call | |
| "Remind Her"[22] | Eric Bellinger | Eric B for President: Term 1 | |
| "Ridin' Around"[23] | DJ Mustard, Nipsey Hussle | Cold Summer | |
| "Know My Name"[23] | DJ Mustard, Rich The Kid | ||
| "Main Bitch"[23] | DJ Mustard | ||
| "Get Out Yo Feelin's"[24] | YG | Red Friday | |
| "Stay Mobbin"[25] | 2017 | DJ Asap, Iamsu!, Derek King | N/A |
| "Ridin' Out" | AD, Wiz Khalifa | Blue 89 C2 | |
| "Gangsta Report" | 2018-19 | Philthy Rich | Fake Love |
| "Ventalation" | Snoop Dogg, Stupid Young | I Wanna Thank Me | |
| "Do Yo Dance" | YG, Kamaiyah, Mitch, Ty Dolla $ign | 4Real 4Real | |
| "Rags to Ritches" | Rucci | Tako's Son | |
References
- https://www.hotnewhiphop.com/rj/profile/
- https://www.ascap.com/repertory#ace/work/890857698
- 10 Summers by DJ Mustard on Apple Music. Itunes.apple.com (August 25, 2014). Retrieved on 2016-10-29.
- DJ Mustard – Ketchup | Download & Listen [New Mixtape]. Hotnewhiphop.com (June 3, 2013). Retrieved on 2016-10-29.
- YG – Just Re'd Up 2 Hosted by DJ Ill Will & DJ Mustard Mixtape – Stream & Download. Datpiff.com (January 21, 2013). Retrieved on 2016-10-29.
- The Break Presents: RJ – XXL. Xxlmag.com. Retrieved on October 29, 2016.
- RJ – O.M.M.I.O (Hosted by DJ Mustard) | Download & Listen [New Mixtape]. Hotnewhiphop.com (September 25, 2013). Retrieved on 2016-10-29.
- Goddard, Kevin. (July 15, 2014) RJ – Takin Niggas Beats | Download & Listen [New Mixtape]. Hotnewhiphop.com. Retrieved on 2016-10-29.
- Lilah, Rose. (January 12, 2015) RJ & Choice – Rich Off Mackin | Download & Listen [New Mixtape]. Hotnewhiphop.com. Retrieved on 2016-10-29.
- "Ketchup by DJ Mustard (Mixtape, Jerk Rap): Reviews, Ratings, Credits, Song list – Rate Your Music". Retrieved June 1, 2015.
- "The Weekend by Jinx [rap] (Mixtape): Reviews, Ratings, Credits, Song list – Rate Your Music". Retrieved June 1, 2015.
- "My Krazy Life by YG (Album, West Coast Hip Hop): Reviews, Ratings, Credits, Song list – Rate Your Music". Retrieved June 1, 2015.
- "Keepin' It 400 by Slim 400 (Mixtape): Reviews, Ratings, Credits, Song list – Rate Your Music". Retrieved June 1, 2015.
- "10 Summers by DJ Mustard (Album, West Coast Hip Hop): Reviews, Ratings, Credits, Song list – Rate Your Music". Retrieved June 1, 2015.
- Blame It On the Streets by YG on Apple Music. Itunes.apple.com (December 15, 2014). Retrieved on 2016-10-29.
- "Blue:89 by A.D. [rap] (Mixtape): Reviews, Ratings, Credits, Song list – Rate Your Music". Retrieved June 1, 2015.
- DJ Mustard "Mr. Get Dough" feat. Drakeo the Ruler, Choice & RJ (WSHH Premiere – Official Video). YouTube (April 14, 2015). Retrieved on 2016-10-29.
- Lilah, Rose. (October 5, 2015) The Game's "The Documentary 2.5" Tracklist Revealed. Hotnewhiphop.com. Retrieved on 2016-10-29.
- https://open.spotify.com/album/3KVQWsP3KKMYfSMuc890TJ
- https://open.spotify.com/album/4jhbNJLtBqb5YlU0WrOYgk
- https://open.spotify.com/album/0IHfGw3HlDdJTmJnNdBPvm
- https://open.spotify.com/album/7KNNWIPBk4Josbqhfa2KI3
- https://open.spotify.com/album/3fiXqEX3prk6amGIScMDUi
- https://open.spotify.com/album/4VqdntbxmB7r1At6sPKRnb
- https://open.spotify.com/album/2LWJTuNsYENWQWvqgPCEKR
https://www.hotnewhiphop.com/rj/profile/
Tharpe, Frazier (June 7, 2019) https://www.complex.com/music/2019/06/rjmrla-apartment-empire-signing Retrieved on 2019-06-12