DJ Pooh facts for kids
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DJ Pooh
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| Birth name | Mark S. Jordan |
| Born | June 29, 1966 Los Angeles, California, U.S. |
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| Years active | 1986–present |
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Mark S. Jordan (born June 29, 1966), known as DJ Pooh, is an American artist. He is a record producer, rapper, writer, and film director. He is famous for his work in music, movies, and video games.
DJ Pooh helped create many popular songs. He also wrote and directed films. Plus, he worked on some very well-known video games.
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Who is DJ Pooh?
Mark S. Jordan, or DJ Pooh, was born in Los Angeles, California. He started his career in the 1980s. He joined music groups like Uncle Jamm's Army. He was also part of L.A. Posse. These groups helped shape West Coast music.
DJ Pooh's Music Career
DJ Pooh is a talented music producer. He worked on many hit songs. One of his most famous works is Ice Cube's song "It Was a Good Day". This song came out in 1993. It is still a very popular hip hop song today.
He also produced albums for other big artists. These include 2Pac, LL Cool J, and Snoop Dogg. For example, he worked on LL Cool J's album Bigger and Deffer. This album sold millions of copies. He also produced 2Pac's All Eyez on Me. This album sold over 10 million copies. He helped create Snoop Dogg's Tha Doggfather album too.
In 1997, DJ Pooh released his own album. It was called Bad Newz Travels Fast. He signed with Big Beat Records for this album.
Studio Albums
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Bad Newz Travels Fast
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DJ Pooh in Movies and Games
DJ Pooh is not just a music star. He has also made a big mark in movies and video games. He has worked as a writer, director, and actor.
Writing and Directing Films
DJ Pooh helped write the movie Friday. He also acted in it as the character Red. This movie became very popular. He also directed his own films. These include 3 Strikes (2000) and The Wash (2001). The Wash starred famous rappers Dr. Dre and Snoop Dogg.
Other Film and TV Work
He also appeared in other movies. He was in Next Friday. He also did voice acting for the TV show The Boondocks. He was a director and writer for the movie Grow House.
Video Game Contributions
DJ Pooh has also worked on famous video games. He was a co-producer and writer for Grand Theft Auto: San Andreas. This game is very well-known. He also helped with Grand Theft Auto V. He was a creative consultant for that game.
He is also a writer for Grand Theft Auto Online. In the game, he makes cameo appearances. He is also a DJ on the "West Coast Classics" radio station in the game.
Filmography
- Friday – Red (actor), co-writer
- Next Friday - Himself (uncredited actor)
- 3 Strikes – Trick Turner / Taxi Driver (actor), director and writer
- The Wash – Slim (actor), director, producer and writer
- Grand Theft Auto: San Andreas – co-producer & writer
- The Boondocks – Mudpie / Speaker #2 / Crowd Member / Laughing Funeral Attendee (voice actor)
- Freaknik: The Musical – Doela Man (voice actor)
- Grand Theft Auto V – creative consultant, DJ on West Coast Classics radio station
- Grand Theft Auto Online – cameo as himself, also writer
- Grow House – director and writer
