Yhapojj

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Yhapojj
Birth nameJamareuan Macaiah Jones
Bornc. 2003 (age 20–21)
Huntsville, Alabama, US
GenresHip hop, trap, rage
OccupationRapper
InstrumentVocals
LabelsGeffen
Websiteyhapojj.com

Jamareuan Macaiah Jones (born c. 2003), better known by his stage name Yhapojj (stylized as YhapoJJ), is an American rapper.[1]

Biography

Jones was born c. 2004[2] in Huntsville, Alabama. He began rapping during the COVID-19 lockdowns. In November 2023, he released the EP Evolution of Xur.[3] In December 2023, with Xaviersobased and Nettspend, Jones caused a mini-riot at the Mercury Lounge in Manhattan.[4]

In May 2024, he released P.S. Fuck You. The album only contained one feature, Lil Tony,[5] on the song "Sswerve Geeked".[6]

Artistry

Jones cites Michael Jackson's Thriller as an influence. He is also a fan of The Twilight Saga. His songs have a fictional wolf named Xur.[3] He also uses similar vocal tricks to ILoveMakonnen.[2] In collaboration with FLOOD, he created a playlist of his influences. The playlist includes songs by Gladys Knight & the Pips, The Isley Brothers, Lil' O, Z-Ro, UGK, Miley Cyrus, Lil B, OG Maco and Anquette.[7]

Discography

  • P.S. Fuck You (2024)
  • Pluto (2023)
  • Gossip Girl (2023)
  • SSETTIWORLD (2022)
  • When Angels Cry (2022)
  • Love Thy Enemies (2021)

References

  1. ^ Lindert, Hattie (March 14, 2024). "Xaviersobased, Nettspend, Yhapojj: Underground Rap Is Extremely Online". Rolling Stone. Retrieved May 24, 2024.
  2. ^ a b "Artist To Watch: Yhapojj". Stereogum. June 10, 2024. Retrieved June 19, 2024.
  3. ^ a b "How Yhapojj Went From Local Artist to Shutting Down Venues". 1202. Retrieved June 19, 2024.
  4. ^ Press-Reynolds, Kieran (April 30, 2024). "THE FACE's guide to the American rap underground". The Face. Retrieved June 4, 2024.
  5. ^ Horvath, Zachary (May 15, 2024). "Yhapojj Delivers His Anticipated Album "P.S. F*** You"". HotNewHipHop. Retrieved June 19, 2024.
  6. ^ Horvath, Zachary (April 22, 2024). "Yhapojj & Lil Tony Official Team Up For Melodic Cut "SSwerve Geeked"". HotNewHipHop. Retrieved June 19, 2024.
  7. ^ Lesuer, Mike (May 10, 2024). "Yhapojj's Influences Playlist". FLOOD. Retrieved May 24, 2024.