Jump Smokers

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Jump Smokers!
Also known as
  • Jumpsmokers
Origin Chicago, New York, United States
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Years active2009-2016
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MembersJustin Roman
Flipside

Jump Smokers were an electro house music group from the United States. The band consisted of members Justin Roman (vocals/lyrics) and Flipside (production/DJ).

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Background

The two met in Chicago, Illinois working for Chicago radio station B96 in 2003. [1] They formed the group in 2009 along with producer Reydon and digital media designer Johnny Digital. Their debut album, Kings of the Dancefloor!, was released July 27, 2010 on Ultra Records. In 2012, Reydon moved on from the group and Marquee joined the group for 2 years.

Career

In 2009, Jump Smokers featured on Honorebel's hit single "Now You See It (Shake That Ass)" alongside American rapper Pitbull. [2] [3] They later released their debut single in November titled "Don't Be a Douchebag". [4] They released their debut studio album on 27 July 2010 via Ultra Records. [5]

The band would go on to produce over a dozen remixes for various songs by Pitbull up until the group went defunct in 2016.

Controversy

In 2009, they released "My Flow So Tight", a song criticizing Chris Brown for his altercation against Rihanna. [6] The song gained radio airplay in cities across the country. [6] A portion of the proceeds benefited various organizations for battered women. [6]

Discography

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References

  1. Schlein, Zach (7 January 2016). "Jump Smokers Learned Dance Music From Chicago, and Work Ethic from Pitbull". Miami New Times. Retrieved 2016-11-30.
  2. "Now You See It (feat. Pitbull & Jump Smokers) - Single by Honorebel on Apple Music". iTunes. 6 October 2009. Retrieved 2016-11-30.
  3. Charles, Laurie (2014-10-27). "Pitbull & Enrique Iglesias With J Balvin - American Airlines Arena, Miami". Miami New Times. Retrieved 2016-11-30.
  4. "Don't Be a Douchebag - Single by Jump Smokers on Apple Music". iTunes. 17 November 2009. Retrieved 2016-11-30.
  5. "Kings of the Dancefloor! (Bonus Track Version) by Jump Smokers on Apple Music". iTunes. 27 July 2010. Retrieved 2016-11-30.
  6. 1 2 3 "Anti-Chris Brown Song 'My Flow So Tight' Gaining Radio Airplay". MTV News. Retrieved 2016-11-30.