DJ Pooh facts for kids

Mark Jordan, known as DJ Pooh, is a talented American artist. He was born on June 29, 1969. He is a record producer, rapper, writer for movies, and a film director. Many people know him for his work on the song "It Was a Good Day" by Ice Cube in 1993. This song is still very popular in hip hop music.

DJ Pooh was also part of two music groups: Uncle Jamm's Army and L.A. Posse. As a recording artist, he released his first album, Bad Newz Travels Fast, in 1997. It was released by Big Beat Records, which is part of Atlantic Records. This album even appeared on the Billboard 200 music chart.

Beyond music, DJ Pooh has worked on many films and video games. He helped write the movie Friday with F. Gary Gray. He also directed films like The Wash and 3 Strikes. In the world of video games, he helped produce Grand Theft Auto: San Andreas, Grand Theft Auto Online, and Grand Theft Auto V.

Early Life and Career

Starting in Music

DJ Pooh began his career in the music industry in the mid-1980s. He was known for his skills as a record producer and mixing engineer. He worked with many famous artists. These include 2Pac, Ice Cube, LL Cool J, and Snoop Dogg.

In 1987, DJ Pooh helped produce LL Cool J's second album, Bigger and Deffer. This album was very successful. It sold over two million copies. Later, in 1995, he produced music for 2Pac's album All Eyez on Me. This album sold over ten million copies. In 1996, he also produced most of the songs for Snoop Dogg's album Tha Doggfather. This album also sold more than two million copies.

Work in Film and Video Games

From Music to Movies

DJ Pooh started working in films in the early 1990s. He helped create a scene in the 1991 movie Boyz n the Hood. He is also known for his acting role as Red in the movie Friday. He not only acted in Friday but also helped write the movie. He helped create the characters in the film.

He has also written and directed his own movies. These include 3 Strikes from 2000 and The Wash from 2001. The Wash starred famous musicians Dr. Dre and Snoop Dogg.

Video Game Contributions

DJ Pooh has also made a big impact in the world of video games. He was a co-producer and writer for the popular game Grand Theft Auto: San Andreas. He also worked as a creative consultant for Grand Theft Auto V. For the online version of the game, Grand Theft Auto Online, he is a co-writer. He even makes small appearances in the game. Players can also hear him as a DJ on the "West Coast Classics" radio station within the game.

Television Appearances

Besides movies and games, DJ Pooh has appeared on television. He was in three episodes of the animated TV series The Boondocks.

Film and Game Projects

• Friday – He played the character Red and helped write the movie.
• Next Friday - He appeared as himself.
• 3 Strikes – He played Trick Turner and a Taxi Driver. He also directed and wrote this film.
• The Wash – He played Slim. He also directed, produced, and wrote this movie.
• Grand Theft Auto: San Andreas – He was a co-producer and writer for this game.
• The Boondocks – He provided voices for characters like Mudpie and Speaker #2.
• Freaknik: The Musical – He provided the voice for Doela Man.
• Grand Theft Auto V – He was a creative consultant and a DJ on the "West Coast Classics" radio station.
• Grand Theft Auto Online – He made cameo appearances as himself and was a writer.
• Grow House – He directed and wrote this film.