Boldy James

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Jones in 2017
Background information
Birth nameJames Clay Jones III
Also known as
  • Bo Jack
  • Mr. Ten08
Born (1982-08-09) August 9, 1982 (age 42) [1]
Atlanta, Georgia, U.S.
Origin Detroit, Michigan, U.S.
Genres
Occupations
  • Rapper
  • songwriter
Years active2009–present
Labels
Member of

James Clay Jones III (born August 9, 1982), better known by his stage name Boldy James, is an American rapper. [2] He is a member of the hip hop collective Griselda. Recognized for his deep voice and laid-back delivery of vivid stories, he often explores themes of drug trade and street life. After his debut album My 1st Chemistry Set (2013), James has since released 14 studio albums along with several mixtapes and EPs.

Contents

His reunion with the Alchemist—who also produced his debut—on The Price of Tea in China (2020) saw him gain significant recognition, along with his jazz-infused collaboration album with Sterling Toles, Manger on McNichols , released that same year. He frequently collaborates with other members of the Griselda collective, and has worked with producers such as Conductor Williams, Jay Versace, Nicholas Craven, Real Bad Man and Futurewave, among others.

Early life

Jones was born on August 9, 1982, in Atlanta, to James Clay Jones Jr. and Toni K. Broadus. [3] [4] In 1983, Jones and Broadus returned to their original home of Detroit, with their son after Jones was wounded in the line of duty serving as a police officer. [4] They resided on the Eastside of Detroit with Jones' grandmother. [4] In 1989, Jones' parents separated and his mother sent him and his younger sister to live with their father on Detroit's westside on Stahelin Hell Block near McNichols Road and the Southfield Freeway. [4] Jones' love for music came to the forefront at the age of 12, when he performed in a middle school talent show and began writing his first raps shortly after. [5] He attended high school at Detroit Cooley, and dropped out after the ninth grade. [5] He got the name "Boldy James" from his friend, James Osely III, whom people in the neighborhood called "Boldy". [5] Jones said, "he didn't rap, he just sold cocaine. I liked the name because his name was James too". When his friend was murdered, he decided to carry on with the name, using it to rap. [5]

Career

Jones performing in 2023 Boldy James performing.jpg
Jones performing in 2023

In 2009, Jones's first big break on the national scene came in the form of two features on The Cool Kids and Don Cannon's mixtape Merry Christmas, on the songs "BBQ Wings" and "Tires". [6] That was followed up by his record "Gettin Flicked" appearing on The Cool Kids's 2010 mixtape Tacklebox. [7] Also in 2010, he was featured on the Chip tha Ripper song "Fat Raps" remix alongside Big Sean, Asher Roth, Dom Kennedy and Chuck Inglish. [8] On May 24, 2011, Jones released his solo debut mixtape Trappers Alley Pros and Cons. [9] The project went on to be named by Pitchfork as one of 2011's Most Overlooked Projects. [10] On February 27, 2012, he released his follow up mixtape, Consignment. [11] On March 5, 2013, he released an EP titled Grand Quarters. [12] On October 15, 2013, he released his debut album, My 1st Chemistry Set , entirely produced by The Alchemist. [13] On May 22, 2014, it was announced that Jones, Bishop Nehru, and Fashawn were the first signees to Nas's Mass Appeal Records. [14] He left Mass Appeal in 2020 to sign with Westside Gunn's Griselda Records. With Griselda, he has released The Price of Tea in China , Manger on McNichols and Bo Jackson, among other albums. [15]

Personal life

On January 9, 2023, Jones was involved in a car accident in Detroit, leaving him with a broken vertebrae, requiring intensive surgery. [16]

On August 24, 2023, Jones revealed that he is related to American rapper Snoop Dogg through word of his family. [17] [18] He is also a cousin of Chuck Inglish. [7]

Discography

Studio albums

List of studio albums, with selected details
TitleAlbum details
My 1st Chemistry Set [13]
(with The Alchemist)
The Price of Tea in China (with The Alchemist)
  • Released: February 7, 2020
  • Label: ALC
  • Formats: Streaming, digital download, CD, vinyl
Manger on McNichols (with Sterling Toles)
  • Released: July 22, 2020
  • Label: Sector 7-G
  • Formats: Streaming, digital download, vinyl
The Versace Tape [19]
  • Released: August 14, 2020
  • Label: Griselda
  • Formats: Streaming, digital download
Real Bad Boldy(with Real Bad Man)
  • Released: December 11, 2020
  • Label: Real Bad Man
  • Formats: Streaming, digital download, CD, vinyl
Bo Jackson (with The Alchemist)
  • Released: August 13, 2021
  • Label: ALC
  • Formats: Streaming, digital download, CD, vinyl
Super Tecmo Bo(with The Alchemist)
  • Released: December 17, 2021
  • Label: ALC
  • Formats: Streaming, digital download, CD, vinyl
Killing Nothing(with Real Bad Man)
  • Released: May 20, 2022
  • Label: Real Bad Man
  • Formats: Streaming, digital download, CD, vinyl, cassette
Fair Exchange No Robbery(with Nicholas Craven)
  • Released: September 30, 2022
  • Label: Nicholas Craven Productions
  • Formats: Streaming, digital download, CD, vinyl, cassette
Mr. Ten08(with Futurewave)
  • Released: November 4, 2022 [20]
  • Label: WAVGODMUSIC INC. / FXCKRXP
  • Formats: Streaming, digital download, CD, vinyl, cassette
Be That as It May(with Cuns)
  • Released: December 14, 2022 [21]
  • Label: Tuff Kong Records
  • Formats: Streaming, digital download, CD, vinyl, cassette
Indiana Jones(with RichGains)
  • Released: January 20, 2023 [22]
  • Label: Self-released
  • Formats: Streaming, digital download, vinyl
Penalty of Leadership(with Nicholas Craven)
  • Released: January 12, 2024
  • Label: Nicholas Craven Productions
  • Formats: Streaming, digital download, vinyl, cassette
Across the Tracks(with Conductor Williams)
  • Released: June 28, 2024
  • Label: Near Mint
  • Formats: Streaming, digital download, vinyl, cassette
The Bricktionary(with Harry Fraud)
  • Released: November 22, 2024
  • Label: Near Mint
  • Formats: Streaming, digital download, vinyl, cassette

Extended plays

List of extended plays, with selected details
TitleEP details
Grand Quarters [12]
The Art of Rock Climbing [23]
  • Released: January 27, 2017
  • Label: Mass Appeal
  • Formats: Streaming, digital download
Boldface(with The Alchemist)
  • Released: December 20, 2019
  • Label: ALC
  • Formats: Streaming, digital download
ADU(with Real Bad Man as Boldy Bad Man) [24]
  • Released: January 16, 2023
  • Label: Real Bad Man, RRC Music
  • Formats: vinyl
Prisoner of Circumstance(with ChanHays)
  • Released: June 9, 2023 [25]
  • Label: Droppin Science Productions
  • Formats: Streaming, digital download, vinyl
1LB (One Lucky Bastard)(with Your Boy Posca)
  • Released: February 2024
  • Label: Near Mint
  • Formats: Vinyl, cassette
Hidden in Plain Sight(with whothehelliscarlo)
  • Released: December 20, 2024
  • Label: Griselda
  • Formats: Streaming, digital download

Mixtapes

List of mixtapes, with year released
TitleAlbum details
Trappers Alley: Pros & Cons [26]
  • Released: May 24, 2011
  • Label: Self-released
  • Formats: Digital download
Consignment: Favor For A Favor The Redi-rock Mixtape [27]
  • Released: February 27, 2012
  • Label: Self-released
  • Formats: Digital download
Trappers Alley 2 [28]
  • Released: February 27, 2015
  • Label: Mass Appeal
  • Formats: Digital download
House of Blues
  • Released: February 24, 2017
  • Label: Mass Appeal
  • Formats: Streaming, digital download
Live at the Roxy (Caps & Tabs) [13]
(with M. Stacks)
  • Released: November 24, 2018
  • Label: Connected Everywhere, Concreatures 227
  • Formats: CD, digital download
Latr (Tabs & Caps)
  • Released: December 8, 2018
  • Label: Mass Appeal
  • Formats: Streaming, digital download

Singles

List of singles, showing year released and album name
TitleYearAlbum
"I Sold Dope All My Life" [29] 2012Trappers Alley: Pros & Cons
"Grittin" [30]
(featuring Peechie Green and Fat Ray)
"For the Birds" [31] 2013
List of singles as featured performer, showing year released and album name
TitleYearAlbum
"Take Whats Ours" [32]
(L.O.Gic featuring Boldy James and Aaron Williams)
2012

Guest appearances

List of non-single guest appearances, with other performing artists, showing year released and album name
TitleYearArtist(s)Album
"Fat Raps" (Remix)2010 King Chip, Chuck Inglish, Big Sean, Asher Roth, Dom Kennedy From Me to You: The Prelude to Gift Raps
"Roll Call"2011 The Cool Kids, Asher Roth, King Chip When Fish Ride Bicycles
"Criminal Enterprise"Chips, Dusty McFly, KeelyCouch Potato
"Stop the Show" Sir Michael Rocks, PayrollPremier Politics
"Golden Midas"Asher Roth, Nico Segal, Greg Landfair Jr.Pabst & Jazz
"Detroit Game"2012 J Dilla, Chuck InglishRebirth of Detroit
"Girl (I Used To Know)" JMSN Priscilla
"The Kosmos Pt. 2 - Power Glove" The Alchemist Russian Roulette
"Soul Fry" (Remix) Deniro Farrar, Shady Blaze Kill or Be Killed
"Paramount"2013PhillieWelcome to the Detroit Zoo
"Boat Races"TreeJay, DJ Clockwork, Larry Fisherman, Freddie Gibbs Show Time
"Light This Fa Me"2016Chuck Inglish, Buddy Ev Zepplin
"On The Set"2017The Cool Kids, Smoke DZA Special Edition Grandmaster Deluxe
"It's Possible"2019Westside Gunn, Jay Worthy Hitler Wears Hermes 7
"Ocean Prime"The AlchemistYacht Rock 2
"Friday Night Cypher"2020 Big Sean, Tee Grizzley, Kash Doll, Cash Kidd, Payroll, 42 Dugg, Drego, Sada Baby, Royce da 5'9", Eminem Detroit 2
"Get Money" Dej Loaf, Benny The Butcher, Conway The Machine Sell Sole II
"Claiborne Kick"Westside Gunn Pray For Paris
"Buffs vs. Wires"Westside Gunn, Benny The Butcher Flygod Is An Awesome God 2
"All Praises"Westside Gunn, Jadakiss Who Made The Sunshine
"TV Dinners"2021The Alchemist, Sideshow This Thing of Ours
"Yzerman"Nicholas CravenCraven N 3
"Bird Box"Rx Papi100 Miles & Walk'in
"Westheimer" Westside Gunn, Stove God Cooks, Sauce WalkaHitler Wears Hermes 8: Sincerely Adolf
"716 Mile"Westside Gunn
"No Yeast"2022Curren$yContinuance
"Sauvage" Billy Woods, Gabe 'Nandez Aethiopes
"December Coming" Domo Genesis & EvidenceIntros, Outros & Interludes
"Looking For Water" Pink Siifu & Real Bad ManReal Bad Flights
"Trillion Cuts"Roc Marciano & The AlchemistThe Elephant Man's Bones
“4Evastackin" Marcel Allen Ebony Goddess
"Serving" Rome Streetz Kiss the Ring
"Art Talk"2023 Larry June & The AlchemistThe Great Escape
"Red Dolphin" A$AP Ant The PostLude
"Stunna"Rome Streetz, Double DeeNoise Kandy 5
"Trouble Man"The Alchemist, T.F.Flying High EP

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