Biography

James Jenkins is a veteran entertainment executive with a proven track record of success. As co-founder of Uptown Records, Jenkins is credited with the development and success of artists such as Guy, Heavy D & The Boyz, Teddy Riley, Al B. Sure!, Mary J. Blige, Christopher "Biggie" Wallace, and Sean "Puffy" Combs. Recent film and production credits include Allen Hughe's Grammy award winning HBO four-part series "The Defiant Ones," the story of Jimmy Iovine and Dr. Dre, and "Dear Mama: The Saga of Afeni and Tupac Shakur."
- IMDb mini biography by: James M. Jenkins