Jonwayne Explained

Jonwayne
Birth Name:Jonathan Wayne
Birth Date:5 June 1990
Birth Place:La Habra, California, U.S.
Genre:Hip hop
Instrument:Sampler
Years Active:2008–present

Jonathan Wayne[1] (born June 5, 1990), better known by his stage name Jonwayne, is an American rapper and record producer.[2]

Early life

Jonwayne was born in La Habra, California on June 5, 1990.[3] He is a descendant of American Revolutionary War General "Mad" Anthony Wayne, from whom actor John Wayne took his stage name.

Career

Jonwayne briefly worked as a stage actor after high school.[4] Through these activities, he developed a crush on a girl who was interested in poetry; he then began writing his own poetry in order to impress her and quickly found a passion for it. Jonwayne's love of poetry led to his involvement in hip hop at 17 years old when a rap group from West Covina began bringing their equipment to a Young Artists Workshop that he attended. In early 2009, he began frequenting Low End Theory, the Los Angeles club event where he would meet his friend and mentor, Dibiase. By 2010, he had booked his first gig at Low End Theory and became one of the youngest artists ever to perform there. He came to the attention of Stones Throw Records head Peanut Butter Wolf when the two were on the same bill at a benefit show at Low End Theory in 2010.[2]

He released his debut album, the instrumental Bowser, on Alpha Pup Records in 2011.[5] In that year, he also released a mixtape, I Don't Care.[6] It was included on Pitchforks "Overlooked Mixtapes" list.[7] His 48-track instrumental album, Oodles of Doodles, was released on Stones Throw Records in 2012.[8] In that year, he also released a mixtape, This Is False.[9]

He has released a series of mixtapes, Cassette in 2012 followed by Cassette 2 and in 2013. The artwork for each mixtape mimicked the trade dress of recognizable products: a pack of Marlboro cigarettes (Cassette), a can of Coca-Cola (Cassette 2), and a first generation iPod (Cassette 3).[10] In 2013, Philip Morris USA sent a cease and desist letter to Stones Throw, alleging that the design of Cassette infringed its trademark in the Marlboro packaging design.[11] Stones Throw agreed to stop producing anymore copies of Cassette, noting that they were "just about out of tapes anyway."[12] "Cool Runnings", a track from Cassette 2, was included on Drowned in Sounds "Top Tracks" list in April 2013.[13]

He released Rap Album One in 2013,[14] and Rap Album Two in 2017.[15]

Personal life

Jonwayne is currently based in Southern California.[16]

Discography

Studio albums

Compilation albums

Mixtapes

EPs

Singles

Guest appearances

Productions

Books

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Rapper rebooted: How Jonwayne found his way back to music. Fact. Laurent. Fintoni. February 15, 2017. December 7, 2019.
  2. Web site: RA: Breaking through: Jonwayne - Interview. Resident Advisor. Lainna. Fader. April 10, 2012. December 7, 2019.
  3. Web site: Jonwayne: Biography. AllMusic. David. Jeffries. December 7, 2019.
  4. Web site: Jonwayne Has One of the Best Rap Albums of the Year. LA Weekly. Max. Bell. October 29, 2013. May 10, 2015.
  5. Web site: Grab Jonwayne's Mumble-Bounce Soother "Andrew," Hear Him Friday at Low End Theory SF. SF Weekly. Ian S.. Port. May 4, 2011. December 7, 2019. https://web.archive.org/web/20131203020526/http://blogs.sfweekly.com/shookdown/2011/05/download_jonwaynes_mumble-boun.php. December 3, 2013.
  6. Web site: Jonwayne drops mixtape featuring Flying Lotus and Samiyam beats. Los Angeles Times. Jeff. Weiss. September 14, 2011. December 7, 2019.
  7. Web site: Staff Lists: You Can Find This on the Internet: Overlooked Mixtapes (page 2 of 2). Pitchfork. Jeff. Weiss. December 19, 2011. December 7, 2019.
  8. Web site: Review: Jonwayne Oodles of Doodles. XLR8R. Patric. Fallon. March 15, 2012. December 7, 2019. https://web.archive.org/web/20120927054550/http://www.xlr8r.com/reviews/jonwayne/oodles-doodles. September 27, 2012.
  9. Web site: Podcast 243: Jonwayne. XLR8R. Shawn. Reynaldo. April 17, 2012. December 7, 2019.
  10. Web site: Jonwayne Reclaims His Family Name on 'Marion Morrison' Mixtape. Spin. Chris. Martins. July 31, 2013. December 7, 2019.
  11. Web site: Marlboro Threatens to Sue Stones Throw, Jonwayne Hits Back With Awesome Sarcasm. Spin. Chris. Martins. March 21, 2013. December 7, 2019.
  12. Web site: Jonwayne drops Cassette 2 with more fly artwork. Impose. Blake. Gillespie. 20 March 2013. December 7, 2019.
  13. Web site: DiS Digest: April 2013's Must-Hear Album, Top Tracks, Most Read + Playlist. Drowned in Sound. Kyle. Ellison. April 30, 2013. December 7, 2019. March 28, 2019. https://web.archive.org/web/20190328005736/http://drownedinsound.com/news/4146358-dis-digest--april-2013s-must-hear-album-top-tracks-most-read-playlist. dead.
  14. Web site: Jonwayne readies Rap Album One. Resident Advisor. Andrew. Ryce. September 13, 2013. December 7, 2019.
  15. Web site: Jonwayne returns with Rap Album Two, shares ode to sobriety 'Out Of Sight'. Fact. Miles. Bowe. January 19, 2017. December 7, 2019.
  16. Web site: Jonwayne Delivers Free Disney-Themed EP. XLR8R. Taylor. Fife. May 30, 2012. December 7, 2019. https://web.archive.org/web/20131203030148/http://www.xlr8r.com/news/2012/05/jonwayne-delivers-free-disney-th. December 3, 2013.

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