Jacky Jasper

Jacky Jasper
Background information
Birth name	Sean Merrick
Also known as	H-Bomb HDV
Born	Toronto, Ontario, Canada
Origin	Hollywood, California
Genres	G-Funk
Years active	1990–2000s
Labels	Sony Records

Sean Merrick, professionally known as Jacky Jasper, Hollywood Street King, H-Bomb and simply, H, is a Canadian-American rap pioneer, funk musician, social media influencer, Hollywood producer and the first Black celebrity blogger to introduce a "word from the street" perspective to pop culture news coverage.^[1][2][3] Regarded for his distinct G-funk hip hop sound, H is a renowned musical protege of Ike Turner,^[4] with an iconic catalogue of musical works highlighted by historical collaborations with artists including Rick James, Roger Troutman, Bootsy Collins, Ohio Players and The Brides of Funkenstien.^[5]