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 Jamesβ grandmother. In 1989, Jamesβ parents separated and his mother sent him and his younger sister to live with their father to live on Detroitβs westside on Stahelin Hell BlockΒ near McNichols Rd and the Southfield Freeway. Jamesβ 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 didnβt rap, he just sold cocaine, and βI liked the name because his name was James too,β 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 βBBQ WingsβΒ and βTiresβ. That was followed up by his record βGettin Flickedβ appearing on The Cool Kidsβ 2010 mixtape TackleboxΒ. Also in 2010 he was featured on the Chip tha Ripper song βFat RapsβΒ 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 ConsΒ. The project went on to be named by Pitchfork as one of 2011β²s Most Overlooked ProjectsΒ. 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 Jamesβ grandmother. In 1989, Jamesβ parents separated and his mother sent him and his younger sister to live with their father to live on Detroitβs westside on Stahelin Hell BlockΒ near McNichols Rd and the Southfield Freeway. Jamesβ 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 didnβt rap, he just sold cocaine, and βI liked the name because his name was James too,β 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 βBBQ WingsβΒ and βTiresβ. That was followed up by his record βGettin Flickedβ appearing on The Cool Kidsβ 2010 mixtape TackleboxΒ. Also in 2010 he was featured on the Chip tha Ripper song βFat RapsβΒ 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 ConsΒ. The project went on to be named by Pitchfork as one of 2011β²s Most Overlooked ProjectsΒ. 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.
First 48 Freestyle
Boldy James Lyrics
Uh (227)
From where niggas don't make it out alive (Detroit)
Let's get it
As long as I woke up today, I do not have one complaint
Still sick from last night, I spilled my double cup of drank
Lil' brodie crackin' cards, everything been up to date
He doin' fill-ups half-off, so shit, I just filled up the tank
On the east, we trappin' hard, I just made a junkie faint
Four-five-six, I'm in the mix, I just built up the bank
Heard they MAACO'd up the stray, I'm who put on the touch-up paint
Movin' up the rankings, make a pussy nigga jump the plank
Tellin' niggas that he gang, no he motherfuckin' ain't
Free my brother Hank, I'll get you hit up with a rusty shank
All these self-proclaimed real niggas just a bunch of flakes
Cappin' like you pressin', big steppin', out here touchin' pape
Really out here Jeffin', Etch-a-Sketchin', wouldn't bust a grape
Shorty hit him broad day, ain't even cover up his face
In Detroit, we known to take a town, known to flood the state
Can make the same monies breakin' down as niggas touchin' weight
Seen what's-his-name with what's-her-face, he caught a lucky break
Out Kentucky State, but shit, I heard the feds picked up his case
Snatched him up, plugged his ace, bad enough we upped the stakes
Parabellum in my Nudies, I know niggas love to hate
Pulled up on the well with Julio, told my youngin shut the drapes
Ferris wheel on the suey, broski tryna stuff the Drac'
Thuggin' in the concrete jungle, Planet of the Apes
Every step I take, I take a risk, I can't make one mistake
So I brought these two nines with me out on a double date
Been bit a few times, the reason I can never trust a snake
Niggas ain't on shit, found his whereabouts, he took the bait
Told him, "Make a wish," blew his candles out, then cut the cake
Hardest thing to do is kick the lean, how much I love the taste
Rackin' all this cash in, and I ain't never touched a rake
Bro told me some foul shit, I still ain't been in touch with Yank
Crush the face, on the Date, just had to adjust the date
Razor blade scrapin' up the plate
Big bodies in the driveway, takin' up some space
AKs by the fireplace, money's in the safe
Six bodies, five days, take me to another place
Hustle late nights, early mornings, right back up at eight
On some Tay-K, fuck a beat, don't make me do another race
I ain't even tryna smash, I just wanna fuck her face
Took her down, the head was trash, had me thinkin', "What a waste"
Cuzzo in the pen doin' life, wish he could jump the gate
Twin F&Ns in my Benz, call 'em Puff and Mase
At the loadin' dock with a crowbar, bustin' up a crate
Dead body parts from the river floatin' up the lake
Zombies in the trap spendin' tens on a dub of base
Auntie kickin' back with her stem, smokin' up the shake
Unc keep askin' what they payin', wanna know how much I make
Them bitches get behind me, I'ma take 'em on another chase
What else?
From where niggas don't make it out alive (Detroit)
Let's get it
As long as I woke up today, I do not have one complaint
Still sick from last night, I spilled my double cup of drank
Lil' brodie crackin' cards, everything been up to date
He doin' fill-ups half-off, so shit, I just filled up the tank
On the east, we trappin' hard, I just made a junkie faint
Four-five-six, I'm in the mix, I just built up the bank
Movin' up the rankings, make a pussy nigga jump the plank
Tellin' niggas that he gang, no he motherfuckin' ain't
Free my brother Hank, I'll get you hit up with a rusty shank
All these self-proclaimed real niggas just a bunch of flakes
Cappin' like you pressin', big steppin', out here touchin' pape
Really out here Jeffin', Etch-a-Sketchin', wouldn't bust a grape
Shorty hit him broad day, ain't even cover up his face
In Detroit, we known to take a town, known to flood the state
Can make the same monies breakin' down as niggas touchin' weight
Seen what's-his-name with what's-her-face, he caught a lucky break
Out Kentucky State, but shit, I heard the feds picked up his case
Snatched him up, plugged his ace, bad enough we upped the stakes
Parabellum in my Nudies, I know niggas love to hate
Pulled up on the well with Julio, told my youngin shut the drapes
Ferris wheel on the suey, broski tryna stuff the Drac'
Thuggin' in the concrete jungle, Planet of the Apes
Every step I take, I take a risk, I can't make one mistake
So I brought these two nines with me out on a double date
Been bit a few times, the reason I can never trust a snake
Niggas ain't on shit, found his whereabouts, he took the bait
Told him, "Make a wish," blew his candles out, then cut the cake
Hardest thing to do is kick the lean, how much I love the taste
Rackin' all this cash in, and I ain't never touched a rake
Bro told me some foul shit, I still ain't been in touch with Yank
Crush the face, on the Date, just had to adjust the date
Razor blade scrapin' up the plate
Big bodies in the driveway, takin' up some space
AKs by the fireplace, money's in the safe
Six bodies, five days, take me to another place
Hustle late nights, early mornings, right back up at eight
On some Tay-K, fuck a beat, don't make me do another race
I ain't even tryna smash, I just wanna fuck her face
Took her down, the head was trash, had me thinkin', "What a waste"
Cuzzo in the pen doin' life, wish he could jump the gate
Twin F&Ns in my Benz, call 'em Puff and Mase
At the loadin' dock with a crowbar, bustin' up a crate
Dead body parts from the river floatin' up the lake
Zombies in the trap spendin' tens on a dub of base
Auntie kickin' back with her stem, smokin' up the shake
Unc keep askin' what they payin', wanna know how much I make
Them bitches get behind me, I'ma take 'em on another chase
What else?
Lyrics Β© Royalty Network
Written by: James Clay Jones II, Daniel Alan Maman
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Noah
Lyrics feel free to use.
Intro]
Uh (227)
From where niggas don't make it out alive (Detroit)
Letβs get it
[Verse]
As long as I woke up today, I do not have one complaint
Still sick from last night, I spilled my double cup of drank
Lil' brodie crackin' cards, everything been up to date
He doinβ fill-ups half-off, so shit, I just filled up the tank
On the east, we trappin' hard, I just made a junkie faint
Four-five-six, I'm in the mix, I just built up the bank
Heard they MAACO'd up the stray, I'm who put on the touch-up paint
Movin' up the rankings, make a pussy nigga jump the plank
Tellin' niggas that he gang, no he motherfuckin' ainβt
Free my brother Hank, Iβll get you hit up with a rusty shank
All these self-proclaimed real niggas just a bunch of flakes
Cappin' like you pressinβ, big steppin', out here touchin' pape
Really out here Jeffin', Etch-a-Sketchinβ, wouldn't bust a grape
Shorty hit him broad day, ain't even cover up his face
In Detroit, we known to take a town, known to flood the state
Can make the same monies breakin' down as niggas touchin' weight
Seen what's-his-name with what's-her-face, he caught a lucky break
Out Kentucky State, but shit, I heard the feds picked up his case
Snatched him up, plugged his ace, bad enough we upped the stakes
Parabellum in my nudies, I know niggas love to hate
Pulled up on the well with Julio, told my youngin shut the drapes
Ferris wheel on the [?], broski tryna stuff the Drac'
Thuggin' in the concrete jungle, planet of the apes
Every step I take, I take a risk, I can't make one mistake
So I brought these two nines with me out on a double date
Been bit a few times, the reason I can never trust a snake
Niggas ain't on shit, found his whereabouts, he took the bait
Told him, "Make a wish", blew his candles out, then cut the cake
Hardest thing to do is kick the lean, how much I love the taste
Rackin' all this cash in, and I ain't never touched a rake
Bro told me some foul shit, I still ain't been in touch with Yank
Crush the face, on the Date, just had to adjust the date
Razor blade scrapin' up the plate
Big bodies in the driveway, takin' up some space
AKs by the fireplace, money's in the safe
Six bodies, five days, take me to another place
Hustle late nights, early mornings, right back up at eight
On some Tay-K, fuck a beat, don't make me do another race
I ain't even tryna smash, I just wanna fuck her face
Took her down, the head was trash, had me thinkin' "What a waste"
Cuzzo in the pen doin' life, wish he could jump the gate
Twin F&Ns in my Benz, call 'em Puff and Mase
At the loadin' dock with a crowbar bustin' up a crate
Dead body parts from the river floatin' up the lake
Zombies in the trap spendin' tens on a dub of base
Auntie kickin' back with her stem, smokin' up the shake
Uncie askin' what they payin', wanna know how much I make
Them bitches get behind me, I'ma take 'em on another chase
What else?
John Soscia, Jr.
It's almost like Al been waiting his whole career for Boldy. This combo up there with Guru and Preem man. Everything they make feels legendary.
ispeakmucho aka tanheavy
Respectfully, nah.
Al was waiting for Prodigy. That's undebated
Mizzy
@ispeakmucho aka tanheavy P and Alchemist werenβt in their primes when they got together. Boldy and Alchemist were made for each other, this is perfect timing.
Matt Matt
@Mizzy dog stop rip prodigy created this flow
ispeakmucho aka tanheavy
@Mizzy I know it's all subjective, but for me Bodly's prime is a mole hill to the mountain that P was in his prime.
jm2p7
@ispeakmucho aka tanheavy why does everyone have to compare everyone? Boldy is great, one of the best right now. Just enjoy the music
Shai Hall
I like Boldyβs flow its chill and sinister. And of course alchemist kills every beatπ₯π₯
NoΓ©
He sleek and grimey.
AtotheVee
Coldest with the dope raps since push
Rodderick Garland
They a perfect pair