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Back In The Day (Illegal Song)
"Back in the Day" is the third and final single released from Illegal's debut album, ''The Untold Truth''. It was written by members Jamal and Malik, each detailing their hardships growing up before they received a record deal. The song peaked at 80 on the Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Singles & Tracks and 21 on the Hot Rap Singles and was the last release from Illegal. The song was produced by Colin Wolfe. Music video The music video features cameos by Snoop Doggy Dogg and Tha Dogg Pound Tha Dogg Pound is an American hip hop duo made up of rappers Kurupt and Daz Dillinger. They were signed to Death Row Records in their early careers and were key to the label's success. Kurupt and Daz went on to release solo albums starting .... Single track listing A-Side #"Back in the Day" (Rowdy Main Mix)- 5:05 #"Back in the Day" (Radio Edit)- 4:15 #"Back in the Day" (Accapella Mix)- 4:59 #"Back in the Day" (Percapella Mix)- 5:02 B-Side #"Back in the Day" (Album Version)- 5:10 #"Back in th ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Illegal (group)
Illegal was a short-lived hip hop duo composed of Jamal Phillips ( Philadelphia, Pennsylvania) and Malik Edwards (Holly Hill, South Carolina) that was signed to Rowdy Records. History The duo, known to be affiliated with the hip-hop collective Hit Squad, made their debut with the album, ''The Untold Truth'', released in 1993, which was a minor success, peaking at No. 119 on the ''Billboard'' 200 and No. 19 on the Top R&B/Hip-Hop Albums. Several tracks on the album, including its two singles, "Head or Gut" and "We Getz Busy," were diss songs directly aimed at rivals Kris Kross and Da Youngstas. The duo virtually disappeared from the public eye until 1995, when it teamed with Too Short on the song "Thangs Change", after which the group disbanded. Jamal Phillips would later release his debut solo album, ''Last Chance, No Breaks'', in 1995 on Rowdy Records. Malik released one single for Rowdy Records titled "Malik Goes On", but his debut album was shelved. Malik worked with ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
The Untold Truth
''The Untold Truth'' is the only studio album by American rap duo Illegal, composed of rappers Jamal and Mr. Malik. It was released on August 24, 1993 through Rowdy Records with distribution via Arista Records. Recording sessions took place from late Fall 1992 to mid-Summer 1993 at D.A.R.P. Studios in Atlanta, at Soundtrack Studios in New York City and at BMV Digital Studios in Newark. Production was handled by nine record producers, including Dallas Austin, Diamond D, Erick Sermon, Biz Markie and Lord Finesse. The album peaked at #119 on the ''Billboard'' 200 and #19 on the Top R&B/Hip-Hop Albums. It spawned three singles: " Back in the Day", and the Kris Kross/Da Youngsta's diss tracks "Head or Gut" and "We Getz Busy". Track listing Personnel *Jamal Phillips – vocals * Malik Edwards – vocals * Joseph Kirkland – vocals (track 4), producer (tracks: 2, 4) *Erick Sermon – vocals (track 5), producer (tracks: 3, 5) * Robert Hall Jr. – vocals & producer (track 8) * Andre ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Rowdy Records
Rowdy Records is a record label distributed through Motown. It was founded by record producer Dallas Austin in 1992, and the precursor to his entertainment company, Freeworld Entertainment. History Formed in 1992 by producers Dallas Austin and L.A. Reid, Rowdy was initially distributed through Arista Records. At the time, Austin had gained notoriety for writing and producing hits for acts like Monica, Another Bad Creation, Boyz II Men, Joi, For Real, Da King & I and TLC. Reid, meanwhile, was also running the fledgling LaFace Records. In 1993, Reid stepped down to continue focusing his energies on LaFace, leaving Dallas to run the Atlanta-based company on his own. Rowdy shot to success in 1993 with rap group Illegal, who had two #1 rap singles and the #1 Billboard rap single of the year. 1995 saw the release of the triple platinum debut album from fourteen-year-old R&B singer Monica entitled ''Miss Thang''. Other acts on the label included: Y'all So Stupid, For Real, ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Arista Records
Arista Records () is an American record label owned by Sony Music Entertainment, a subsidiary of Sony Corporation of America, the North American division of the Japanese conglomerate Sony. The label was previously handled by BMG Entertainment, the North American division of German conglomerate Bertelsmann. Though the label was founded in November 1974 by Clive Davis, Arista in its current form was re-established in 2018. Along with Epic Records, RCA Records, and Columbia Records, Arista is one of Sony Music's four flagship record labels. History Background After being fired from CBS Records, Clive Davis was recruited by Alan Hirschfield, CEO of Columbia Pictures, in June 1974 to be a consultant for the company's record and music operations. Shortly after his hiring by CPI, Davis became president of Bell Records, replacing the departing Larry Uttal. Davis's real goal was to reorganize and revitalize Columbia Pictures' music division. With a $10 million investme ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Jamal Phillips
Jamal Phillips (born April 26, 1979), known professionally mononymously as Jamal and formerly as Mally G, is an American rapper and record producer. He started his career as one-half of rap duo Illegal, the rap act formed by Dallas Austin in the early 1990s. Career Illegal and going solo Phillips' tenure with Illegal was short-lived; following the lukewarm response to 1993's The Untold Truth — the group's full-length debut — Phillips embarked on a solo career. He teamed up with Erick Sermon of the Def Squad to release 1995's ''Last Chance, No Breaks'', his debut release. The album (produced by Easy Mo Bee, Redman, Rockwilder and Sermon) peaked at #10 and #37 on Billboard magazine's ''Heatseekers'' and ''Top R&B/Hip-Hop Albums'' charts respectively. The album also spawned a pair of hit singles — "Fades Em All", which sampled The Notorious B.I.G.'s "Ready to Die", and "Keep It Real", which sampled Stevie Wonder's "Ribbon in the Sky". Smoke-a-Lot Records In 2006, Ja ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
We Getz Busy
"We Getz Buzy" is the second single released from Illegal's debut album, '' The Untold Truth''. It was written, produced and featured Erick Sermon. "We Getz Buzy" was the most successful of the three singles the group released during their brief existence, making it to 4 of the Billboard charts, including #1 on the Hot Rap Singles Hot Rap Songs (formerly known as Hot Rap Tracks and Hot Rap Singles) is a chart released weekly by ''Billboard'' in the United States. It lists the 25 most popular hip-hop/rap songs, calculated weekly by airplay on rhythmic and urban radio stat ... chart. Single track listing A-Side #"We Getz Buzy" (Radio Edit)- 3:40 #"We Getz Buzy" (TV Edit)- 3:40 #"We Getz Buzy" (Buzy Vibe Mix)- 3:40 B-Side #"We Getz Buzy" (Rowdy Main Mix)- 3:40 #"We Getz Buzy" (Alternate Vocal Mix)- 3:40 #"We Getz Buzy" (Jeep Vibe Mix)- 5:50 Charts 1993 singles 1993 songs Illegal (group) songs Songs written by Erick Sermon Rowdy Records singles Songs written by ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs
The Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs chart ranks the most popular R&B and hip hop songs in the United States and is published weekly by '' Billboard''. Rankings are based on a measure of radio airplay, sales data, and streaming activity. The chart had 100 positions but was shortened to 50 positions in October 2012. The chart is used to track the success of popular music songs in urban, or primarily African American, venues. Dominated over the years at various times by jazz, rhythm and blues, doo-wop, rock and roll, soul, and funk, it is today dominated by contemporary R&B and hip hop. Since its inception, the chart has changed its name many times in order to accurately reflect the industry at the time. History Beginning in 1942, ''Billboard'' published a chart of bestselling black music, first as the Harlem Hit Parade, then as Race Records. Then in 1949, ''Billboard'' began publishing a Rhythm and Blues chart, which entered "R&B" into mainstream lexicon. These three charts were conso ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Rap Songs
Hot Rap Songs (formerly known as Hot Rap Tracks and Hot Rap Singles) is a chart released weekly by '' Billboard'' in the United States. It lists the 25 most popular hip-hop/rap songs, calculated weekly by airplay on rhythmic and urban radio stations and sales in hip hop-focused or exclusive markets. Streaming data and digital downloads were added to the methodology of determining chart rankings in 2012. From 1989 through 2001, it was based on how much the single sold in that given week. The song with the most weeks at number one is "Old Town Road", with a total of 20 weeks. Chart statistics and other facts Artists with the most number-one singles Note: Rihanna is a featured artist on all her number-one singles. Artists with the most consecutive weeks at number one *25 weeks – Lil Wayne (" Lollipop", " A Milli") *20 weeks – Drake (" I'm On One", " Headlines"); T-Pain (" Good Life", "Low"); T.I. (" Whatever You Like", " Live Your Life") *19 weeks – 50 Cent (" Candy Sho ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Snoop Doggy Dogg
Calvin Cordozar Broadus Jr. (born October 20, 1971), known professionally as Snoop Dogg (previously Snoop Doggy Dogg and briefly Snoop Lion), is an American rapper. His fame dates back to 1992 when he featured on Dr. Dre's debut solo single, " Deep Cover", and then on Dre's debut solo album, ''The Chronic''. Broadus has since sold over 23 million albums in the United States and 35 million albums worldwide. His accolades include an American Music Award, a Primetime Emmy Award, and 17 nominations at the Grammy Awards. Broadus' debut solo album, ''Doggystyle,'' produced by Dr. Dre, was released by Death Row Records in November 1993, and debuted at number one on the popular albums chart, the ''Billboard'' 200, and on ''Billboard''s Top R&B/Hip-Hop Albums chart. Selling 800,000 copies in its first week, ''Doggystyle'' was certified quadruple-platinum in 1994 and featured the singles " What's My Name?" and " Gin and Juice". In 1994, Death Row Records released a soundtrack, by Broad ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Tha Dogg Pound
Tha Dogg Pound is an American hip hop duo made up of rappers Kurupt and Daz Dillinger. They were signed to Death Row Records in their early careers and were key to the label's success. Kurupt and Daz went on to release solo albums starting in 1998. They eventually left the crumbling Death Row Records in 1999. Daz left due to long-lasting internal struggles on the label after friend and labelmate Tupac Shakur's murder in 1996. Kurupt started Antra Records, while Daz and Soopafly started D.P.G. Recordz. In 2002 a feud arose between the two when Kurupt decided to sign back with Death Row Records, upsetting everyone involved with the group. His awaited Death Row release ''Against Tha Grain'' had been postponed several times while Kurupt was on the label, later being released in August 2005, after he was off. In January 2005, Daz made another solo album release titled '' Tha Dogg Pound Gangsta LP''. Tha Dogg Pound then got back together as a group and released ''Dillinger & Young ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
1994 Singles
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