Potter Payper

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Potter Payper
Also known asPotter
Born
Jamel Bousbaa

(1991-11-15) 15 November 1991 (age 34)
OriginBarking, London, England
Genres
Occupations
  • Rapper
  • songwriter
Years active2010–present
Labels
  • 36 The Label
  • EGA Distro (current)
  • 0207 Def Jam
  • Faceless Sounds
  • MOD Entertainment (former)
Websitehttps://potterpayper.com/

Jamel Bousbaa (born 15 November 1991), known professionally as Potter Payper, is a British rapper and songwriter from Barking, London, he started rapping early and gained attention through black box freestyles and grime blogs with friend and fellow rapper KB.[1][2][3] In 2021, he signed to the UK division of Def Jam Recordings. In 2022, his song "Gangsteritus" featuring Tiggs Da Author became his first UK top 40 single.[4] after its use in Top Boy.[5]

Early life

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Jamel Bousbaa was born on 15 November 1991 in the Barking area of East London to an Irish mother and an Algerian father. He grew up on the Gascoigne Estate in Barking, being raised by his grandmother, Nanny Lucy. He has one younger sibling who is 16 years younger than him. Bousbaa's father wasn't around much in his youth, and he'd face racism and nationalism due to his Islamic last name.[6]

Bousbaa began writing lyrics at the age of 10 years old before rapping to his friends at school. After being expelled from school in year 7, Bousbaa started recording music at the local Baseline Youth Club.[7][8][9][10][11]

Personal life

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On 13 August 2015, Bousbaa was arrested during the execution of a warrant at an address in Clacton, Essex, following an investigation into the "Frankie" county drug line, which resulted in charges of one count of possession with intent to supply a class A drug and one count of conspiring to supply a class A drug. He was jailed for five years and four months.[12] He was released in June 2020.[13]

File:"Every time I rap it's like a walk of atonement" graffiti, Hungerford Bridge.jpg
Graffiti quoting Bousbaa on Hungerford Bridge, London.

Discography

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Studio albums

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List of studio albums, with selected details and peak chart positions
Title Details Peak chart positions
UK
[14] 		UK
R&B
[14] 		SCO
[15]
Real Back in Style 2 1 8

Mixtapes

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List of mixtapes, with selected details and peak chart positions
Title Details Peak chart positions Certifications
UK
[14] 		UK
R&B
[14]
The Philosopher's Chrome — —
Training Day
  • Released: 9 July 2013
  • Label: Self-released
  • Format: Digital download, streaming
 — —
24
  • Released: 15 January 2015
  • Label: MOD Entertainment
  • Format: Digital download, streaming
 — 19
Training Day 2
  • Released: 13 September 2016
  • Label: Self-released
  • Format: Digital download, streaming
 — —
Training Day 3
  • Released: 18 September 2020
  • Label: Faceless Sounds
  • Format: Digital download, streaming
 3 2
Thanks for Waiting[17]
  • Released: 1 October 2021
  • Label: 0207 Def Jam
  • Format: Digital download, streaming
 8 1
Thanks for Hating
  • Released: 23 February 2024
  • Label: 36 The Label, EGA
  • Format: Digital download, streaming
 5 1
36 Hours
(with M Huncho)
  • Released: 10 May 2024
  • Label: 36 The Label, EGA
  • Format: Digital download, streaming
 28 3
Nightmare Before Christmas
  • Released: 29 November 2024
  • Label: 36 The Label, EGA
  • Format: Digital download, streaming
 30 3
"—" denotes a recording that did not chart or was not released in that territory.

Extended plays

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List of extended plays, with selected details
Title Details
One Time
  • Released: 25 March 2016
  • Label: Grimey Limey
  • Format: Digital download, streaming
Pay Per View
(with Big Watch)
  • Released: 30 September 2017
  • Label: Self-released
  • Format: Digital download, streaming
Regina vs. Jamel Bousbaa
  • Released: 20 July 2018
  • Label: Self-released
  • Format: Digital download, streaming
2020 Vision
  • Released: 19 June 2020
  • Label: Self-released
  • Format: Digital download, streaming

Singles

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List of singles, with selected chart positions and certifications
Title Year Peak chart positions Certifications Album
UK
[18] 		UK
R&B
[19] 		IRE
[20]
"2020 Vision Freestyle" 2020 41 28 — Non-album single
"Purpose" 64 — — Training Day 3
"Science" 79 — —
"Slumdog Millionaire" 100 — —
"Topshottas Freestyle" 2021 60 — — Non-album single
"Catch Up"
(featuring M Huncho) 		70 33 — Thanks for Waiting
"Gangsteritus"
(featuring Tiggs Da Author) 		2022 12 5 30
"Blame Brexit" 2023 75 — — Real Back in Style
"Multifaceted"[21] — — —
"Corner Boy"[22] — — —
"Facade"
(with Digga D) 		55 25 — Back to Square One
"Trench P (London City)"[23] 2024 — — — Thanks for Hating
"Sinaloa Cartel"[24] — — —
"Love Me How"[25] — — —
"Midas Touch" — — —
"Regina"
(with Jimmy) 		— — — Where Should I Start?
"Kop that Shit" (Remix)
(with Aystar and Skrapz) 		— — — Non-album single
"Rap Game" — — —
"You Don't Know Me" — — — Nightmare Before Christmas
"Fire In The Booth, Pt. 2"
(with Charlie Sloth) 		— — — Non-album single
"A Long Time"
(with Millyz) 		2025 — — — Blood In The Water 2
"—" denotes a recording that did not chart or was not released in that territory.

Other charted songs

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List of other charted songs, with selected chart positions
Title Year Peak chart positions Album
UK
[18]
"Real Back in Style" 2023 72 Real Back in Style
"White Ash" 77

References

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