Jason Terrance Phillips, better known by his stage name Jadakiss, is a forefigure in the world of hip-hop, renowned for his distinctive raspy voice and gritty lyrical proficiency. He emerged from Yonkers, New York, and garnered his reputation as a member of The LOX, alongside Styles P and Sheek Louch, a group which became a staple of East Coast rap in the late 1990s under the Bad Boy Records label headed by Sean "Diddy" Combs.

Following his success with The LOX, Jadakiss pursued a solo career that further cemented his status in the rap industry. Albums like "Kiss Tha Game Goodbye" (2001) and "Kiss of Death" (2004) were received with critical and commercial success, spawning hits such as "Why?" and "U Make Me Wanna." His adept storytelling and ability to address social issues while also maintaining a street edge has earned him respect among peers and fans alike. His impressive discography continued to expand in the 2010s and 2020s with various collaborations and singles such as "Mo Money," "New Trend," and "Upstate Greats." His versatility shines through tracks like "Extremist," "Hustle, Repeat," and "Bigger Bags," reaffirming Jadakiss’s standing as a relentless and contemporary voice in rap, constantly evolving while maintaining the quintessential New York hip-hop ethos.

Genres

Battle Rap

East Coast Hip Hop

Trap

Related Artists

Styles P

Fabolous

Raekwon

Dave East

Jim Jones

Rick Ross

The LOX

DMX

Fat Joe

Pusha T

Juelz Santana

Benny The Butcher

Latest Release

Extremist

Jadakiss

Single - Released August 9, 2024