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Music career. Jones was the first musician signed to OBR Records, a subsidiary of Def Jam (which is now part of Universal Music Group ). [5] [3] His song "The Rain" became a hit in 1986, peaking at #9 on the Billboard Hot 100. [6] It ranks him on VH1 's top 100 One Hit Wonders of the '80s. [7]
- Oran Edward Jones
- March 28, 1957 (age 66), Houston, Texas, United States
- Singer
Dec 29, 2021 · Ranked VH1’s top 100 One Hit Wonders of the 80s, Oran “Juice” Jones retired from the music recording and performing industry in 2008 to take care of his ailing mother.
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"The Rain" is a 1986 crossover hit single originally performed by R&B singer Oran "Juice" Jones, which he released on and from his debut album Juice. The song's lyrics involve a man confronting his lover regarding her infidelity. At the end of the track is a long recitation which was written by Vincent Bell, who also composed the music.
- "Your Song"
- September 1986
- 5:07 (7" & Album version), 3:14 (Radio edit)
But one artist made a name for himself doing something different: Oran “Juice” Jones and his smash 1986 hit, “The Rain.” The Houston native graduated from the United States Naval Academy in 1981 and was the second African-American Brigade Commander in Naval Academy history.
Nov 19, 2013 · The soothing sounds of R&B clashed with hip hop’s rebellious edge. OJ Jones’ signing signaled a partnership between the genres that would last till this day. Jones’ debut, Juice, dropped in 1986 and playa, look at that album cover. That’s the personification of big pimpin’.
Oran 'Juice' Jones. Actor. Composer. Music Department. IMDbPro Starmeter See rank. Oran 'Juice' Jones is known for Juice (1992), Malcolm X (1992) and Point Blank (2019). Add photos, demo reels.
