Harvey J
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Background information | |
Birth name | Harvey Justice III |
Also known as | Chef Henny, OMGITSHARVEYJ, Harvey J |
Born |
Durham, North Carolina | March 2, 1996
Genres | Hip hop, Electronic Dance Music, |
Occupation(s) | Musician, singer-songwriter, |
Years active | 2015–present |
Associated acts | Skrillex, Master P, OWSLA, |
Website |
omgitsharveyj |
Harvey J (born Harvey Justice III) is an American rapper, celebrity chef, and internet personality. He is most known for his musical work and alignment with the Hennessy Cognac brand.[1] He first gained recognition posting cooking skits to Facebook in May 2016, and has since accumulated over 100 million views on his content.[2][3][4] On May 7th, 2016 he announced his first US Tour ”Pancakes & Henny".[5]
Musical career
Harvey J began his musical career posting to his Facebook page. In 2015 debut single "Make It Bounce" with Trollphace was released under OWSLA.[6][7][8] After cosigns from the DJs Skrillex and Chuckie, his debut was in the Beatport Top 100 Dubstep Charts for 96 days.[9][10] On March 22nd, Harvey J released his debut mixtape “Pancakes & Hennessy”.[11][12]
Personal life
Harvey J was born and spent the majority of his life in Durham, NC. He cites Durham as being his inspiration to do music.[13] In March 2014 he opened the fashion boutique "Runway Rebellion" in Greensboro, NC.[14] Harvey J's store in North Carolina sold artwork from many up and coming local fashion designers.[15] In 2015 he attended the Belusso 2016 Collection at SWIMMIAMI in the front row.[16]
Controversy
Harvey J is openly against signing to a record label.[17] In June, 2016 Uproxx.com reported that Harvey J received an offer totaling $3,000,000 from Belaire and DJ Khaled's We The Best management to replace his branding alignment with Belaire Rosé Lux instead of Hennessy. This offer was subsequently denied by Harvey prompting a brief social media beef between the two artists.[18][19] In July, 2016 Harvey J claimed via Facebook that his flagship white Versace robe had been stolen from a gym.[20] The same robe was reportedly listed on eBay the following week with bids reaching over $80,000 before finally being removed by Ebay admins the following day.[21]
References
- ↑ "This Chef Specializes In The Art Of Cooking Everything With Hennessy". Oxygen. 5 July 2016.
- ↑ "Facebook Page". Facebook. 24 November 2016.
- ↑ "The Rise Of Chef Henny". First We Feast. 4 July 2016.
- ↑ "Hennessy Rep Reveals Harvey J". Pounds Of Sound. 26 October 2016.
- ↑ "Harvey J - Chef Henny Official Website".
- ↑ "OWSLA Whips Up Charity Compilation". Complex. 27 November 2014.
- ↑ "OWSLA Is Releasing An 'EGGNOG' Compilation and We Have 'Make It Bounce' By Trollphace". TSIS. 24 November 2014.
- ↑ "EGGNOG Compilation". iTunes. Retrieved March 4, 2016.
- ↑ "Skrillex Speaks On Charity Compilation". Billboard. 18 December 2014.
- ↑ Beatport Charts: https://beatportcharts.com/track/6121319/
- ↑ "Pancakes & Hennessy". iTunes. Retrieved March 22, 2016.
- ↑ http://www.omgitsharveyj.com/single-post/2016/03/22/Surprise-OMGITSHARVEYJ-just-dropped-a-tape-and-ITS-LITARDED-%ED%A0%BD%ED%B4%A5%ED%A0%BD%ED%B4%A5
- ↑ "Reflecting with Chef Henny On Creativity and Individuality". Blavity. 16 October 2016.
- ↑ "7 Reasons Why Harvey Is The Greatest Thing To Happen To NC Music Scene". Pounds Of Sound. 11 March 2015.
- ↑ "Harvey J Interview on Rhythm Late Night". Youtube. 23 Jan 2015.
- ↑ Harvey at Belusso 2016: http://www.gettyimages.ca/detail/news-photo/harvey-j-attends-the-belusso-2016-collection-at-swimmiami-news-photo/481291912#harvey-j-attends-the-belusso-2016-collection-at-swimmiami-at-1-hotel-picture-id481291912
- ↑ "HARVEY J TAKES THE INTERNET BY STORM". WTF Magazine. 18 July 2015.
- ↑ "Meet Chef Henny The Social Media Star Who Cooks Everything With Hennessy". Uproxx. 9 June 2016.
- ↑ "Harvey J and Fans Humilate DJ KHALED on Instagram". Pounds Of Sound. 2 June 2016.
- ↑ Harvey J's Robe Stolen: http://www.facebook.com/omgitsharveyj/photos/a.10151184569923785.450413.185563623784/10153802573623785/?type=3&theater
- ↑ "Chef Hennys Versace Robe STOLEN Selling On Ebay for $80000". Diply. 4 August 2016.
External links
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- Official website
- Harvey J on Facebook