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J French
Birth nameJamal Rashaad French
Born (1988-06-18) June 18, 1988 (age 36)
Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, U.S.
OriginOklahoma City, Oklahoma
GenresHip hop
Occupations
  • Rapper
  • Producer
  • Songwriter
InstrumentVocals
Years active2015–present
LabelsIVL Ent/Ropeadope
Websitejfrenchforever.com

Jamal Rashaad French (born June 18, 1988), known professionally as J French, is an American rapper, singer, and songwriter from Oklahoma. He released his first single, I Feel Like I'm On Dope, in September 2014.[1] He is best known for his album JAGG (Just Another Gift From God) released in 2020.[2][3]

Career

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Jamal French was born in Oklahoma City. He released his first album "Jaguar Jesus" in 2016.[4] That same year he released singles "Medicine Ball" and "Dallas". In June 2018, J French received national attention for his single "God Given".[5] "God Given" was also on J French's 2nd studio album "OGB" released earlier that year.[6][7] In November 2018, J French gained local attention for his 3rd studio album "OGB 1.5".[8] In 2019 gained local attention fore the release of the short film ONE POINT 5IVE.[9] Later in 2019, J French released the single "Cut You Off" featuring notable Dallas rap artist Yella Beezy.[10] J French's latest album "JAGG (Just Another Gift From God)" was released in August 2020.[11]

Discography

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Albums and EPs

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List of albums & eps, with selected details
Title Details
Jaguar Jesus
  • Released: December 19, 2016
  • Label: IV League Ent
  • Formats: Digital download
OGB
  • Released: January 19, 2018
  • Label: IV League Ent
  • Formats: Digital download
OGB 1.5
  • Released: November 9, 2018
  • Label: IV League Ent
  • Formats: Digital download
JAGG (Just Another Gift From God)
  • Released: August 21, 2020
  • Label: Ropeadope LLC
  • Formats: Digital download

Singles

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List of singles, showing year released and album name
Title Year Album
"Feel Like I'm On Dope feat. Q French & D Money" 2014 Non-album single
"Medicine Ball feat. Huckwheat" 2016
"Dallas" Jaguar Jesus
"Late Nights" 2017 Non-album single
"Drive (El Diablo & Bionik Remix)" 2018
"Dallas Remix Feat. Flower Child & the Beatitdudes"
"A Song For Kanye"
"Letter to H.E.R."
"Cut You Off feat. Yella Beezy" 2019 JAGG (Just Another Gift From God)

References

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  1. ^ "Feel Like I'm On Dope feat. Q French & D Money". Itunes.apple.com. September 9, 2014. Retrieved December 27, 2020.
  2. ^ McDonnel, Brandy (August 7, 2020). "Interview and video: OKC rapper J French uses his musical gifts on new album 'JAGG'". The Oklahoman. Retrieved December 27, 2020.
  3. ^ Hasse, Javier (September 3, 2020). "J French, Kanye's Cousin, Released A New Album And It's An Ode To Cannabis". Benzinga. Retrieved December 27, 2020.
  4. ^ "Jaguar Jesus by J French". Itunes.apple.com. December 19, 2016. Retrieved December 27, 2020.
  5. ^ Saponara, Michael (June 16, 2018). "J French Pays Homage to Tupac Shakur in New 'God Given' Lyric Video: Premiere". Billboard. Retrieved December 27, 2020.
  6. ^ Luschen, Ben (February 22, 2018). "OKC rapper J French uses his new album OGB as a lesson in hip-hop craftsmanship". Oklahoma Gazette. Retrieved December 27, 2020.
  7. ^ English, Mitch (January 15, 2018). "J French New Album". KOKH FOX 25. Retrieved December 27, 2020.
  8. ^ Lamb, Karas (November 12, 2018). "Mixtape Monday: Cookin Soul, Ghost McGrady, J. French, MoRuf + More". OkayPlayer. Retrieved December 27, 2020.
  9. ^ Ivey, Justin (May 28, 2019). "#DXCLUSIVE: J FRENCH PREMIERES "ONE POINT 5IVE" SHORT FILM". HipHopDX. Retrieved December 27, 2020.
  10. ^ Worsham, Malcolm (June 9, 2019). "J French Taps Yella Beezy For New "Cut You Off" Single". RESPECT Magazine. Retrieved December 27, 2020.
  11. ^ "JAGG (Just Another Gift From God) by J French". Itunes.apple.com. August 21, 2020. Retrieved December 27, 2020.
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