Jeremy Phillip Felton (born July 17, 1987) was born in Chicago, Illinois, United States. He is an American R&B singer known for his smooth voice and style. He is professionally known as Jeremih. His journey into music began in 2008 when he met producer Mick Schultz. The following year, he signed with Def Jam Recordings to start his professional career. Jeremih has collaborated with a wide range of famous artists and producers including 50 Cent, J. Cole, Chris Brown, and Nicki Minaj, among others. His music is appreciated for its soulful vibes and modern production.
To date, Jeremih has released three albums. His latest, "Late Nights," came out in 2015. It reached number 42 on the Billboard 200 chart and sold 11,000 copies. Jeremih often features as a guest artist on tracks, earning around $200,000 per feature. His debut single, "Birthday Sex," was released in 2009 and peaked at number four on the Billboard Hot 100 chart. This track was part of his first album, also named "Jeremih," which came out in June 2009 and reached number six on the Billboard 200 chart.
In 2010, Jeremih released "All About You," his second album, which included the hit single "Down on Me" featuring 50 Cent. This song matched the success of "Birthday Sex" and earned sextuple platinum certification from the RIAA. Despite its commercial success, "All About You" received mixed reviews.
Jeremih continued to shine in 2014 with the release of "Don't Tell 'Em," featuring YG, which became his third top-ten hit on the Billboard Hot 100. The song's success was followed by hits like "Oui" and "Planez," featuring J. Cole. All three songs earned quintuple platinum certification from the RIAA. They were part of his third album, "Late Nights: The Album," released in 2015.
In 2018, Jeremih teamed up with singer Ty Dolla $ign to form the duo MihTy. They released their collaborative album, "MihTy," that same year. Jeremih's career has been marked by his versatility as a vocalist and his ability to craft songs that resonate with audiences across different genres. His contributions to R&B and hip-hop continue to influence new generations of artists.
