Mr. Cheeks facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Mr. Cheeks
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| Birth name | Terrance Cocheeks Kelly |
| Born | March 28, 1971 Queens, New York City, U.S. |
| Genres | Hip hop |
| Occupation(s) | Rapper |
| Years active | 1991–present |
| Labels | Universal, Diane's Boy |
Terrance Cocheeks Kelly (born March 28, 1971), known as Mr. Cheeks, is an American rapper. He grew up in South Jamaica, Queens, New York.
Mr. Cheeks is famous for his 2001 song "Lights, Camera, Action!". This song featured other artists like Missy Elliott and P. Diddy. It became a big hit, reaching number 14 on the Billboard Hot 100 music chart.
Before starting his solo career, Mr. Cheeks was part of a hip hop group called Lost Boyz. He was with the group from 1995 to 1999. After that, he signed with Universal Records to make music on his own.
His first solo album, John P. Kelly, came out in 2001. His next album, Back Again!, was released in 2003. He also appeared on Lil' Kim's popular song "The Jump Off" in 2003.
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Mr. Cheeks's Life and Music
Early Career with Lost Boyz
Mr. Cheeks learned a lot about music from his uncle, Gil Scott-Heron. He formed the group The Lost Boyz with his friends Freaky Tah, Spigg Nice, and Pretty Lou. The group made hip-hop music that was thoughtful and real.
The Lost Boyz released several popular songs. Some of their well-known singles include "Lifestyles of the Rich and Shameless" (1994), "Jeeps, Lex Coups, Bimaz & Benz" (1995), and "Renee" (1996).
Starting a Solo Career
In 2001, Mr. Cheeks began his journey as a solo artist. His first album, John P. Kelly, was named after his cousin and grandfather. This album featured his big hit song, "Lights, Camera, Action!".
The album also included a special song called "Till We Meet Again." This song was a ballad and was made to remember Freaky Tah, his friend from Lost Boyz. Another song, "Mama Say," had a reggae feel. It was a collaboration with Stephen Marley, who is the son of the famous reggae artist Bob Marley.
In 2003, Mr. Cheeks released his second solo album, Back Again!. The main song from this album was "Crush On You," which featured the singer Mario Winans. Later in 2003, Mr. Cheeks started his own music label called Diane’s Boyz. He also appeared on Lil' Kim's hit single, "The Jump Off."
Music Albums
Solo Albums
- John P. Kelly (2001)
- Back Again! (2003)
- Ladies and Ghettomen (2004)
- Raised (2015)
Albums with Lost Boyz
- Love, Peace & Nappiness (1997)
- LB IV Life (1999)
- Next Generation (2019)
- Legacy (2020)
Hit Songs
Mr. Cheeks has released many singles, both as a main artist and as a featured artist. Here are some of his most popular songs:
Songs as the Main Artist
- "Lights, Camera, Action!" (2001) - This song reached number 14 on the Billboard Hot 100 chart.
- "Friday Night" (2002) - Featured Horace Brown.
- "Crush on You" (2003) - Featured Mario Winans.
Songs as a Featured Artist
- "The Jump Off" (2003) - This was a song by Lil' Kim that featured Mr. Cheeks. It reached number 17 on the Billboard Hot 100 chart.
