Rob Stone
Rob Stone in 2016
Rob Stone in 2016
Background information
Birth nameJaylen Anthony Robinson
Also known asRob $tone
Born (1995-01-25) January 25, 1995
San Diego, California, U.S.
Genres
Occupation(s)
  • Rapper
  • songwriter
Years active2014–present
Labels
Websiteyoungrobstone.com

Jaylen Anthony Robinson[1] (born January 25, 1995), known professionally as Rob Stone (stylized as Rob $tone), is an American rapper from San Diego, California.[2][3]

Early life

Jaylen Anthony Robinson was born on January 25, 1995, in San Diego, California. From a young age, he was influenced by his father’s vintage music collection, and expanded his listening to reggae, hip hop, rock, and R&B.[4] He attended college in Atlanta, Georgia, where he first started teaching himself how to rap.[5]

Career

Stone first released his first song "Chill Bill" on June 10, 2014, on his SoundCloud.[6] He wrote the song in the back of a police car.[7] Stone then went on to release his debut mixtape Straight Bummin' on February 8, 2015.[8] The music video for "Chill Bill" was released on June 25, 2015, on his friend's YouTube channel called "Twelve O'Seven".[9] Stone then released the song as his debut single on June 17, 2016.[10] The song debuted at number 99 on the Billboard Hot 100, and peaked at number 29 on the chart.[11] The official remix of the song features American rappers DRAM, Denzel Curry, and Cousin Stizz.[12] In September 2016, Stone released his second mixtape I'm Almost Ready. [13]

Discography

Studio albums

Mixtapes

List of mixtapes, with selected details
Title Album details
Straight Bummin'[8]
  • Released: February 8, 2015
  • Label: Self-released
  • Format: Digital download
I'm Almost Ready[13]
  • Released: September 6, 2016
  • Label: RCA
  • Format: Digital download
Young Rob $Tone
  • Released: May 4, 2018
  • Label: RCA
  • Format: Digital download
Solitaire Stone
  • Released: February 12, 2021
  • Label: Grove Town Records
  • Format: Digital download

Singles

As lead artist

List of singles, with selected chart positions and certifications, showing year released and album name
Title Year Peak chart positions Certifications Album
US
[11]		 US R&B
[14]		 US Rap
[15]		 CAN
[16]
"Chill Bill"
(featuring J. Davis and Spooks or remix featuring DRAM, Denzel Curry and Cousin Stizz)		 2015 298753 Straight Bummin'
"Bussin'"[19] 2017 — — — — Young Rob $Tone
"Too Faded"
(with P-Lo or remix with Snoop Dogg)[20]		 2018 — — — — Stone Cold

References

  1. ↑ "The birth of Jaylen Robinson". Retrieved 27 August 2023.
  2. ↑ "Chill Bill (Description)". YouTube. Retrieved 17 September 2016.
  3. ↑ "Rob $tone talks "Chill Bill" and putting San Diego on the map". YouTube. Retrieved 17 September 2016.
  4. ↑ "Rob $tone - Biography - Billboard". Billboard. Retrieved 17 September 2016.
  5. ↑ "Daily Discovery: Rob $tone - PigeonsandPlanes". Retrieved 17 September 2016.
  6. ↑ "Chill Bill by Rob $TONE - Free Listening on SoundCloud". Retrieved 17 September 2016.
  7. ↑ "Rob $tone Wrote 'Chill Bill' After Getting Arrested: Fuse First Interview". Fuse. Retrieved 17 September 2016.
  8. 1 2 "Straight Bummin' by Rob $TONE - Free Listening on SoundCloud". Retrieved 17 September 2016.
  9. ↑ "Rob $tone - Chill Bill ft. J.Davis & Spooks (Dir. Alex Vibe)". YouTube. Retrieved 17 September 2016.
  10. ↑ "Chill Bill by Rob $tone on Apple Music". iTunes. 17 June 2016. Retrieved 9 August 2016.
  11. 1 2 "Rob $tone – Chart History: Billboard Hot 100". Billboard. Prometheus Global Media. Retrieved 2 August 2016.
  12. ↑ "Rob $tone - Chill Bill (Remix) Feat. D.R.A.M., Denzel Curry & Cousin Stizz [New Song]". HNHH. 25 August 2016. Retrieved 28 August 2016.
  13. 1 2 "Stream Rob $tone's New Project "I'm Almost Ready" - HotNewHipHop". HNHH. 11 September 2016. Retrieved 17 September 2016.
  14. ↑ "Rob $tone – Chart History: Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs". Billboard. Prometheus Global Media. Retrieved 2 August 2016.
  15. ↑ "Rob $tone – Chart History: Hot Rap Songs". Billboard. Prometheus Global Media. Retrieved 2 August 2016.
  16. ↑ "Rob $tone. – Chart History: Canadian Hot 100". Billboard. Prometheus Global Media. Retrieved 25 October 2016.
  17. ↑ "British certifications – Rob Stone Ft J Davis & Spooks – Chill Bill". British Phonographic Industry. Retrieved 18 May 2022.
  18. ↑ "Gold & Platinum - RIAA". Recording Industry Association of America. Retrieved 6 July 2021.
  19. ↑ "Bussin' - Single by Rob $tone on Apple Music". Apple Music. Retrieved 1 October 2022.
  20. ↑ "Too Faded - Single by Rob $tone on Apple Music". Apple Music. Retrieved 1 October 2022.
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