Rob Stone (rapper)

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Rob Stone
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Stone in 2016
Background information
Birth nameJaylen Anthony Robinson
Also known asRob $tone
Born (1995-01-25) January 25, 1995 (age 30)
San Diego, California, U.S.
Genres Hip hop
Occupations
  • Rapper
  • songwriter
Years active2014–present
Labels
Website youngrobstone.com

Jaylen Anthony Robinson [1] (born January 25, 1995), known professionally as Rob Stone (stylized as Rob $tone), is an American rapper from San Diego, California. [2] [3]

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Early life

Jaylen Anthony Robinson was born on January 25, 1995, in San Diego, California. [4] [5] From a young age, he was influenced by his father’s vintage music collection, and expanded his listening to reggae, hip hop, rock, and R&B. [6] He attended college in Atlanta, Georgia, where he first started teaching himself how to rap. [7]

Career

Stone first released his first song "Chill Bill" on June 10, 2014, on his SoundCloud. [8] He wrote it after being arrested and released by the police. [9] Stone then went on to release his debut mixtape Straight Bummin' on February 8, 2015. [10] The music video for "Chill Bill" was released on June 25, 2015, on his friend's YouTube channel called "Twelve O'Seven". [11] Stone then released the song as his debut single on June 17, 2016. [12] The song debuted at number 99 on the Billboard Hot 100, and peaked at number 29 on the chart. [13] The official remix of the song features American rappers DRAM, Denzel Curry, and Cousin Stizz. [14] In September 2016, Stone released his second mixtape I'm Almost Ready. [15]

Discography

Studio albums

Mixtapes

List of mixtapes, with selected details
TitleAlbum details
Straight Bummin' [10]
  • Released: February 8, 2015
  • Label: Self-released
  • Format: Digital download
I'm Almost Ready [15]
  • Released: September 6, 2016
  • Label: RCA
  • Format: Digital download
Young Rob $Tone
  • Released: May 4, 2018
  • Label: RCA
  • Format: Digital download
Solitaire Stone
  • Released: February 12, 2021
  • Label: Grove Town Records
  • Format: Digital download

Singles

As lead artist

List of singles, with selected chart positions and certifications, showing year released and album name
TitleYearPeak chart positions Certifications Album
US
[13] 		US R&B
[16] 		US Rap
[17] 		CAN
[18]
"Chill Bill"
(featuring J. Davis and Spooks or remix featuring DRAM, Denzel Curry and Cousin Stizz)		2015298753Straight Bummin'
"Bussin'" [21] 2017————Young Rob $Tone
"Too Faded"
(with P-Lo or remix with Snoop Dogg) [22] 		2018————Stone Cold

References

  1. ↑ "The birth of Jaylen Robinson" . Retrieved 27 August 2023.
  2. ↑ "Chill Bill (Description)". YouTube . Retrieved 17 September 2016.
  3. ↑ "Rob $tone talks "Chill Bill" and putting San Diego on the map". YouTube . Retrieved 17 September 2016.
  4. ↑ Valdez, Jonah. "Rob Stone, Lemon Grove's Soulja Boy | San Diego Reader". www.sandiegoreader.com. Retrieved 19 January 2025.
  5. ↑ Donovan, Brittney (9 November 2021). "Rapper Rob Stone hosting community day in San Diego". FOX 5 San Diego & KUSI News. Retrieved 19 January 2025.
  6. ↑ "Rob $tone - Biography - Billboard". Billboard . Retrieved 17 September 2016.
  7. ↑ "Daily Discovery: Rob $tone - PigeonsandPlanes" . Retrieved 17 September 2016.
  8. ↑ "Chill Bill by Rob $TONE - Free Listening on SoundCloud" . Retrieved 17 September 2016.
  9. ↑ "Rob $tone Wrote 'Chill Bill' After Getting Arrested: Fuse First Interview". Fuse . Retrieved 17 September 2016.
  10. 1 2 "Straight Bummin' by Rob $TONE - Free Listening on SoundCloud" . Retrieved 17 September 2016.
  11. ↑ "Rob $tone - Chill Bill ft. J.Davis & Spooks (Dir. Alex Vibe)". YouTube . Retrieved 17 September 2016.
  12. ↑ "Chill Bill by Rob $tone on Apple Music". iTunes. 17 June 2016. Retrieved 9 August 2016.
  13. 1 2 "Rob $tone – Chart History: Billboard Hot 100". Billboard . Prometheus Global Media . Retrieved 2 August 2016.
  14. ↑ "Rob $tone - Chill Bill (Remix) Feat. D.R.A.M., Denzel Curry & Cousin Stizz [New Song]". HNHH. 25 August 2016. Retrieved 28 August 2016.
  15. 1 2 "Stream Rob $tone's New Project "I'm Almost Ready" - HotNewHipHop". HNHH. 11 September 2016. Retrieved 17 September 2016.
  16. ↑ "Rob $tone – Chart History: Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs". Billboard . Prometheus Global Media . Retrieved 2 August 2016.
  17. ↑ "Rob $tone – Chart History: Hot Rap Songs". Billboard . Prometheus Global Media . Retrieved 2 August 2016.
  18. ↑ "Rob $tone. – Chart History: Canadian Hot 100". Billboard . Prometheus Global Media . Retrieved 25 October 2016.
  19. ↑ "British certifications – Rob Stone Ft J Davis & Spooks – Chill Bill". British Phonographic Industry . Retrieved 18 May 2022.
  20. ↑ "Gold & Platinum - RIAA". Recording Industry Association of America . Retrieved 6 July 2021.
  21. ↑ "Bussin' - Single by Rob $tone on Apple Music". Apple Music. Retrieved 1 October 2022.
  22. ↑ "Too Faded - Single by Rob $tone on Apple Music". Apple Music. Retrieved 1 October 2022.
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