James Clay Jones III (born August 9, 1982), better known by his stage name … Read Full Bio ↴James Clay Jones III (born August 9, 1982), better known by his stage name Boldy James, is an American rapper from Detroit, Michigan. His debut album My 1st Chemistry Set was released on October 15, 2013.
Boldy James was born James Clay Jones III on August 9, 1982, in Atlanta, Georgia to his parents James Clay Jones Jr. and Toni K. Broadus. In 1983, Jones and Broadus returned to their original home of Detroit, MI with their son after Jones was wounded in the line of duty serving as a police officer. They resided on the Eastside of Detroit with James’ grandmother. In 1989, James’ parents separated and his mother sent him and his younger sister to live with their father to live on Detroit’s westside on Stahelin Hell Block near McNichols Rd and the Southfield Freeway. James’ love for music came to the forefront at the age of 12, when he performed in a middle school talent show and begun writing his first raps shortly after. He attended high school at Detroit Cooley, and dropped out after the 9th grade. He got the name Boldy James from his friend from his block, James Osely III, who people in the neighborhood called Boldy. He didn’t rap, he just sold cocaine, and “I liked the name because his name was James too,” says James. When his friend was murdered he decided to carry on the name using it to rap.
In 2009, Boldy James first big break on the national scene came in the form of 2 features on The Cool Kids and Don Cannon mixtape Merry Christmas, on the songs “BBQ Wings” and ”Tires”. That was followed up by his record “Gettin Flicked” appearing on The Cool Kids’ 2010 mixtape Tacklebox. 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. Boldy James and Cool Kid member/producer Chuck Inglish are cousins. On May 24, 2011, Boldy James released his solo debut mixtape Trappers Alley Pros and Cons. The project went on to be named by Pitchfork as one of 2011′s Most Overlooked Projects. On February 27, 2012, he released his follow up mixtape, Consignment. On March 5, 2013, he released an EP titled Grand Quarters. On October 15, 2013, he released his debut album, My 1st Chemistry Set entirely produced by The Alchemist.
He has released the mixtapes Trapper's Alley (Pro's & Cons) and Consignment: Favor For A Favor. He is known for his deep voice and effortless flow over beats with a heavy bass (ie Chuck Inglish produced songs). He is also known for his appearance on J Dilla's latest album, Rebirth Of Detroit.
Boldy James was born James Clay Jones III on August 9, 1982, in Atlanta, Georgia to his parents James Clay Jones Jr. and Toni K. Broadus. In 1983, Jones and Broadus returned to their original home of Detroit, MI with their son after Jones was wounded in the line of duty serving as a police officer. They resided on the Eastside of Detroit with James’ grandmother. In 1989, James’ parents separated and his mother sent him and his younger sister to live with their father to live on Detroit’s westside on Stahelin Hell Block near McNichols Rd and the Southfield Freeway. James’ love for music came to the forefront at the age of 12, when he performed in a middle school talent show and begun writing his first raps shortly after. He attended high school at Detroit Cooley, and dropped out after the 9th grade. He got the name Boldy James from his friend from his block, James Osely III, who people in the neighborhood called Boldy. He didn’t rap, he just sold cocaine, and “I liked the name because his name was James too,” says James. When his friend was murdered he decided to carry on the name using it to rap.
In 2009, Boldy James first big break on the national scene came in the form of 2 features on The Cool Kids and Don Cannon mixtape Merry Christmas, on the songs “BBQ Wings” and ”Tires”. That was followed up by his record “Gettin Flicked” appearing on The Cool Kids’ 2010 mixtape Tacklebox. 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. Boldy James and Cool Kid member/producer Chuck Inglish are cousins. On May 24, 2011, Boldy James released his solo debut mixtape Trappers Alley Pros and Cons. The project went on to be named by Pitchfork as one of 2011′s Most Overlooked Projects. On February 27, 2012, he released his follow up mixtape, Consignment. On March 5, 2013, he released an EP titled Grand Quarters. On October 15, 2013, he released his debut album, My 1st Chemistry Set entirely produced by The Alchemist.
He has released the mixtapes Trapper's Alley (Pro's & Cons) and Consignment: Favor For A Favor. He is known for his deep voice and effortless flow over beats with a heavy bass (ie Chuck Inglish produced songs). He is also known for his appearance on J Dilla's latest album, Rebirth Of Detroit.
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Boldy James Lyrics
My 1st Chemistry Set blocks, Chemist
Cook up yeah
Finished with this last hundred thou'
Through the money counter
Movin' the bag and I'm runnin'
Out in record timin'
Geneva band bright, with excessive diamonds
All you can move is puppy chow
And New England clam chowder
You mismatchin' designers, I'm V12 and Impala
And V12's and problems
And never had a license
As I multiply and divide addin' money
I never paid attention in class
Except for math and science
Live in the lap of lux
Smokin' on Cali's finest
These niggas so puss you'd have
Thought that they had vaginas
That's why we clap 'em up, ten packs
Bloodclot 'em i got ninety nine problems and
A brick ain't one i got thirty five shots
Yeah the clip that dumb
And my handgun it look retarded as a chopper
We built this from the ground up
Started from the bottom
It's Concreatures, game time
Money ain't a problem
Pocket full of stacks
I had to take into consideration
That when you gettin' money
Ain't no limitation
To what niggas'll do to get
They hands on this paper (better tell 'em)
Have my critters come and
Lay down that demonstration 187
Cause niggas hate it when you
Get they bitches naked (bold)
And your chain made out of
A bunch of tennis bracelets (cold)
And your closet full of fresh
Put one in the sky (do it)
We're talking nothing but the best
That money can buy
I got real expensive taste and
I live an extravagant lifestyle
My left pocket: six G's
The other one: ten bands
And my watch on Swizz Beatz: I'm
The one man band man
Four in my right palm, two in my left hand
In the back of the club doin' the band dance
All around the board, I was born in the USA
Guess you could say this
An American Band Stand
Three hundred eighties got my man jammed
Now it's meet me at the
Little Caesars my baby i got them pan pans
Half assed think you slick
With a bag full of tricks
While you try'na penny pinch
I'm try'na cram jam twenty two grand in my
True Religion brand pants
I sold a hundred grams
That's another ten bands
Put a one on it, that's an extra ten grams
I cook so much dope, I need two wristbands
And I ball so hard, I need a headband
It's Concreatures till I'm dead or
In the fed pen
Cook up yeah
Finished with this last hundred thou'
Through the money counter
Movin' the bag and I'm runnin'
Out in record timin'
Geneva band bright, with excessive diamonds
All you can move is puppy chow
And New England clam chowder
You mismatchin' designers, I'm V12 and Impala
And never had a license
As I multiply and divide addin' money
I never paid attention in class
Except for math and science
Live in the lap of lux
Smokin' on Cali's finest
These niggas so puss you'd have
Thought that they had vaginas
That's why we clap 'em up, ten packs
Bloodclot 'em i got ninety nine problems and
A brick ain't one i got thirty five shots
Yeah the clip that dumb
And my handgun it look retarded as a chopper
We built this from the ground up
Started from the bottom
It's Concreatures, game time
Money ain't a problem
Pocket full of stacks
I had to take into consideration
That when you gettin' money
Ain't no limitation
To what niggas'll do to get
They hands on this paper (better tell 'em)
Have my critters come and
Lay down that demonstration 187
Cause niggas hate it when you
Get they bitches naked (bold)
And your chain made out of
A bunch of tennis bracelets (cold)
And your closet full of fresh
Put one in the sky (do it)
We're talking nothing but the best
That money can buy
I got real expensive taste and
I live an extravagant lifestyle
My left pocket: six G's
The other one: ten bands
And my watch on Swizz Beatz: I'm
The one man band man
Four in my right palm, two in my left hand
In the back of the club doin' the band dance
All around the board, I was born in the USA
Guess you could say this
An American Band Stand
Three hundred eighties got my man jammed
Now it's meet me at the
Little Caesars my baby i got them pan pans
Half assed think you slick
With a bag full of tricks
While you try'na penny pinch
I'm try'na cram jam twenty two grand in my
True Religion brand pants
I sold a hundred grams
That's another ten bands
Put a one on it, that's an extra ten grams
I cook so much dope, I need two wristbands
And I ball so hard, I need a headband
It's Concreatures till I'm dead or
In the fed pen
Lyrics © BMG Rights Management, Royalty Network
Written by: Alan Maman, James Jones
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