Jibbs

Posted on 05.15.2006

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Jibbs
Birth name Jovan Campbell
Aka Jibbs, Big Big Kid, The Beast, Young Jibbs
Born November 13, 1990
Origin St. Louis, Missouri, USA
Years active 2006—Present

Jibbs Biography :

Jibbs knew he had to do something to get the attention of his older brother, (DJ Beats from the production team Da Beatstaz DJ Beats & Reese Beats). So the then 8-year-old wrote a rap and performed it for his brother, who was gaining fame in St. Louis producing for such hip-hop stars as Nelly and Chingy. Floored by Jibbs flow, DJ Beats started having his pre-teen brother join him in the studio. Jibbs jaw-dropping freestyles earned him a rep as a premier rapper in the St. Louis underground.

"I was murdering 21-year-olds, 25-year-olds when I was 11 and 12," Jibbs recalls with a laugh. "Thats how people knew me in the hood. Theyd be like, Youre so young, but you whupped him — and hes supposed to be good."

Once Jibbs demo started circulating among music industry insiders, the calls came. He was courted by several labels and started opening up for such superstars as Chris Brown, Bow Wow and Young Jeezy when they performed in the Lou. The impact was profound. "It motivated me even more when I saw that people really liked my music," says Jibbs, whose music has the catchiness of Nelly and the lyrical acumen of T.I. "I got a better response than I thought I would."

Now signed to IGAs Geffen Records (home to Snoop Dogg, Slim Thug, Common, Pharrell, Mos Def, Mary J. Blige) and riding the success of his new single "Chain Hang Low", the teen rapper is set to change the game with the release of his dynamic debut album, Jibbs feat. Jibbs. He came up with the title as a nod to his musical diversity. "Every song on the album doesnt sound the same," he explains. "Thats where the title Jibbs feat. Jibbs came from. No songs sound the same, but youll always know its me."

With a sing-along chorus, clever braggadocio and a block-rocking beat, "Chain Hang Low" has become a street favorite. "Smile," a percolating collaboration with Fabo of D4L, introduces new dances to the world, while "Hood" showcases Jibbs introspective side. Here, he challenges people to think before they do something that could lead to trouble.

Fortunately, Jibbs had the benefit of a strong family unit, one where his parents and all six of their children worked hard to constantly improve themselves and their surroundings - - making the family a success story in its own right. Indeed, Jibbs has two significant outlets to help steer him away from the traps that lure many ghetto youth into dead-end lives. His parents and older brothers were into music, and he and his three brothers were all boxers. In fact, Jibbs was such a good boxer that he became a two-time Golden Glove Champion, a remarkable accomplishment in the competitive boxing world. Despite his success in the ring, Jibbs was driven to be a rapper. "Music inspires me more," he says. "I feel that Im better at music. I was real good at boxing, but I feel music is where my heart is. I love it so much that nothing can stop me from doing it."

Jibbs Discography :

Jibbs Album :

Jibbs feat. Jibbs
Released : October 24, 2006

Jibbs singles :

2006 "Chain Hang Low"
2006 "King Kong" (featuring Chamillionaire)
2007 "Go Too Far" (featuring Melody Thornton of The Pussycat Dolls)

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Jibbs, by baby girl [2008-01-20 15:45:26]

i dont know but when i heard your song it left me laughing so hard that couldnt breath it was so funny the beat and everything

Jibbs, by baby girl [2008-01-20 15:43:44]

i dont know but when i heard your song made me laugh so freaken hard it had me on hte floor cause the beat and everything was just of the hook

Jibbs, by baby girl [2008-01-20 15:36:29]

hey i dont care what people say but when i hear chang hang low i was just laughing so hard the beat and wverything was just so funny and tight you should do something else and send me a song

Jibbs, by Breanna [2007-11-11 20:35:16]

um real talk it hataz like you dat keep des st.louis rappers motivated so wen u get ur bread up den u can holla at him .......kno dat my dude..........