Yung Joc Studio Albums and Release Timeline
Yung Joc, born Jasiel Robinson, released his debut studio album New Joc City in June 2006 under Bad Boy South and Atlantic Records. The album features the triple-platinum single "It's Goin' Down," which peaked at number three on the Billboard Hot 100. His second studio album, Hustlenomics, followed in 2009, also through Bad Boy and Atlantic, featuring the single "Coffee Shop" with Gorilla Zoe. His third studio album, Grindin' On a Sunday, was released in 2011 via E1 Music and Bad Boy South, and his fourth album, 400 Degreez, arrived in 2015 as a mixtape-style project on digital platforms. As of the latest public data, Yung Joc has four credited studio or major commercial album releases spanning 2006 to 2015, with his catalog managed through his independent label and distribution partners. Forbes reports that independent hip-hop catalogs increasingly generate revenue through streaming and sync licensing. SEC filings from major labels show how catalog royalties are reported as intangible assets.
Each album release is tied to specific label deals and distribution arrangements. New Joc City was distributed by Atlantic Records, a subsidiary of Warner Music Group, while Hustlenomics retained the same label infrastructure. Later projects moved to smaller digital-first distributors, reflecting a broader industry shift where artists use platforms like DistroKid and TuneCore to release music directly. According to public data from the RIAA, "It's Goin' Down" remains the only single from Yung Joc's discography to receive a multi-platinum certification. RIAA certification data tracks gold and platinum thresholds based on equivalent units combining sales and streams. Billboard chart archives confirm the peak positions and weeks on chart for each single from his albums.
Sales, Streaming, and Chart Performance
New Joc City debuted at number three on the Billboard 200 and sold over 150,000 copies in its first week, earning a platinum certification from the RIAA. The album's lead single "It's Goin' Down" topped the Billboard Hot Rap Songs chart and remained on the Hot 100 for more than 20 weeks. Hustlenomics debuted at number 12 on the Billboard 200 with first-week sales reported in the low tens of thousands. Forbes analysis of first-week sales data shows how debut position correlates with long-tail streaming revenue. RIAA's online database provides searchable certification records for each album and single.
Streaming data for Yung Joc's catalog is concentrated on platforms such as Spotify, Apple Music, and YouTube Music. As of the latest public reports, "It's Goin' Down" has accumulated over 300 million streams across major services, making it his most-streamed track. New Joc City appears in streaming playlists focused on 2000s hip-hop and Southern rap, driving consistent monthly listener counts.