Who+is+Mike+Jones

toc If you answered “our CCT205 prof” to this question, then this will all be new to you. Outside of CCIT, Mike Jones is more commonly known as a southern rap artist under the Swishahouse label.

=The Name=

Mike Jones is most famously known for his name and his hook, “Mike Jones. Who? Mike Jones!”, rather than his music. In most of his songs, the name “Mike Jones” and his hook can be heard many times. Many people who know his name (and his hook) may not know much of his music or even who he is. Yet the name and hook has become very popular in music, not through promotions but just by word of mouth.

=History=

Contrary to most other rap careers, Mike Jones did not sign on with any major labels to get himself known. He started by creating his own label and distributing his own music. He ran into problems however with producers. Whenever he’d ask them for music, they would just ask “who are you?” He would reply “Mike Jones”, and they would again ask “who?” “Mike Jones!” This created his famous hook “Mike Jones. Who? Mike Jones!”

After circulating his music for about a year, DJ Michael Watts, owner of Swishahouse, took notice. Mike Jones officially signed on to the Swishahouse label in 2002, and achieved mainstream exposure with his singles “Still Tippin’” and “Back Then” in early 2005. His first album “Who is Mike Jones” was also released in 2005."Still Tippin" featured the best rapper from Houston, Texas, Slim Thug, and perhaps the next best white rapper Paul Wall.

Mike Jones (Who??) Mike Jones, is also infamous for having released his phone number in many tracks. 281-330-8004 was the number to dial to get Mike Jones on the other line. Of course with his tremendous success, he stopped answering the phone himself and callers were greeted by a promotional recording. Currently the phone line is disconnected.



=External Links=

[|Mike Jones #1 Fan Site]

[|Mike Jones Homepage]

[|Mike Jones Biography (on Yahoo! music)]

[|T-Pain feat. Mike Jones Video]