Juelz Santana

Juelz Santana Birth name LaRon Louis James Also known as Santana The Great,
Human Crack In The Flesh, 'Elz Born February 18, 1983(1983-02-18) (age 25) Origin Harlem, New York, United States Genre(s)Hip hopOccupation(s) RapperYears active 2000 - Present Label(s)Def Jam DiplomatAssociated acts The Diplomats, Lil Wayne, Young JeezyWebsite Official websiteMembers Diplomats- Camron, J.R. Writer, Hell Rell, 40 Cal., Jim Jones, Jha Jha. Former members Max B

LaRon Louis James (born on February 18, 1983), better known by his stage name Juelz Santana, is a rapper, producer and small time actor. He came to fame following his appearances on Cam'ron's 2002 singles, "Oh Boy" and "Hey Ma." James was born in Harlem, New York to African American and Dominican parents.[1]

He began writing rhymes at the age of twelve and was originally signed to Priority Records as one half of the duo called Draft Pick. The group had several shows around New York City while together, including Amateur Night at the Apollo Theatre, where they won two weeks in a row. Some time after this in 1999, he was introduced to Cam'ron through his cousin Maria Thompson. He impressed Cam'ron with his unique delivery and command of his freestyles and Cam'ron, a seasoned artist, recognized star potential in the teenage Santana. His first rapping appearance can be heard on Camron's remix of "What Means the World to You," which features the artists Ludacris, UGK, and Trina. He is now signed as a solo artist to Diplomat Records/Def Jam Recordings.

In 2003, Santana released an album, From Me to U, under Def Jam Records. In 2005, Santana released a Billboard's Top Rap Albums and Top R&B/Hip-Hop Albums charts. On March 18, 2008, Santana announced on BET's 106 & Park that he would collaborate with Lil Wayne in his next studio album. Dates have not been confirmed. His next album, "Born To Lose, Built To Win (The Reagan Era)" is slated for summer 2008 release.

Santana was arrested outside of his Teaneck, New Jersey home in March 2008. After being pulled over for driving with a suspended license, a search by police of Santana's Bentley found a bag of marijuana, 29 hollow-point bullets and $19,500 in cash inside a plastic bag filled with Jolly Rancher candies.[2]

1 Discography
2 Filmography
3 References
4 External links

Discography

Albums

From Me to U
- Released: August 19, 2003
- Chart positions: 8 U.S.

What the Game's Been Missing!
- Released: November 22, 2005
- Chart positions: 9 U.S.
- RIAA certification: Platinum[3]

Mixtapes

2003: Final Destination
2004: Back Like Cooked Crack
2005: Back Like Cooked Crack 2: More Crack
2005: Back Like Cooked Crack 3: Fiend Out
2006: Blow: The I Can't Feel My Face Prequel
2007: How The Money Moves
2007: The "A" Mixtape
2007: Before Santana It Was Leron
2008: The Santana The Great Mixtape

Singles

Year Song Chart positions[4]Album U.S. Hot 100 U.S. R&B U.S. Rap2003 "Dipset (Santana's Town)" — 70 — From Me to U "Down" — — — 2005 "Mic Check" 35 17 12 What the Game's Been Missing! "There It Go (The Whistle Song)" 6 8 3 "Oh Yes" 56 15 8 "Clockwork" — 68 — 2007 "The Second Coming" 101 — — Born to Lose, Built to Win (The Reagan Era)