JPEGMAFIA
Barrington DeVaughn "Peggy" Hendricks (born October 22, 1989), better known by his pseudonym JPEGMAFIA, is an American rapper and producer, strongly influenced by the music scene in Baltimore, Maryland, having been based there for a number of years. He is currently based in Los Angeles, California.
Hendricks was born in Flatbush, Brooklyn, to Jamaican parents. He spent the majority of his childhood in Flatbush before moving to Alabama at age 13, where he says he experienced a significant amount of racism, later affecting his music. Read Full BioBarrington DeVaughn "Peggy" Hendricks (born October 22, 1989), better known by his pseudonym JPEGMAFIA, is an American rapper and producer, strongly influenced by the music scene in Baltimore, Maryland, having been based there for a number of years. He is currently based in Los Angeles, California.
Hendricks was born in Flatbush, Brooklyn, to Jamaican parents. He spent the majority of his childhood in Flatbush before moving to Alabama at age 13, where he says he experienced a significant amount of racism, later affecting his music. Hendricks moved to Louisiana and enlisted in the United States Air Force at age 18. He served a tour of duty in Iraq and also spent time in Kuwait, Germany, Japan, and North Africa before being honorably discharged. Though he previously claimed to have a master's degree in journalism, Hendricks has since clarified that, though having studied the subject while deployed, he was not officially awarded a degree. In April of 2021, Hendricks revealed through social media that he had "a sexually, verbally, and physically abusive childhood."
Hendricks developed an interest in music production at the age of 15, and he began producing after he learned how to sample. Describing his production, Hendricks says "When I was first making beats, no one liked the beats. To this day I give people beats and they're just confused." He says "I started rapping because no one liked my beats." Noting that he started producing before he started rapping, Hendricks said "I'm a producer first kind of, and then a rapper second but I take both of them seriously."
During his military stay in Japan, he was producing and writing music under the name Devon Hendryx. In 2015, after moving to Baltimore, he began to make music under his moniker JPEGMafia, under which he released his mixtape “Communist Slow Jams” in April of 2015. Only a month later, he released his mixtape “Darkskin Manson,” inspired by the Freddie Gray protests in Baltimore happening right as he had moved there. Following a number of mixtapes, Hendricks released his debut studio album, “Black Ben Carson,” in February 2016 via Deathbomb Arc featuring a much harsher, distorted sound than his other projects. Four months later, he released a collaborative EP with fellow Baltimore-based rapper Freaky, titled “The 2nd Amendment.” After less than 3 years living there, Hendricks moved from Baltimore to Los Angeles to record his next studio album. In January 2018, he released his second studio album “Veteran.” In an article on Bandcamp, he said “I wanted to show I'm not just a one-trick pony. I always do weird shit. I usually just keep it to myself. This time, I just let the filter go." At the time of its release, “Veteran” was considered JPEGMafia's most experimental album to date, receiving widespread critical acclaim.
After the release of “Veteran,” Hendricks started working on his next album. He recorded 93 songs but whittled it down to only 18 tracks. He mixed and mastered it at the end of Vince Staples' tour, posting percentage updates frequently on his Instagram. Prior to the release, he would label the project as a "disappointment" in interviews and his social media. The first single from the album, "Jesus Forgive Me, I Am a Thot," was released on August 13, 2019. He promoted the album by uploading a series of listening sessions to his YouTube channel where friends and artists such as Denzel Curry, Jeff Tweedy (of Wilco), and Hannibal Buress discussed and reacted to cuts off of the album. “All My Heroes Are Cornballs” was released on September 13, 2019, to further critical acclaim, and was his first album to chart. In October 2019, he embarked on the JPEGMafia Type Tour to support his new album.
In 2020, Hendricks released several singles across the span of the year, and compiled them into an EP, aptly titled “EP!.” It was released on Hendricks' Bandcamp page on November 6, and on streaming services with the addition of one extra single on December 10. On February 12, 2021, Hendricks released his second extended play, “EP2!.” On October 2, Hendricks announced his newest album, “LP!,” which was released on October 22, 2021, his birthday.
His music has mostly been described as experimental hip-hop, but has been said to incorporate a wide range of genres into his music such as trap, R&B, and noise rap.
In an interview with Cambridge Union, Hendricks noted that his biggest influence is Kanye West. He states that one of his earliest influences was the rock group Hanson. He has also cited Ol' Dirty Bastard, Throbbing Gristle, MF DOOM, Lil B, Chief Keef, Ice Cube, Rick Rubin, Cam'Ron, Björk, Janelle Monáe, Radiohead, The Backstreet Boys, and Arca as influences.
Hendricks was born in Flatbush, Brooklyn, to Jamaican parents. He spent the majority of his childhood in Flatbush before moving to Alabama at age 13, where he says he experienced a significant amount of racism, later affecting his music. Read Full BioBarrington DeVaughn "Peggy" Hendricks (born October 22, 1989), better known by his pseudonym JPEGMAFIA, is an American rapper and producer, strongly influenced by the music scene in Baltimore, Maryland, having been based there for a number of years. He is currently based in Los Angeles, California.
Hendricks was born in Flatbush, Brooklyn, to Jamaican parents. He spent the majority of his childhood in Flatbush before moving to Alabama at age 13, where he says he experienced a significant amount of racism, later affecting his music. Hendricks moved to Louisiana and enlisted in the United States Air Force at age 18. He served a tour of duty in Iraq and also spent time in Kuwait, Germany, Japan, and North Africa before being honorably discharged. Though he previously claimed to have a master's degree in journalism, Hendricks has since clarified that, though having studied the subject while deployed, he was not officially awarded a degree. In April of 2021, Hendricks revealed through social media that he had "a sexually, verbally, and physically abusive childhood."
Hendricks developed an interest in music production at the age of 15, and he began producing after he learned how to sample. Describing his production, Hendricks says "When I was first making beats, no one liked the beats. To this day I give people beats and they're just confused." He says "I started rapping because no one liked my beats." Noting that he started producing before he started rapping, Hendricks said "I'm a producer first kind of, and then a rapper second but I take both of them seriously."
During his military stay in Japan, he was producing and writing music under the name Devon Hendryx. In 2015, after moving to Baltimore, he began to make music under his moniker JPEGMafia, under which he released his mixtape “Communist Slow Jams” in April of 2015. Only a month later, he released his mixtape “Darkskin Manson,” inspired by the Freddie Gray protests in Baltimore happening right as he had moved there. Following a number of mixtapes, Hendricks released his debut studio album, “Black Ben Carson,” in February 2016 via Deathbomb Arc featuring a much harsher, distorted sound than his other projects. Four months later, he released a collaborative EP with fellow Baltimore-based rapper Freaky, titled “The 2nd Amendment.” After less than 3 years living there, Hendricks moved from Baltimore to Los Angeles to record his next studio album. In January 2018, he released his second studio album “Veteran.” In an article on Bandcamp, he said “I wanted to show I'm not just a one-trick pony. I always do weird shit. I usually just keep it to myself. This time, I just let the filter go." At the time of its release, “Veteran” was considered JPEGMafia's most experimental album to date, receiving widespread critical acclaim.
After the release of “Veteran,” Hendricks started working on his next album. He recorded 93 songs but whittled it down to only 18 tracks. He mixed and mastered it at the end of Vince Staples' tour, posting percentage updates frequently on his Instagram. Prior to the release, he would label the project as a "disappointment" in interviews and his social media. The first single from the album, "Jesus Forgive Me, I Am a Thot," was released on August 13, 2019. He promoted the album by uploading a series of listening sessions to his YouTube channel where friends and artists such as Denzel Curry, Jeff Tweedy (of Wilco), and Hannibal Buress discussed and reacted to cuts off of the album. “All My Heroes Are Cornballs” was released on September 13, 2019, to further critical acclaim, and was his first album to chart. In October 2019, he embarked on the JPEGMafia Type Tour to support his new album.
In 2020, Hendricks released several singles across the span of the year, and compiled them into an EP, aptly titled “EP!.” It was released on Hendricks' Bandcamp page on November 6, and on streaming services with the addition of one extra single on December 10. On February 12, 2021, Hendricks released his second extended play, “EP2!.” On October 2, Hendricks announced his newest album, “LP!,” which was released on October 22, 2021, his birthday.
His music has mostly been described as experimental hip-hop, but has been said to incorporate a wide range of genres into his music such as trap, R&B, and noise rap.
In an interview with Cambridge Union, Hendricks noted that his biggest influence is Kanye West. He states that one of his earliest influences was the rock group Hanson. He has also cited Ol' Dirty Bastard, Throbbing Gristle, MF DOOM, Lil B, Chief Keef, Ice Cube, Rick Rubin, Cam'Ron, Björk, Janelle Monáe, Radiohead, The Backstreet Boys, and Arca as influences.
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JPEGMAFIA Lyrics
One, one
Yeah (she wanna sit on my lap)
Yeah, she wanna sit on my lap
(You think you know me) she wanna sit on my lap, yeah
She wanna sit on my lap
Da-damn, Peggy (this bitch really out here gonna watch herself)
She wanna sit on my lap (What? Hahahahahaha, what? Ayy)
Yeah, she wanna sit on my lap, yeah
(Like three donuts
For real, though, what, what we orderin'? What food we gettin'? What you wanna do?)
Fuck Postmates (hahahahaha)
Ayy, ayy, uh, ayy, uh, what, what, what, uh, what (look man), yeah
I need all (let's get it)
I need all my bitches same color as Drake
If they not, then they gettin' rocked
Put that Pyrex in the pot
I don't give a fuck if you out there in the six (turn around)
Suck a dick, pussy boy you gettin' hit with the (woo, uh, uh, uh)
And I'm really with the shits, so you not gon' take my hits
Break my heart while I break yo' bitch (right)
Two black cards, let me cloak my wrist (okay)
Fuck a diss, boy, I'm draggin' bodies like it's Metal Gear
I don't care 'bout your fuckin' status, Peggy got no fur, yeah (okay)
Ooh, yeah, ooh, yeah, yeah
Jugg and I come with them bands, ayy
Gun do not come with no plan, ayy (okay)
Keep a Kimber at the pad, ayy
Crackers never get a pass, wait (turn around)
Credit like my name was Chad, ayy
Watch who you fuckin' tag, babe (alright)
Okay, get yo' demo out my face
Shawty, tryna give that dick to Kelly Conway
Pull my case, boy (okay), I beat that shit like Lennon beat his bae
Young O'Shea (young Ice Cube on the map, motherfucker, turn around)
I need a bitch with long hair like Myke C-Town (yeah)
You talking shit (look), I'm talking shit, you catch a beat down (yeah, okay)
I know you never in the hood or in the streets now (hey, turn around)
And still, I'm hearin' that you really want some beef now? (Uh, uh, uh, alright)
Bruh, take your tree out my Backwood
Made the beat 'cause I'm that good (damn)
Got your girl on her hands (eugh), Johnny 5 with the cans (okay)
Fuck a blog, fuck a fan, hope my record get panned (look)
'Least I made you niggas dance
Fuck 12, nigga, stamp
Oh, your body, oh, you got it
On my body, my body, on my body
Oh, your body, oh, you got it
(Hit it)
Lyrics © Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd.
Written by: Barrington Hendricks
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Vicomte de Valmont
Even after hearing the song like 400 times, the beat is just so fucking good. It's progressive and familiar in all the right ways.
jack willis
Yeah I don’t really listen to this man’s music and I won’t lie I’m not a huge fan of his rapping style but this beat is actually insane
oLive green
@Luis Aguilar barr none
FlowerPowerWorld
It makes me feel strong and focused! I love this man so much, i would like to give him a hug
T. C.
Ok weirdo
Jose Torres
FORREAL
BREADSWORD
This go crazy bro ⚔️⚔️⚔️
Julius
Goes brrr
Drew Zergrey
This goes sanity sister!!🧜♂️🐝🐝🧜♂️
Vertical
@Anne Frank yes it does