Marquis Jackson (born September 27, 1996), known professionally as 199X, is an American rapper from Wichita, Kansas.[1] He is best known for his 2024 single "STNBY", which went number 1 on ITunes after going on tour with That Mexican OT.[2]
Early Life
editMarquis Jackson was born in Wichita, Ks in 1996, before moving to Atlanta, GA. Facing various challenges throughout his life, it wasn't til losing his two cousins to gang violence that he decided to take music more seriously.[3]
Career
editAs a Performer, Jackson started to see success after graduating High School and moving to Orlando, FL, where he would be among popular acts XXXTENTACION, Tyla Yaweh, and Wifis Funeral, but it wasn't til moving to Los Angeles Homeless that he would start to see success, emerging under 2X Grammy Award-winning Producer Ronny J And Grammy Nominated production team The HitList.[4][3] Releasing his self-produced EP Kandyland,[5] Jackson would start to emerge as a producer and Artist but would have short-lived success due to his ties to the streets.[6][2]
In 2024, That Mexican OT offered Jackson to open up for his Tour, which led to Jackson releasing his single STNBY, charting number 1 on iTunes.[3]
Marquis Jackson | |
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| 199X in 2024 199X in 2024 | |
| Background information | |
| Birth name | Marquis Jackson |
| Also known as | 199X |
| Born | September 27, 1996 Wichita, Kansas, US |
| Occupation(s) | Rapper, Singer, Songwriter, Producer |
| Years active | 2024-present |
| Labels | Numb |
| Website | https://www.199X.io |
References
edit- ^ Zidel, Alex (2021-04-06). "199X Details His Early Work With XXXTentacion, Tyla Yaweh, & More On "BagFuel"". HotNewHipHop. Retrieved 2024-10-08.
- ^ a b sourcestaff (2024-09-25). "Who is 199X: Forging a Path in Music Through Hardship and Passion". thesource.com. Retrieved 2024-10-08.
- ^ a b c Doby, Dr Jerry (2024-09-19). "From The Streets to Hip Hop Stardom: 199X's Rise with Debut Hit 'STNDBY'". The Hype Magazine. Retrieved 2024-10-08.
- ^ Spencer, Tallie (2021-03-27). "Independent Rapper 199X Makes Waves With New EP 'Kandyland'". Medium. Retrieved 2024-10-08.
- ^ Spencer, Tallie (2021-03-13). "199X Shares Fire New Project 'Kandyland' EP". Insomniac Magazine. Retrieved 2024-10-08.
- ^ Yuni (2023-10-24). "199X Releases Long Awaited Project "Kandyland"". ELEVATOR. Retrieved 2024-10-08.