Terrance Kelly (born March 28, 1971), known professionally as Mr. Cheeks, is an American rapper best known for his work with the musical group Lost Boyz, and as a solo artist with the single "

Lights, Camera, Action! "Lights, Camera, Action!" is the debut single by Mr. Cheeks, from his debut album '' John P. Kelly''. The song was released in August 2001 and produced by Bink, who used a sample of " Keep on Truckin'" by Eddie Kendricks. The song became Mr. Chee ...

Biography

1991–2019: Lost Boyz

Mr. Cheeks, who was mentored by his uncle

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, along with bandmates Freaky Tah (1971–1999), Spigg Nice and Pretty Lou made up

The Lost Boyz Lost Boyz are an American hip hop group from Queens, New York, consisting of MC Mr. Cheeks, Freaky Tah, and K Chrys. Originally in the early 90's LB consisted of Mr. Cheeks, Freaky Tah, Spigg Nice, and Pretty Lou. Member K Chrys or “Ka ...

. The Lost Boyz practiced a sincere, literate, non-sensational style of New York hip-hop and produced a number of singles including; "Lifestyles of the Rich and Shameless" (1994), "Jeeps, Lex Coups, Bimaz & Benz" (1995) and "Renee" (1996). Lost Boyz gained worldwide critical acclaim following the release of the albums; ''Legal Drug Money'' in 1996, ''Love, Peace & Nappiness'' in 1997,''LB IV Life'' in 1999 , LB Next Generation in 2019 and Legacy in 2020.

2001–09: Solo career

Mr. Cheeks became a solo artist in 2001. His debut solo album, '' John P. Kelly'', named for both his cousin and his grandfather, featured the hit single "

". The album also included a collaboration with longtime friend and business partner,

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, (son of reggae artist Bob Marley) featuring the ballad "Till We Meet Again" (recorded in Freaky Tah's memory) and the reggae-flavored "Mama Say”. In 2003, Mr. Cheeks released the follow-up album, ''Back Again!'' The single off the album was "Crush On You" and it featured Mario Winans. In the fall of 2003, Cheeks separated from Universal, forming his own label, Diane’s Boyz. Cheeks was also featured on

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's single, " The Jump Off."

Discography

Solo albums

*'' John P. Kelly'' (2001) *'' Back Again!'' (2003) *''Ladies and Ghettomen'' (2004) *''Raised'' (2015)

with Lost Boyz

*'' Legal Drug Money'' (1996) *'' Love, Peace & Nappiness'' (1997) *'' LB IV Life'' (1999) *''

Next Generation Next Generation or Next-Generation may refer to: Publications and literature * ''Next Generation'' (magazine), video game magazine that was made by the now defunct Imagine Media publishing company * Next Generation poets (2004), list of young ...

'' (2019) *''

Legacy In law, a legacy is something held and transferred to someone as their inheritance, as by will and testament. Personal effects, family property, marriage property or collective property gained by will of real property. Legacy or legacies may refer ...

'' (2020)

Solo singles

* "

" (2001) * "Friday Night" (2002) * "Crush on You" (2003) * "What We Do" (2006)

Featured singles

* 112 — " Come See Me" (1996) *

— " The Jump Off" (2003)

References

External links

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