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Major Key (album)
''Major Key'' (stylized as ''Major 🔑'') is the ninth studio album by American disc jockey and record producer DJ Khaled. It was released on July 29, 2016, by We the Best Music Group and Epic Records. The album features guest appearances from Jay-Z, Future (rapper), Future, Drake (musician), Drake, Nas, Big Sean, Kendrick Lamar, Betty Wright, J. Cole, Bryson Tiller, Nicki Minaj, Chris Brown, August Alsina, Jeremih, Rick Ross, Kodak Black, Jeezy, French Montana, YG (rapper), YG, Yo Gotti, Gucci Mane, 2 Chainz, Jadakiss, Fabolous, Fat Joe, Busta Rhymes, Kent Jones (rapper), Kent Jones, Travis Scott, Lil Wayne, Meghan Trainor, Wiz Khalifa, Wale (rapper), Wale, and Mavado (singer), Mavado. ''Major Key'' was supported by four Single (music), singles: "For Free", "I Got the Keys", "Holy Key" and "Do You Mind (DJ Khaled song), Do You Mind". The album received generally positive reviews from critics and debuted at number one on the US Billboard 200, ''Billboard'' 200. It was certified ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
DJ Khaled
Khaled Mohammed Khaled (; born November 26, 1975), known professionally as DJ Khaled, is an American DJ and record producer. Originally a Miami-based radio personality, Khaled has since become known for enlisting high-profile music industry artists to perform on singles and albums, for which he often serves as producer and hype man. Known as the "Honorific nicknames in popular music, Anthem King", his distinctions are his booming voice presence, "motivational" abstractions, maximalist production style and numerous catchphrases. Khaled was born in New Orleans, Louisiana, to Palestinian immigrant parents. He first gained recognition as a radio host in the 1990s for the radio station WEDR, 99 Jamz, and translated his popularity by working with Fat Joe's hip hop collective, Terror Squad (group), Terror Squad, as a DJ for their live performances and as a producer for the group. Following his production credits on the group's material, Khaled enlisted several hip hop artists associat ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Lee On The Beats
Anthony Leedel Norris (born February 11, 1990) is an American hip hop record producer and songwriter, professionally known as Lee on the Beats. Lee has produced for artists such as Lil Wayne, DJ Khaled, Kid Ink, Ace Hood, French Montana, Rick Ross, Meek Mill and Freeway, among others. In 2013, Lee was signed to DJ Khaled's We the Best Music Group. He is best known for producing French Montana’s “Pop That” and co-producing Khaled’s “ Do You Mind”. Career As a teenager Lee on the Beats started rapping and begun producing for local acts in Queens, New York. His family was more involved in the business and executive side of things. For example, His uncle, Skane Dolla was DJ Clue's manager as well as one of the owners of Desert Storm Records. He helped A&R projects for artists like Ludacris, Method Man, DMX, Fabolous, and Joe Budden for Def Jam. Lee was around for all of it, so he learned a lot growing up. Lee started a team called, The Amazinz with his cousin Roc Da P ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Disc Jockey
A disc jockey, more commonly abbreviated as DJ, is a person who plays recorded music for an audience. Types of DJs include Radio personality, radio DJs (who host programs on music radio stations), club DJs (who work at nightclubs or music festivals), mobile DJs (who are hired to work at public and private events such as weddings, parties, or festivals), and turntablism, turntablists (who use record players, usually turntables, to manipulate sounds on phonograph records). Originally, the "disc" in "disc jockey" referred to shellac and later vinyl records, but nowadays DJ is used as an all-encompassing term to also describe persons who DJ mix, mix music from other recording media such as compact cassette, cassettes, Compact disc, CDs or digital audio files on a CDJ, controller, or even a laptop. DJs may adopt the title "DJ" in front of their real names, adopted pseudonyms, or stage names. DJs commonly use audio equipment that can play at least two sources of recorded music simul ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Do You Mind (DJ Khaled Song)
"Do You Mind" is a song by American musician DJ Khaled featuring Trinidadian musician Nicki Minaj and fellow American musicians Chris Brown, Jeremih, Future, August Alsina, and Rick Ross. It was released on July 28, 2016, by We the Best Music Group and Epic Records as the fourth single of the former's ninth studio album, ''Major Key''. The song peaked at number 27 on the US ''Billboard'' Hot 100 and number 9 on the US Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs charts. It was eventually certified triple platinum by the RIAA. Composition The song samples "Lovers and Friends" performed by Lil Jon & the East Side Boyz featuring Usher and Ludacris, which also samples "Lovers and Friends" performed by Michael Sterling from his 1990 album '' Trouble'' and also contains an interpolation from Future of " Money Ain't a Thang" performed by Jermaine Dupri featuring Jay-Z. Chart performance The single debuted at number 49 on the US Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs chart on the week of August 20, 2016. The following wee ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Holy Key
"Holy Key" is a song by American musician DJ Khaled featuring American rappers Kendrick Lamar and Big Sean and American singer Betty Wright. It was released on July 22, 2016, by We the Best Music Group and Epic Records as the third single of DJ Khaled's ninth studio album, ''Major Key''. The song was produced by Cool & Dre. Background Whilst in the process of recording "Holy Key", Khaled told Sean; "''Yo. This record? I don’t want no rules, no regulations, I don’t want no regular song structure. I want you to just go bad. Catch the Holy Ghost and just… This is your chance to spit them bars. Even though you spit them all the time. Big this is a special one we gonna do it on.''" Khaled approached Kendrick Lamar about doing a feature on the song at a basketball game in LA they were both attending. Lamar responded to the idea of a possible collaboration; "''No doubt, Khaled. I love what you' re doing right now. I love how you're inspiring the world and the kids with your music. ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
I Got The Keys
"I Got the Keys" is a song by American musician DJ Khaled featuring American rappers Jay-Z and Future. It was released on July 4, 2016 by We the Best Music Group and Epic Records as the second single of Khaled's ninth studio album, ''Major Key'' (2016). In December 2016, the song was certified platinum by the Recording Industry Association of America (RIAA), for selling over a million digital copies in the United States. Music video The song's music video premiered after the BET Awards on June 26, 2016. The video features cameo appearances by Rick Ross, 2 Chainz, Pusha T, ASAP Ferg, T.I., Swizz Beatz, Busta Rhymes, Fabolous, Yo Gotti, Bryson Tiller Bryson Djuan Tiller (born January 2, 1993) is an American singer, rapper, and songwriter. He began his career in 2011 with his debut mixtape, ''Killer Instinct Vol. 1''. He gained mainstream recognition following the release of his 2015 single ... and Zoey Dollaz. Track listing Charts Weekly charts Year-end charts Certif ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
For Free
"For Free" is a song by American disc jockey DJ Khaled, featuring Canadian rapper Drake. It was released on June 3, 2016 by We the Best Music Group and Epic Records as the lead single from DJ Khaled's ninth studio album, ''Major Key''. The song was produced by Nineteen85 and Jordan Ullman and co-produced by Frankie Cutlass . The song was certified triple platinum by the Recording Industry Association of America (RIAA) on July 6, 2021, for selling over three million copies in the United States. Background On Snapchat, DJ Khaled talked about "the Drake vocals finally eingin", referencing the then-unreleased song. The hip hop song, its opening lines and cadences are interpolated from the opening lyrics of Too Short's " Blow the Whistle", produced by Lil Jon, and interpolates Akinyele's "Fuck Me For Free", produced by Frankie Cutlass. One of Drake's verses pays homage to Kendrick Lamar's ''To Pimp a Butterfly'' song, " For Free? (Interlude)". Chart performance On the cha ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Grateful (DJ Khaled Album)
''Grateful'' is the tenth studio album by American disc jockey and record producer DJ Khaled. It was released as a double album on June 23, 2017, by We the Best Music Group and Epic Records. The album features guest appearances from Sizzla, Beyoncé, Jay-Z, Drake, Rihanna, Bryson Tiller, Justin Bieber, Chance the Rapper, Quavo, Lil Wayne, Travis Scott, Rick Ross, Big Sean, Nas, Betty Wright, Alicia Keys, Nicki Minaj, Jeremih, Future, PartyNextDoor, Kodak Black, Migos, Pusha T, Jadakiss, Fat Joe, Raekwon, Gucci Mane, Yo Gotti, 21 Savage, T.I., Young Thug, 2 Chainz, Belly, and Mavado. Background The cover art was released alongside the album's third single on June 5, 2017, and featured Khaled's son Asahd, who was born in October 2016. Asahd was also revealed to be acting as the album's executive producer, with his father taking to talk show '' Jimmy Kimmel Live!'' in March 2017 to explain the reasoning and process behind his son's position on the album, statin ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
I Changed A Lot
''I Changed a Lot'' is the eighth studio album by American disc jockey and record producer DJ Khaled. It was released on October 23, 2015, by We the Best Music Group and RED Music. Recording sessions took place during 2014 to 2015, with its production by DJ Khaled, along with The Beat Bully, Lee on the Beats, Danja, Bkorn and The Mekanics, as well as guest appearances from Future, Rick Ross, Boosie Badazz, Jeezy, Chris Brown, August Alsina, Fetty Wap, Yo Gotti, Trick Daddy, French Montana, Meek Mill, Beanie Sigel, Jadakiss, Lil Wayne, Big Sean, Trey Songz, Jeremih, Ace Hood, Vado, Jay-Z, Mavado, John Legend, Usher and Fabolous. ''I Changed a Lot'' was supported by four official singles: " They Don't Love You No More", featuring Jay-Z, Meek Mill, Rick Ross and French Montana, " Hold You Down", featuring Chris Brown, August Alsina, Future and Jeremih, " How Many Times", featuring Brown, Lil Wayne and Big Sean and " Gold Slugs", featuring Brown, Alsina and Fetty Wap. Singles ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Travis Scott
Jacques Bermon Webster III (born April 30, 1991), known professionally as Travis Scott (formerly stylized as Travi$ Scott), is an American rapper, singer, songwriter, and record producer. Scott has had five number-one hits on the U.S. ''Billboard'' Hot 100 chart, along with a total of over one hundred charting songs. In addition to ten Grammy Award nominations, he has won a Latin Grammy Award, ''Billboard'' Music Award, MTV Video Music Award, and several BET Hip Hop Awards. Scott's musical style has been described as a "blend between traditional hip-hop and lo-fi" and often characterized as " ambient," with a heavily appraised influence from rappers Kanye West and Kid Cudi. His stage name is derived from the latter's real name, Scott Mescudi, combined with the name of a favorite uncle. In 2012, Scott signed his first major-label recording contract with Epic Records, as well as a publishing deal with Kanye West's GOOD Music as an in-house producer. In April 2013, he entered ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Southside (record Producer)
Joshua Howard Luellen (born February 2, 1989),Interview: SouthSide The Marrack known professionally as Southside (also known as Sizzle), is an American record producer, rapper and songwriter. Based in , he is recognized in the for his aggressive, trap-infused production work for prominent hip hop artists. After meeting hometown rapper , Luellen ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Nineteen85
Anthony Paul Jefferies (born July 1, 1985), known professionally as Nineteen85, is a Canadian record producer and songwriter. He won the ASCAP Music Award twice consecutively in 2014 and 2015. His stage name is derived from his birth year. He is best known for producing songs for Drake, such as "One Dance", "Hotline Bling" and "Hold On, We're Going Home". In 2014 he was named by ''Complex'' magazine as one of 15 new producers to watch for. In 2015, he founded the R&B duo Dvsn with singer Daniel Daley. He has been nominated for three Grammy Awards, including for "Producer of the Year (Non-Classical)". Production discography Singles produced Other songs 2011 Donnis – ''Southern Lights'' * 08. "Everybody" Shaun Boothe – ''Waiting Room'' * 02. "Do It For You" (featuring Kim Davis) *03. "Let Me Go (Remix)" (featuring CyHi The Prynce) *04. "One Side" *07. "Poor Boy (Remix)" (featuring Kardinal Offishall) *08. "1 2 3" (featuring STS) *09. "The Arena" (featuring ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
