Jidenna

Jidenna
Jidenna performing in 2015
Jidenna performing in 2015
Background information
Birth nameJidenna Theodore Mobisson
Born (1985-05-04) May 4, 1985 (age 39)
Wisconsin Rapids, Wisconsin, U.S.
Genres
Occupations
  • Rapper
  • singer
  • songwriter
DiscographyJidenna discography
Years active2015–present
Labels
  • Fear & Fancy
  • Wondaland
  • Epic
Websitejidenna.com

Jidenna Theodore Mobisson (born May 4, 1985), known mononymously as Jidenna, is an American rapper, singer and songwriter.[1] He signed with Janelle Monáe's record label Wondaland Arts Society, an imprint of Epic Records to release his debut single, "Classic Man" (featuring Roman GianArthur or Kendrick Lamar) in 2015. The song peaked at number 22 on the Billboard Hot 100, received double platinum certification by the Recording Industry Association of America (RIAA), and was followed up with the single "Yoga" (with Janelle Monáe) that same year. Both of which preceded the release of Wondaland's debut compilation project, The Eephus (2015).[2] Jidenna's debut studio album, The Chief (2017) peaked at number 38 on the Billboard 200.[3] His second album, 85 to Africa (2019) explored the afro fusion musical style.[4][5]

"Classic Man" received a Grammy Award nomination for Best Rap/Sung Performance, while Jidenna won in four categories at the 2015 Soul Train Music Awards.

  1. ^ Akan, Joey. "Jidenna: Why is US singer such a big deal in Nigeria?". Archived from the original on February 4, 2018. Retrieved February 4, 2018.
  2. ^ Brown, Harley (July 1, 2015). "Jidenna: The Classic Man With a (Semi-Secret) Plan". SPIN. Archived from the original on November 13, 2015. Retrieved November 9, 2015.
  3. ^ "Jidenna Presents Debut Album at L.A. Listening Party". Rap-Up. Archived from the original on September 26, 2016. Retrieved March 18, 2017.
  4. ^ "Listen to Jidenna's upbeat new single 'Feng Shui'". OkayAfrica. April 24, 2020. Archived from the original on April 29, 2020. Retrieved January 18, 2024.
  5. ^ Will, Ill (July 7, 2023). "Jidenna Afro fusion album ready to go". HipHopDX. Archived from the original on July 8, 2023. Retrieved January 18, 2024.