Jamal Fincher Jones, professionally known as Polow da Don, is an American record producer, songwriter and rapper. His cousin is Atlanta singer Monica.
Jones has produced for a variety of artists including Nicki Minaj, Ciara, Chris Brown, Nelly, Christina Aguilera, Rihanna, T.I., Will Smith, Keri Hilson, Limp Bizkit, Kelis, and Usher.
Jones left college to pursue a rap career with his group Jim Crow. The group signed to Sony Records in 1999 where they released two albums—Crow's Nest (1999) and Right Quick (2001)—before being dropped. Although disappointed, Jones formed a Southern hip hop group with Bubba Sparxxx, Sean P, Pastor Troy, G Rock, and Timbaland. However, they also split up without any releases. Jones started making beats around 2001. His first beat tape made its way to Interscope Records president Jimmy Iovine. The beats were eventually used for the tracks "Runaway Love" by Ludacris, "Buttons" by the Pussycat Dolls, and "This Is the Life" by Tru-Life, among others.
Discography
Selected production credits
- 2004: "Fallen (Zone 4 remix)"
- 2004: "Pimpin' All Over the World"
- 2005: "Party Starter"
- 2006: "Promise"
- 2006: "London Bridge"
- 2006: "DJ Play a Love Song"
- 2006: "Blindfold Me"
- 2006: "Runaway Love"
- 2006: "Buttons"
- 2007: "Glamorous"
- 2007: "Like This"
- 2007: "Crying Out for Me"
- 2007: "Whatever U Like"
- 2007: "Boy Looka Here"
- 2007: "Let's Get This Paper"
- 2007: "Throw Some D's"
- 2007: "She's a Star"
- 2007: "Get Buck"
- 2008: "Forever"
- 2008: "My Heart"
- 2008: "Get Your Money Up"
- 2008: "Turnin' Me On"
- 2008: "Make Me Over"
- 2008: "Hero"
- 2008: "Lie"
- 2008: "One & Only"
- 2008: "Party People"
- 2008: "Problems"
- 2008: "Angel"
- 2008: "Single"
- 2008: "Whatcha Think About That"
- 2008: "Love in This Club"
- 2009: "Baby by Me"
- 2009: "Never, Ever"
- 2009: "Outta Here"
- 2009: "Drop It Low"
- 2009: "Spotlight"
- 2009: "Back to the Crib"
- 2009: "Stronger"
- 2009: "Patron Tequila"
- 2009: "Medicine"
- 2009: "Drop"
- 2009: "Back 2U"
- 2009: "Yamaha Mama"
- 2009: "All Night Long"
- 2009: "Sex Therapy"
- 2009: "Shakin' It 4 Daddy"
- 2009: "So Cold"
- 2009: "Wait"
- 2009: "Remember Me"
- 2010: "Own It"
- 2010: "Lil' Freak"
- 2010: "Not Myself Tonight"
- 2010: "Woohoo"
- 2010: "I Hate Boys"
- 2010: "Already Taken"
- 2010: "Fireworks"
- 2010: "Hot Tottie"
- 2010: "Lay It Down"
- 2010: "Here I Am (Remix)"
- 2010: "The Way You Love Me"
- 2010: "In Love With You"
- 2010: "Heaven"
- 2011: "Cupid"
- 2011: "Your Love"
- 2011: "Electricity"
- 2011: "Sex Your Body"
- 2011: "Take It Down Low"
- 2011: "Be the One"
- 2011: "My Kinda Girl"
- 2011: "Dedication to My Ex (Miss That)"
- 2012: "Sweet Love"
- 2012: "Without You"
- 2012: "Cyeah Cyeah Cyeah Cyeah"
- 2012: "Party Ain't Over"
- 2013: "Ready to Go"
- 2013: "Somebody Else"
- 2013: "She"
- 2013: "Wickedest Style"
- 2014: "Sex You"
- 2014: "Dynamite"
- 2014: "Anaconda"
- 2015: "That's How I'm Feelin'"
- 2015: "Stuck With Me"
- 2015: "Just Right for Me"
- 2015: "Catfish"
- 2015: "Used to Love You Sober"
- 2015: "Code Red"
- 2015: "Last Minute Late Night"
- 2016: "Dumb Love"
Awards
- 2007: Ozone Awards - Best Producer
- 2007: Ozone Awards - Club Banger of the Year ("Throw Some D's")
- 2008: BMI 56th Annual Pop Awards - Songwriter of the Year
- 2009: BMI 57th Annual Pop Awards - Songwriter of the Year
- 2009: BMI Urban Awards - Producer of the Year
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