DJ Pooh

Mark Jordan (born June 29, 1969), better known by his stage name DJ Pooh is an American record producer,[1] rapper, actor, voice actor, screenwriter[2] and film director[3][4] who has produced albums for many rappers such as Snoop Dogg, Ice Cube, LL Cool J and many more.

Not to be confused with Pooh-Man.
DJ Pooh
Birth nameMark Jordan
Born (1969-06-29) June 29, 1969
Los Angeles, California, United States
Occupation(s)Record producer, rapper, actor, voice actor, screenwriter, film director, mixing engineer
Years active1986–present
LabelsLench Mob, Big Beat, Atlantic
Associated acts

Biography

Most known for his acting role as "Red" in the first Friday movie with Ice Cube. DJ Pooh co-wrote Friday and helped with character development. As a legendary record producer and mixing engineer, DJ Pooh has produced albums for 2Pac, Ice Cube, Del tha Funkee Homosapien, LL Cool J, Yo-Yo, Tha Dogg Pound, King T and many more. In 1986-1987, DJ Pooh provided production for LL Cool J's second album, Bigger and Deffer. The album was certified double-platinum. DJ Pooh also produced 2Pac's All Eyez on Me in 1995. The album is certified diamond. He also provided the bulk of the production for Snoop Dogg's second album, Tha Doggfather, in 1996. The album is certified double-platinum.

DJ Pooh began in film by producing the drive-by shooting sequence in the 1991 film, Boyz n the Hood. He then went on in 1995 to help write the film Friday with Ice Cube, in which he portrays the character "Red".

Pooh plays all three "Mack" characters in the video for the Ice Cube song "Who's the Mack?" from AmeriKKKa's Most Wanted.[5]

He has also written, produced and directed his own films, which include the 2000 film 3 Strikes and 2001's The Wash, which stars Dr. Dre and Snoop Dogg.

DJ Pooh has been credited as co-producer and writer to the successful game Grand Theft Auto: San Andreas.

DJ Pooh was a creative consultant on Grand Theft Auto V and is also a co-writer of the online version,[6] in addition to being a DJ on the radio station "West Coast Classics" within the game.[7]

DJ Pooh appeared in 3 episodes of The Boondocks.

Discography
Main article: DJ Pooh production discography

Studio albums
Album information
Bad Newz Travels Fast
  • Released: July 15, 1997
  • Chart positions: #116 US, #34 Top R&B/Hip Hop
  • RIAA certification: (Uncertified)
  • Singles: "Whoop! Whoop!"

Filmography

References
  1. "DJ Pooh | Biography, Albums, Streaming Links". AllMusic. Retrieved 2020-01-11.
  2. "DJ Pooh". IMDb. Retrieved 2020-01-11.
  3. "Official website of Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer Inc. - Ars Gratia Artis". MGM.com. Retrieved 2017-04-18.
  4. By ELVIS MITCHELLNOV. 15, 2001 (2001-11-15). "FILM REVIEW; With Just a Hint of a Plot, Taking It Easy. Very Easy". New York Times. Retrieved 2017-04-18.
  5. Uploaded on Feb 24, 2007 (2007-02-24). "Who's The Mack by Ice Cube". YouTube. Retrieved 2017-04-18.
  6. "Djpooh.com". Djpooh.com. Retrieved 2017-04-18.
  7. Dyer, Mitch (2013-08-23). "IGN.com". IGN.com. Retrieved 2017-04-18.
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