HoodCelebrityy
HoodCelebrityy | |
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| Birth name | Tina Pinnock |
| Born | July 5, 1991 Portmore,Jamaica |
| Origin | The Bronx,New York |
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| Years active | 2015–present |
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| Website | Official website |
Tina Pinnock(born July 5, 1991), knownmononymouslyasTinaand previously known professionally asHoodCelebrityy,is a Jamaican singer and songwriter. Born and raised inPortmore,Jamaica,Tina migrated toThe Bronx,New York Cityat the age of 12. Currently signed toEpic Records,she released two mixtapes in 2017,Can't Believe It's Just a GirlandTrap Vs. Reggae.The latter album peaked at number 9 on theBillboardReggae Albums chart. Her 2017 single, "Walking Trophy," peaked at number 22 on theR&B/Hip-Hop Airplaychart.
Early life
[edit]Tina Pinnock was born and raised inSaint Catherine ParishandPortmore,Jamaica.[1][2]When she was 12, Pinnock and her family moved to The Bronx, New York.[3][4]Prior to achieving fame, she worked at a clothing store and uploaded 15-second freestyle videos on herInstagramaccount.[5]
Career
[edit]HoodCelebrityy's breakout came in 2015 when friend and future collaborator,Cardi B,posted about her song, "Wine Pon It". The song went viral soon after.[6][7]In 2016, HoodCelebrityy was featured on the Jubilee song, "Wine Up."[8]She would later be signed by the management company and record label, KSR Group.[9][10]In January 2017, she appeared on Cardi B'smixtape,Gangsta Bitch Music, Vol. 2,on the song "Back It Up" which also featuredKonshens.[11]That same month, she released the lead single, "The Takeover", off of her debut mixtape,Can't Believe It's Just a Girl.The mixtape was released in the spring of that year.[3]
In August 2017, HoodCelebrityy released her second mixtape,Trap Vs. Reggae,which featured the song "Island Girls," a collaboration with Cardi B andJosh X.[5]The mixtape would later peak at number 9 on theBillboardReggae Albums chart.[12]Later in 2017, she released the single, "Walking Trophy."[13]She was also featured on the remix of theFrench Montanasong, "Famous."[9]The video for "Walking Trophy" was directed by Mazi O and released in February 2018.[11]The song has thus far peaked at number 22 on theBillboardR&B/Hip-Hop Airplay chart.[14]
In May 2018, HoodCelebrityy was signed to Epic Records.[6][10]Later that month, she andTory Lanezwere featured on the Megan Ryte track, "On & On."[15]She performed at the 2018Summer Jam.[9]
On August 30, 2019, HoodCelebrityy released a single called "Bum Pon It" on her official YouTube channel. The song is catered to women and is being played at numerous events worldwide.
Discography
[edit]Mixtapes
[edit]| Title | Album details | Peak chart positions | |||||||||||
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| US | US Reg. [12] | ||||||||||||
| Can't Believe It's Just a Girl |
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— | — | ||||||||||
| Trap Vs. Reggae |
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— | 9 | ||||||||||
| "—" denotes a title that did not chart, or was not released in that territory. | |||||||||||||
Singles
[edit]| Title | Year | Peak chart positions | Album | ||||||
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| US | US RB/HH Air [14] |
US Rhy. [16] | |||||||
| "Wine Pon It" | 2015 | — | — | — | Non-album single | ||||
| "The Takeover" | 2017 | — | — | — | Can't Believe It's Just a Girl | ||||
| "Island Girls"(feat.Cardi BandJosh X) | — | — | — | Trap Vs. Reggae | |||||
| "Walking Trophy" | — | 22 | 24 | Inna Real Life | |||||
| "Inna Real Life" | 2018 | — | — | — | |||||
| "Bum Pon It" | 2019 | — | — | — | |||||
| "—" denotes a single that did not chart or was not released in that territory. | |||||||||
References
[edit]- ^Trammell, Matthew (March 6, 2018)."HoodCelebrityy and Dancehall's New, Global Faces".The New Yorker.RetrievedJune 6,2018.
- ^Jerome, Cristina (May 25, 2018)."The Five Top Acts at Best of the Best 2018".Miami New Times.RetrievedJune 6,2018.
- ^abBorik, Mike (January 27, 2017)."On The Rise: Check Out HoodCelebrityy And Her Standout Single" The Takeover "".The Source.RetrievedJune 6,2018.
- ^Dunlea, Reed (January 4, 2018)."Cardi B ruled 2017. In 2018, expect to discover her collaborator, HoodCelebrityy".Circa.RetrievedJune 6,2018.
- ^ab"Listen to HoodCelebrityy's Cardi B-Approved New Mixtape, 'Trap Vs. Reggae'".Noisey. August 11, 2017.RetrievedJune 6,2018.
- ^abChandler, D.L. (May 3, 2018)."Epic Records Signs Dancehall & Hip-Hop Artist HoodCelebrityy".Hip-Hop Wired.RetrievedJune 6,2018.
- ^Breezy, Elle (January 24, 2017)."Rising Trap-Reggae Artist HoodCelebrityy Coins New Sound On 'The Takeover'".Singersroom.RetrievedJune 6,2018.
- ^Sherburne, Philip (September 16, 2016)."Jubilee -" Wine Up "(ft. Hoodcelebrityy)".Pitchfork.RetrievedJune 6,2018.
- ^abcSerwer, Jesse (April 26, 2018)."Women Are Keeping Dancehall Fresh".Vulture.RetrievedJune 6,2018.
- ^ab"Epic Records signs rising Dancehall/Hip-Hop artist HoodCelebrityy".GrungeCake. May 3, 2018.RetrievedJune 6,2018.
- ^abCorry, Kristin (February 13, 2018)."HoodCelebrityy's" Walking Trophy "Is a Party for Influencers, Minus Instagram".Noisey.RetrievedJune 6,2018.
- ^ab"Hood Celebrityy - Chart History - Reggae Albums".Billboard.Archived fromthe originalon June 13, 2018.RetrievedJune 7,2018.
- ^Kochhar, Nazuk (November 21, 2017)."12 songs you need in your life this week".The FADER.RetrievedJune 7,2018.
- ^ab"Hood Celebrityy - Chart History - R&B/Hip-Hop Airplay".Billboard.Archived fromthe originalon June 13, 2018.RetrievedJune 26,2018.
- ^Ortiz, Edwin (May 29, 2018)."Premiere: DJ Megan Ryte Hits the Club in" On & On "Video f/ Tory Lanez and Hoodcelebrityy".Complex.RetrievedJune 7,2018.
- ^"Hood Celebrityy - Chart History - Rhythmic".Billboard.Archived fromthe originalon June 13, 2018.RetrievedJune 19,2018.
