When was Jeru the Damaja born and where was he born?
Kendrick Jeru Davis was born on the 14th of February 1971 in Brooklyn, New York. He grew up in East New York where he began rhyming at block parties as a youth.
Common questions about Jeru the Damaja
Short answers, pulled from the story.
What album did Jeru the Damaja release on the 14th of February 1994?
Jeru the Damaja released The Sun Rises in the East on the 14th of February 1994. This album was produced entirely by DJ Premier and ranked as one of the 100 greatest hip-hop albums of all time by the editors of About.com.
Why did Jeru the Damaja face criticism from the Fugees?
Jeru the Damaja faced criticism from the Fugees for his lyrics on the song Da Bichez from The Sun Rises in the East. This tension later manifested in a subtle exchange of words between Jeru and Pras on the track Zealots from The Score.
When was the album Wrath of the Math released by Jeru the Damaja?
Jeru the Damaja released his second album Wrath of the Math on the 14th of February 1996. The album was produced solely by DJ Premier and continued his tradition of criticizing commercial hip-hop artists and record labels.
What EP did Jeru the Damaja release on the 17th of June 2014?
Jeru the Damaja released The Hammer on the 17th of June 2014 through Hedspinn Records. This EP featured production from Large Professor, PF Cuttin, Junkyard Ju, and Sabor.