Jason Green (born October 24, 1976), better known as Planet Asia, is a rapper from Fresno, California. He is prominent for being one half of the now broken up hip-hop duo the Cali Agents and is currently a member of the groups Gold Chain Military and Durag Dynasty. He is also well known for his vast discography of mixtapes.
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History
Originally from Fresno, California, Planet Asia moved to the San Francisco Bay Area in 1998 and began working with local producer, Fanatik. Between 1997 and 2001, Planet Asia released several 12" singles, including "Definition of Ill" (Stones Throw) and "Place of Birth" (ABB Records). He reached full acclaim in 2001 when The Source gave him the First Round Draft Pick and Independent Album of the Year awards for How the West Was One. How The West Was One was recorded with fellow rapper Rasco under the group name Cali Agents and landed him a deal with Interscope Records. While signed to Interscope Records, Planet Asia was not promoted like more popular Interscope acts Eminem and 50 Cent. The Fresno rapper stayed with Interscope until 2003 without releasing an album. He was nominated for a Grammy Award in 2002 for the song "W" by Mystic.
Planet Asia has collaborated with famous artists such as Linkin Park, Bun B, Talib Kweli and Ghostface Killah. In 2003, Avatar Records signed Planet Asia to an exclusive world-wide recording contract and in 2004 released Planet Asia's debut album, The Grand Opening, to positive feedback. It earned him another Independent Album of the Year award from The Source. Avatar also released 12" vinyl records including "Summertime In The City" b/w "G's & Soldiers" featuring Kurupt produced by J. Wells, "Its All Big" b/w "Right or Wrong", and "Real Niggaz" featuring Ghostface. His record "G's & Soldiers" featuring Kurupt was prominently featured in John Travolta's 2005 film "Be Cool" released by MGM. After leaving Avatar, Planet Asia started his own record label, Gold Chain Music, with Walt Liquor. His next album, The Medicine, was released on October 3, 2006 on ABB Records and produced by Evidence of Dilated Peoples in its entirety, along with co-production credits from The Alchemist, Nucleus & Bravo. On June 26, 2007, he released "The Jewelry Box Sessions: The Album" on Gold Chain Music. The album featured the single "Havin' Things and in 2010, he collaborated with Malaysian artist, Mizz Nina, on a song called Hope. In 2011, Planet Asia was a judge on the Ultimate MC TV show alongside Royce da 5'9", Sean Price, Organik, and Pharoahe Monch.
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Discography
Solo albums
- 2002: Still in Training
- 2004: The Grand Opening
- 2006: The Medicine
- 2007: Jewelry Box Sessions: The Album
- 2010: Crack Belt Theatre
- 2012: Black Belt Theatre
- 2016: Egyptian Merchandise
EPs
- 1998: Planet Asia
- 2000: The Last Stand
- 2014: Zapco Exp
- 2016: Asiatic Prince
- 2017: Velour Portraits
Collaboration albums
- 2008: Pain Language (with DJ Muggs)
- 2010: Chain of Command (with Gold Chain Military Crew)
- 2011: Camouflage Jackets (with G-Force)
- 2011: Cracks in the Vinyl (EP) (with Madlib)
- 2012: Respeta at Santa Barbarie (EP) (with Superanfor)
- 2013: Abrasions (with Gensu Dean)
- 2013: The 2nd Coming (with Bronze Nazareth, Cappadonna, M-Eighty, Nino Grave & Canibus, as The Almighty)
- 2013: High End Cloths (EP) (with DirtyDiggs)
- 2014: Via Satellite (with TzariZM)
- 2015: "The Tonite Show: Starring Planet Asia" With DJ Fresh (producer)
- 2015: 2010 A.D. (EP) (with DirtyDiggs)
- 2015: Nautica Nagas (with DirtyDiggs) feat. Eddie Brock
- 2016: Seventy Nine (with DJ Concept)
- 2017: Anchovies (with Apollo Brown)
Other albums
- 2003: Life as It is (Unreleased)
- 2005: Jewelry Box Sessions: Part One (Special Edition)
- 2011: The Bar Mitzvah (Digital Only Release)
Compilations & mixtapes
- 2003: Collabos and Bullets
- 2004: The Steady Gang Mix
- 2004: Throwbacks: Classics 1997-2001
- 2006: The Sickness: Part 1 - The Mixtape
- 2008: Direct from C.A.
- 2008: Planet Asia & The Architekt: Blak Majik - King Medallion vs. Arch Angel
- 2008: DJ Muggs vs. Planet Asia: The Pain Language Mixtape (Mixed by DJ Warrior)
- 2009: Planet Asia & F.L.O. : Planet F.L.O.
- 2010: The Best of Planet Asia (Mixed by DJ Food Stamp)
- 2012: The Arrival Mixtape (Mixed by DJ Doo Wop)
- 2012: Everyday is Christmas (EP by Gold Chain Music)
with Cali Agents
- 2000: How The West Was One Ground Control
- 2004: Head of the State Pockets Linted/Groove Attack
- 2006: Fire & Ice Pockets Linted Entertainment
with Skhoolyard
- 1997: Representation (EP) - as Yard Massive
- 2002: A New Way of Thinking
with General Monks
- 2011: Each Step becomes Elevated
with Durag Dynasty
- 2013: 360 Waves
with Dirty Diggs & Eddie Brock
- 2015 Natica Nagas Ep - "Cup Over Filleth"
with Copywrite
- 2017: Unfinished & Untitled
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References
External links
- Planet Asia's Official Website
- Interview with DJ Muggs
- "Havin' Thangs MP3"
- Planet Asia's Career History
- Discography
- Last Plane to Jakarta review of The Grand Opening
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