Marc Shemer, (born November 5, 1977), better known by his stage name Scram Jones, is a producer, DJ and

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from

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. He has produced music for

Raekwon Corey Woods (born January 12, 1970), better known by his stage name Raekwon The Chef, or simply Raekwon (), is an American rapper. He rose to prominence as a founding member of the hip-hop group Wu-Tang Clan, which achieved mainstream succe ...

Ghostface Killah Dennis Coles (born May 9, 1970), better known by his stage name Ghostface Killah, is an American rapper and a member of the hip hop group Wu-Tang Clan. After the group achieved breakthrough success in the aftermath of ''Enter the Wu-Tang (36 C ...

Styles P David R. Styles (born November 28, 1974), better known by his stage name Styles P (also known mononymously as Styles), is an American rapper, best known as a member of hip hop group the Lox, alongside childhood friends Sheek Louch and Jadakis ...

Tragedy Khadafi Percy Lee Chapman (born August 13, 1971), known by his stage name Tragedy Khadafi (formerly Intelligent Hoodlum), is an American rapper and record producer. Chapman hails from the Queensbridge Housing Projects in Queens, New York City,Brown, Mar ...

Jadakiss Jason Terrance Phillips (born May 27, 1975), better known by his stage name Jadakiss, is an American rapper from Yonkers, New York. He began his career in the 1990s as a member of the rap trio The Lox, managed by Ruff Ryders and signed with B ...

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and Troy Ave. He has been featured in

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magazine's "Unsigned Hype" column. Scram Jones is jewish.

Career

Working as a DJ

After teaching himself how to scratch, mix, and blend, Scram Jones won second place in the 2003 East Coast Finals of

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's DJ Battles. Scram then went on to receive three consecutive nominations for Best Mixtape Producer at the respected ''Justo'' Mixtape Awards. He also hosted his own weekly radio show called "The Chop Shop" for 4 years on the

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radio station in

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. Scram has since been DJing for

Wu-Tang Clan Wu-Tang Clan is an American hip hop group formed in Staten Island, New York City, in 1992. Its original members include RZA, GZA, Ol' Dirty Bastard, Method Man, Raekwon, Ghostface Killah, Inspectah Deck, U-God, and Masta Killa. Close a ...

Kool G Rap Nathaniel Thomas Wilson (born July 20, 1968), better known by his stage name Kool G Rap (or simply G Rap), is an American rapper from Queens, New York City. He began his career in the mid-1980s as one half of the group Kool G Rap & DJ Polo and as ...

N.O.R.E. Victor James Santiago Jr. (born September 6, 1977), better known by his stage names Noreaga and later N.O.R.E., is an American rapper. Born and raised in Queens, New York, Santiago first rose to prominence as one half of the East Coast hip hop du ...

, and

. He has also performed in various clubs around the world and in New York.

Working as a record producer

Scram's first break as a producer came with rapper

. He served as A&R director for Tragedy's album ''Still Reporting'' and produced 4 tracks on the project, two featuring Havoc from

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. He then went on to produce

Jae Millz Jarvis Mills (born September 11, 1983), better known by his stage name Jae Millz, is an American rapper from Harlem, New York, who was signed to T.I.'s record label Grand Hustle Records and Atlantic Records. His debut major label studio albu ...

's first single "No, No, No" and its remix with rappers

Cam'Ron Cameron Ezike Giles (born February 4, 1976), better known by his stage name Cam'ron, is an American rapper, record executive, and actor from Harlem, New York City. Beginning his career in the mid-1990s as Killa Cam, Giles signed to Lance "Un" ...

and T.I., the Terror Squad single "Yeah, Yeah, Yeah" and Black Rob's single "Ready". He also produced

Remy Ma Reminisce Mackie ( Smith; born May 30, 1980), known professionally as Remy Ma, is an American rapper. Discovered by Big Pun, she came to prominence for her work as a member of Fat Joe's group, Terror Squad. In 2006, she released her debut st ...

's buzz single "Lights, Camera, Action". Other notable tracks include:

Lloyd Banks Christopher Charles Lloyd (born April 30, 1982), better known by his stage name Lloyd Banks, is an American rapper. He began his career as a member of East Coast hip hop group G-Unit, alongside childhood friends 50 Cent and Tony Yayo. After ...

' song "Work Magic" featuring

Young Buck David Darnell Brown (born March 15, 1981), best known by his stage name Young Buck, is an American rapper. He heads his own record label, Cashville, and was a member of the former hip hop group G-Unit. Early life Brown was born in Nashville, Te ...

and

The Notorious B.I.G. Christopher George Latore Wallace (May 21, 1972 – March 9, 1997), better known by his stage names the Notorious B.I.G., Biggie Smalls, or simply Biggie, was an American rapper. Rooted in East Coast hip hop and particularly gangsta ...

's "Just a Memory" featuring

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. Scram Jones was nominated for a

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award for his production on the song "Your Girl" from

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's multi-platinum album

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Working as an MC

As an emcee, Scram released his first record "Liquid Heat" which gained underground buzz in 1999. In 2000, he helped start the first weekly open-mic show in NYC: "End of the Weak", where he performed on stage as both an MC and DJ. In 2001, Scram won first place in

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's National Demo Contest. Hilfiger launched a national campaign featuring Scram Jones, providing a platform to promote his music. In 2002, Scram was featured in

magazine's "Unsigned Hype". Scram Jones has appeared in various hip-hop magazines, such as XXL,

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, and Scratch Magazine. Additionally, he has worked with

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on Latin artist Sergio Veneno's project. Scram is currently managing Veneno and has helped to earn him a deal with

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and

Interscope Interscope Records is an American record label owned by Universal Music Group through its Interscope Geffen A&M imprint. Founded in late 1990 by Jimmy Iovine and Ted Field as a $20 million joint venture with Atlantic Records of Warner Mu ...

. Scram has also performed and collaborated with the multi-platinum Latin group Aventura.

Discography (as lead artist)

Mixtapes

* 2004: ''Loose Cannons'' * 2011: ''The Hat Trick'' * 2013: ''Dead Giveaway''

Singles

* 1999: "Liquid Heat" * 1999: "Shady 380 Lady" * 2004: "Bang Bang" * 2005: "Speed Demons" * 2005: "Speed Demons" * 2005: "12 Years Ago" * 2005: "64 Bit" * 2011: "Back in the Park" * 2011: "One September Day" * 2011: "Boom Bap Jones" * 2017: "NYC Driveby" (Feat. Uncle Murda, Dave East & Styles P)

Production discography

2003

Mareko - '' White Sunday'' *"Don't Need Protection" (featuring Scram Jones &

Sadat X Derek Murphy (born December 29, 1968), better known as Sadat X, is an American rapper, best known as a member of alternative hip hop group Brand Nubian. Originally known as Derek X, Sadat takes his name from former Egyptian president Anwar Sa ...

)

- '' Still Reportin'...'' *"Neva Die Alone Pt.2" *"The Code" (featuring Havoc of

& Littles) *"Fall Back" (featuring Havoc of Mobb Deep) *"Crying On The Inside"

2004

- ''

The Hunger For More ''The Hunger for More'' is the debut studio album by American rapper Lloyd Banks, released via Interscope Records and 50 Cent's G-Unit Records. Originally scheduled for a May 25, 2004 release, the album was ultimately released on June 29, 2004 as ...

'' *"Work Magic" (featuring Young Buck)

X-Ecutioners The X-Ecutioners are a group of American hip hop DJs/ turntablists from New York City, New York. The group formed in 1989 and currently consists of three DJs, including Total Eclipse, DJ Boogie Blind, DJ Precision. Original members of the gro ...

- ''

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'' *"Back To Back" (featuring Scram Jones & Saigon) Terror Squad - '' True Story'' *"Yeah Yeah Yeah"

2005

- ''

'' *"Your Girl"

- ''More Than Music, Vol. 1'' *"40th Boys" *"If Only You Believe"

Ras Kass John R. Austin II (born September 26, 1973), better known by his stage name Ras Kass, is an American rapper. He is a member of the hip hop supergroup The HRSMN, along with Canibus, Killah Priest, and Kurupt in 2014. He is also a member of the ...

- ''

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'' *"Shine" (featuring Vis A Vis) Black Rob - '' The Black Rob Report'' *"Ready"

- '' Duets: The Final Chapter'' *"Just A Memory" (featuring The Clipse)

2006

- '' There's Something About Remy'' *"Lights, Camera, Action" Capone - ''Menace 2 Society'' *"No Problem" Dipset - ''The Movement Moves On'' *"Yall Can't Live His Life"

- ''Norminacal - The Underbelly Mixtape'' *"Bad Man" (featuring

Beanie Sigel Dwight Equan Grant (born March 6, 1974), better known by his stage name Beanie Sigel, is an American rapper from South Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. He first became known for his association with Jay-Z and Roc-A-Fella Records, releasing his debu ...

)

- ''Warning Shots'' *"Let A Nigga Know" *"N.Y. Streetz" Scram Jones - ''Loose Cannons (The Mixtape)'' *All Tracks

2007

Smitty - ''The Voice Of The Ghetto'' *"Pop Quiz"

- ''The Time Is Now'' *"Lick Off A Shot"

Tony Touch Joseph Anthony Hernandez (born July 2, 1969), professionally known as Tony Touch, is an American hip hop break dancer, rapper, record producer and DJ of Puerto Rican descent. Career Tony Touch began as a B-boy during the rap music renaissance ...

- ''ReggaeTony 2'' *"Ando Fumando" (featuring Sergio Veneno)

- ''

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'' *"Yapp City" (featuring Sung God & Trife) *"White Linen Affair" (Toney Awards) (featuring Shawn Wigs) *"Not Your Average Girl" (featuring

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)

2008

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- '' The 3rd World'' *"Mistakes" Scarface - ''

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'' *"Emeritus"

2009

Raekwon - '' Only Built 4 Cuban Linx II'' *"Broken Safety" (featuring

) *"Walk Wit Me" *"Never Used To Matter" (featuring

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)

2010

Method Man Clifford Smith, Jr. (born March 2, 1971), better known by his stage name Method Man, is an American rapper, songwriter, record producer, and actor. He is known as a member of the East Coast hip hop collective Wu-Tang Clan. He is also half of ...

- '' Wu-Massacre'' *"Youngstown Heist" *"Its That Wu Shit"

Canibus Germaine Williams (born December 9, 1974), better known by his stage name Canibus, is an American rapper and actor. He initially gained fame in the 1990s for his ability to freestyle, and eventually released his debut album Can-I-Bus in 1998. ...

- ''

C of Tranquility ''C of Tranquility'' is the tenth studio album by American rapper Canibus Germaine Williams (born December 9, 1974), better known by his stage name Canibus, is an American rapper and actor. He initially gained fame in the 1990s for his abil ...

'' *"Captn Cold Crush" Ghostface Killah - '' Apollo Kids'' *"Starkology"

Fat Joe Joseph Antonio Cartagena (born August 19, 1970), better known by his stage name Fat Joe, is an American rapper from New York City. He began his music career as a member of hip hop group Diggin' in the Crates Crew (D.I.T.C.), then forged a so ...

- '' The Darkside Vol. 1'' *"Intro"

2011

Raekwon - ''

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'' *"Last Train To Scotland" (featuring

) *"Crane Style" (featuring

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) *"Kiss the Ring" (featuring

Inspectah Deck Jason Richard Hunter (born July 6, 1970), better known by his stage name Inspectah Deck, is an American rapper, producer, and actor. He is a member of the groups Wu-Tang Clan and Czarface. He has acquired critical praise for his intricate lyri ...

Masta Killa Jamel Irief (born Elgin Turner; August 18, 1969), better known by his stage name Masta Killa, is an American rapper and member of the Wu-Tang Clan. Though one of the lesser-known members of the group (he was featured on only one track on their 19 ...

) CF - ''Storm Mode'' *"Walk With Me" (CF Version)

2013

Raekwon - '' Lost Jewlry'' *"Prince of Thieves" *"Young Boy Penalties" *"Came Up" Styles P - ''

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'' *All tracks Raekwon & Scram Jones - ''The Chef vs The Beast'' *All tracks Troy Ave - '' New York City: The Album'' *"Cigar Smoke" (featuring King Sevin) *"Hot Out"

2014

Sammy Adams - ''WIZZY'' *"Plate It" Dave East - "Straight Outta Harlem" *Make A Dolla*

2015

Raekwon - " F.I.L.A. (Fly International Luxurious Art)" *"Nautilus" *"F.I.L.A. World" (Feat. 2 Chainz) *"4 In The Morning" (Feat. Ghostface Killah) *"Internationalism" Jadakiss - " Top 5 Dead or Alive" *Rain* (Feat. Nas & Styles P) *Baby* (Feat. Dyce Payne) Capone-N-Noreaga - "

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" *Foul 120* (Feat. Tragedy Khadafi & Raekwon)

2016

Termanology - Cameo King III * "Labor Day" (featuring Action Bronson, Chace Infinite, Wais P, Rob White, & Freddie Gibbs) (* as rapper. Song was produced by Statik Selektah)

2017

Eminem - Revival * "In Your Head"

2020

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- '' Living Off Xperience'' * "Bout Shit" (featuring DMX)

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Other songs: *

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- "Stand Up" * Peedi Crakk - "It Don't Stop" * Rhymefest - "Coming For You" *

- "This is How We Do NYC" * Ray Cash - "E-Room"

References

* * {{DEFAULTSORT:Jones, Scram American DJs Living people Musicians from New Rochelle, New York Scram Jones Scram Jones 1977 births 21st-century American Jews