RJMrLA

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RJMrLA
Birth nameRodney Jerome Brown, Jr.
Also known asRJ
Born (1984-09-24) September 24, 1984 (age 40) [1]
Los Angeles, California, U.S.
Genres
Occupations
  • Rapper
  • songwriter
Years active2012–present
Labels

Rodney Jerome Brown, Jr. (born September 24, 1984), known professionally as RJMrLA (stylized as RJmrLA; or simply RJ), is an American rapper from Los Angeles, California. [2] He is known for his frequent collaborations with fellow West Coast artists YG and Mustard, and was signed to their labels: 4Hunnid and 10 Summers Records respectively. [3] His most celebrated releases to date are his O.M.M.I.O. mixtape trilogy.

Contents

Career

2013–present: O.M.M.I.O. series and collaborations

In 2013, RJMrLA released his debut mixtape O.M.M.I.O (which stands for On My Mama I'm On). The mixtape was hosted and largely produced by DJ Mustard. The first song from this mixtape, "Ride Wit Me" was included and released, as the single. RJMLrA then appeared on the songs; "Thank God (Interlude)" and "When I Was Gone" from YG's debut album, My Krazy Life (2014). In July 2014, RJrMLA released his second mixtape Takin Niggas Beats, featuring local rappers; Shoota300, JaywhiteT, and Vince Staples (on a contrary to his first mixtape). Unfortunately disagreements between them erupted, which led to RJMrLA dropping their names from the project entirely. The beats on this mixtape were solely from made-up beats from the other rappers that were remixed by RJMrLA. On the same year, DJ Mustard released his debut album 10 Summers , where RJMrLA appeared on the tracks; including "Low Low", "Throw Your Hood Up" and "No Reason". [4]

At the beginning of 2015, RJMrLA collaborated with Choice to release a critically acclaimed mixtape, Rich Off Mackin. Additionally, RJMrLA appeared on the DJ Mustard's mixtape, titled Ketchup, as well as one of YG's mixtapes Just Re'd Up 2. [5] [6] On May 26, 2015, RJMrLA released a mixtape, O.M.M.I.O. 2, as the sequel to his debut mixtape O.M.M.I.O. The song "Get Rich" (with Choice featuring Iamsu!) was included and released as the lead single. Both of these singles; his 2013's single, "Ride Wit Me" and his 2015's single, "Get Rich", did not chart, both songs received radio airplay throughout the West Coast. He also contributed to the soundtrack for the NBA 2K16 's video game by being featured in the original song "You Don't Want It" with frequent collaborator and 10 Summers Records founder DJ Mustard. On May 12, 2016, he released O.M.M.I.O 3 it has 19 tracks including a bonus track "Feda" that's only on SoundCloud. RJMrLA also released TNB 2 (Takin Niggas Beats) on October 11, 2016. [7] On December 15, 2017, RJMrLA & DJ Mustard released a collaborative album called The Ghetto.

After a couple years with no projects released, RJMrLA dropped what he said was his first real album called On God in 2019. The album had some notable features such as Schoolboy Q, Young Thug, G-Eazy, Snoop Dogg. RJMrLA and the Seattle rapper Choice collaborated for the release of Rich of Mackin 2 in April of 2020. In July that same year, RJMrLA dropped another project titled Let Me Talk My Shit. In October 2022, RJMrLA dropped another album called Rodney Brown Jr., which featured guest appearances from prominent West Coast artists Roddy Ricch and Ty Dolla Sign.

In 19 June 2024, he performed his song "Get Rich", for Kendrick Lamar's concert The Pop Out: Ken & Friends at the Kia Forum in Inglewood, California, during the first set by DJ Hed, titled the Act I – DJ Hed & Friends. [8] He was featured in the Calmatic-directed music video for Lamar's song "Squabble Up", from his 2024 album GNX . [9] [10]

Discography

Albums

List of albums, with selected details
TitleAlbum details
MrLA
  • Released: May 26, 2017
  • Label: 400 Summers
  • Formats: Digital download
The Ghetto(with DJ Mustard)
  • Released: December 15, 2017
  • Label: 10 Summers, Interscope
  • Formats: Digital download
On God

Mixtapes

List of mixtapes, with selected details
TitleAlbum details
O.M.M.I.O. [11]
  • Released: September 25, 2013
  • Label: Pu$haz Ink
  • Formats: Digital download
Takin Niggas Beats [12]
  • Released: July 15, 2014
  • Label: Pu$haz Ink
  • Formats: Digital download
Rich Off Mackin [13]
(with Choice)
  • Released: January 12, 2015
  • Label: 10 Summers
  • Formats: Digital download
O.M.M.I.O. 2
  • Released: May 26, 2015
  • Label: 10 Summers
  • Formats: CD, Digital download
10 Summers: The Mixtape Vol. 1
(with 10 Summers)
  • Released: July 23, 2015
  • Label: 10 Summers
  • Format: Digital download
O.M.M.I.O. 3
  • Released: May 12, 2016
  • Label: 10 Summers
  • Formats: Digital download
TNB 2
  • Released: October 11, 2016
  • Label: 10 Summers, 4Hunnid
  • Formats: Digital download
The Bitch Tape
  • Scheduled: February 2024 [14]
  • Label: Ommio, Empire
  • Formats: Digital download

Guest appearances

List of non-single guest appearances, with other performing artists, showing year released and album name
TitleYearOther artist(s)Album
"Bitchez"2013 YG Just Re'd Up 2
"Bounce That" [15] DJ Mustard, TeeCee4800, Royce the Choice, Reem Riches, Casey Veggies, Skeme Ketchup
"Been from the Gang" [15] DJ Mustard, YG, Nipsey Hussle, Kay Ess
"Don't Trust Nobody" [15] DJ Mustard, Killa Kam, Reem Riches, JaywhiteT
"Fuck the City Up" [16] JinxThe Weekend
"Thank God (Interlude)" [17] 2014YG, Big TC My Krazy Life
"When I Was Gone"YG, Tee Cee, Charlie Hood, Reem Riches, Slim 400
"Get Money, Fuck'n Bitches" [18] Slim 400, D-LoKeepin' It 400
"Low Low" [19] DJ Mustard, Nipsey Hussle, TeeCee4800 10 Summers
"Throw Your Hood Up" [19] DJ Mustard, Dom Kennedy, Royce
"No Reason" [19] DJ Mustard, YG, Jeezy, Nipsey Hussle
"Ride With Me" [20] YG, Nipsey Hussle Blame It On the Streets
"G$FB" [20] YG, Slim 400, D-Lo
"Problems" [21] 2015ADBlue: 89
"You Know What It Is" [21] AD, Manolo Rose, Icewear Vezzo
"Mr. Get Dough" [22] DJ Mustard, Choice, Drakeo the Ruler —
"My Flag / Da Homies" [23] The Game, Ty Dolla $ign, Jay 305, AD, Mitch E-Slick, Joe Moses, Skeme The Documentary 2.5
"Strapped" [24] 2016AD, Sorry Jaynari, G PericoBy the Way
"BOW" [25] Phat Stax, RimpauPac Ave
"Full Fledge" [26] Hitta J3 The Collect Call
"Remind Her" [27] Eric Bellinger Eric B for President: Term 1
"Ridin' Around" [28] DJ Mustard, Nipsey Hussle Cold Summer
"Know My Name" [28] DJ Mustard, Rich The Kid
"Main Bitch" [28] DJ Mustard
"Get Out Yo Feelin's" [29] YG Red Friday
"Stay Mobbin" [30] 2017DJ Asap, Iamsu!, Derek King—
"Ridin' Out"AD, Wiz Khalifa Blue 89 C2
"Gangsta Report"2018-19 Philthy Rich Fake Love
"Ventalation" Snoop Dogg, Stupid YoungI Wanna Thank Me
"Do Yo Dance"YG, Kamaiyah, Mitch, Ty Dolla $ign 4Real 4Real
"Rags to Ritches"RucciTako's Son
"Over Me" G-Eazy, Jay Ant The Vault

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