- Genre: Hip-Hop
- Influenced by: Geto Boys, 8Ball & MJG
- Similar Artists: Blak Jak, Famouz, Paul Wall, Lil' Flip, David Banner, Slim Thug, T.I., Mike Jones, Young Jeezy, Maceo
Prior to gaining mainstream exposure during late 2004 and early 2005 with his single "Still Tippin'," Houston-based MC and self-promoter extraordinaire Mike Jones had long been a stalwart of the Swishahouse label, with a handful of releases under his belt. His breakout album, Who Is Mike Jones?, was released in April of 2005, distributed via Warner Brothers. It topped out at number three on the Billboard 200 chart. His second effort on a major label, the EP/DVD set The American Dream, followed in July 2007, but not before another series of mixtape releases. Two years later he returned with the single "Cuddy Buddy" along with the album The Voice. ~ Andy Kellman, All Music Guide
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