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Richie Rich (rapper)
Richard Serrell (born June 25, 1967), professionally known as Richie Rich, is an American rapper. Music career Early years (1987–1999) Rich first entered music in the late 1980s with the group 415, based in Oakland. Rich joined with members D-Loc, DJ Daryl, and JED, to craft an album in 1989 called ''41Fivin''. Rich released a solo album in 1990, titled '' Don't Do It''. His rapping style had an influence on Snoop Dogg, and the group 415 inspired the name of the group 213. As the group was ready to sign a major-label contract with Priority Records in 1990, however, Rich was arrested for possession of cocaine. 415 released its next album and faded from the scene soon after, while Rich sat in jail; he was released a year later, and began appearing on tracks by 2Pac and the Luniz. Rich soon found himself being in the middle of a bidding war between Def Jam Records and Relativity Records. He choose to go on Russell Simmons' label Def Jam. Before forming his own label, Oaklan ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] [Amazon] |
Oakland, California
Oakland is a city in the East Bay region of the San Francisco Bay Area in the U.S. state of California. It is the county seat and most populous city in Alameda County, California, Alameda County, with a population of 440,646 in 2020. A major West Coast of the United States, West Coast port, Oakland is the most populous city in the East Bay, the third most populous city in the Bay Area, and the eighth most populous city in California. It serves as the Bay Area's trade center: the Port of Oakland is the busiest port in Northern California, and the fifth- or sixth-busiest in the United States. A charter city, Oakland was municipal corporation, incorporated on May 4, 1852, in the wake of the state's increasing population due to the California gold rush. Oakland's territory covers what was once a mosaic of California coastal prairie, California coastal terrace prairie, oak woodland, and north coastal scrub. In the late 18th century, it became part of a large ''rancho'' grant in the c ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] [Amazon] |
Half Thang
''Half Thang'' is the second album by American rapper Richie Rich. Track listing #"Intro" – 0:32 #"Ruff Neckin'" – 5:06 #"Half Thang" – 3:55 #"Busta Phree" – 4:29 #"As Usual" (skit) – 0:45 #"80 Ounces" – 3:05 #"Fuck Dat Nigga" (skit) – 0:54 #"Tastes Like Shit" – 4:37 #"Cheap Thrill" – 4:32 #"W. Dick" (skit; featuring Kev T.) – 0:34 #"Dirde Luv" – 4:38 #"Young Guns" (featuring T-Uni & Eclipz) – 5:13 #"Triple Gold (Outro)" – 1:01 Samples "Ruff Neckin'" *"Nuthin' but a "G" Thang" By Dr. Dre "Half Thang" *"Ain't No Future in Yo' Frontin" by MC Breed *"Let Me Ride" by Dr. Dre "Cheap Thrill" *"Seven Minutes of Funk" by Tyrone Thomas & The Whole Darn Family *" Pop Life" by Prince "Triple Gold" (Skit) *"Waterfalls" By TLC Chart history References External links * '' Half Thang' at AllMusic * Half Thang' at Discogs * Half Thang' at MusicBrainz MusicBrainz is a MetaBrainz project that aims to create a collaborative music database that is similar to the fr ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] [Amazon] |
I Got 5 On It
"I Got 5 on It" is a song by American Rapping, rap duo Luniz featuring Contemporary R&B, R&B singer Michael Marshall (singer), Michael Marshall, released in May 1995 by C-Note, Noo Trybe Records, Noo Trybe and Virgin Records, Virgin as the lead single from the duo's debut album ''Operation Stackola'' (1995). The song reached number two in Germany, number three in the United Kingdom and number eight in the United States. It is a Drug use in music, drug anthem about the consumption of cannabis, marijuana. Its title and chorus refer to the practice of splitting the cost of a marijuana purchase and claiming five dollars' worth of it. The single was certified RIAA certification, Platinum by the Recording Industry Association of America, RIAA on October 31, 1995, and sold one million copies domestically. In 2022, ''Pitchfork (website), Pitchfork'' ranked "I Got 5 on It" one of "The 250 Best Songs of the 1990s". Content The title relates to the following lyrics: "Kinda broke this even ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] [Amazon] |
Dru Down
Danyel Robinson (born September 14, 1971), better known by his stage name Dru Down, is an American Rapping, rapper and actor from Oakland, California.[ allmusic - Dru Down biography] He is currently a member of The Regime (group), The Regime, a collective of rappers that includes Yukmouth, Tech N9ne, Messy Marv, BG Bulletwound, Dorasel, Grant Rice, and Tha Realest. Early life Danyel Robinson grew up in East Oakland, Oakland, California, East Oakland, California, raised by his grandmother and step-father after having lost his mother at the age of three. In his early teens, Robinson discovered from his grandmother that his biological father was bassist and singer Bootsy Collins, Collins having met his mother at a show. Music career Early career, ''Fools from the Streets'', ''Explicit Game'' and "Pimp of the Year" Robinson began developing an interest in rap music in the late 1980s, and eventually began recording his own songs as Dru Down, releasing his debut album ''Fools from ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] [Amazon] |
Operation Stackola
''Operation Stackola'' is the debut studio album by American hip hop duo Luniz. It was released on July 4, 1995, through Virgin Records, C-Note Records and Noo Trybe Records. The album was produced by DJ Fuze, N.O. Joe, Tone Capone, Shock G, DJ Daryl, E-A-Ski & CMT, Gino Blacknell, and Terry T. It features guest appearances from Dru Down, Knucklehead, Eclipse, Michael Marshall, Nik Nack, Richie Rich, Shock G and Teddy. The album peaked at number 20 on the ''Billboard'' 200 and topped the Top R&B/Hip-Hop Albums charts. On June 20, 2000, it received a Platinum certification by the Recording Industry Association of America for selling over one million units in the United States. It also made it to number 14 on the Dutch Album Top 100, number 19 on the Swiss Hitparade, number 23 in Germany, number 37 in Sweden, number 41 on the UK Albums Chart and number 46 in Austria. Its lead single "I Got 5 on It" became a huge hit, reaching top 10 in several countries music charts, was certi ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] [Amazon] |
Eboni Foster
Eboni Foster is an American Rhythm and blues, R&B singer. Born in Sacramento, California, she became best known for her work as the lead singer of the '90s R&B group Nuttin' Nyce, and then for her solo single "Crazy for You", which became a top 40 hit on the Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs, US R&B chart in 1998. Foster went on to release her debut studio album, ''Just What You Want'', the same year. The R&B/Pop (genre), pop record drew favorable reviews and spawned a second single, "Everything You Do". Early life Foster was born in Sacramento, California, and at a young age began singing in local talent show competitions, both in her hometown and in San Francisco, to the latter of which her family had moved when she was young. She cut her first demo recordings at the age of nine, and at the age of fourteen released her first solo recordings. Career 1993-1997: Nuttin' Nyce and guest vocals In 1993, shortly after the release of her debut solo recordings, Foster joined the Sacramento-based ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] [Amazon] |
Me Against The World
''Me Against the World'' is the third studio album by American rapper 2Pac. It was released on March 14, 1995, by Interscope Records and Out da Gutta Records and distributed by Atlantic Records. 2Pac draws lyrical inspiration from his impending prison sentence, troubles with the police, and poverty. According to 2Pac, ''Me Against the World'' was made to show the hip-hop audience his respect for the art form. Lyrically, he intentionally tried to make the album more personal and reflective than his previous efforts. Considered by several music critics to be the best of any of his albums up to that point in his career, the album's musical production was handled by his mentor Shock G, Easy Mo Bee, Tony Pizarro, Johnny "J" and the Danish hip-hop duo Soulshock and Karlin, among others. ''Me Against the World'' features guest appearances from rap group Dramacydal and rapper Richie Rich. Released while Tupac was imprisoned, ''Me Against the World'' made an immediate impact ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] [Amazon] |
Greatest Hits (Richie Rich Album)
''Greatest Hits'' is a compilation album of previously released material from American rapper Richie Rich. The project contains songs from the 415 debut album (''41Fivin'') and the Richie Rich solo debut album (''Don't Do It''). The song "Making Records" first appeared on the EP ''Geeks Revenge (Rodney)'', released in 1990. Track listing # "Don't Do It" – 4:06 # "Rodney the Geek" – 4:29 # "Female F.E.D." – 4:05 # "The Mic Is Mine" – 4:27 # "Tic Tac" (featuring D-Loc Dustin Garett Miller (born May 2, 1977), best known by his stage name D-Loc, is an MC in the rap rock group Kottonmouth Kings and rap group Kingspade. The group was signed to Suburban Noize. Miller has been a part of the Kottonmouth Kings s ...) – 0:59 # "Media Hype" (featuring D-Loc) – 4:15 # "Together" – 3:33 # "Snitches & Bitches" – 4:43 # "Lifestyle as a Gangsta" (featuring D-Loc) – 3:36 # "415" – 5:44 # "Five MC's" (featuring D-Loc) – 3:53 # "Side Show" (featuring D-Loc) – 3:51 ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] [Amazon] |
Rafael Casal
Rafael Santiago Casal (born August 8, 1985) is an American writer, rapper, producer, director, actor, musician, and showrunner originally from the San Francisco Bay Area. Early life Casal grew up in Berkeley and Oakland, California. He was expelled from Berkeley High School after two years but earned his diploma through an alternative independent study program. Casal later designed and served as creative director of the University of Wisconsin-Madison’First WaveSpoken Word and Hip Hop Arts Program while earning a sociology degree at night. Casal has Irish ancestry on his mother's side, and Spanish and Cuban on his father's side. Career Poetry At 18, Casal appeared on 3 seasons of HBO's ''Def Poetry Jam'' while touring, performing, and teaching nationwide with YouthSpeaks. He is a two-time Brave New Voice Poetry Slam Festival champion. Music Casal has released several mixtapes online, including ''As Good As Your Word'' (2008), ''Monster'' (2009), and ''Mean Ones'' (2012). H ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] [Amazon] |
Tunefind
Tunefind is an American music search website which helps to find music featured in television series and movies. Users can suggest songs related to TV show or movie. If approved, song will be listed on that page. The songs' accuracy depends on votes given by the users. It was founded in 2005 and is based in San Francisco Bay Area, California, United States. On April 27 2021, Songtradr Songtradr is an American B2B music platform that helps to facilitate brands, content creators, and digital platforms in their use of music for licensing purposes. , Songtradr was the largest music licensing platform in the world. The platform o ... acquired Tunefind. References American music websites Music search engines Android (operating system) software IOS software Companies based in San Francisco Internet properties established in 2005 {{Website-stub ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] [Amazon] |
Blindspotting (TV Series)
''Blindspotting'' is an American comedy-drama television series and a spin-off sequel of the 2018 film of the same name. Set six months after the events of the film, the series follows Ashley, who is forced to move in with the mother of Miles, her boyfriend and father of her son, after he is suddenly incarcerated. The series co-stars Jaylen Barron, Candace Nicholas-Lippman, Benjamin Earl Turner, and Atticus Woodward. The series was created and executive produced by Rafael Casal and Daveed Diggs, writers, producers and lead stars of the original film, with Casal also acting as showrunner. Keith Calder, a producer on the original film, is also an executive producer, as well as actress Jasmine Cephas Jones. It premiered on June 13, 2021 on Starz. In October 2021, the series was renewed for a second season which premiered on April 14, 2023. In September 2023, the series was canceled after two seasons. Plot Six months after the events in the film of the same name, Miles, Ashley' ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] [Amazon] |
Let's Ride (Richie Rich Song)
"Let's Ride" is the first single from Richie Rich's album '' Seasoned Veteran'', released in 1996. The song peaked at #8 on the Billboard Hot Rap Singles chart, #67 on the Billboard Hot 100 chart, and #55 on the Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Singles & Tracks chart. On July 25, 2021, the song was featured in Episode 6 of the television series ''Blindspotting''. Music video The official music video for the song was directed by Michael Lucero Michael John Lucero (September 26, 1963 – May 8, 1998) was an American music video director. He died in a car accident in Nevada on May 8, 1998. Xzibit dedicated his 1998 video for “ What U See Is What U Get” to Lucero. Videograph .... Track listing #"Let's Ride" #"Let's Ride (Rated R Version)" #"Funk" #"Let's Ride (Instrumental)" References 1996 singles Def Jam Recordings singles Music videos directed by Michael Lucero Richie Rich (rapper) songs Gangsta rap songs {{1990s-hiphop-song-stub ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] [Amazon] |
