Polow Da Don

Polow-Freache Jamal Fincher Jones (born 1978 or 1979), known by his stage name Polow da Don, is an American record producer, songwriter, singer and rapper. Polow was born and raised in Atlanta, Georgia. His mother was born in Japan. As a teenager in the mid-1990s, Polow listened to groups such as UGK, the Geto Boys, and 8Ball & MJG. His younger sister, Karesha, helped him learn how to play the keyboards and use MPC equipment. Polow played footbal... more

Polow-Freache Jamal Fincher Jones (born 1978 or 1979), known by his stage name Polow da Don, is an American record producer, songwriter, singer and rapper. Polow was born and raised in Atlanta, Georgia. His mother was born in Japan. As a teenager in the mid-1990s, Polow listened to groups such as UGK, the Geto Boys, and 8Ball & MJG. His younger sister, Karesha, helped him learn how to play the keyboards and use MPC equipment. Polow played football and basketball for the Mount Vernon Christian Academy prep school. After earning good grades, he enrolled in Morehouse College. While halfway through a bachelor's degree in accounting, he left college to pursue a rap career with his group Jim Crow. The group signed to Sony Records in 1999 where they released two albums—Crow's Nest (1999) and Right Quick (2001)—before being dropped. Although disappointed, Polow formed a Southern hip hop group with Bubba Sparxxx, Sean P, Pastor Troy, G Rock, and Timbaland. However, they also split up without... less