American record producer (born 1966)
Mark S. Jordan (born June 29, 1966), better known by his stage name DJ Pooh, is an American record producer, rapper, screenwriter, and film director. He is perhaps best known for his production work on Ice Cube's 1993 single "It Was a Good Day", which remains one of the most popular songs in hip hop music. He was also part of the musical group Uncle Jamm's Army, as well as the West Coast production outfit L.A. Posse.
As a recording artist, he signed with Big Beat Records, an imprint of Atlantic Records to release his debut studio album, "Bad Newz Travels Fast" (1997). It lukewarmly entered the "Billboard" 200. In other media, Jordan has also co-written the F. Gary Gray film "Friday", directed the films "The Wash" and "3 Strikes", and co-produced the video games "", "Grand Theft Auto Online", and "Grand Theft Auto V".
Biography.
Most known for his acting role as Red in the film "Friday" with Ice Cube, DJ Pooh co-wrote "Friday" and helped with character development. As a record producer and mixing engineer, DJ Pooh has produced albums for 2Pac, Ice Cube, Del tha Funkee Homosapien, LL Cool J, Yo-Yo, Tha Dogg Pound, King T and many more. In 1986–1987, DJ Pooh provided production for LL Cool J's second album, "Bigger and Deffer". The album was certified double platinum. He also produced 2Pac's "All Eyez on Me" in 1995. The album is certified diamond. He provided the bulk of the production for Snoop Dogg's second album, "Tha Doggfather", in 1996. The album is certified double platinum. DJ Pooh began in film by producing the drive-by shooting sequence in the 1991 film, "Boyz n the Hood". He plays all three "Mack" characters in the video for the Ice Cube song "Who's the Mack?" from "AmeriKKKa's Most Wanted". He has also written, produced and directed his own films, which include the 2000 film "3 Strikes" and 2001's "The Wash", which stars Dr. Dre and Snoop Dogg. DJ Pooh has been credited as co-producer and writer to the successful game "". He was a creative consultant on "Grand Theft Auto V" and is also a co-writer of the online version, making several cameo appearances, in addition to being a DJ on the radio station "West Coast Classics" within the game. DJ Pooh also appeared in 3 episodes of "The Boondocks".
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