# Kent Jones (rapper)

Daryl Kent Jones (born April 14, 1993) is an American rapper, singer-songwriter, and record producer. He is best known for his 2016 debut single "Don't Mind", which peaked at number eight on the US Billboard Hot 100. The song first appeared on his debut mixtape, Tours (2015) – released by DJ Khaled's We the Best Music Group, Cool & Dre's Epidemic Records, and Epic Records. Due to each of his following releases failing to chart, Jones is regarded as a one-hit wonder.

## Early life

Daryl Kent Jones was born on April 14, 1993, in Tallahassee, Florida. As a youngster, he came in contact with music in his local church, while he was also taught to play the drums by his aunt. Later on, Jones started taking formal music lessons, learning to play the piano and the Hammond organ, and studying music theory. He also started developing an interest in jazz music, appreciating the music of Quincy Jones. Jones later moved to Miami to further work with Cool & Dre.

## Career

Jones signed a record contract with Cool & Dre's label Epidemic Records in 2015. While at Epidemic, he produced, co-wrote, and guest appeared on releases for Fat Joe, The Game, Currensy, Queen Latifah, and Busta Rhymes. In 2015, Cool & Dre then introduced Jones to DJ Khaled, who signed him in a joint venture with the latter's We the Best Music Group, a then-imprint of Epic Records.
Jones released his first mixtape, Tours, in July 2015. The mixtape spawned the single "Don't Mind", which contains lyrics in French, Spanish, Japanese, and Haitian Creole, and was released as a single by the aforementioned labels in April 2016. "Don't Mind", originally meant to be omitted from the mixtape, was also remixed by fellow Miami-based rapper Trina. The song debuted at number 63 on the Billboard Hot 100 chart in May 2016, reached number 46 on pop radio in the first week of May 2016, further rising to number 40 in the following weeks.
Also in July 2015, Jones was featured on the soundtrack of NBA 2K16, appearing on label boss DJ Khaled's track "365" along with labelmates Ace Hood and Vado.

## Discography
### Mixtapes

List of mixtapes, with selected details :
| Title | Album details |
| Tours | Released: July 27, 2015 Label: Epidemic, We the Best, Epic Format: Digital download |
| Too Much Too Soon | Released: September 16, 2016 Label: Epidemic, We the Best, Epic Format: Digital download |
| The LUH Tape | Released: February 14, 2017 Label: Epidemic, We the Best, Epic Format: Digital download |

### Singles
#### As a lead artist

List of singles as lead artist, with selected chart positions and certifications, showing year released and album name :
| Title | Year | Peak chart positions | Peak chart positions | Peak chart positions | Peak chart positions | Peak chart positions | Peak chart positions | Peak chart positions | Peak chart positions | Peak chart positions | Peak chart positions | Certifications | Album |
| Title | Year | US | US R&B/ HH | US Rap | AUS | CAN | FRA | NLD | NZ | SWE | UK | Certifications | Album |
| "Don't Mind" | 2016 | 8 | 3 | 1 | 19 | 14 | 35 | 25 | 20 | 38 | 9 | RIAA: 2× Platinum ARIA: Platinum BPI: Platinum RMNZ: Gold | Tours |
| "Alright" | 2016 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | | Non-album single |
| "Sit Down" (featuring Ty Dolla Sign, Lil Dicky and E-40) | 2017 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | | Too Much Too Soon |
| "Merengue" | 2018 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | | Non-album singles |
| "I Like It" | 2019 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | | Non-album singles |
| "No Plans for Love" (with D-Nice and Ne-Yo) | 2021 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | | Non-album singles |

#### As featured artist

| Title | Year | Peak chart positions | Peak chart positions | Album |
| Title | Year | IRE | UK | Album |
| "One Thing" (ThatBoyEric featuring Kent Jones) | 2016 | — | — | Non-album singles |
| "Not in Love" (M.O featuring Kent Jones) | 2016 | 75 | 42 | Non-album singles |
| "Sooner or Later" (Mia Martina featuring Kent Jones) | 2017 | — | — | Non-album singles |
| "Feels Like Home" (Sigala, Sean Paul and Fuse ODG featuring Kent Jones) | 2018 | 52 | 71 | Brighter Days |

#### Guest appearances

List of non-single guest appearances, with other performing artists, showing year released and album name :
| Title | Year | Other artist(s) | Album |
| "365" | 2015 | DJ Khaled, Ace Hood, Vado | NBA 2K16 soundtrack |
| "Be Right Back (BRB)" | 2015 | A Fly Guy | Geniusland |
| "Don't Ever Play Yourself" | 2016 | DJ Khaled, Jadakiss, Fabolous, Fat Joe, Busta Rhymes | Major Key |
| "Smith & Wessen" | 2016 | Rowdy Rebel | Shmoney Keeps Calling |
| "Stretch Marks" | 2016 | Chocolate Droppa | Kevin Hart: What Now? (The Mixtape Presents Chocolate Droppa) |
| "Bitch Real" | 2016 | Kevin Lavell | Sorry 4 Nothing |
| "Blown" | 2016 | DNCE | DNCE |
| "In the Middle" | 2016 | Cashis | Ca-$ 1.5 |
| "Swear to God" | 2016 | Fat Joe, Remy Ma | Plata O Plomo |
| "Spaghetti" | 2016 | Fat Joe, Remy Ma | Plata O Plomo |
| "How Can I Forget" | 2016 | Fat Joe, Remy Ma | Plata O Plomo |
| "Gangsta Song" | 2016 | E-40 | The D-Boy Diary: Book 1 |
| "Who You Talking To" | 2018 | E-40 | The Gift of Gab |

## Production discography
### 2015
#### The Game – The Documentary 2

* 06. "Dollar and a Dream" (featuring Ab-Soul) (produced with Cool & Dre, iLLA and Just BonaFide)

### 2016
#### The Game – The Documentary 2 Collector's Edition

* 01. "Ride Solo" (produced with Cool & Dre)
* 02. "Do It to You" (featuring Trey Songz) (produced with Cool & Dre)

## Awards and nominations
### Underground Interviews

| Year | Nominee / work | Award | Result |
| 2016 | Himself | Rapper of the Year | Nominated |

### iHeartRadio Music Awards

| Year | Nominee / work | Award | Result | Ref |
| 2017 | Himself | Best New Hip-Hop Artist | Nominated | |