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Japhia Life
Birth Name:James E. Golding
Alias:Japhia Life
Birth Date:November 23, 1977
Birth Place:Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, U.S.
Origin:Philadelphia, U.S.
Instrument:Vocals
Genre:Hip hop, Christian hip hop
Occupation:Rapper, singer, songwriter
Years Active:2000–present
Label:ReadyRock Records, Arms Out Entertainment, Beatmart Recordings
Associated Acts:No Malice, John P. Kee, Salt n Pepa, Ms. Jade, Floetry

James E. Golding (born November 23, 1977), also known by the stage name Japhia Life, is an American singer and hip hop musician. He has released six studio albums, Pages of Life: Chapter One (2000), Hell's Diary: The Healing LP (2004), Fountain of Life (2006), Nazareth (2010), Westside Pharmacy (2012), and The Profit (2014). His album Fountain of Life was his breakthrough release upon the Billboard charts.

Early life

Japhia Life was born James E. Golding on November 23,[1] [2] 1977,[3] in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania,[4] the son of Ed Golding.[5] [6] [7]

Music career

His music recording career began in 2000 with his first studio album, Pages of Life: Chapter One, that was released by Ready Rock Records.[8] The subsequent studio album, Hell's Diary: The Healing LP, was released in 2004, also from Arms Out Records in association with Kuklture Music Unlimited. He released Fountain of Life on March 21, 2006, with Beatmart Recordings.[9] [10] [11] This album was his breakthrough, and peaked at No. 43.[12] His fourth studio album, Nazareth, was released on April 5, 2010, from Arms Out Records.[13] The fifth studio album, Westside Pharmacy, was released on November 20, 2012, through Arms Out Records.[14] [15] He released The Profit, on November 4, 2014, with Arms Out Records.[16] [17] The picture on the cover of The Profit is that of his mother.[18]

Discography

Studio albums

External links

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Bday on (monday). What am I to do this weekend?? I'll think of something!!!! . Japhia Life (JaphiaLife) . . February 22, 2016 . November 20, 2009.
  2. Web site: Bday on Wednesday, Thanksgiving on Thursday.. I'm feeling real celebratory.... We may hit (ur) city this weekend!!! #LifeGang . Japhia Life (JaphiaLife) . . February 22, 2016 . November 21, 2011.
  3. Web site: Preacher Man . Japhia Life (#JaphiaLife) . . February 22, 2016 . November 8, 2014.
  4. Web site: Marcus. Hathcock . Japhia Life Artist Profile . New Release Today . February 22, 2016. December 3, 2012.
  5. Web site: Its been a really rough year, but I'm beginning to see the light at the end of the tunnel - Ed Golding (my Father) . Japhia Life (JaphiaLife) . . February 22, 2016 . September 28, 2010.
  6. Web site: James E Golding in Philadelphia, PA . Intelius. February 22, 2016.
  7. Web site: Early Grave . . American Society of Composers, Authors and Publishers . American Society of Composers, Authors and Publishers . February 22, 2016 . dead . https://web.archive.org/web/20130306032310/https://www.ascap.com/Home/ace-title-search/index.aspx . March 6, 2013 . Work ID No. 883224063 ISWC No. T9064967824 IPI No. 485574509 (Golding James)
  8. Web site: Steve 'Flash' . Juon . Japhia-Life :: Pages of Life . Rap Reviews . February 22, 2016 . August 1, 2000.
  9. Web site: Aziz . Peregrino-Brimah . Review - Japhia Life 'Fountain of Life' . Rapzilla . February 22, 2016 . March 21, 2006 . dead . https://web.archive.org/web/20060412002929/http://www.rapzilla.com/reviewjaphialife.htm . April 12, 2006 .
  10. Web site: Justin. Mabee . Japhia Life, "Fountain of Life" Review. Jesus Freak Hideout . February 22, 2016. July 3, 2006.
  11. Web site: David. Bain . Review: Fountain of Life - Japhia Life . Cross Rhythms . February 22, 2016. June 9, 2006.
  12. Billboard. Billboard (magazine). Japhia Life - Chart history (Gospel Albums). Billboard. February 22, 2016.
  13. Web site: DJ. Cobra . Review - Japhia Life 'Nazareth'. Rapzilla . February 22, 2016. April 5, 2010.
  14. Web site: Michael. Weaver . Japhia Life, "Westside Pharmacy" Review . Jesus Freak Hideout . February 22, 2016. November 18, 2012.
  15. Web site: Dwayne. Lacy . A Pill For Your Ills. New Release Today . February 22, 2016. December 3, 2012.
  16. Web site: Michael. Weaver . Japhia Life, "The Profit" Review. Jesus Freak Hideout . February 22, 2016. October 31, 2014.
  17. Web site: Dwayne. Lacy . Revitalizing Hip Hop . New Release Today . February 22, 2016. December 15, 2014.
  18. Sketch the Journalist . INTERVIEW: Japhia Life talks about "The Profit," Houston hip hop, and offers advice to those shedding the "Christian rapper" title . . February 22, 2016. November 4, 2014.

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