HoodCelebrityy
Tina Pinnock, (born July 4, 1991) known professionally as HoodCelebrityy, is a Jamaican dancehall singer and songwriter from The Bronx, New York currently signed to Epic Records. She released two mixtapes in 2017, Can't Believe It's Just a Girl and Trap Vs. Reggae. The latter album peaked at number 9 on the Billboard Reggae Albums chart. Her 2017 single, "Walking Trophy," peaked at number 22 on the R&B/Hip-Hop Airplay chart.
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Birth name | Tina Pinnock |
Born | Portmore, Jamaica | July 5, 1991
Origin | The Bronx, New York |
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Years active | 2015–present |
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Website | Official website |
Early life
Tina Pinnock was born and raised in Saint Catherine Parish and Portmore, Jamaica.[1][2] When she was 12, Pinnock and her family moved to The Bronx, New York.[3][4] Prior to achieving fame, she worked at a clothing store and uploaded 15-second freestyle videos on her Instagram account.[5]
Career
HoodCelebrityy's breakout came in 2015 when friend and future collaborator, Cardi B, posted about her song, "Wine Pon It". The song went viral soon after.[6][7] In 2016, HoodCelebrityy was featured on the Jubilee song, "Wine Up."[8] She would later be signed by the management company and record label, KSR Group.[9][10] In January 2017, she appeared on Cardi B's mixtape, Gangsta Bitch Music, Vol. 2, on the song "Back It Up" which also featured Konshens.[11] That same month, she released the lead single, "The Takeover", off of her debut mixtape, Can't Believe It's Just a Girl. The mixtape was released in the spring of that year.[3]
In August 2017, HoodCelebrityy released her second mixtape, Trap Vs. Reggae, which featured the song "Island Girls," a collaboration with Cardi B and Josh X.[5] The mixtape would later peak at number 9 on the Billboard Reggae Albums chart.[12] Later in 2017, she released the single, "Walking Trophy."[13] She was also featured on the remix of the French Montana song, "Famous."[9] The video for "Walking Trophy" was directed by Mazi O and released in February 2018.[11] The song has thus far peaked at number 22 on the Billboard R&B/Hip-Hop Airplay chart.[14]
In May 2018, HoodCelebrityy was signed to Epic Records.[6][10] Later that month, she and Tory Lanez were featured on the Megan Ryte track, "On & On."[15] She performed at the 2018 Summer Jam.[9]
On August 30, 2019 HoodCelebrityy released a single called "Bum Pon It" on her Official Youtube page. The song is caters to women and is being played at numerous events worldwide.
Discography
Mixtapes
Title | Album details | Peak chart positions | |||||||||||
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US | US Reg. [12] | ||||||||||||
Can't Believe It's Just a Girl |
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Trap Vs. Reggae |
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"—" denotes a title that did not chart, or was not released in that territory. |
Singles
Title | Year | Peak chart positions | Album | ||||||
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US | US RB/HH Air [14] |
US Rhy. [16] | |||||||
"Wine Pon It" | 2015 | — | — | — | Non-album single | ||||
"The Takeover" | 2017 | — | — | — | Can't Believe It's Just a Girl | ||||
"Island Girls" (feat. Cardi B and Josh X) | — | — | — | Trap Vs. Reggae | |||||
"Walking Trophy" | — | 22 | 24 | Inna Real Life | |||||
"Inna Real Life" | 2018 | — | — | — | |||||
"Bum Pon It" | 2019 | — | — | — | |||||
"—" denotes a single that did not chart or was not released in that territory. | |||||||||
References
- Trammell, Matthew (March 6, 2018). "HoodCelebrityy and Dancehall's New, Global Faces". The New Yorker. Retrieved June 6, 2018.
- Jerome, Cristina (May 25, 2018). "The Five Top Acts at Best of the Best 2018". Miami New Times. Retrieved June 6, 2018.
- Borik, Mike (January 27, 2017). "On The Rise: Check Out HoodCelebrityy And Her Standout Single "The Takeover"". The Source. Retrieved June 6, 2018.
- Dunlea, Reed (January 4, 2018). "Cardi B ruled 2017. In 2018, expect to discover her collaborator, HoodCelebrityy". Circa. Retrieved June 6, 2018.
- "Listen to HoodCelebrityy's Cardi B-Approved New Mixtape, 'Trap Vs. Reggae'". Noisey. August 11, 2017. Retrieved June 6, 2018.
- Chandler, D.L. (May 3, 2018). "Epic Records Signs Dancehall & Hip-Hop Artist HoodCelebrityy". Hip-Hop Wired. Retrieved June 6, 2018.
- Breezy, Elle (January 24, 2017). "Rising Trap-Reggae Artist HoodCelebrityy Coins New Sound On 'The Takeover'". Singersroom. Retrieved June 6, 2018.
- Sherburne, Philip (September 16, 2016). "Jubilee - "Wine Up" (ft. Hoodcelebrityy)". Pitchfork. Retrieved June 6, 2018.
- Serwer, Jesse (April 26, 2018). "Women Are Keeping Dancehall Fresh". Vulture. Retrieved June 6, 2018.
- "Epic Records signs rising Dancehall/Hip-Hop artist HoodCelebrityy". GrungeCake. May 3, 2018. Retrieved June 6, 2018.
- Corry, Kristin (February 13, 2018). "HoodCelebrityy's "Walking Trophy" Is a Party for Influencers, Minus Instagram". Noisey. Retrieved June 6, 2018.
- "Hood Celebrityy - Chart History - Reggae Albums". Billboard. Retrieved June 7, 2018.
- Kochhar, Nazuk (November 21, 2017). "12 songs you need in your life this week". The FADER. Retrieved June 7, 2018.
- "Hood Celebrityy - Chart History - R&B/Hip-Hop Airplay". Billboard. Retrieved June 26, 2018.
- Ortiz, Edwin (May 29, 2018). "Premiere: DJ Megan Ryte Hits the Club in "On & On" Video f/ Tory Lanez and Hoodcelebrityy". Complex. Retrieved June 7, 2018.
- "Hood Celebrityy - Chart History - Rhythmic". Billboard. Retrieved June 19, 2018.