Naledge facts for kids
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Naledge
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| Birth name | Jabari Miles Evans |
| Born | September 10 Chicago Illinois |
| Origin | Chicago, Illinois, United States |
| Genres | Hip hop |
| Occupations | Rapper |
| Years active | 2000 – present |
| Labels | Rawkus Records(2006–2007) Duck Down Records(2007–present) |
| Associated acts | Kidz in the Hall, Double-O, Boot Camp Click, Donnis, Estelle Swaray, Masta Ace, Camp Lo, Travis McCoy, Just Blaze, Black Milk |
Jabari Miles Evans, known by his stage name Naledge, is an American rapper. He is one half of the hip-hop group Kidz in the Hall. Naledge is also a professor at the University of South Carolina. He teaches about race and media.
Who is Naledge?
His Early Life and Education
Naledge grew up in the South Side of Chicago. His parents were experts in mental health. Naledge showed a talent for writing lyrics when he was young. By age fourteen, he joined a local rap group called FFC. He also loved learning. At sixteen, he wrote and published a book called “The Straight Jab.”
After high school, Naledge went to the University of Pennsylvania. He studied Communications and Sociology. There, he joined the Kappa Alpha Psi fraternity. He also met Michael Aguilar, a hip-hop producer known as Double-O. They started working together and formed the group Kidz in the Hall.
Making Music with Kidz in the Hall
After Naledge graduated in 2004, he and Double-O signed with Rawkus Records. In 2006, they released their first album, School Was My Hustle.
In 2007, Kidz in the Hall made a song called "Work To Do." This song supported Barack Obama for president. Obama had ties to Naledge's hometown of Chicago. They were among the first artists to support him with their music.
In November 2007, Kidz in the Hall signed with Duck Down Records. This is an independent music label. Their second album, The In Crowd, came out in May 2008. Its main song, "Drivin' Down the Block," used parts of other famous hip-hop songs. Their song "Blackout" was even featured in the Madden '09 video game. Their album Land of Make Believe was released in 2010. It featured many guest artists.
Naledge's Solo Music and Community Work
Naledge has also worked on his own music. He plans to release a solo album soon. He has worked with famous producers like 9th Wonder and Just Blaze.
He released a solo mixtape called Chicago Picasso in 2009. A mixtape is like an album, but often released for free. It featured other artists like Jay Electronica and Bun B. In 2010, he released his second mixtape, Naledge Is Twenty Something.
In 2012, Naledge started his company, Brainiac Society. He hopes to help local artists share their work. In 2014, he earned his master's degree. Besides music, Naledge often speaks at schools and universities. He is dedicated to helping his community in Chicago.
Naledge's Music Albums
Kidz in the Hall Albums
- School Was My Hustle (2006)
- The In Crowd (2008)
- Land of Make Believe (2010)
- Occasion (2011)
Kidz in the Hall Mixtapes
- Detention (2007)
- Geniuses Need Love Too (2008)
- "The Professional Leisure Tour" (2009)
- Semester Abroad (2011)
Kidz in the Hall Singles
- "Wheelz Fall Off ('06 'Til...)" (2006)
- "Drivin' Down the Block" (2008)
- "Take Over The World ft Colin Munroe and Just Blaze" (2010)
- "Jukebox" (2010)
Kidz in the Hall Music Videos
- "Wheelz Fall Off ('06 Til...)" (2006)
- "Drivin' Down The Block" (2008)
- "I Got It Made (Reebok Classic)" (2009)
- "Jukebox" (2010)
Naledge's Solo Albums
Naledge's Solo Mixtapes
- "Will Rap For Food: The Mixtape" (2006)
- "The Crown Jewel" (2007)
- "Chicago Picasso" (2009)
- "Naledge Is Twenty Something" (2010)
- "Night At The Elysian (With Tony Baines)" (2012)
- "Chicago Picasso 2" (2012)
- "Brain Power" (2013)
- "Brain Power 2" (2014)
- "Chicago Picasso 3" (2017)
- "Twenty Something 2 With DJ Moondwag"
Songs with Other Artists
Naledge has also been featured on songs by other artists:
- 2004: "Love Me" (Just Blaze Remix) (with Janet Jackson)
- 2012: "Stand Up" (with Yung Berg)
- 2012: "The Sandlot" (with Jordan Hollywood & Yung Berg)
- 2012: "Nah Mean?" (with A.J. Crew)
- 2016: "That N* Ain't do nothing" (with Yung Berg)
