My Story - Mr Cheeks

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THE STORY

WHO I AM

Mr. Cheeks, is a Multi – Grammy Award Winning American rapper from South Jamaica, Queens. He is best known for his 2001 single “Lights, Camera, Action!” (featuring Missy Elliott, P. Diddy and Petey Pablo), which peaked at number 14 on the Billboard Hot 100. Prior, he performed as a member of the hip hop group Lost Boyz from 1995 to 1999, and thereafter signed with Universal Records to pursue a solo career.

“Lights, Camera, Action!” preceded the release of his debut studio album John P. Kelly (2001), which was met with moderate critical and commercial reception along with its follow up, Back Again! (2003). He is also known for guest appearance on Lil’ Kim’s 2003 single “The Jump Off,” which peaked at number 17 on the Billboard Hot 100.

THE LOST BOYZ

1991–2019: Lost Boyz
Mr. Cheeks, who was mentored by his uncle Gil Scott-Heron, along with bandmates Freaky Tah (1971–1999), Spigg Nice and Pretty Lou made up Lost Boyz. The Lost Boyz practiced a sincere, literate, non-sensational style of New York hip-hop and produced a number of singles including; “Lifestyles of the Rich and Shameless” (1994), “Jeeps, Lex Coups, Bimaz & Benz” (1995) and “Renee” (1996). Lost Boyz gained worldwide critical acclaim following the release of the albums; Legal Drug Money in 1996, Love, Peace & Nappiness in 1997, LB IV Life in 1999 and Grand Scheme in 2019.

SOLO CAREER

2001–PRESENT: Solo career
Mr. Cheeks became a solo artist in 2001. His debut solo album, John P. Kelly, named for both his cousin and his grandfather, featured the hit single “Lights, Camera, Action!”. The album also included a collaboration with longtime friend and business partner, Stephen Marley, (son of reggae artist Bob Marley) featuring the ballad “Till We Meet Again” (recorded in Freaky Tah’s memory) and the reggae-flavored “Mama Say”. In 2003, Mr. Cheeks released the follow-up album, Back Again![2] The single off the album was “Crush On You” and it featured Mario Winans. In the fall of 2003, Cheeks separated from Universal, forming his own label, Diane’s Boyz. Cheeks was also featured on Lil’ Kim’s single, “The Jump Off.”

INTERVIEWS

						
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							Mr Cheeks of the Lost Boyz let's us in behind what it takes in the world of Hip Hop
							
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							Mr Cheeks of the Lost Boyz let's us in behind what it takes in the world of Hip Hop
							
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							Mr. Cheeks: Renee, I Lost My Shorty In Real Life,
							
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							Mr. Cheeks Interview at Legends of Hip Hop 3 Concert