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Rob Stone (rapper)

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Rob Stone
Stone in 2016
Stone in 2016
Background information
Birth nameJaylen Anthony Robinson
Also known asRob $tone
Born (1995-01-25) January 25, 1995 (age 30)
San Diego, California, U.S.
GenresHip hop
Occupations
  • Rapper
  • songwriter
Years active2014–present
Labels
Websiteyoungrobstone.com

Jaylen Anthony Robinson[1] (born January 25, 1995), known professionally as Rob Stone (stylized as Rob $tone), is an American rapper from San Diego, California.[2][3]

Early life

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Jaylen Anthony Robinson was born on January 25, 1995, in San Diego, California.[4][5] From a young age, he was influenced by his father’s vintage music collection, and expanded his listening to reggae, hip hop, rock, and R&B.[6] He attended college in Atlanta, Georgia, where he first started teaching himself how to rap.[7]

Career

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Stone first released his first song "Chill Bill" on June 10, 2014, on his SoundCloud.[8] He wrote it after being arrested and released by the police.[9] Stone then went on to release his debut mixtape Straight Bummin' on February 8, 2015.[10] The music video for "Chill Bill" was released on June 25, 2015, on his friend's YouTube channel called "Twelve O'Seven".[11] Stone then released the song as his debut single on June 17, 2016.[12] The song debuted at number 99 on the Billboard Hot 100, and peaked at number 29 on the chart.[13] The official remix of the song features American rappers DRAM, Denzel Curry, and Cousin Stizz.[14] In September 2016, Stone released his second mixtape I'm Almost Ready. [15]

Discography

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Studio albums

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Mixtapes

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List of mixtapes, with selected details
Title Album details
Straight Bummin'[10]
  • Released: February 8, 2015
  • Label: Self-released
  • Format: Digital download
I'm Almost Ready[15]
  • Released: September 6, 2016
  • Label: RCA
  • Format: Digital download
Young Rob $Tone
  • Released: May 4, 2018
  • Label: RCA
  • Format: Digital download
Solitaire Stone
  • Released: February 12, 2021
  • Label: Grove Town Records
  • Format: Digital download

Singles

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As lead artist

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List of singles, with selected chart positions and certifications, showing year released and album name
Title Year Peak chart positions Certifications Album
US
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US R&B
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US Rap
[17]
CAN
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"Chill Bill"
(featuring J. Davis and Spooks or remix featuring DRAM, Denzel Curry and Cousin Stizz)
2015 29 8 7 53 Straight Bummin'
"Bussin'"[21] 2017 Young Rob $Tone
"Too Faded"
(with P-Lo or remix with Snoop Dogg)[22]
2018 Stone Cold

References

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  1. ^ "The birth of Jaylen Robinson". Retrieved 27 August 2023.
  2. ^ "Chill Bill (Description)". YouTube. Retrieved 17 September 2016.
  3. ^ "Rob $tone talks "Chill Bill" and putting San Diego on the map". YouTube. Retrieved 17 September 2016.
  4. ^ Valdez, Jonah. "Rob Stone, Lemon Grove's Soulja Boy | San Diego Reader". www.sandiegoreader.com. Retrieved 19 January 2025.
  5. ^ Donovan, Brittney (9 November 2021). "Rapper Rob Stone hosting community day in San Diego". FOX 5 San Diego & KUSI News. Retrieved 19 January 2025.
  6. ^ "Rob $tone - Biography - Billboard". Billboard. Retrieved 17 September 2016.
  7. ^ "Daily Discovery: Rob $tone - PigeonsandPlanes". Retrieved 17 September 2016.
  8. ^ "Chill Bill by Rob $TONE - Free Listening on SoundCloud". Retrieved 17 September 2016.
  9. ^ "Rob $tone Wrote 'Chill Bill' After Getting Arrested: Fuse First Interview". Fuse. Retrieved 17 September 2016.
  10. ^ a b "Straight Bummin' by Rob $TONE - Free Listening on SoundCloud". Retrieved 17 September 2016.
  11. ^ "Rob $tone - Chill Bill ft. J.Davis & Spooks (Dir. Alex Vibe)". YouTube. Retrieved 17 September 2016.
  12. ^ "Chill Bill by Rob $tone on Apple Music". iTunes. 17 June 2016. Retrieved 9 August 2016.
  13. ^ a b "Rob $tone – Chart History: Billboard Hot 100". Billboard. Prometheus Global Media. Retrieved 2 August 2016.
  14. ^ "Rob $tone - Chill Bill (Remix) Feat. D.R.A.M., Denzel Curry & Cousin Stizz [New Song]". HNHH. 25 August 2016. Retrieved 28 August 2016.
  15. ^ a b "Stream Rob $tone's New Project "I'm Almost Ready" - HotNewHipHop". HNHH. 11 September 2016. Retrieved 17 September 2016.
  16. ^ "Rob $tone – Chart History: Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs". Billboard. Prometheus Global Media. Retrieved 2 August 2016.
  17. ^ "Rob $tone – Chart History: Hot Rap Songs". Billboard. Prometheus Global Media. Retrieved 2 August 2016.
  18. ^ "Rob $tone. – Chart History: Canadian Hot 100". Billboard. Prometheus Global Media. Retrieved 25 October 2016.
  19. ^ "British certifications – Rob Stone Ft J Davis & Spooks – Chill Bill". British Phonographic Industry. Retrieved 18 May 2022.
  20. ^ "Gold & Platinum - RIAA". Recording Industry Association of America. Retrieved 6 July 2021.
  21. ^ "Bussin' - Single by Rob $tone on Apple Music". Apple Music. Retrieved 1 October 2022.
  22. ^ "Too Faded - Single by Rob $tone on Apple Music". Apple Music. Retrieved 1 October 2022.
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