Kent Jones (rapper)
Daryl Kent Jones is an American rapper, singer-songwriter, and record producer. He is best known for his 2016 debut single "Don't Mind", which peaked at number eight on the US Billboard Hot 100.
Jones signed with Cool & Dre's Epidemic Records in 2014, and DJ Khaled's We the Best Music Group, an then-imprint of Epic Records later that same year. His debut mixtape, Tours, contained "Don't Mind", which became a sleeper hit the following year.
Early life
Daryl Kent Jones was born on April 14, 1993, in Tallahassee, Florida. As a youngster, he came in contact with music in his local church, while he was also taught to play the drums by his aunt. Later on, Jones started taking formal music lessons, learning to play the piano and the Hammond organ, and studying music theory. He also started developing an interest in jazz music, appreciating the music of Quincy Jones. Jones later moved to Miami to further work with Cool & Dre.Career
Jones signed a record contract with Cool & Dre's label Epidemic Records in 2015. While at Epidemic, he produced, co-wrote, and guest appeared on releases for Fat Joe, The Game, Currensy, Queen Latifah, and Busta Rhymes. In 2015, Cool & Dre then introduced Jones to DJ Khaled, who signed him in a joint venture with the latter's We the Best Music Group, a then-imprint of Epic Records.Jones released his first mixtape, Tours, in July 2015. The mixtape spawned the single "Don't Mind", which contains lyrics in French, Spanish, Japanese, and Haitian Creole, and was released as a single by the aforementioned labels in April 2016. "Don't Mind", originally meant to be omitted from the mixtape, was also remixed by fellow Miami-based rapper Trina. The song debuted at number 63 on the Billboard Hot 100 chart in May 2016, reached number 46 on pop radio in the first week of May 2016, further rising to number 40 in the following weeks.
Also in July 2015, Jones was featured on the soundtrack of NBA 2K16, appearing on label boss DJ Khaled's track "365" along with labelmates Ace Hood and Vado.
Production discography
2015
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2016
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- 01. "Ride Solo"
- 02. "Do It to You"