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Not to be confused with The Youngbloods.

YoungBloodZ
YoungbloodZ performing live for U.S. armed servicemen in Germany on June 9, 2007
Background information
Origin	Atlanta, Georgia
Genres	Rap Crunk
Years active	1999–present
Labels	LaFace
Website	Official website
Members
J-Bo Sean P

YoungBloodZ are an American Southern rap duo from Atlanta, Georgia, comprising members J-Bo (born Jeffrey Ray Grigsby on October 4, 1977) and Sean P (formerly known as Sean Paul, but changed his name to avoid confusion with the Jamaican reggae dancehall artist of the same name) (born Sean Paul Joseph on March 7, 1979).

The two met at Decatur's Miller Grove Middle School, where they started the Attic Crew with some friends.

Signed to LaFace Records, they are best known for singles such as "U-Way" (1999) and "85" (2000), featuring Big Boi of OutKast and Chris Streng.

After a two year absence they returned with "Cadillac Pimpin'", scoring a moderate hit. However, the duo achieved a major hit with "Damn!" produced by Lil Jon, which reached #4 on the Billboard Hot 100 and has been their only (solo) Top 10 hit to date.

After three years, they returned with "Datz Me" featuring Young Buck, a then member of G-Unit and another Lil' Jon produced hit "Presidential". They released their second single, "Chop Chop", from their 3rd album Ev'rybody Know Me which is produced by Scott Storch.

The YoungBloodZ song "I'mma Shine" was featured in the 2006 movie Step Up and in its soundtrack. The soundtrack reached number one on the US Billboard Top Soundtracks in 2006.

Sean P has made numerous appearances in hit singles including Cherish's "Do It to It", Sammie's "You Should Be My Girl", and Lil Jon's "Snap Yo Fingers" with E-40. He is currently working on a solo project under Cornerstore Entertainment/Asylum/WMG that is scheduled for release in early 2009. The first official single, entitled "I'm a Hoodstar" and was produced by CP Hollywood.

The duo is also working on their fourth studio album, to be titled Bad Influence. The first single, titled "Whole Lotta Ass", was scheduled to be released to radio in late October 2007. The track was to feature Jacki-O and Busta Rhymes.

Both members were arrested on June 1, 2006 on drugs and weapons charges in Atlanta with members of their entourage. J-Bo and Sean P never had any trouble with the law before this arrest. All charges were dismissed when they attended their hearing in late May 2007.

Discography

• 1999: Against Da Grain
• 2003: Drankin' Patnaz
• 2005: Ev'rybody Know Me
• 2006: Still Grippin' Tha Grain: The Best Of
• TBA: Bad Influence

References

• YoungBloodZ Billboard History

External links

• YoungBloodZ Official website
• The DJBooth: J-Bo Interview (April '07)

v • d • e YoungBloodZ J-Bo · Sean P Albums Against Da Grain · Drankin' Patnaz · Ev'rybody Know Me · Still Grippin' Tha Grain: The Best Of · Bad Influence Singles "U-Way (How We Do It)" · "85/Billy Dee (Interlude)" · "Cadillac Pimpin'" · "Damn!" · "Lean Low" · "Come Get Some" · "Datz Me" · "Presidential" · "Chop Chop" · "Do It to It" · "Snap Yo Fingers" · "You Should Be My Girl" · "Ridin' Thru Atlanta" Related articles Discography · LaFace Records