Jamel Bousbaa (born 15 November 1991), known professionally as Potter Payper, is a British rapper and songwriter from Barking, London, he started rapping early and gained attention through black box freestyles and grime blogs with friend and fellow rapper KB.[1][2][3] In 2021, he signed to the UK division of Def Jam Recordings. In 2022, his song "Gangsteritus" featuring Tiggs Da Author became his first UK top 40 single.[4] after its use in Top Boy.[5]
Potter Payper | |
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| Birth name | Jamel Bousbaa |
| Also known as | Potter |
| Born | 15 November 1991 |
| Origin | Barking, London, England |
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| Occupations |
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| Years active | 2010–present |
| Labels |
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| Website | https://potterpayper.com/ |
Early life
editJamel Bousbaa was born to an Irish mother and an Algerian father. He grew up on the Gascoigne Estate in Barking, London being raised by his grandmother, Nanny Lucy.[6][7][8][9][10][11]
Personal life
editOn 13 August 2015, Bousbaa was arrested during the execution of a warrant at an address in Clacton, Essex, following an investigation into the "Frankie" county drug line, which resulted in charges of one count of possession with intent to supply a class A drug and one count of conspiring to supply a class A drug. He was jailed for five years and four months.[12] He was released in June 2020.[13]
Discography
editStudio albums
edit| Title | Details | Peak chart positions | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| UK [14] |
UK R&B [14] |
SCO [15] | ||
| Real Back in Style |
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2 | 1 | 8 |
Mixtapes
edit| Title | Details | Peak chart positions | Certifications | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| UK [14] |
UK R&B [14] | |||
| The Philosopher's Chrome |
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— | — | |
| Training Day |
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— | — | |
| 24 |
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— | 19 | |
| Training Day 2 |
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— | — | |
| Training Day 3 |
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3 | 2 | |
| Thanks for Waiting[17] |
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8 | 1 | |
| Thanks for Hating |
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5 | 1 | |
| 36 Hours (with M Huncho) |
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28 | — | |
| "—" denotes a recording that did not chart or was not released in that territory. | ||||
Extended plays
edit| Title | Details |
|---|---|
| One Time |
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| Pay Per View (with Big Watch) |
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| Regina vs. Jamel Bousbaa |
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| 2020 Vision |
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Singles
edit| Title | Year | Peak chart positions | Certifications | Album | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| UK [18] |
UK R&B [19] |
IRE [20] | ||||
| "2020 Vision Freestyle" | 2020 | 41 | 28 | — | Non-album single | |
| "Purpose" | 64 | — | — |
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Training Day 3 | |
| "Science" | 79 | — | — | |||
| "Slumdog Millionaire" | 100 | — | — | |||
| "Topshottas Freestyle" | 2021 | 60 | — | — | Non-album single | |
| "Catch Up" (featuring M Huncho) |
70 | 33 | — | Thanks for Waiting | ||
| "Gangsteritus" (featuring Tiggs Da Author) |
2022 | 12 | 5 | 30 |
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| "Blame Brexit" | 2023 | 75 | — | — | Real Back in Style | |
| "Multifaceted"[21] | — | — | — | |||
| "Corner Boy"[22] | — | — | — | |||
| "Facade" (with Digga D) |
55 | 25 | — | Back to Square One | ||
| "Trench P (London City)"[23] | 2024 | — | — | — | Thanks for Hating | |
| "Sinaloa Cartel"[24] | — | — | — | |||
| "Love Me How"[25] | — | — | — | |||
| "—" denotes a recording that did not chart or was not released in that territory. | ||||||
Other charted songs
edit| Title | Year | Peak chart positions | Album |
|---|---|---|---|
| UK [18] | |||
| "Real Back in Style" | 2023 | 72 | Real Back in Style |
| "White Ash" | 77 |
References
edit- ^ Meyler, Piers (27 October 2017). "These are the 100 most influential people from Essex". Essex Live. Essex. Archived from the original on 29 October 2020. Retrieved 1 October 2020.
- ^ "Potter Payper's 'Training Day 3' Mixtape Has Arrived". Complex Networks. Archived from the original on 2 November 2020. Retrieved 29 September 2020.
- ^ "24kGoldn's 'Mood' Ends 'WAP' Reign In U.K. as Pop Smoke Makes Chart History". Billboard. Archived from the original on 31 October 2021. Retrieved 29 September 2020.
- ^ "Official Charts website, 1 April 2022". Official Charts. Archived from the original on 1 April 2022. Retrieved 2 April 2022.
- ^ Music Week Singles Report by Alan Jones, 25 March 2021
- ^ Thiessen, Christopher (23 July 2019). "Breakdown: All 52 Upcoming UK Artists Stormzy Mentions During His Glastonbury Speech". DJ Booth. Archived from the original on 7 November 2020. Retrieved 1 October 2020.
- ^ "Not For The Radio [NFTR] – Potter Payper". Archived from the original on 1 October 2023. Retrieved 29 September 2020.
- ^ "Not For The Radio [NFTR] – Potter Payper". 14 April 2016. Archived from the original on 1 October 2020. Retrieved 29 September 2020.
- ^ "TRAINING DAY 3 - POTTER PAYPER ALBUM: LIST OF SONGS AND LYRICS TRANSLATION". Archived from the original on 1 October 2023. Retrieved 29 September 2020.
- ^ "SOCIAL HOUSING AND MOBILITY IN 2017: THE GASCOIGNE ESTATE A CREATIVE INVESTIGATION BY STEVE LAWES" (PDF). Archived (PDF) from the original on 17 August 2022. Retrieved 29 September 2020.
- ^ Thapar, Ciaran (30 September 2023). "'I'm a better musician than I ever was a drug dealer': rapper Potter Payper on leaving prison behind". The Guardian. ISSN 0261-3077. Retrieved 12 January 2024.
- ^ Morton, Sophie (26 March 2018). "Jailed: Dagenham and Beckenham drug dealers who ran 'county lines' operation in Clacton". Barking & Dagenham Post. Archived from the original on 24 May 2022. Retrieved 13 April 2022.
- ^ W, Courtney (18 June 2020). "Potter Payper Has Been Released From Prison". GRM Daily. Archived from the original on 20 August 2022. Retrieved 14 April 2022.
After some time away, Potter Payper has finally been released from prison. The rapper's return was announced after one of his friend's shared a video online of him leaving prison.
- ^ a b c d "Potter Payper | full Official Chart history". Official Charts Company. Archived from the original on 24 September 2020. Retrieved 29 September 2020.
- ^ "Official Scottish Albums Chart: 19 May 2023 - 25 May 2023". Official Charts Company. Retrieved 3 January 2024.
- ^ a b c "British certifications – Potter Payper". British Phonographic Industry. Retrieved 27 July 2024. Type Potter Payper in the "Search BPI Awards" field and then press Enter.
- ^ "Potter Payper announces new mixtape Thanks For Waiting". The Line of Best Fit. 31 August 2021. Archived from the original on 31 August 2021. Retrieved 31 August 2021.
- ^ a b "POTTER PAYPER | full Official Chart History". Official Charts Company. Archived from the original on 19 December 2021. Retrieved 1 April 2022.
- ^ Peaks for UK R&B chart:
- "2020 Vision Freestyle": "Hip-Hop & R&B Singles Chart - 26 June 2020". Official Charts Company. Archived from the original on 2 April 2022. Retrieved 1 April 2022.
- "Topshottas Freestyle": "Hip-Hop & R&B Singles Chart - 28 May 2021". Official Charts Company. Archived from the original on 2 April 2022. Retrieved 1 April 2022.
- "Catch Up": "Hip-Hop & R&B Singles Chart - 6 August 2021". Official Charts Company. Archived from the original on 2 April 2022. Retrieved 1 April 2022.
- "Gangsteritus": "Hip-Hop & R&B Singles Chart - 29 April 2022". Official Charts Company. Archived from the original on 1 October 2023. Retrieved 29 April 2022.
- "Facade": "Hip-Hop & R&B Singles Chart - 18 August 2023". Official Charts Company. Retrieved 9 September 2024.
- ^ "Discography Potter Payper". irish-charts.com. Archived from the original on 2 April 2022. Retrieved 1 April 2022.
- ^ Andra (26 February 2023). "Potter Payper gives visual treatment to introspective single "Multifaceted"". GRM Daily. Archived from the original on 30 March 2023. Retrieved 30 March 2023.
- ^ Sacal, Andrea (20 March 2023). "Potter Payper Raps on London's Midnight Streets in "Corner Boy" Music Video". Hypebeast. Archived from the original on 20 March 2023. Retrieved 21 March 2023.
- ^ Murray, Robin (5 January 2024). "Potter Payper Drops 'Trench P (London City)'". Clash. Retrieved 20 February 2024.
- ^ Keith, James (5 February 2024). "Potter Payper Toasts A Bountiful Future In "Sinaloa Cartel" Visual". Complex UK. Retrieved 20 February 2024.
- ^ Murray, Robin (15 February 2024). "Potter Payper's 'Love Me How' Shows His Romantic Streak". Clash. Retrieved 20 February 2024.