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'{{distinguish|Jessie J|Jessy J}} {{pp-pc1}} {{Infobox musical artist | name = Juicy J | background = solo_singer | image = Juicy J 2014 February.jpg | caption = Juicy J performing in Breezy Point, 2014. | birth_name = Jordan Michael Houston | birth_date = {{Birth date and age|mf=yes|1975|04|05}} | origin = [[North Memphis, Memphis]], [[Tennessee]], U.S. | genre = {{hlist|[[Hip hop music|Hip hop]]|[[Gangsta rap]]|[[Crunk]]|[[Horrorcore]]|[[Southern hip hop]]|[[Trap music|Trap]]|[[Electronic dance music|EDM]]|[[Snap music|Snap]]|[[Cloud rap]]|[[Hardcore hip hop]]|[[Rap rock]]|[[Drill music]]}} | occupation = {{hlist|[[Rapping|Rapper]]|[[record producer]]|[[songwriter]]}} | years_active = 1991–present | label = <!-- DO NOT ADD TAYLOR GANG. HE DOES NOT RELEASE MUSIC UNDER THE LABEL. -->{{flatlist| * [[Kemosabe Records|Kemosabe]] * [[Epic Records|Epic]] <small>(current)</small> * [[Hypnotize Minds]] * North North * Select-O-Hits <small>(former) * [[Columbia Records|Columbia]] </small> }} | associated_acts = <!-- Exercise constraint and add only the NOTABLE acts associated with Juicy J; see [[Template:Infobox musical artist#Associated acts]] for criteria --> {{flatlist| * [[Three 6 Mafia]] * [[Project Pat]] * [[Lil Wayne]] * [[Lil Wyte]] * [[Frayser Boy]] * [[La Chat]] * [[Wiz Khalifa]] * [[A$AP Rocky]] * [[2 Chainz]] * [[French Montana]] *[[T.I.]] }} | website = [http://www.thejuicyj.com www.thejuicyj.com] }} '''Jordan Michael Houston''' (born April 5, 1975), better known by his [[stage name]] '''Juicy J''', is an American [[Rapping|rapper]], [[songwriter]] and [[record producer]] from [[North Memphis|Memphis]], [[Tennessee]]. He is a founding member of the [[Southern hip hop]] group [[Three 6 Mafia]], established in 1991. In 2002, he released his solo debut album ''[[Chronicles of the Juice Man]]'', in between Three 6 Mafia projects. In 2011, Juicy J announced that he was a part-owner and [[A&R]] rep for [[Wiz Khalifa]]'s [[Taylor Gang Records]] and the following year he signed a solo deal with [[Columbia Records]] and [[Dr. Luke]]'s [[Kemosabe Records]].<ref name="deal1">{{cite web|last=Horowitz |first=Steven J. |url=http://www.hiphopdx.com/index/news/id.21114/title.juicy-j-signs-to-columbia-records-dr-lukes-kemosabe-records |title=Juicy J Signs To Columbia Records & Dr. Luke's Kemosabe Records &#124; Get The Latest Hip Hop News, Rap News & Hip Hop Album Sales |publisher=HipHop DX |date=2012-09-12 |accessdate=2013-10-28}}</ref><ref name="deal2">{{cite web|url=http://rapfix.mtv.com/2012/09/12/juicy-j-signs-dr-luke-columbia-records/ |title=Juicy J Signs With Dr. Luke’s Label Via Columbia Records |publisher=Rapfix.mtv.com |date=2012-09-12 |accessdate=2013-10-28}}</ref> Juicy J released ''[[Stay Trippy]],'' his third studio album under the aforementioned labels on August 27, 2013. He is the younger brother of frequent collaborator and fellow [[rapper]] [[Project Pat]].<ref>{{cite web|author=Jason Birchmeier |url=http://www.allmusic.com/artist/project-pat-mn0000365137/biography |title=Project Pat &#124; Biography |publisher=[[AllMusic]] |date= |accessdate=2015-04-05}}</ref> ==Career == [[File:Three 6 Mafia.jpg|thumb|200px|left|Juicy J performing in 2004]] === 1991–2009: Career beginnings with Three 6 Mafia === {{main|Three 6 Mafia}} In 1991, Juicy J was a co-founder of the [[Southern hip hop]] group, now known as [[Three 6 Mafia]]. Along with [[DJ Paul]] and [[Lord Infamous]], rappers [[Crunchy Black]], [[Gangsta Boo]] and [[Koopsta Knicca]] later joined the group. Alongside DJ Paul, Juicy J has launched [[Prophet Entertainment]]. In 1994, they left the label to their business partner Nick "Scarfo" Jackson, and subsequently launched [[Hypnotize Minds]]. In 1995, the group released their first official album called ''Mystic Stylez.'' Since then the group has released 8 albums.<ref>{{Cite web|title = CAS – Central Authentication Service|url = http://www.oxfordmusiconline.com/subscriber/article/epm/66284.|website = www.oxfordmusiconline.com|accessdate = 2015-10-06}}</ref> On July 2, 2002, he released his solo debut [[studio album]] ''[[Chronicles of the Juice Man]]'', under North North Records. In 2006, Juicy J, along with DJ Paul, Crunchy Black, and [[Frayser Boy]], won an [[Academy Award]] for [[Academy Award for Best Original Song|Best Original Song]] for "[[It's Hard out Here for a Pimp]]" at the [[78th Academy Awards]]. On June 16, 2009, his second studio album ''[[Hustle Till I Die]]'', was released under Hypnotize Minds and Select-O-Hits.<ref>{{cite web|author=Greg Watkins |url=http://allhiphop.com/stories/news/archive/2009/03/10/20959545.aspx |title=Daily News - : Juicy J, DJ Paul Prep New Solo Albums, Tour |publisher=Allhiphop.com |date=2009-03-10 |accessdate=2013-10-28}}</ref> === 2010–present: Taylor Gang, ''Stay Trippy'' and ''The Hustle Continues'' === {{Main|Stay Trippy}} From 2009 through 2011, Juicy J moved away from Three 6 Mafia, focusing on his solo career. During this time, he frequently collaborated with [[Wiz Khalifa]], appearing on his [[mixtape]]s and releasing some of his own including ''Blue Dream & Lean''. In December 2011, Juicy J confirmed these rumors about him as the newest member of Wiz Khalifa's [[Taylor Gang Records|Taylor Gang]] imprint, a part-owner and [[A&R]] representative.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.complex.com/music/2014/01/juicy-j-lord-infamous-taylor-gang-interview |title=Juicy J Talks About Lord Infamous, Taylor Gang and Dr. Luke, and Upcoming Projects |publisher=Complex |date=2014-01-31 |accessdate=2014-02-22}}</ref> In 2012, he was featured alongside his Taylor Gang label-mates, on the cover of ''[[Source Magazine]]''{{'}}s May 2012 issue. In 2012, he released the [[lead single]] to his third album ''[[Stay Trippy]]'', the chart topping "[[Bandz a Make Her Dance]]", which features an [[guest appearance]]s from [[2 Chainz]] and [[Lil Wayne]]. The song was created in a two bedroom apartment in [[Washington, D.C.]] and was produced by [[Mike Will Made It]]. The song has peaked at number 29 on the US [[Billboard Hot 100|''Billboard'' Hot 100]].<ref>{{cite web | last = | first = | title = R&B Songs Music Chart | url = {{BillboardURLbyName|artist=juicy j|chart=all}} | publisher = Billboard | date = | accessdate = 5 November 2012 }}</ref> In September 2012, Juicy J secured a recording contract with [[Columbia Records]] and [[Dr. Luke]]'s [[Kemosabe Records]].<ref name="deal1"/><ref name="deal2"/> In November 2012, Juicy J announced his third studio album ''Stay Trippy'' would be released in 2013. He had shown some interest in working with [[Nas]], [[Dr. Dre]] and [[Jay-Z]] on the album.<ref>{{cite web | last = | first = | title = Juicy J Wants To Work With Jay-Z, Nas & Dr. Dre|publisher = HipHop DX | url = http://www.hiphopdx.com/index/news/id.22051/title.juicy-j-wants-to-work-with-jay-z-nas-dr-dre | date = | accessdate = 1 December 2012 }}</ref> He later announced that guest appearances on the album would include [[Wiz Khalifa]], [[The Weeknd]], Lil Wayne, 2 Chainz, [[Nicki Minaj]], [[Chris Brown (American entertainer)|Chris Brown]], [[Project Pat]], [[Young Jeezy]], [[Yelawolf]] and [[Big Sean]]. Juicy J revealed the album would feature production from frequent collaborators [[Lex Luger (producer)|Lex Luger]], [[Sonny Digital]], Mike Will Made It, [[Dr. Luke]], and Crazy Mike.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.complex.com/music/2012/09/the-50-most-anticipated-albums-for-the-rest-of-2012/juicy-j-stay-trippy |title=23. Juicy J, Stay Trippy — The 50 Most Anticipated Albums For the Rest of 2012 |publisher=Complex |date=2012-09-24 |accessdate=2013-10-28}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=http://hiphopwired.com/2012/08/29/juicy-j-speaks-on-stay-trippy-album-with-dj-scream-video/ |title=Juicy J Speaks On Stay Trippy Album With DJ Scream|publisher=Hip-Hop Wired |date=2012-08-29 |accessdate=2013-10-28}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.mtv.com/news/articles/1694577/juicy-j-wiz-khalifa-dr-luke-stay-trippy.jhtml |title=Juicy J, Wiz Khalifa And Dr. Luke Cooking Up Some 'Good Gumbo' - Music, Celebrity, Artist News |publisher=MTV.com |date=2012-09-27 |accessdate=2013-10-28}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.hotnewhiphop.com/exclusive-juicy-j-on-recording-bands-longevity-in-hip-hop-and-stay-trippy-release-date-news.3731.html |title=Exclusive: Juicy J On Recording "Bands", Longevity In Hip Hop, And "Stay Trippy" Release Date |publisher=HotNewHipHop |date= |accessdate=2013-10-28}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.loudmusic247.com/articles-id.746-juicy-j-reveals-stay-trippy-album-features |title=Juicy J reveals 'Stay Trippy' Album Features - Music, Celebrity, and Artist News |publisher=LoudMusic247 |date=2012-10-08 |accessdate=2013-10-28}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.complex.com/music/2013/01/the-50-most-anticipated-albums-of-2013/juicy-j-stay-trippy |title=22. Juicy J, Stay Trippy — The 50 Most Anticipated Albums of 2013 |publisher=Complex |date=2013-01-02 |accessdate=2013-10-28}}</ref> On January 20, 2013, it was announced Juicy J would perform at the 2013 [[Paid Dues]] festival on March 30, 2013.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.complex.com/music/2013/01/2013-paid-dues-lineup-revealed |title=2013 Paid Dues Lineup Revealed |publisher=Complex |date=2013-01-24 |accessdate=2013-10-28}}</ref> On January 25, 2013, he released "[[Show Out (Juicy J song)|Show Out]]" featuring [[Big Sean]] and [[Young Jeezy]], as the second single from ''Stay Trippy''. In June 2013, the album's third single "[[Bounce It]]", was released. The album was released on August 23, 2013, when it debuted at number 4 on the [[Billboard 200|''Billboard'' 200]], with first-week sales of 64,000 copies in the United States.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.hiphopdx.com/index/news/id.25319/title.hip-hop-album-sales-the-week-ending-9-1-2013|last=Tardio |first=Andres | title=Hip Hop Album Sales: The Week Ending 9/1/2013|publisher=''HipHopDX'' |date=2013-09-04| accessdate=2013-09-04}}</ref> On September 10, 2013, Juicy J was featured in a song by Mike Will Made It which featured Miley Cyrus and Wiz Khalifa.<ref>{{Cite web|title = ultratop.be - -|url = http://www.ultratop.be/nl/song/123d75/Mike-Will-Made-It-feat.-Miley-Cyrus,-Wiz-Khalifa-&-Juicy-J-23|website = ultratop.be|accessdate = 2015-10-06}}</ref> Juicy J was featured in [[Katy Perry]]'s [[single (music)|single]] "[[Dark Horse (Katy Perry song)|Dark Horse]]" from her fourth album ''[[Prism (Katy Perry album)|Prism]]'' (2013). The song was released on September 17, 2013. "Dark Horse" was serviced to U.S. radio on December 17 as the album's third single. On January 7, 2014, Juicy J announced his fourth studio album would be released in 2014.<ref>{{cite web|last=Tardio |first=Andres |url=http://www.hiphopdx.com/index/news/id.26933/title.juicy-j-announces-new-album-in-2014 |title=Juicy J Announces New Album In 2014 &#124; Get The Latest Hip Hop News, Rap News & Hip Hop Album Sales |publisher=HipHop DX |date=2014-01-07 |accessdate=2014-02-22}}</ref> Initially, he announced the title of this album would be ''The Hustle Continues''.<ref>{{cite web|last=Sawyer |first=Jonathan |url=http://hypetrak.com/2014/01/juicy-j-announces-new-album-for-2014/ |title=Juicy J Announces New Album for 2014 |publisher=Hypetrak |date= |accessdate=2014-02-22}}</ref> On January 30, 2013, Juicy J announced his "Never Sober" concert tour, which began on February 20, 2014. He was supported by [[Travis Scott (rapper)|Travis Scott]] and [[Project Pat]] on select dates.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.complexmag.ca/music/2014/01/juicy-j-announces-never-sober-tour-dates-with-travis-scott-and-project-pat |title=Juicy J Announces Never Sober Tour Dates with Travi$ Scott and Project Pat &#124; Complex |publisher=Complexmag.ca |date=2014-01-30 |accessdate=2014-02-22}}</ref> In May 2014, Juicy J stated the album would now be titled ''Pure THC: The Hustle Continues'' and be released in September 2014.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.frequencynews.com/flippagefreq/flip-freq-may-2014/index.html#p=37 |title=Freq May 2014 |publisher=Frequencynews.com |date= |accessdate=2015-04-05}}</ref> On August 7, 2014, he released the song, titled "Low" featuring [[Nicki Minaj]], [[Lil Bibby]] and [[Young Thug]].<ref>{{cite web|url=https://itunes.apple.com/us/album/low-feat.-nicki-minaj-lil/id906820185?i=906820197 |title=Low (feat. Nicki Minaj, Lil Bibby & Young Thug) - Single Juicy J |publisher=Itunes.apple.com |date=2014-08-07 |accessdate=2014-08-11}}</ref> On April 14, 2015, he released the song, titled "For Everybody" featuring [[Wiz Khalifa]] and [[Rock City (production duo)|R. City]].<ref>https://itunes.apple.com/us/album/for-everybody-feat.-wiz-khalifa/id982366800</ref> On September 9, 2015, Juicy J released his fifth solo mixtape ''100% Juice''. It has over 200,000 downloads on [[DatPiff]].<ref>http://www.datpiff.com/Juicy-J-100-Juice-mixtape.733579.html</ref> On August 5, 2016, Juicy J announced a new album called Rubba Band Business: The Album which was set to debut in the fall of 2016. He released the single "No English" with Travis Scott.<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.hotnewhiphop.com/juicy-j-announces-new-album-title-rubba-band-business-the-album-news.23287.html? |title=Juicy J announces Rubba Band Business: The Album |last=Lilah |first=Rose |date=August 5, 2016 |website=[[Hotnewhiphop]] |access-date=August 5, 2016}}</ref> ==Discography== {{Main|Juicy J discography|Juicy J production discography}} {{see also|Three 6 Mafia discography}} *''[[Chronicles of the Juice Man]]'' (2002) *''[[Hustle Till I Die]]'' (2009) *''[[Stay Trippy]]'' (2013) *''Rubba Band Business'' (2016)<ref>{{cite web|author=Marissa G. Muller |url=http://www.rollingstone.com/music/news/juicy-j-going-it-alone-on-next-album-20140126 |title=Juicy J Going It Alone on Next Album &#124; Music News |publisher=Rolling Stone |date=2014-01-26 |accessdate=2014-02-22}}</ref> ==Awards and nominations== {| class="wikitable plainrowheaders" style="text-align:center;" |- ! Year ! Awards ! Category ! Recipient ! Result |- | 2006 | [[78th Academy Awards|Academy Awards]] | [[Academy Award for Best Original Song|Best Original Song]] | "[[It's Hard out Here for a Pimp]]" <br> <small>(with [[Frayser Boy]] and [[DJ Paul]] as the member of the Three 6 Mafia)</small> | {{won}} |- |2012 |[[HipHopDX|HipHopDX Year-end Awards]] |Comeback of the Year |Juicy J |{{won}} |- |2013 |[[BET Hip Hop Awards]] |Best Hip-Hop Video |"[[We Still in This Bitch]]"<br> <small>(with [[B.o.B]] and [[T.I.]])</small> |{{nom}} |- |rowspan="7"| 2014 |rowspan="4"| [[2014 World Music Awards|World Music Awards]] | World's Best Song |rowspan="2"| "[[23 (song)|23]]" <br> <small>(with [[Mike Will Made It]], [[Miley Cyrus]] and [[Wiz Khalifa]])</small> | {{nom}} |- |World's Best Video |{{nom}} |- |World's Best Song | rowspan="9"| "[[Dark Horse (Katy Perry song)|Dark Horse]]" <br> <small>(with [[Katy Perry]])</small> |{{nom}} |- |World's Best Video |{{nom}} |- | rowspan="2"| [[2014 MTV Europe Music Awards|MTV Europe Music Awards]] | Best Song | {{nom}} |- | Best Video | {{won}} |- |[[American Music Awards of 2014|American Music Awards]] |Single of the Year |{{won}} |- |rowspan="2"| 2015 || [[57th Annual Grammy Awards|Grammy Awards]] | [[Grammy Award for Best Pop Duo/Group Performance|Best Pop Duo/Group Performance]] | {{nom}} |- | [[2015 Kids' Choice Awards|Nickelodeon Kids' Choice Awards]] | Favorite Song of the Year | {{nom}} |} ==References== {{Reflist|colwidth=30em}} ==External links== *{{Official website|http://thejuicyj.com/}} *{{IMDb name|1435812|Jordan Houston}} {{Juicy J|state=uncollapsed}} {{Three 6 Mafia}} {{AcademyAwardBestOriginalSong 2001–2010}} {{Authority control}} {{DEFAULTSORT:J, Juicy}} [[Category:1975 births]] [[Category:Living people]] [[Category:A&R people]] [[Category:African-American crunk musicians]] [[Category:African-American male rappers]] [[Category:African-American record producers]] [[Category:African-American songwriters]] [[Category:American hip hop record producers]] [[Category:American music industry executives]] [[Category:Best Original Song Academy Award-winning songwriters]] [[Category:Businesspeople from Tennessee]] [[Category:Columbia Records artists]] [[Category:Gangsta rappers]] [[Category:Horrorcore artists]] [[Category:Rappers from Memphis, Tennessee]] [[Category:Songwriters from Tennessee]] [[Category:Southern hip hop musicians]] [[Category:Three 6 Mafia members]]'