Planet Asia facts for kids
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Planet Asia
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| Birth name | Jason Green |
| Born | October 24, 1976 Fresno, California, U.S. |
| Genres | Hip hop |
| Years active | 1996–present |
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Jason Green (born October 24, 1976), known as Planet Asia, is a rapper from Fresno, California. He is famous for being half of the hip hop group Cali Agents. He is also a member of the groups Gold Chain Military and Durag Dynasty. Planet Asia is well-known for releasing many mixtapes throughout his career.
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Planet Asia's Music Journey
Early Career and First Successes
Planet Asia started his music career in Fresno, California. In 1998, he moved to the San Francisco Bay Area. There, he began working with a music producer named Fanatik. Between 1997 and 2001, Planet Asia released several songs. These included "Definition of Ill" and "Place of Birth."
He became very well-known in 2001. This was when The Source magazine gave him two awards. He won "First Round Draft Pick" and "Independent Album of the Year." These awards were for his album How the West Was One. He made this album with fellow rapper Rasco. They formed a group called Cali Agents. This success helped him get a deal with Interscope Records.
Working with Big Labels
While at Interscope Records, Planet Asia did not release an album. He stayed with them until 2003. In 2002, he was nominated for a Grammy Award. This was for the song "W" by another artist named Mystic.
In 2003, Avatar Records signed Planet Asia. In 2004, they released his first album, The Grand Opening. People really liked this album. It earned him another "Independent Album of the Year" award from The Source. Avatar Records also released some of his songs on vinyl records. One of his songs, "G's & Soldiers," was even in the 2005 movie Be Cool.
Starting His Own Label
After leaving Avatar, Planet Asia started his own record label. He named it Gold Chain Music. He started it with Walt Liquor. His next album, The Medicine, came out in 2006. It was produced by Evidence from Dilated Peoples. Other producers like The Alchemist also helped.
In 2007, he released "The Jewelry Box Sessions: The Album." In 2010, he worked with Malaysian artist Mizz Nina on a song called Hope. In 2011, Planet Asia was a judge on a TV show called Ultimate MC. He judged alongside other famous rappers. On September 8, 2023, Planet Asia and Apollo Brown released a joint album. It was called "Sardines." Many people saw it as a follow-up to their popular 2017 album, "Anchovies."
Personal Life
Planet Asia is a member of a group called the Five Percent Nation.
Planet Asia's Music Albums
Solo Albums
- 2004: The Grand Opening
- 2006: The Medicine
- 2012: Black Belt Theatre
- 2018: The Golden Buddha
- 2021: Holy Water
As Cali Agents
- 2000: How the West Was One
- 2004: Head of the State
- 2006: Fire & Ice
Collaboration Albums
- 2008: Pain Language (with DJ Muggs)
- 2011: Cracks in the Vinyl (EP) (with Madlib)
- 2013: 360 Waves (with Durag Dynasty)
- 2017: Anchovies (with Apollo Brown)
- 2023: Sardines (with Apollo Brown)
See also
In Spanish: Planet Asia para niños
