Daryl Kent Jones (born April 14, 1993) is an American rapper, singer-songwriter, and record producer. He is best known for his 2016 debut single "Don't Mind", which peaked at number eight on the US Billboard Hot 100.
Jones signed with Cool & Dre's Epidemic Records in 2014, and DJ Khaled's We the Best Music Group, an then-imprint of Epic Records later that same year. His debut mixtape, Tours (2015), contained "Don't Mind", which became a sleeper hit the following year.
Early life Daryl Kent Jones was born on April 14, 1993, in Tallahassee, Florida. As a youngster, he came in contact with music in his local church, while he was also taught to play the drums by his aunt. Later on, Jones started taking formal music lessons, learning to play the piano and the Hammond organ, and studying music theory. He also started developing an interest in jazz music, appreciating the music of Quincy Jones. Jones later moved to Miami to further work with Cool & Dre.
Career Jones signed a record contract with Cool & Dre's label Epidemic Records in 2015. While at Epidemic, he produced, co-wrote, and guest appeared on releases for Fat Joe, The Game, Currensy, Queen Latifah, and Busta Rhymes. In 2015, Cool & Dre then introduced Jones to DJ Khaled, who signed him in a joint venture with the latter's We the Best Music Group, a then-imprint of Epic Records.
Jones released his first mixtape, Tours, in July 2015. The mixtape spawned the single "Don't Mind", which contains lyrics in French, Spanish, Japanese, and Haitian Creole, and was released as a single by the aforementioned labels in April 2016. "Don't Mind", originally meant to be omitted from the mixtape, was also remixed by fellow Miami-based rapper Trina. The song debuted at number 63 on the Billboard Hot 100 chart in May 2016, reached number 46 on pop radio in the first week of May 2016, further rising to number 40 in the following weeks.
Also in July 2015, Jones was featured on the soundtrack of NBA 2K16, appearing on label boss DJ Khaled's track "365" along with labelmates Ace Hood and Vado.
Discography Mixtapes + List of mixtapes, with selected details Title Album details Tours Released: July 27, 2015 Label: Epidemic, We the Best, Epic Format: Digital download Too Much Too Soon Released: September 16, 2016 Label: Epidemic, We the Best, Epic Format: Digital download The LUH Tape Released: February 14, 2017 Label: Epidemic, We the Best, Epic Format: Digital download
Singles As a lead artist + List of singles as lead artist, with selected chart positions and certifications, showing year released and album name Title Year Peak chart positions Certifications Album US US R&B/HH US Rap AUS CAN FRA NLD NZ SWE UKUK chart peaks: "Don't Mind" and "Not in Love": "Feels Like Home": "Don't Mind" 2016 8 3 1 19 14 35 25 20 38 9RIAA: 2× Platinum ARIA: Platinum BPI: Platinum RMNZ: Gold Tours "Alright" — — — — — — — — — — "Sit Down"(featuring Ty Dolla Sign, Lil Dicky and E-40) 2017 — — — — — — — — — — Too Much Too Soon "Merengue" 2018 — — — — — — — — — — rowspan="3" "I Like It" 2019 — — — — — — — — — — "No Plans for Love"(with D-Nice and Ne-Yo) 2021 — — — — — — — — — —
As featured artist Title YearPeakchartpositions Album IRE UK "One Thing"2016— — rowspan="3" "Not in Love"75 42 "Sooner or Later" 2017— — "Feels Like Home" 201852 71 Brighter Days
Guest appearances + List of non-single guest appearances, with other performing artists, showing year released and album name Title Year Other artist(s) Album "365" 2015 DJ Khaled, Ace Hood, Vado NBA 2K16 soundtrack "Be Right Back (BRB)" A Fly Guy Geniusland "Don't Ever Play Yourself" 2016 DJ Khaled, Jadakiss, Fabolous, Fat Joe, Busta Rhymes Major Key "Smith & Wessen" Rowdy Rebel Shmoney Keeps Calling "Stretch Marks" Chocolate Droppa Kevin Hart: What Now? (The Mixtape Presents Chocolate Droppa) "Bitch Real" Kevin Lavell Sorry 4 Nothing "Blown" DNCE DNCE "In the Middle" Cashis Ca-$ 1.5 "Swear to God" Fat Joe, Remy MaPlata O Plomo "Spaghetti" "How Can I Forget" "Gangsta Song" E-40 The D-Boy Diary: Book 1 "Who You Talking To" 2018 The Gift of Gab
Production discography 2015 The Game – The Documentary 2 06. "Dollar and a Dream"
2016 The Game – The Documentary 2 Collector's Edition 01. "Ride Solo" 02. "Do It to You"
Awards and nominations
Underground Interviews
| 2016 || Himself|| Rapper of the Year ||
iHeartRadio Music Awards
!Ref |- | 2017 || Himself || Best New Hip-Hop Artist || ||
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