Artist description The Notorious Outlaw Jako James is a street-base rap group outa Shreveport, La.

Music Style Gangsta Hip-Hop Rap with a R&B South gulf coast flava

Musical Influences Ice Cube, Easy E, Snoop Dog, Wu Tang, Tupac, Notorious Big

Similar Artists Ice Cube, Tupac,

Artist History The Notorious Outlaw Jako James started rapping back in 1994 while growing up in Houston Texas(Alief). He always had dreams of being a premier rapper and always procrasternated about being the best. He was alway considered a household celebrity, always saying that if ever given a chance would go on to be one of the best. In 1994 Jako James uncle, Les Brown owner and manager of Ponomo Records invited Jako James to do a debut album and it's been on every since. His first album was entitled "Creepshow", which got people's attention and gave Jako James the much need confidence to take it to the next level. His sophmore album is entilted "Fully Automatic" which had a number of producers layin tracks.Jako James hooked up with "Big Jake" of Full Swing entertainment along with "Kid Fresh", "Big Polo", Luster "Play Boy" Baker(keyboards), Ron "Da Mac" Johnson(guitar), Reginald "Maestro" Harper(keyboards), Gerald "Chessy Mac"(instuments). Jako James has graced the stage with such major acts such as the Notorious Big, Big Mike, C-Bo, Lil Keke, C-Loc and a list of others.

Group Members Jako James, Ryan Hines, Dolla Tha Raven, Producers Big Jake of Full Swing, Luster Baker, CJ

Instruments various

Albums Fully Automatic

Press Reviews Jako James has been featured in Murder Dog Magazine as well as rapp pages. Also featured in Grambling State University Groove Line Magazine.Jako James will be featured in The Source magazine(In The hood)editorial coming out in Aug.2000 edition, be on the look-out!

Additional Info Featured in Murder Dog, Grambling's Groove Line Magazine, editorial in Source Magazine (Aug.2000) , Rap Pages,

Location Shreveport, La. - USA

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