Jimmy Spicer facts for kids
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Jimmy Spicer
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| Birth name | James Bromley Spicer |
| Born | May 12, 1958 Brooklyn, New York, U.S. |
| Died | September 27, 2019 (aged 61) Brooklyn, New York, U.S. |
| Genres | Hip hop |
| Occupation(s) | Rapper, songwriter |
| Years active | 1970–1990 |
| Labels | Dazz, Mercury, Spring, Def Jam |
James Bromley Spicer (born May 12, 1958 – died September 27, 2019) was an American hip hop artist. He was known for releasing many "old school rap" songs in the late 1970s and early 1980s. His most famous song was "Dollar Bill Y'all."
Spicer worked with Russell Simmons, a very important person in hip hop music. Russell Simmons' company, Rush Management, helped manage Spicer's career. Another one of Spicer's songs, "The Bubble Bunch," was special because it had the first ever "remix" by Jellybean Benitez. A remix is when a DJ or producer takes an original song and changes it to make a new version.
About Jimmy Spicer
Jimmy Spicer was born James Bromley Spicer on May 12, 1958. He grew up in Brooklyn, New York, in the United States. He became a rapper and songwriter. He was active in the music world from the 1970s to the 1990s.
Spicer released music with several record labels. These included Dazz, Mercury, Spring, and Def Jam. These labels helped share his music with many listeners.
His Family Life
Jimmy Spicer had a family with five children. He had four daughters named Angelina, Leticia, Janel, and Princess. He also had one son named James.
Later Years and Passing
In 2018, Jimmy Spicer became very sick. He passed away on September 27, 2019, when he was 61 years old. He died in Brooklyn, New York, where he was born.
Jimmy Spicer's Songs
Here is a list of some of the songs Jimmy Spicer released. These were often released as "12-inch singles," which are larger vinyl records made for DJs.
- "Adventures of Super Rhyme (Rap)" (1980), Dazz Records
- "The Bubble Bunch" (1982), Mercury (US)
- "Money (Dollar Bill Y'all)" (1983), Spring Records
- "This Is It" / "Beat The Clock" (1985), Def Jam Recordings
- "I Rock Boots" (1990), Def Valley Records
- "$ Can't Buy U Luv (Money Can't Buy You Love)" (2010), Spice Rhymes
