Rafael Ramon (born March 14, 1984) better known by his stage name JUMZ is an American rapper. He is of Dominican descent, hailing from Washington Heights, Manhattan.
Early life
He was raised in the predominantly Dominican section of Manhattan, Washington Heights and went to Norman Thomas H.S.
Career
In 2006, JUMZ debuted his first LP "SIGN JUMZ" thru his imprint Paid It In Pain which was distributed independently. The album underperformed at the mainstream level due to lack of promotions but the following single "Satisfy" became one of JUMZ's biggest hits to date.
In December 2007, JUMZ announced On his way to stardom: JUMZ announces tour dates, PR.com his first ever European Tour, My Head Is Swollen Tour. At his return from Europe, he unveiled All eyes on JUMZ: Indie rap artist Jumz releases new music video and announces next show, Hip Hop Press his new video "Paid It In Pain" Paid It In Pain on DropMagazine.com which was shot in Paris, France and has garnered him accolades from music industry heads. As a result, SESAC, one of the three leading performance rights organizations in the US, has offered JUMZ a publishing deal.JUMZ inks publishing deal with SESAC PRLog.org
Also, he recently was featured by celebrity portraiture photographer Kelly KlineKelly Kline Online portfolio feat. Jumz KellyKlinephotography.com in her portfolio which include music and sports entertainment's biggest names such as Reggie Bush, T.I., Rev Run, LeBron James, and Amar'e Stoudemire among others.
Discography
Mixtapes Albums Independent's Day (Big White Tee Music) (2012) Stonewater (2010) Back From 95 (2008) Sign JUMZ (2006)
Year Title Chart Positions Album US Hot 100 US R&B/Hip-Hop UK Singles Chart EUR Top 50 2009 "Shine All Day" featuring Q-Tip The Abstract - - - -The Bridge 2007 "Satisfy" - - - - Sign Jumz 2007Paid It In Pain " - - - -Sign Jumz
Mixtapes Appearances
2011 Get Your Buzz Up Vol. 3 2010 DJ Dyber Talk's Cheap 2010 DJ N.O. For The Streets Vol.2 2009 East Coast Bad Boys 2008: DJ Guttaman presents KILL TAPEZ, volume3 2008: DJ Guttaman & Phase 5 present F*CK ya label, volume 1
Album appearances YearTitleArtistAlbum2009"Shine All Day"(featuring Q-Tip, & Kel Spencer) Grandmaster FlashThe Bridge - Concept of a Culture
References
External links Websites
Casting Call for JUMZ's new single I'M FLOSSIN'
Interviews Da Doo-Dirty Show Interview with JUMZ EXIT Interview with JUMZ