Rob Stone (rapper)
| Rob Stone | |
|---|---|
 Stone in a promotional photo | |
| Background information | |
| Birth name | Jaylen Robinson |
| Also known as | Rob Stone |
| Born |
January 25, 1995 San Diego, California, United States |
| Genres | |
| Occupation(s) | |
| Instruments | Vocals |
| Years active | 2014–present |
| Labels | |
| Associated acts |
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Jaylen Robinson (born January 25, 1995), known professionally as Rob Stone (stylized as Rob $tone), is an American hip hop recording artist from San Diego, California.[1][2] He is best known for his debut single, "Chill Bill" from his mixtape Straight Bummin.[3]
Early life
Jaylen Robinson was born on January 25, 1995 in San Diego, California. From a young age, Jaylen was influenced by his father’s vintage music collection, and expanded his listening to reggae, hip-hop, rap, rock, and R&B.[4] He attended college in Atlanta, Georgia, where he first started teaching himself how to rap.[5]
Career
Stone first released his first song "Chill Bill" on June 10, 2014 on his SoundCloud.[6] He wrote the song in the back of a police car.[7] Stone then went on to release his debut mixtape, Straight Bummin' on February 8, 2015.[3] The music video for "Chill Bill" was released on June 25, 2015 on his friend's YouTube channel called "Twelve O'Seven"[8] Stone then released the song as his debut single on June 17, 2016.[9] The song debuted at number 99 on the US Billboard Hot 100, and has so far reached number 50 on the chart.[10] The official remix of the song features American rappers D.R.A.M., Denzel Curry and Cousin Stizz.[11] In September 2016, Stone released his second mixtape, I'm Almost Ready.[12]
Discography
Mixtapes
| Title | Details |
|---|---|
| Straight Bummin'[3] |
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| I'm Almost Ready[12] |
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Singles
As lead artist
| Title | Year | Peak chart positions | Album | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| US [10] |
US R&B [13] |
US Rap [14] |
CAN [15] | |||
| "Chill Bill" (featuring J. Davis and Spooks) |
2016 | 29 | 8 | 7 | 53 | Straight Bummin' |
References
- ↑ "Chill Bill (Description)". Retrieved September 17, 2016.
- ↑ "Rob $tone talks "Chill Bill" and putting San Diego on the map". Retrieved September 17, 2016.
- 1 2 3 "Straight Bummin' by Rob $TONE - Free Listening on SoundCloud". Retrieved September 17, 2016.
- ↑ "Rob $tone - Biography - Billboard". Retrieved September 17, 2016.
- ↑ "Daily Discovery: Rob $tone - PigeonsandPlanes". Retrieved September 17, 2016.
- ↑ "Chill Bill by Rob $TONE - Free Listening on SoundCloud". Retrieved September 17, 2016.
- ↑ "Rob $tone Wrote 'Chill Bill' After Getting Arrested: Fuse First Interview". Retrieved September 17, 2016.
- ↑ "Rob $tone - Chill Bill ft. J.Davis & Spooks (Dir. Alex Vibe)". Retrieved September 17, 2016.
- ↑ "Chill Bill by Rob $tone on Apple Music". iTunes. Retrieved August 9, 2016.
- 1 2 "Rob $tone – Chart History: Billboard Hot 100". Billboard. Prometheus Global Media. Retrieved August 2, 2016.
- ↑ "Rob $tone - Chill Bill (Remix) Feat. D.R.A.M., Denzel Curry & Cousin Stizz [New Song]". Retrieved August 28, 2016.
- 1 2 "Stream Rob $tone's New Project "I'm Almost Ready" - HotNewHipHop". Retrieved September 17, 2016.
- ↑ "Rob $tone – Chart History: Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs". Billboard. Prometheus Global Media. Retrieved August 2, 2016.
- ↑ "Rob $tone – Chart History: Hot Rap Songs". Billboard. Prometheus Global Media. Retrieved August 2, 2016.
- ↑ "Rob $tone. – Chart History: Canadian Hot 100". Billboard. Prometheus Global Media. Retrieved October 25, 2016.