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J Boog

b. 1983

American musician

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About J Boog

Born 1983. J Boog is an American reggae singer and musician.

Jerry Fealofani Afemata (born 1983), better known by his stage name J Boog, is an American-Samoan reggae singer and songwriter. J Boog has released three albums that reached the top ten of the Billboard Reggae Albums chart, debuting with Hear Me Roar in 2007. His next two albums, Backyard Boogie and Wash House Ting (2016), both reached number one on the Reggae Albums chart.

Early life Afemata was born in Long Beach, California and grew up in nearby Compton with six siblings in a Samoan American family. As a child, Afemata became interested in reggae music after seeing his sister play the Bob Marley song "Jamming" on the piano. His siblings gave Afemata the nickname "Boog", a play on "boogie" and reference to him not being able to sit still.

Afemata attended Paramount High School, enrolling because his parents registered him with his cousin's address in neighboring Paramount. While in high school, Afemata began listening to hip hop and the ska punk band Sublime.

J Boog found more success in 2011 with his self-titled EP that peaked at no. 3 on the Billboard reggae albums chart in July 2011. In October 2011, his second album Backyard Boogie debuted on the top of the reggae chart. J Boog's 2013 EP Live Up!, reached no. 3 on the reggae albums chart.

Discography Hear Me Roar (2007) J Boog - EP (2011) Backyard Boogie (2011) Wash House Ting (2016) Pennies From Heaven (2023) Heartbeat (2025)

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Important facts

Born
1983, Long Beach
Birth century
Occupation
Reggae singer, musician
Nationality
Also known as
Jerry Afemata

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Frequently asked questions

Who is J Boog?

American musician

When was J Boog born?

J Boog was born in 1983 in Long Beach.

What is J Boog's occupation?

J Boog is a reggae singer and musician.

What nationality is J Boog?

J Boog is American.

Sources & further reading

· Wikipedia: J Boog

· Wikidata: Q17386094

· DBpedia: J Boog

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