JDiggz

JDiggz
Background information
Birth name	Jonathan Poirier
Also known as	Director Diggz
Born	(1986-07-17) July 17, 1986 Toronto, Ontario, Canada
Origin	Toronto, Ontario, Canada
Genres	Rap/Dancehall Rap
Occupation(s)	Producer, Rapper
Years active	2002–2015
Labels	Maxamus (2004–2009) eOne Music (2006–2009)

Jonathan Poirier, better known by his stage name JDiggz, is a Canadian hip hop MC and producer of Guyanese and Acadian French descent. He also co-founded StarBwoyz production Team with Half-Brother Nick Hatch aka Scotch Butta.

Career

In 2004, Diggz signed with independent record label Maxamus Records, that year he released his first single “Hypnotic” which quickly became an underground Toronto anthem. In 2005, Diggz released his hit single “Push It Up”, and was recruited to be a support act for Aftermath/G-Unit recording artist Game for his National Canadian Tour (18 Cities) as a result. In 2007, JDiggz released Memoirs of a Playbwoy, featuring the singles "Push It Up", "Make It Hot", "With You", "Gimme Dat" and "Just Wanna Party". The album, before its release, was titled The Pornstarr LP. In 2011, Diggz collaborated with Neverending White Lights frontman Daniel Victor on the song “This Time”, winning him his first major award for Independent Video Of The Year, at the 2011 Much Music MMVAs. JDiggz is now known as Director Diggz, directing music videos for the likes of Sean Paul, and Alkaline under his film company Ironshore Films. Diggz is no longer a rapper, but he is still working in the music industry, developing and producing young talents. He is the co-founder of Untamed Music, and is currently working on the debut album of singer KAGE.

Discography

Studio albums

Album information
Memoirs of a Playbwoy Released: August 28, 2007 Label: Koch Entertainment CRIA Certification: N/A RIAA Certification: N/A Singles: "Puush It Up", "Make It Hot", "Gimme Dat"

Singles

• "Hypnotic"
• "Puush It Up"
• "Make It Hot"
• "Gimme Dat"
• "Just Wanna Party" feat. Voyce
• "With You" feat. George)
• "With You" (Remix) feat. George & Drake)
• "This Time" feat. Neverending White Lights (2010)

Other collaborations

• "Don't Watch Me" by Trish (feat. JDiggz)
• "Pop" by Melanie Durrant (feat. JDiggz)
• "Ridin'" by Nate Skeeze (feat. JDiggz)
• "34 D'z" by Peezee (feat. JDiggz)
• "The Game (Remix)" by Alyssa Reid (feat. JDiggz)

Production credits

• "Smirnoff Raw Tea Partay" Commercial (BBH NYC) - Directed by Little x
• "Pop" by Melanie Durrant (Feat. JDiggz)
• "Let Me Remix" by Melanie Durrant (Feat. Kardinal Offishall)
• "Head and Shoulders" by Mr. Biggz AKA T-Trav
• "Ridin'" by Nate Skeeze (Feat. JDiggz)

Awards and nominations

• Nominated 2006 MMVA for MuchVibe Best Rap Video - Puush It Up
• Nominated 2007 MMVA for Best Cinematography and MuchVibe Best Rap Video - Make It Hot
• Nominated 2008 Juno award for Best Rap Recording - Memoirs Of A Playboy
• Won 2011 MMVA for Independent Video of The Year- This Time

External links

• JDiggz YouTube Page at YouTube