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| Birth name | Phalon Anton Alexander |
| Also known as | Jazze Phizzle |
| Born | 1975 Memphis, Tennessee, United States |
| Origin | Atlanta, Georgia |
| Genre(s) | Hip hop, R&B |
| Occupation(s) | Producer, Songwriter, Rapper, Singer |
| Years active | 2001 - present |
| Label(s) | Sho'nuff Records/Atlantic Records |
| Associated acts | Ciara, Jody Breeze, Nelly, Lil Jon, T.I., Lil Wayne, Too $hort, Rick Ross, Young Jeezy |
Phalon Anton Alexander (born 1975 in Memphis, Tennessee) better known by his stage name Jazze Pha (pronounced /dʒæzi feɪ/, JA-zee FAY), is an American record producer, songwriter, singer and rapper.
Jazze Pha's first hit was the club anthem from Tela, "Sho Nuff", the label banner of the producer's company. His first production was for Gerald Levert, Keith Sweat, and Johnny Gill on supergroup LSG's first album, with the fresh "Let A Playa Get His Freak On", in 1997. Other artists with whom he has worked with include Nelly, Ludacris, Trick Daddy, T.I., and Lil' Wayne. He is also credited with bringing R&B superstar Ciara national attention with her solo album, Goodies. His work on that album included producing the hit single, "1, 2 Step", which featured Missy Elliott. Jazze Pha is famous for his announcement "Ladies & Gentlemen!" at the start of most of the songs he is performing in. Jazze Pha also announce that there is an album coming out late 2008 called Ladies & Gentleman.
Jazze Pha has signed a production deal with Cash Money Records, and also has his own record label, Sho'nuff Records, which signed Ciara and Jody Breeze.
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Personal life
His father is Bar-Kays bassist, James Alexander. He is named after the late Phalon Jones, a member of his father's group. His mother is an experienced singer named Denise Williams, but contrary to widespread belief, she is not chart-topping R&B and gospel singer, Deniece "Niecy" Williams.[1][2]
Discography
Albums
- 2008: Ladies & Gentleman (coming late 2008-2009)
References
- ^ (2007, April 14) Let's Hear It For The Girl, Billboard
- ^ Tolliver, Vincent. "Jazze Pha: Behind The Music", bet.com, Music section
^ 1. Girlicious album liner notes
External links
- Official Jazze Pha & Cee-Lo Green website
- Jazze Pha - Happy Hour Lyrics - Lyrics to the song "Happy Hour", which features Cee-Lo Green.
