J French
J French | |
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| Born | Jamal Rashaad French June 18, 1988 Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, U.S. |
| Origin | Oklahoma City, Oklahoma |
| Genre | Hip hop |
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| Instrument | Vocals |
| Years active | 2015–present |
| Label | IVL ENT |
| Website | jfrenchforever |
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
[edit]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 album "JAGG (Just Another Gift From God)" was released in August 2020.[11] French appeared on Ted Talk in 2022 and secured sync deals with the Dallas Cowboys and NBA TV's Pass the Rock series. His latest EP, "I Don't Believe In Bad Days", featured the standout track "Able" and was released in 2025. His clothing line, Umbrella by J French, premiered in the Beverly Center (Los Angeles) in 2025.
Discography
[edit]Albums and EPs
[edit]| Title | Details | ||
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| I Don't Believe in Bad Days |
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Jaguar Jesus |
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| OGB |
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| OGB 1.5 |
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| JAGG (Just Another Gift From God) |
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Singles
[edit]| 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 |
References
[edit]- ↑ "Feel Like I'm On Dope feat. Q French & D Money". Itunes.apple.com. September 9, 2014. Retrieved December 27, 2020.
- ↑ 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.
- ↑ 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.
- ↑ "Jaguar Jesus by J French". Itunes.apple.com. December 19, 2016. Retrieved December 27, 2020.
- ↑ Saponara, Michael (June 16, 2018). "J French Pays Homage to Tupac Shakur in New 'God Given' Lyric Video: Premiere". Billboard. Retrieved December 27, 2020.
- ↑ 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.
- ↑ English, Mitch (January 15, 2018). "J French New Album". KOKH FOX 25. Retrieved December 27, 2020.
- ↑ Lamb, Karas (November 12, 2018). "Mixtape Monday: Cookin Soul, Ghost McGrady, J. French, MoRuf + More". OkayPlayer. Retrieved December 27, 2020.
- ↑ Ivey, Justin (May 28, 2019). "#DXCLUSIVE: J FRENCH PREMIERES "ONE POINT 5IVE" SHORT FILM". HipHopDX. Retrieved December 27, 2020.
- ↑ Worsham, Malcolm (June 9, 2019). "J French Taps Yella Beezy For New "Cut You Off" Single". RESPECT Magazine. Retrieved December 27, 2020.
- ↑ "JAGG (Just Another Gift From God) by J French". Itunes.apple.com. August 21, 2020. Retrieved December 27, 2020.[permanent dead link]