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 Jamesโ grandmother. In 1989, Jamesโ parents separated and his mother sent him and his younger sister to live with their father to live on Detroitโs westside on Stahelin Hell Blockย near McNichols Rd and the Southfield Freeway. Jamesโ 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 didnโt rap, he just sold cocaine, and โI liked the name because his name was James too,โ 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 โBBQ Wingsโย and โTiresโ. That was followed up by his record โGettin Flickedโ appearing on The Cool Kidsโ 2010 mixtape Tackleboxย. Also in 2010 he was featured on the Chip tha Ripper song โFat Rapsโย 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 Consย. The project went on to be named by Pitchfork as one of 2011โฒs Most Overlooked Projectsย. 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 Jamesโ grandmother. In 1989, Jamesโ parents separated and his mother sent him and his younger sister to live with their father to live on Detroitโs westside on Stahelin Hell Blockย near McNichols Rd and the Southfield Freeway. Jamesโ 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 didnโt rap, he just sold cocaine, and โI liked the name because his name was James too,โ 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 โBBQ Wingsโย and โTiresโ. That was followed up by his record โGettin Flickedโ appearing on The Cool Kidsโ 2010 mixtape Tackleboxย. Also in 2010 he was featured on the Chip tha Ripper song โFat Rapsโย 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 Consย. The project went on to be named by Pitchfork as one of 2011โฒs Most Overlooked Projectsย. 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.
Diamond Dallas
Boldy James Lyrics
Ayy, listen this all about the diamond
Uh, huh
Diamond on the stove
Thirty-six Os, I took the pot and went gold
Thirty-six Os, I took the pot and went gold
Diamond on the stove, I took the pot and went gold
Niggas broke the code, bum niggas tryna own my soul
Diamond on the stove, I took the pot and went gold (ah)
Diamond on the stove
Brickies flakin' like some dandruff (ayy)
See more keys than some handcuffs
Turn one to two, that's an and-one (skrrt)
Had to fix a fifty for Cassandra (GT)
Hand in hand, handin' out them samples
Late night show, Jay Leno (ayy)
Base rental, need some stanza
Servin' hard, arm out the window
Turn my sitcho into a bonanza
Found a line down in Texarkana
Now we bossin' like I'm Tony Danza
Smokin' weed, starin' at the cameras
Drank thicker than some Mylanta (pour up)
Takin' heads like a Highlander
Weighing' up all that pipe cancer
Kill him, he don't got the right answers
Move villain down in Manchester
In the fire with them salamanders
Slapboxin' off an Anchester
Stepped on it in some Alexanders (give it to 'em)
Make it rain, dear, like I'm Prancer
Wrist a chandelier, diamonds dancin'
Brick of girlie like a private dancer
Met the plug at Jay Alexander's (where we at)
Swipin' Js, never been a scammer (nope)
All my licks resemble Adam Sandler (pops)
Ninety day run, Barry Sanders
One way ticket with a transfer (D-boy)
12 stakin' out in a camper
Still can smell the fumes from the camper
Twelve racks, pullin' off in Lanfear
Hellcat lookin' like a panther
Diamond on the stove
Thirty-six Os, I took the pot and went gold
Thirty-six Os, I took the pot and went gold
Diamond on the stove, I took the pot and went gold
Niggas broke the code, bum niggas tryna own my soul
Diamond on the stove, I took the pot and went gold
Diamond on the stove
And he did it
There's the hand being raised
The referee's get and go
First one hand, then the other
And it landed
Uh, huh
Diamond on the stove
Thirty-six Os, I took the pot and went gold
Thirty-six Os, I took the pot and went gold
Diamond on the stove, I took the pot and went gold
Niggas broke the code, bum niggas tryna own my soul
Diamond on the stove, I took the pot and went gold (ah)
Diamond on the stove
Brickies flakin' like some dandruff (ayy)
See more keys than some handcuffs
Turn one to two, that's an and-one (skrrt)
Had to fix a fifty for Cassandra (GT)
Hand in hand, handin' out them samples
Late night show, Jay Leno (ayy)
Base rental, need some stanza
Servin' hard, arm out the window
Turn my sitcho into a bonanza
Found a line down in Texarkana
Now we bossin' like I'm Tony Danza
Smokin' weed, starin' at the cameras
Drank thicker than some Mylanta (pour up)
Takin' heads like a Highlander
Weighing' up all that pipe cancer
Kill him, he don't got the right answers
Move villain down in Manchester
In the fire with them salamanders
Slapboxin' off an Anchester
Stepped on it in some Alexanders (give it to 'em)
Make it rain, dear, like I'm Prancer
Wrist a chandelier, diamonds dancin'
Brick of girlie like a private dancer
Met the plug at Jay Alexander's (where we at)
Swipin' Js, never been a scammer (nope)
All my licks resemble Adam Sandler (pops)
Ninety day run, Barry Sanders
One way ticket with a transfer (D-boy)
12 stakin' out in a camper
Still can smell the fumes from the camper
Twelve racks, pullin' off in Lanfear
Hellcat lookin' like a panther
Diamond on the stove
Thirty-six Os, I took the pot and went gold
Thirty-six Os, I took the pot and went gold
Diamond on the stove, I took the pot and went gold
Niggas broke the code, bum niggas tryna own my soul
Diamond on the stove, I took the pot and went gold
Diamond on the stove
And he did it
There's the hand being raised
The referee's get and go
First one hand, then the other
And it landed
Lyrics ยฉ Royalty Network
Written by: James Clay Jones II, Daniel Alan Maman
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@frankn89
Stove is a generational talent
@icem
This is on repeat. ...just a perfect song. Fuck it boldy is top 5 right now. ALC is the GOAT
@aaronjones3504
Of course.. uncle Al is our best friend
@homeineveryzone
Boldly might be the next One for realโฆ
@pf3305
That might be the dopest hook Iโve heard in a long time
@kyzerbatiste2645
Stove God Cooks Is The Hook Master ร Adlibs Crazy ๐ฅ
@slimbooler900
I SWEATER GOD
@harryhaywood94
Check out cocaine cologne by stove too if you like this๐ฅ
@vickjr98
It's perfect
@AudioGAWD
I like what you did there lol