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Jive Jones (born c. 1975–1976), sometimes stylized as JIVEjones or JIVE, is an American singer, songwriter, and producer. Raised in Florida, he got involved in the Miami nightclub scene as a teenager and became a songwriter and producer. Among the hits he penned were Mandy Moore's "Candy" (1999) and Anastacia's "Cowboys & Kisses" (2001).

In 2001, Jones signed with Jive Records, with plans to release his debut album later that year. His debut single, "Me, Myself & I", received play on US pop radio stations and went into rotation on MTV. Internationally, it charted in the UK and became a top 20 hit in the Netherlands. His debut album, also titled Me, Myself & I, did not receive a US release, but was released internationally on October 5, 2001. Jones also co-hosted the MTV game show I Bet You Will.

Career

1990s–2000s: Songwriting and production

Born and raised in Florida, Jones began writing music when he was 12 years old. He spent his teen years in the Miami club scene, working at Liquid, a Miami nightclub, which allowed him to make music industry connections. He initially drew attention for his work in music production and songwriting, working on tracks for Rachid, Mandy Moore, Anastacia, and Innosense. Among the singles he produced were "Candy," a 1999 hit by Moore, and "Cowboys & Kisses," a 2001 hit by Anastacia. In 2004, he considered pursuing legal action against Moore, claiming that he had been denied songwriting royalties for "Candy." Jones also co-founded The Womb, an online radio station.

Concurrent with his solo recording, Jones continued to produce other artists' work as well, including Biohazard's sixth studio album, Uncivilization, released in September 2001. While recording his solo album, Jones also recorded with Innosense, P.M. Dawn, Kim Ferron, and Shooting Blanks.

2001: Me, Myself, & I

In the September 9, 2000, issue of Billboard, Jive Records announced that the label would be releasing his debut solo album in the next year. They also indicated plans to release a CD sampler including a bonus track accessible via PlayJ technology. A January 2001 profile of Jones for MTV.com reported that he was signed with Columbia Records and had finished recording his debut album, to be titled Me, Myself and I, as well as lead single "Money Shot," which would be released in February. Jones officially signed with Jive in April 2001. His debut album was slated for release on September 25, 2001, then pushed to October 9. Jones described the album as "rap-rock, like Limp Bizkit, but with a Prince flair" and commented that he enjoyed mixing DJ tracks with punk guitars. The album never received an official release in the United States.

The lead single from the album, the title track, was a novelty song that incorporated elements of early 1990s music. It was sent to pop radio stations in August 2001, reaching number 40 on the Radio & Records pop chart the following month. The accompanying music video, directed by Nigel Dick, was shot on June 30, 2001, in Sun Valley, California. The song was featured on the soundtrack to the film Big Fat Liar and received play on MTV, being added to rotation the week ending August 19, 2001. The track was also included on Now That's What I Call Music! 8.

Internationally, it entered the UK Singles Chart in 2002, spending two weeks on the chart and peaking at number 77. In the Netherlands, it became a top 20 hit on both the Dutch Top 40 and Dutch Single Top 100. Jones's next single, "I Belong", became another top 40 hit in the Netherlands. He appeared on the cover of the October 12, 2002, issue of Hitkrant [nl], a Dutch music magazine, which that month also hosted a contest to win a meet-and-greet or DVD single of "I Belong". Following his solo releases, Jones became a co-host of the MTV game show I Bet You Will, in which contestants perform stunts for cash prizes.

Discography

Album

Singles

Songwriting credits

References

1. ^ Moss, Corey (January 12, 2001). "Biohazard's Next Features Sen Dog, Mandy Moore Collaborator". MTV. Archived from the original on May 3, 2023. Retrieved May 2, 2023.
2. ^ Wonsiewicz, Steve (August 24, 2001). "Jumping All Over JIVEjones" (PDF). Radio & Records: 33. Retrieved May 2, 2023.
3. ^ "CHR/Pop Top 50: September 21, 2001" (PDF). Radio & Records: 45. September 21, 2001. Retrieved May 2, 2023.
4. ^ "Billboard Video Monitor for week ending August 19, 2001". Billboard. Vol. 113, no. 35. September 1, 2001. p. 64. Retrieved May 1, 2023.
5. ^ "Jive Jones Singles". The Official UK Charts Company. Retrieved May 1, 2023.
6. ^ "Me, Myself & I". Dutch Top 40 (in Dutch). Stichting Nederlandse Top 40. Retrieved May 2, 2023.
7. ^ Carlson, Dean. "Review: Me, Myself, & I". Allmusic. RhythmOne. Retrieved May 16, 2021.
8. ^ Lipshutz, Jason (May 6, 2014). "Top 50 Forgotten Gems From The Now! Series". Billboard. Retrieved May 2, 2023.
9. ^ Sarkissian II, Arek (April 24, 2002). "Getting messy". Arizona Daily Wildcat Online. Retrieved May 2, 2023.
10. ^ Taylor, Chuck (October 20, 2001). "New & Noteworthy: Me, Myself & I". Billboard. Vol. 113, no. 42. p. 22. Retrieved May 2, 2023.
11. "Song-writing credits for Ride". Broadcast Music Incorporated. Archived from the original on 2012-07-14. Retrieved 2008-09-23.
12. "Artists & Music: Jive Popster". Billboard. Vol. 113, no. 41. October 13, 2001. p. 21. Retrieved May 2, 2023.
13. Schoeneman, Deborah (January 2, 2004). "Kiefer Sutherland Goes Grinch….Precious Cargo…Busta Move". New York. Retrieved May 1, 2023.
14. Billboard Staff (July 9, 2001). "Biohazard Takes On 'Civilization'". Billboard. Retrieved May 16, 2021. The group plans a full-scale tour to support "Uncivilization," which was produced by the band with help from Jive Jones.
15. ^ Gillen, Marilyn (September 9, 2000). "Universal Connects Broadband Pilots in Its eLabs". Billboard. Vol. 112, no. 37. p. 86. Retrieved May 2, 2023.
16. Pesselnick, Jill (September 22, 2001). "Irresistible Music: Fourth-Quarter Offerings You Can't Refuse". Billboard. Vol. 113, no. 38. p. 64. Retrieved May 2, 2023.
17. "Productions 2001". Nigel Dick Director. Retrieved May 2, 2023.
18. "Big Fat Liar (2002) - Soundtracks". IMDb. 2002. Retrieved 6 May 2020.
19. Holmes, Dave (September 19, 2014). "The Least Successful Tracks From 20 Now That's What I Call Music! Albums". Vulture. New York. Retrieved May 2, 2023.
20. ^ "Jive Jones Discography". Dutch Charts. Retrieved May 2, 2023.
21. ^ "Jive Jones - I Belong". Dutch Top 40. Stichting Nederlandse Top 40. Retrieved May 2, 2023.
22. "Deze Week: JIVE Toont ALLES!". Hitkrant. September 22, 2002. Archived from the original on September 22, 2002. Retrieved May 2, 2023.

Notes

1. ^ An MTV.com profile of Jones published on January 12, 2001, reports that he is 25, indicating that he was born between January 13, 1975, and January 12, 1976.
2. "Me, Myself & I" did not chart on the US Billboard Hot 100. However, it peaked at number 40 on the Radio & Records CHR/Pop Top 50 chart, an airplay-based chart.

External links

• Jive Jones at IMDb
• Jive Jones website (archived November 12, 2001)
• Jive Jones (Profile) on Facebook
• Jive Jones (Artist Page) on Facebook

• 1980 births
• Living people
• Singers from Miami
• Singers from New York City
• 21st-century American singers
• 21st-century American male singers