Prince Ital Joe
Prince Ital Joe | |
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| Born | Joseph Paquette 5 May 1963 Dominica |
| Died | 16 May 2001 (aged 38) near Phoenix, Arizona, United States |
| Occupation(s) | Reggae and ragga vocalist, actor, concert promoter |
| Years active | 1988–2001 |
| Known for | Collaboration with Marky Mark, work with Death Row Records, acting roles in Marked for Death, EZ Streets, Players |
Joseph Paquette (May 5, 1963 – May 16, 2001), better recognized as Prince Ital Joe, was a reggae and ragga vocalist from Dominica who gained prominence through his work with Mark Wahlberg and various artists affiliated with Death Row Records. His acting credits include a role in the Steven Seagal movie Marked for Death as well as appearances on television series like EZ Streets and Players.
Life and career
Originally from Dominica, Prince Ital Joe relocated to Brooklyn, New York at the age of 13. After completing high school, he moved to California to advance his ambitions in acting and entertainment. Prior to embarking on his music career, he dedicated over ten years to performing at Hollywood events and served as a concert promoter in the Caribbean between 1988 and 1990, organizing shows for artists such as Ziggy Marley.
In 1993, he formed a duo with rapper Marky Mark, resulting in two albums: Life in the Streets released in 1994 and The Remix Album in 1995. After their partnership ended, Joe signed with Death Row Records, led by Suge Knight and Dr. Dre. He contributed vocals to projects including Tha Dogg Pound’s Dogg Food, Makaveli’s The Don Killuminati: The 7 Day Theory, and Daz Dillinger’s Retaliation, Revenge & Get Back. Although plans existed for a solo album under Death Row, it never materialized. He continued his involvement in music until his passing.
Personal life
Prince Ital Joe was married to Paulina Paquette, and together they had a daughter named Princess Nashida Paquette.
He passed away on May 16, 2001 at the age of 38 due to injuries sustained in an automobile accident near Phoenix, Arizona while en route to Los Angeles.
Studio albums
- Prince Ital Joe and Marky Mark
| Year | Album | Highest chart rankings | Certifications | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| AUT | GER | SWI | EUR | |||
| 1994 | Life in the Streets | 21 | 10 | 42 | — | |
Remix albums
- Prince Ital Joe and Marky Mark
| Year | Album | Highest chart rankings | Certifications | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| AUT | GER | SWI | EUR | |||
| 1995 | The Remix Album | — | — | — | — | |
Singles
- Prince Ital Joe and Marky Mark
| Year | Single | Peak chart positions | Certifications | Album | ||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| AUT | BEL (Vl) |
DEN | FIN | GER | NED | SWI | SWE | EUR | ||||
| 1993 | "Happy People" | 23 | — | — | 8 | 4 | — | 22 | 24 | 22 |
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Life in the Streets |
| 1994 | "Life in the Streets" | — | — | — | 8 | 11 | — | 5 | 36 | 58 |
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| "United" | 6 | 23 | 7 | 10 | 1 | 7 | 9 | 6 | 9 |
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Additional Associated Releases
- 1999: Prince Ital Joe featuring W.C. – "Stereo Type" (Track not released under Death Row Records)
- 1999: Prince Ital Joe featuring Kurupt & Coolio – "2Pac Tribute" (Unpublished track from Death Row Records)
- 1999: Prince Ital Joe featuring Daz Dillinger – "Watcha Gonna Do" (Unreleased recording from Death Row Records)