B.B. Jay

Jarvis Edward Cooper aka B.B. Jay is famously noted for his vocal similarity to the late Notorious B.I.G.Born Jarvis Edward Cooper in Brooklyn, NY, BB Jay was raised in New Jersey.[7] He was first introduced to Christian rap at the age of 11. He went to a Christian youth camp in Lebanon, New Jersey where he met gospel rapper Charles E. Mitchell Sr. In 1997, BB Jay released his first single independently, called "The Pentecostal Poppa". The single was a hit on airwaves and received rotation on BET. A year after signing with Jive Records, he released his international debut album Universal Concussion in 2000.[9][10] The album was heavily promoted with music videos, singles, and national touring. After a 5-year hiatus, BB Jay recorded a collaboration album with rappers Pettidee & Demetrus titled 3 The God Way, released in 2005.[11] BB Jay's latest album Unlimited is set to release June 26, 2007. The 17-track album will have a companion DVD also titled Unlimited.