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Bumps Inf
Birth nameMark Joseph James
Also known asBumps INF, Bumps
Born (1985-02-10) February 10, 1985 (age 39)
Cleveland, Ohio
GenresChristian hip hop, urban contemporary gospel
Occupation(s)Singer, songwriter
InstrumentVocals
Years active2007–present
LabelsGod Over Money
WebsiteBumps Inf on Facebook

Mark Joseph James,[1][2] (born February 10, 1985),[1][2] who goes by the stage name Bumps Inf,[2] is an American Christian hip hop musician from Cleveland, Ohio.[3] He has released two studio albums, Pain in Paragraphs, in 2012, and Man vs. Machine, in 2015, both through God Over Money Records.[4][5]

Early life

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Bumps Inf was born on February 10, 1985,[1][2] as Mark Joseph James,[1] in Cleveland, Ohio.[2] His mother is Tina Marie James.[1]

Music career

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His first studio album, Pain in Paragraphs, was released on August 28, 2012, with God Over Money Records.[6] A second studio album, Man vs. Machine, was released on February 11, 2015, again with God Over Money Records.[7][8] This was his debut album on the Billboard charts, and landed a placement on the Christian Albums chart at No. 43.[4][5] New Release Tuesday rated the album four and a half stars out of five.[9]

Personal life

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Bumps Inf married his second wife, Rachel James (née, Lane) on August 25, 2012, and they are presently residing in Cleveland, Ohio.[10] He was previously married to another woman for eight years.[11] Bumps Inf has fourteen children.[2]

Discography

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Studio albums

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List of studio albums, with selected chart positions
Title Album details Peak chart positions[5]
US
Chr
Pain in Paragraphs
  • Released: August 28, 2012
  • Label: God Over Money
  • CD, digital download
Man vs. Machine
  • Released: February 11, 2015
  • Label: God Over Money
  • CD, digital download
43[4]
The Chaos is Beautiful
  • Released: April 30, 2021
  • Label: God Over Money
  • CD, digital download

References

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  1. ^ a b c d e "Mark Joseph James (b. 1985)". Ohio Birth Records. Archived from the original on February 22, 2015. Retrieved February 22, 2015.
  2. ^ a b c d e f "Bumps INF". God Over Money. Retrieved February 22, 2015.
  3. ^ Rapzilla (April 6, 2011). "Bizzle's God Over Money Records Signs Bumps INF". Rapzilla. Retrieved February 22, 2015.
  4. ^ a b c "Artist Index: February 28, 2015" (PDF). Billboard. February 28, 2015. Archived from the original (PDF) on February 24, 2015. Retrieved February 22, 2015.
  5. ^ a b c "Chart. Bumps Inf". Billboard. [dead link]
  6. ^ Solis, Steven (August 22, 2012). "Bumps INF 'Pain In Paragraphs' Tracklisting". Rapzilla. Retrieved February 22, 2015.
  7. ^ Solis, Steven (February 3, 2012). "Bumps INF 'Man Vs. Machine' Album Tracklisting & Production Credits Revealed". Rapzilla. Retrieved February 22, 2015.
  8. ^ Cody, Daniel (February 7, 2015). "Full Interview with Bumps Inf". Wade-O Radio. Archived from the original on February 22, 2015. Retrieved February 22, 2015.
  9. ^ Lacy, Dwayne (March 18, 2015). "100% Real". New Release Tuesday. Retrieved March 22, 2015.
  10. ^ Daniels, David (February 12, 2015). "Bumps INF's transparency, storytelling shine on album 'Man vs. Machine'". Rapzilla. Retrieved February 22, 2015.
  11. ^ Wade-O Radio Team (August 24, 2012). "AUDIO: Interview with Bumps Inf Part 1: Pain in Paragraphs". Wade-O Radio. Archived from the original on February 22, 2015. Retrieved February 22, 2015.