A man of many talents, rap singer and actor Mike Jones was born in Aldine, Texas in 1981, and is based in Houston. Mike Jones music was the first of his talents to emerge, bringing him a loyal group of fans. His recording career began in 2002 when he released an album called Country Thuggin’, as part of a group named Souf Folk. That was his only record with them and he branched out on his solo career.

Jones was signed to the record label, Swishahouse and Mike Jones music was heard again in 2005, with the release of his album, titled Who Is Mike Jones? This contained the well known singles, Back Then and Still Tippin’. The album sold platinum, reaching number 3 on the Billboard 200. There is also a limited edition available with a bonus CD. In 2007, the EP, The American Dream came out.

This was also a straight to DVD movie biopic in which Jones starred as himself and co-wrote the screenplay. The movie featured both his grandmother and his girlfriend. The music for the film contained the hits, Back Then and Still Tippin’. Guests on the record included Snoop Dogg, Slim Thug, Paul Wall, and Bun B.

Another solo album was released in July 2008. Called The Voice of the Streets, the first single to come from it was titled Drop & Gimme 50 and it featured Hurricane Chris. After being on the Swishahouse label, the rapper put out his Mike Jones music on his own label, named Ice Age Entertainment. He then returned to Swishahouse but only to use that label to distribute his own Ice Age Entertainment. As well as owning his own record label, Jones owns a nightclub. A version of his song, Don’t Play Around, has been taken up as the official team anthem for the Houston Dynamo major league soccer team. This version is known as Houston Dynamo (Don’t Play).

Like many rap artists before him, Jones has branched out into an acting career. He has had acting roles in The Game and in two episodes of Prison Break. In Prison Break, he played an outside accomplice who plans a break out. In lighter mood, The Game is a comedy drama TV show. He has also featured in the adult animated show, Aqua Teen Hunger Force. Mike Jones music and acting roles will continue to please the fans and his career looks secure.