Jibbs Explained

Jibbs
Birth Name:Jovan Campbell
Birth Date:13 November 1990
Birth Place:St. Louis, Missouri, U.S.
Occupation:Rapper
Years Active:2006–present
Label:Aftermath Entertainment, Interscope Records, Geffen Records

Jovan Campbell (born November 13, 1990), better known by his stage name Jibbs, is an American rapper. He scored a top ten single on the Billboard Hot 100, which was his debut single "Chain Hang Low" in 2006. Jibbs's only other song that charted on the Billboard Hot 100 was "King Kong" (featuring Chamillionaire).

Biography

Jibbs was born in St. Louis, Missouri. He began rapping at a young age in order to impress his older brother DJ Beatz who, at this time, gained notoriety thanks to his collaboration with high-profile St. Louis rappers such as Nelly and Chingy.[1]

Jibbs subsequently signed with Geffen Records and released his debut album Jibbs feat. Jibbs on October 24, 2006. His debut single from the album, "Chain Hang Low", became the most downloaded rap song in August 2006.

In 2007, after filming the music video for "Smile",[2] he took part in the Price of Fame tour with Bow Wow and Lloyd.[3]

In June 2012, Jibbs released a free album titled Back 2 The American Dream.[4]

Discography

Studio albums

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Album detailsPeak chart positions
US
[5]
US R&B
US Rap
Jibbs Featuring Jibbs 11 8 4

Mixtapes

Singles

Title! scope="col" rowspan="2"
YearPeak chart positionsCertificationsAlbum
US
[6]
US R&B
[7]
US Rap
[8]
AUS
[9]
NZ
[10]
UK
[11]
"Chain Hang Low"20067 16 6 87 3 63 Jibbs Featuring Jibbs
"King Kong"
(featuring Chamillionaire)
54 32 16
"Go Too Far"
(featuring Melody Thornton)
200717 126
"Smile"
(featuring Fabo)
120
"The Dedication (Ay DJ)"
(featuring Lloyd)
200985 Round One
"Runnin' Thru 100"2016Non-album single

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Jibbs Biography, Songs, & Albums . AllMusic.com . 24 July 2022.
  2. Web site: Zisook . Brian . Jibbs Shoots Video For New Single, "Smile" . DJ Booth . April 17, 2007 .
  3. Web site: Hip-Hop News: Jibbs Joins Tours Dates With Bow Wow & Lloyd . Rap News Network . April 25, 2007 .
  4. Web site: Grouchy Greg Watkins . Exclusive: Jibbs Plots Return To Rap With Free Album which was never released and potentially lost media.. AllHipHop . June 18, 2012 .
  5. [{{BillboardURLbyName|artist=jibbs|chart=all}} Jibbs Featuring Jibbs - Billboard 200 ]. . Prometheus Global Media. October 19, 2011.
  6. [{{BillboardURLbyName|artist=jibbs|chart=Hot 100}} Jibbs Album & Song Chart History: Hot 100]. Billboard. Prometheus Global Media. April 30, 2011.
  7. [{{BillboardURLbyName|artist=jibbs|chart=R&B/Hip-Hop Songs}} Jibbs Album & Song Chart History: R&B/Hip-Hop Songs]. Billboard. Prometheus Global Media. April 30, 2011.
  8. [{{BillboardURLbyName|artist=jibbs|chart=Rap Songs}} Jibbs Album & Song Chart History: Rap Songs]. Billboard. Prometheus Global Media. April 30, 2011.
  9. 145.
  10. Web site: Discography Jibbs . charts.nz . Hung Medien . April 30, 2011 .
  11. Web site: Chart Log UK: Candy J. - JX. zobbel.de. April 30, 2011.
  12. United States. Jibbs. Chain Hang Low. single. November 26, 2011.