Sound Files (MP3)
*Put That Woman First - from the album Still Ghetto
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b. Jaheim Hoagland, New Jersey, USA. This urban R&B singer's 2001 debut tapped into the stateside success of neo-soul artists such as Joe and Carl Thomas. Raised in the projects of New Brunswick, Hoagland escaped the tribulations of his upbringing owing to his faith in music and a vocal ability which was already in evidence in his early teenage years. His demo tape was heard by producer Kay Gee (of Naughty By Nature), and led to a joint contract with Gee's Divine Mill label and Warner Brothers Records. Gee oversaw the production of Jaheim's debut album, which featured material composed predominantly by Jaheim and BLACKstreet's Eric Williams. Crossing the boundaries between classic soul and hip-hop, Jaheim's fluid baritone and street swagger earned widespread praise from followers of both old and new school R&B. His debut single, "Could It Be", was a national radio hit during summer 2000, paving the way for the Top 10 success of Ghetto Love. Ghetto Classics released in early 2006, under Warner Bros Records.
Sound Files (MP3) *Put That Woman First - from the album Still Ghetto |
 Ghetto Love Released: 2001 Label: Divine Mill |
 Still Ghetto Released: 2002 Label: Divine Mill |
 Ghetto Classics Released: 2006 Label: Warner Bros. |