OJ da Juiceman facts for kids
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OJ da Juiceman
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| Birth name | Otis Williams Jr. |
| Born | November 23, 1981 |
| Origin | East Atlanta, Georgia, U.S. |
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| Occupation(s) | Rapper |
| Years active | 2003–present |
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Otis Williams Jr. (born November 23, 1981), known by his stage name OJ da Juiceman, is an American rapper. He used to be signed with Gucci Mane's 1017 Records. OJ da Juiceman also started his own music label called 32 Entertainment.
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About OJ da Juiceman
Early Life and Beginnings
Otis Williams Jr. grew up in East Atlanta, Georgia, raised by his mother. In the early 1990s, he met another rapper, Gucci Mane, who lived in the same apartment buildings. They later worked together on music.
OJ da Juiceman started his music journey with "Never Again Records." This group was known for their 2004 song "Black Tee." Later, he created his own label, 32 Entertainment. He also teamed up with Gucci Mane, who led So Icey Entertainment. OJ released several mixtapes under 32 Entertainment and appeared on many other artists' mixtapes. Mixtapes are like free albums that artists release to share new music.
Music Career Highlights
Early Albums and Collaborations
OJ da Juiceman released many mixtapes between 2006 and 2010. These mixtapes were often hosted by popular DJs like DJ Drama and DJ Holiday. In 2009, he officially started his music label, 32 Entertainment. He also signed with Asylum Records that same year.
His first album with Asylum Records was called The Otha Side of the Trap. This album included both new songs and some songs from his earlier mixtapes. It featured the song "I'm Gettin' Money" and another song with Gucci Mane called "Make tha Trap Say Aye". OJ also appeared on songs by other artists, like Jadakiss's "Who's Real" and R. Kelly's "Supaman High". He also released a mixtape with DJ Holiday called Alaska in Atlanta.
Later Music and Independent Work
OJ da Juiceman's second album was named The Otis Williams Jr. Story. In 2011 and 2012, he continued to release many mixtapes. He also worked on promoting his independent label, 32 Entertainment. His mixtape 6 Ringz 2 (The Playoffs Edition) came out on March 2, 2013. This mixtape featured other artists like Young Scooter and Gorilla Zoe. Producers like Lex Luger and Metro Boomin helped create the music.
In September 2013, OJ da Juiceman shared that he had never been officially signed to 1017 Brick Squad. On September 20, 2013, he announced that The Otis Williams Jr. Story would be released digitally on November 23, 2013, through 32 Entertainment. He later released the mixtape "Alaska in Atlanta 2" on February 11, 2014, which was hosted by DJ Holiday.
Other Projects
32 Entertainment
32 Entertainment is a music record label based in Atlanta. OJ da Juiceman started it in 2007. The label currently operates on its own, helping artists release their music independently.
Main Albums
- The Otha Side of the Trap (2009)
- The Otis Williams Jr. Story (2014)
See also
In Spanish: OJ Da Juiceman para niños
