Oran "Juice" Jones seemed on his way to stardom when the tough-talking single "The Rain" became a hit in 1986.At Def Jam, he released a debut album entitled 'Juice' in 1986.The album included the popular hit single 'The Rain' and was dedicated to his Grandfather Mr. Jesse Oran White Snr, who passed away in 1983. Though born in Houston, Jones grew up in Harlem and was one of the first signees to the Def Jam subsidiary label OBR, which was to be devoted to vintage soul and R&B acts. Jones was actually a good "sweet" soul singer, but that facet was obscured by his facade as a gangsta. His best single was a duet with Alyson Williams, "How to Love Again." After "The Rain" topped the R&B charts in 1986, Jones was unable to land any more hits with follow-up singles. ~ Ron Wynn, All Music Guide. In 1997, an album entitled 'Players Call' was released on Tommy Boy Records and featured Oran's version of the Al Green evergreen 'Let's Stay Together'. Oran Juice Jones passes on his talent to his son Mookie Jones, one of the hottest young rappers in Houston, Texas. .. width="380" height="300" The Rain..
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