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Boasting skills as a DJ, MC and most notably, Producer - the Grammy-nominated Scram Jones has solidified his place in the music industry working with such artists as Mariah Carey, Jae Millz, and Lloyd Banks.

This triple threat was born and raised in New Rochelle, NY where he was introduced into the world of hip-hop via a Fat Albert record. From break dancing in the school yard to learning how to spin records – Scram Jones’ only intention was to make the music he loved to hear.

The DJ In 2001, Scram won first place in Tommy Hilfiger’s National Demo Contest. A national campaign launched, in which he appeared to promote his music. In 2003, Scram Jones’ turntabling skills proved lethal when he won second place in the East Coast Finals of Guitar Center's DJ Battles. The following three years showed success when he was nominated for Best Mixtape Producer at the respected Justo Mixtape Awards.

The Producer His first break came with rapper [Tragedy Khadafi]. Scram served as producer and A&R director for Tragedy's album Still Reporting. He then went on to produce [Jae Millz’s] first single No, No, No (which heated up the airwaves with a remix featuring Cam'Ron and T.I.), the Terror Squad single Yeah, Yeah, Yeah and the [Black Rob] single Ready. He also produced [Remy Ma's] buzz single Lights, Camera, Action.

Other notable tracks include: [Lloyd Banks’] album Hunger for More (Work Magic feat. Young Buck) and The Notorious B.I.G.’s Duets-The Final Chapter album (Just a Memory feat. Clipse).

Scram Jones was nominated for a Grammy for his production on the record Your Girl from [Mariah Carey’s] multi-platinum album [The Emancipation of Mimi].

The MC In 1999, Scram released his first record "Liquid Heat" which gained underground buzz. In 2000, he helped start the first weekly open-mic show in NYC: End of the Weak, where he performed on stage as both an MC and DJ. In 2002, Scram was awarded a coveted feature in The Source magazine’s Unsigned Hype.

Each of his successes has earned Scram Jones the privilege of appearing in the likes of XXL, Vibe, and Scratch Magazine. Additionally, Scram has tapped into the Latin market, collaborating with [Pharell Williams] on Latin artist [Sergio Veneno's] project. (Scram is currently managing Veneno and helped earn him a deal with Star Trak-Interscope). Scram has also performed and collaborated with the multi-platinum Latin group [Aventura].

With production and MC credits on multi-platinum albums and artists ranging from R&B to Latin to Hip-Hop – Scram Jones has proved that his melodies and beats have universal appeal. Scram Jones is a Grammy-nominated, hip-hop handyman.

Production Credits Co-Executive Producer - Raekwon’s Cuban Linx 2

Mariah Carey - The Emancipation of Mimi Your Girl - (6x Platinum)

The Notorious B.I.G. - Duets-The Final Chapter Just A Memory (feat. The Clipse) - (Platinum)

Lloyd Banks - The Hunger for More Work Magic (feat. Young Buck) - (3x Platinum)

Terror Squad - True Story Yeah Yeah Yeah

Remy Ma - There's Something About Remy Lights, Camera, Action

Ghostface Killah - The Big Doe Rehab Yapp City (feat. Sung God & Trife)

Scarface - Emeritus Emeritus

Dipset - More Than Music, Vol. 1 40th Boys If Only You Believe

Dipset - The Movement Moves On Cam'Ron Y'all Can't Live His Life

Black Rob - The Black Report Ready

Saigon - Warning Shots Let A N*gga Know N.Y. Streetz

Scram Jones - Loose Cannons-The Mixtape All tracks produced by Scram Jones, feat. Saigon, Jae Millz, Immortal Technique & more.

N.O.R.E. - Norminacal-The Underbelly Mixtape Bad Man (feat. Beanie Sigel)

Capone - Menace 2 Society No Problem

Smitty - The Voice Of The Ghetto Pop Quiz

Tragedy Khadafi-Still Reporting Neva Die Alone Pt. 2 The Code (feat. Havoc of Mobb Deep and Littles) Fall Back (feat. Havoc of Mobb Deep) Crying On The Inside

Jae Millz - The Time Is Now Lick Off A Shot

X-Ecutioners - Revolutions Back To Back (feat. Scram Jones & Saigon)

Tony Touch - ReggaeTony 2 Ando Fumando (feat. Sergio Veneno)

AND 1 Streetball Soundtrack

Freeway - Stand Up Peedi Crakk - It Don't Stop Rhymefest - Coming for You G Rap - This is How We Do NYC Ray Cash - E-Room

Ras Kass - "Institutionalized" Shine (feat. Vis A Vis)

MC Credits Source Magazine Unsigned Hype finalist – 2002 Nas feat. Scram Jones - Jonesin Styles P. Kook G. Rap