Jordan Michael Houston, better known by his stage name Juicy J (born April 5, 1975) is an Academy Award winning American rapper and record producer from Memphis, Tennessee and is the co-founder and a member of the duo Three 6 Mafia (formerly known as Triple Six Mafia). He is also the younger brother of Project Pat. His second solo album, Hustle Till I Die, was released June 16, 2009. He won an Academy Award for Best Original Song for "It's Hard out Here for a Pimp". Most recently, Juicy J was featured in Wiz Khalifa's remix of his hit song "Black and Yellow", entitled "Black and Yellow, G-Mix". In December 2011 Juicy J confirmed rumors that he was the newest member of Wiz Khalifa's "Taylor Gang" imprint. Juicy J is best known for his crunk style of rapping, highlighted by his patented "heavy-breathing" and "Stomping" background sound effects. Juicy J's production style is characterized by fast rolling high hats, sharp snares, and deep cinematic bass, while many times incorporating samples from classic soul artists such as Willie Hutch, David Ruffin, and Isaac Hayes.
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