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]
Rob Stone | |
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 Stone in 2016 | |
| Background information | |
| Birth name | Jaylen Anthony Robinson |
| Also known as | Rob $tone |
| Born | January 25, 1995 San Diego, California, U.S. |
| Genres | Hip hop |
| Occupations |
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| Years active | 2014–present |
| Labels | |
| Website | youngrobstone |
Early life
editJaylen Anthony Robinson was born on January 25, 1995, in San Diego, California. 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.[4] He attended college in Atlanta, Georgia, where he first started teaching himself how to rap.[5]
Career
editStone first released his first song "Chill Bill" on June 10, 2014, on his SoundCloud.[6] He wrote it after being arrested and released by the police.[7] Stone then went on to release his debut mixtape Straight Bummin' on February 8, 2015.[8] The music video for "Chill Bill" was released on June 25, 2015, on his friend's YouTube channel called "Twelve O'Seven".[9] Stone then released the song as his debut single on June 17, 2016.[10] The song debuted at number 99 on the Billboard Hot 100, and peaked at number 29 on the chart.[11] The official remix of the song features American rappers DRAM, Denzel Curry, and Cousin Stizz.[12] In September 2016, Stone released his second mixtape I'm Almost Ready. [13]
Discography
editStudio albums
edit- Don't Wait for It (2017)
- Stone Cold (2020)
- BONA FIDE (2024)
Mixtapes
edit| Title | Album details |
|---|---|
| Straight Bummin'[8] |
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| I'm Almost Ready[13] |
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| Young Rob $Tone |
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| Solitaire Stone |
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Singles
editAs lead artist
edit| Title | Year | Peak chart positions | Certifications | Album | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| US [11] |
US R&B [14] |
US Rap [15] |
CAN [16] | ||||
| "Chill Bill" (featuring J. Davis and Spooks or remix featuring DRAM, Denzel Curry and Cousin Stizz) |
2015 | 29 | 8 | 7 | 53 | Straight Bummin' | |
| "Bussin'"[19] | 2017 | — | — | — | — | Young Rob $Tone | |
| "Too Faded" (with P-Lo or remix with Snoop Dogg)[20] |
2018 | — | — | — | — | Stone Cold | |
References
edit- ^ "The birth of Jaylen Robinson". Retrieved 27 August 2023.
- ^ "Chill Bill (Description)". YouTube. Retrieved 17 September 2016.
- ^ "Rob $tone talks "Chill Bill" and putting San Diego on the map". YouTube. Retrieved 17 September 2016.
- ^ "Rob $tone - Biography - Billboard". Billboard. Retrieved 17 September 2016.
- ^ "Daily Discovery: Rob $tone - PigeonsandPlanes". Retrieved 17 September 2016.
- ^ "Chill Bill by Rob $TONE - Free Listening on SoundCloud". Retrieved 17 September 2016.
- ^ "Rob $tone Wrote 'Chill Bill' After Getting Arrested: Fuse First Interview". Fuse. Retrieved 17 September 2016.
- ^ a b "Straight Bummin' by Rob $TONE - Free Listening on SoundCloud". Retrieved 17 September 2016.
- ^ "Rob $tone - Chill Bill ft. J.Davis & Spooks (Dir. Alex Vibe)". YouTube. Retrieved 17 September 2016.
- ^ "Chill Bill by Rob $tone on Apple Music". iTunes. 17 June 2016. Retrieved 9 August 2016.
- ^ a b "Rob $tone – Chart History: Billboard Hot 100". Billboard. Prometheus Global Media. Retrieved 2 August 2016.
- ^ "Rob $tone - Chill Bill (Remix) Feat. D.R.A.M., Denzel Curry & Cousin Stizz [New Song]". HNHH. 25 August 2016. Retrieved 28 August 2016.
- ^ a b "Stream Rob $tone's New Project "I'm Almost Ready" - HotNewHipHop". HNHH. 11 September 2016. Retrieved 17 September 2016.
- ^ "Rob $tone – Chart History: Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs". Billboard. Prometheus Global Media. Retrieved 2 August 2016.
- ^ "Rob $tone – Chart History: Hot Rap Songs". Billboard. Prometheus Global Media. Retrieved 2 August 2016.
- ^ "Rob $tone. – Chart History: Canadian Hot 100". Billboard. Prometheus Global Media. Retrieved 25 October 2016.
- ^ "British certifications – Rob Stone Ft J Davis & Spooks – Chill Bill". British Phonographic Industry. Retrieved 18 May 2022.
- ^ "Gold & Platinum - RIAA". Recording Industry Association of America. Retrieved 6 July 2021.
- ^ "Bussin' - Single by Rob $tone on Apple Music". Apple Music. Retrieved 1 October 2022.
- ^ "Too Faded - Single by Rob $tone on Apple Music". Apple Music. Retrieved 1 October 2022.