# Jumz

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**Rafael Ramon** (born March 14, 1984) better known by his stage name **JUMZ** is an American [rapper](/source/Rapper). He is of [Dominican](/source/Dominican_Republic) [descent](/source/Cultural_heritage), hailing from [Washington Heights, Manhattan](/source/Washington_Heights,_Manhattan).

## Early life

He was raised in the predominantly Dominican section of Manhattan, [Washington Heights](/source/Washington_Heights,_Manhattan) and went to Norman Thomas H.S.

## Career

In 2006, JUMZ debuted his first LP "SIGN JUMZ" thru his imprint Paid It In Pain which was distributed independently. The album underperformed at the mainstream level due to lack of promotions but the following single "Satisfy" became one of JUMZ's biggest hits to date.

In December 2007, JUMZ announced [1] his first ever European Tour, My Head Is Swollen Tour. At his return from [Europe](/source/Europe), he unveiled [2] his new video "Paid It In Pain"[3] which was shot in [Paris, France](/source/Paris,_France) and has garnered him accolades from music industry heads. As a result, [SESAC](/source/SESAC), one of the three leading performance rights organizations in the US, has offered JUMZ a publishing deal.[4]

Also, he recently was featured by celebrity portraiture photographer Kelly Kline[5] in her portfolio which include music and sports entertainment's biggest names such as [Reggie Bush](/source/Reggie_Bush), [T.I.](/source/T.I.), [Rev Run](/source/Rev_Run), [LeBron James](/source/LeBron_James), and [Amar'e Stoudemire](/source/Amar'e_Stoudemire) among others.

## Discography

**Mixtapes Albums**

- *Independent's Day* (Big White Tee Music) (2012)[6]
- *Stonewater* (2010)[7]
- *Back From 95* (2008)
- *Sign JUMZ* (2006)

Year Title Chart Positions Album US Hot 100 US R&B/Hip-Hop UK Singles Chart EUR Top 50 2009 "Shine All Day" featuring Q-Tip The Abstract - - - - The Bridge (album)|The Bridge 2007 "Satisfy" - - - - Sign Jumz (album)|Sign Jumz 2007 "Paid It In Pain (JUMZ Song|Paid It In Pain " - - - - Sign Jumz (album)|Sign Jumz

**Mixtapes Appearances**

- 2011 Get Your Buzz Up Vol. 3
- 2010 DJ Dyber Talk's Cheap
- 2010 DJ N.O. For The Streets Vol.2
- 2009 East Coast Bad Boys
- 2008: *DJ Guttaman presents KILL TAPEZ, volume3*
- 2008: *DJ Guttaman & Phase 5 present F*CK ya label, volume 1*

## Album appearances

scope-"col"|Year scope-"col"|Title scope-"col"|Artist scope-"col"|Album 2009 "Shine All Day" (featuring Q-Tip, & Kel Spencer) Grandmaster Flash The Bridge - Concept of a Culture

## References

1. [On his way to stardom: JUMZ announces tour dates](http://www.pr.com/press-release/59789), PR.com

1. [All eyes on JUMZ: Indie rap artist Jumz releases new music video and announces next show](http://www.hiphoppress.com/2008/02/all-eyes-on-jum.html), Hip Hop Press

1. [\[1\]](http://www.dropmagazine.com/video-jumz-paid-it-in-pain/) Paid It In Pain on DropMagazine.com

1. [JUMZ inks publishing deal with SESAC](http://www.prlog.org/10054158-jumz-inks-publishing-deal-with-sesac.pdf) PRLog.org

1. [Kelly Kline Online portfolio feat. Jumz](http://www.kellyklinephotography.com/#mi=2&pt=1&pi=10000&s=29&p=1&a=0&at=0) KellyKlinephotography.com

1. ["JUMZ - Independent's Day"](http://www.datpiff.com/JUMZ-Independents-Day-mixtape.369169.html). *Datpiff*. Retrieved July 6, 2012.

1. ["JUMZ - Stonewater"](http://www.datpiff.com/JUMZ-Stonewater-mixtape.242756.html). *Datpiff*. Retrieved July 6, 2012.

## External links

**Websites**

- [Official website](http://www.jumz.com)
- [Jumz](https://www.youtube.com/OfficialJUMZ) on YouTube
- [JUMZ @ Our Stage](https://web.archive.org/web/20241130120547/https://ourstage.com/jumz)
- [Casting Call for JUMZ's new single I'M FLOSSIN'](http://www.brightcove.tv/title.jsp?title=1586319027)

**Interviews**

- [Da Doo-Dirty Show Interview with JUMZ](http://www.trumix.com/podshows/2513715)
- [EXIT Interview with JUMZ](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-t-4eT05TGk)

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