JasonMartin

JasonMartin
Martin in December 2013
Martin in December 2013
Background information
Birth nameJason L. Martin
Also known as
Born (1987-05-08) May 8, 1987 (age 37)
Würzburg, West Germany
OriginCompton, California, U.S.
Genres
Occupations
  • Rapper
  • songwriter
  • record producer
Years active2006–present
Labels

Jason L. Martin (born May 8, 1987; stylized as JasonMartin), formerly known by the stage name Problem, is an American rapper, songwriter, and record producer from Compton, California. He is best known for his guest appearance alongside YG and Iamsu! on E-40's 2012 single, "Function", which entered the Bubbling Under Hot 100 chart and received gold certification by the Recording Industry Association of America (RIAA), along with his guest appearance on Childish Gambino's single, "Sweatpants" the following year. His 2013 single, "Like Whaaat" (featuring Bad Lucc), entered both the aforementioned chart and Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs, serving as lead single for his debut extended play (EP), Understand Me (2013).

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