James E. Golding (born November 23, 1977), also known by the stage name Japhia Life, is an American singer and hip hop musician. He has released six studio albums, Pages of Life: Chapter One (2000), Hell's Diary: The Healing LP (2004), Fountain of Life (2006), Nazareth (2010), Westside Pharmacy (2012), and The Profit (2014). His album Fountain of Life was his breakthrough release upon the Billboard charts.
Japhia Life | |
|---|---|
| Birth name | James E. Golding |
| Also known as | Japhia Life |
| Born | November 23, 1977 Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, U.S. |
| Origin | Philadelphia, U.S. |
| Genres | Hip hop, Christian hip hop |
| Occupation(s) | Rapper, singer, songwriter |
| Instrument | Vocals |
| Years active | 2000–present |
| Labels | ReadyRock Records, Arms Out Entertainment, Beatmart Recordings |
| Website | japhialife |
Early life
editJaphia Life was born James E. Golding on November 23,[1][2] 1977,[3] in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania,[4] the son of Ed Golding.[5][6][7]
Music career
editHis music recording career began in 2000 with his first studio album, Pages of Life: Chapter One, that was released by Ready Rock Records.[8] The subsequent studio album, Hell's Diary: The Healing LP, was released in 2004, also from Arms Out Records in association with Kuklture Music Unlimited. He released Fountain of Life on March 21, 2006, with Beatmart Recordings.[9][10][11] This album was his breakthrough, and peaked at No. 43.[12] His fourth studio album, Nazareth, was released on April 5, 2010, from Arms Out Records.[13] The fifth studio album, Westside Pharmacy, was released on November 20, 2012, through Arms Out Records.[14][15] He released The Profit, on November 4, 2014, with Arms Out Records.[16][17] The picture on the cover of The Profit is that of his mother.[18]
Discography
edit- Studio albums
- Pages of Life: Chapter One (2000, Arms Out/Kulture)
- Hell's Diary: The Healing LP (2004, Arms Out/Kulture)
- Fountain of Life (March 21, 2006, Beatmart)
- Nazareth (April 5, 2010, Arms Out)
- Westside Pharmacy (November 20, 2012, Arms Out)
- The Profit (November 4, 2014, Arms Out)
References
edit- ^ Japhia Life (JaphiaLife) (November 20, 2009). "Bday on (monday). What am I to do this weekend?? I'll think of something!!!!". Twitter. Retrieved February 22, 2016.
- ^ Japhia Life (JaphiaLife) (November 21, 2011). "Bday on Wednesday, Thanksgiving on Thursday.. I'm feeling real celebratory.... We may hit (ur) city this weekend!!! #LifeGang". Twitter. Retrieved February 22, 2016.
- ^ Japhia Life (#JaphiaLife) (November 8, 2014). "Preacher Man". YouTube. Retrieved February 22, 2016.
- ^ Hathcock, Marcus (December 3, 2012). "Japhia Life Artist Profile". New Release Today. Retrieved February 22, 2016.
- ^ Japhia Life (JaphiaLife) (September 28, 2010). "Its been a really rough year, but I'm beginning to see the light at the end of the tunnel - Ed Golding (my Father)". Twitter. Retrieved February 22, 2016.
- ^ "James E Golding in Philadelphia, PA". Intelius. Retrieved February 22, 2016.
- ^ American Society of Composers, Authors and Publishers. "Early Grave". American Society of Composers, Authors and Publishers. Archived from the original on March 6, 2013. Retrieved February 22, 2016. Work ID No. 883224063 ISWC No. T9064967824 IPI No. 485574509 (Golding James)
- ^ Juon, Steve 'Flash' (August 1, 2000). "Japhia-Life :: Pages of Life". Rap Reviews. Retrieved February 22, 2016.
- ^ Peregrino-Brimah, Aziz (March 21, 2006). "Review - Japhia Life 'Fountain of Life'". Rapzilla. Archived from the original on April 12, 2006. Retrieved February 22, 2016.
- ^ Mabee, Justin (July 3, 2006). "Japhia Life, "Fountain of Life" Review". Jesus Freak Hideout. Retrieved February 22, 2016.
- ^ Bain, David (June 9, 2006). "Review: Fountain of Life - Japhia Life". Cross Rhythms. Retrieved February 22, 2016.
- ^ Billboard. "Japhia Life - Chart history (Gospel Albums)". Billboard. Retrieved February 22, 2016.
- ^ Cobra, DJ (April 5, 2010). "Review - Japhia Life 'Nazareth'". Rapzilla. Retrieved February 22, 2016.
- ^ Weaver, Michael (November 18, 2012). "Japhia Life, "Westside Pharmacy" Review". Jesus Freak Hideout. Retrieved February 22, 2016.
- ^ Lacy, Dwayne (December 3, 2012). "A Pill For Your Ills". New Release Today. Retrieved February 22, 2016.
- ^ Weaver, Michael (October 31, 2014). "Japhia Life, "The Profit" Review". Jesus Freak Hideout. Retrieved February 22, 2016.
- ^ Lacy, Dwayne (December 15, 2014). "Revitalizing Hip Hop". New Release Today. Retrieved February 22, 2016.
- ^ Sketch the Journalist (November 4, 2014). "INTERVIEW: Japhia Life talks about "The Profit," Houston hip hop, and offers advice to those shedding the "Christian rapper" title". Houston Chronicle. Retrieved February 22, 2016.