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Jones was the first musician signed to OBR Records, a subsidiary of Def Jam (which is now part of Universal Music Group). His song "The Rain" became a hit in 1986, peaking at #9 on the Billboard Hot 100. It ranks him on VH1's top 100 One Hit Wonders of the '80s. He followed it with "How to Love Again," a duet with labelmate Alyson Williams.
Music video by Oran "Juice" Jones performing The Rain. (C) 1986 The Island Def Jam Music Group.
Nov 19, 2013 · Those of us who are older and wiser know the true R&B trailblazer was Oran “Juice” Jones. I’m sure you remember OJ Jones. If not, that’s what I’m here for. OJ was the first artist signed to OBR Records, a subsidiary of the renowned Def Jam label.
"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.
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.
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.
Oran 'Juice' Jones is known for Juice (1992), Malcolm X (1992) and Point Blank (2019).
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