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Joel Filsaime
September 20, 1984 (age 41) |
| Birth place |
Boynton Beach, Florida
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| Nationality |
American
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| Industry | Music Industry |
| Occupation | Record Producer, Composer, Rapper, Songwriter |
| Years active | 2003-present |
| Genre | Freestyle rap, hip-hop |
| Website | http://thapimpofthasouth.20m.com/ |
Joel Filsaime (born September 20, 1984), known professionally as J-Pimp is an American rapper, record producer, songwriter, and music executive. Filsaime is the founder and CEO of the independent label, D-Ploy Records, and has released multiple chart-topping freestyle and hip-hop albums. He is known for his blend of gangsta rap and freestyle rap and his innovative production technique.
Early life and education
[edit]J-Pimp was born on September 20, 1984, in Boynton Beach, Florida, United States. He later moved to Jacksonville, Florida, where he became involved in the local hip-hop scene. J-Pimp developed an interest in music early and taught himself to write, record, and produce his own songs from a home studio.
J-Pimp was influenced by artists like Tupac Shakur, Twista, and Wyclef Jean. He pursued his passion for music along with his formal education and technical experience in audio engineering. He later established Loud Boys Studio and refined his production skills there.
Career
[edit]J-Pimp began his career in 2003 by founding D-Ploy Records, an independent record label in South Florida. He gained recognition for his self-produced hip-hop and freestyle rap tracks and developed a unique style influenced by artists like Tupac Shakur, Twista, and Wyclef Jean. His early work was released through SoundClick, and his songs frequently charted in the Top 50, often reaching #1 on the Freestyle charts.
J-Pimp partnered with Loud Boy Studio in 2005. He became a studio partner of Disc Maker and recorded, produced, and mixed music there. J-Pimp's debut independent album, The Average Joe, received positive reviews on digital platforms like iTunes and also earned a Billboard nomination, which further boosted his reputation.
J-Pimp in the 2010s expanded his influence and performed as a surprise guest at concerts for acts including Shai, Jon B, Silk, Public Announcement, and H-Town at the James L. Knight Center. His music videos, like "AllNite" gained attention on MTV and YouTube as well. From 2019 to 2025, he has made freestyle tracks that dominated SoundClick, Freestyle charts, and earned him a good reputation.
Honours and recognition
[edit]- Multiple songs consistently peaked at #1 on the SoundClick Freestyle charts from 2019 to 2025.
- His independent album, The Average Joe, received positive reviews and was nominated by Billboard.
- The music video for "AllNite" gained significant attention on MTV and YouTube, surpassing 10,000 views.
- Featured as a surprise performer at concerts of notable artists, including Shai, Jon B., Silk, Public Announcement, and H-Town.
Discography
[edit]- 2000: First Start
- 2014: Real Music
- 2001: Sunn Down
- 2016: All Nite
- 2002: Hectic World
- 2017: The World Is Yours
- 2003: Pimp Wayz Vol. 1
- 2018: Master of the Ceremony
- 2005: The Average Joe
- 2018: J-Pimp
- 2012: Florida Finest
- 2019: Peace Cross
- 2020: PIMP WAYZ VOL 1
- 2025 Mastery by J-Pimp (single)
Personal Life
[edit]J-Pimp currently resides in Delray Beach, Florida. He is of Haitian descent and is passionate about supporting independent music and young artists through his label, D-Ploy Records. He likes to work and experiment with new sounds and focuses on the creative elements of music to make his work stand out.