Maino & Jim Jones Prepare New ‘Lobby Boyz’ Album
Rappers Jim Jones and Maino have transformed their initial friction into a deep bond, leading not only to their first joint album, Lobby Boyz, but also to a completed follow-up, Lobby Boyz 2.
The duo’s unique chemistry, which developed over time, has been the key ingredient to their successful collaboration.
Jim Jones, or Joseph Guillermo Jones II, rose to prominence as part of the hip-hop group The Diplomats and as a solo artist, with his single “We Fly High” reaching the fifth spot on the Billboard Hot 100 chart. Maino, born Jermaine Coleman, gained attention with his debut single “Hi Hater” and his hit “All the Above,” featuring T-Pain, which climbed to number 39 on the Billboard Hot 100 chart. Their first album, Lobby Boyz, was released in May 2022.
Maino revealed that the duo initially faced some challenges, but over time, they found their rhythm and became close friends. “We didn’t start off that way… We didn’t necessarily get along early on. But the good thing about it is nothing ever happened between us to ever derail a friendship that could have been,” he recalled.
Maino further described how their relationship grew. “So we got cool. And over the years, it was just always love. Like, yo, pull up to the studio, I’m coming by. Yo, come over here, I’m pulling up. Yo, what are you all doing tonight?” They spent countless hours together, bonding over music and their families, which ultimately laid the foundation for their fruitful collaboration.
Maino emphasized that their deep chemistry stemmed from their strong friendship, saying, “That’s why the chemistry is like that, and it’s deepening the music. And it’s easier to do music with [people] that you [care about] like that.”
The recording process for both Lobby Boyz albums involved spending every day together, which allowed them to become almost like family. “I’m talking about being with each other every single day for hours… Family love me, his family love him. We then bonded.”
With the successful release of Lobby Boyz and the completion of Lobby Boyz 2, fans can eagerly anticipate more music from the dynamic duo. “Oh, we already did Lobby Boyz 2. That was already done.” Their strong bond and unique synergy will likely continue to produce unforgettable tracks for years to come, proving that the best things happen when you mix friendship with legitimate business.
