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Shawntoni Ajanae Nichols
Shawntoni Ajanee Nichols, better known by her stage name Mamii, is an American singer, songwriter, record producer and multi-instrumentalist, best known for her contributions to Beyoncé album ''Cowboy Carter'', co-writing ¥$ single "Talking", as well as her contributions to Kehlani album '' Crash''. She is currently signed to Roc Nation. In addition to her work behind the scenes, Nichols is also a solo artist blending R&B, jazz, and funk-rock. She is influenced by Prince, Jacob Collier, The Beatles, Stevie Wonder, Amy Winehouse, Frank Ocean, Willow Smith, and more. Career Early life Nichols grew up in a musical family, and began to learn to show interest in music after her brother started producing beats. A self-taught musician, she eventually learned to play the acoustic guitar and bass from YouTube videos. She started singing as a child in the church choir, and was inspired by the Clark Sisters, Kirk Franklin, and gospel vocal group Take 6 Take 6 is an American a ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Mamiii
"Mamiii" is a song recorded by American singer Becky G and Colombian singer Karol G. It was released by Kemosabe Records, Kemosabe and RCA Records on February 10, 2022, as the third single from Gomez's second Spanish Album#Studio, studio album ''Esquemas'' (2022). It was written by Gomez, Giraldo, Elena Rose and Daniel Echavarría Oviedo and produced by the latter. The cover art was shot by photographer Alfredo Flores. It is Gomez and Giraldo's second collaboration, following "Mi Mala#Remix version, Mi Mala (Remix)" released in February 2018. The single reached number one on the Hot Latin Songs, ''Billboard'' Hot Latin Songs, peaked at number four on the Billboard Global 200, Global 200, and peaked at number fifteen on the Billboard Hot 100, ''Billboard'' Hot 100. Commercial performance The song reached a peak of number 15 on the US Billboard Hot 100, ''Billboard'' Hot 100, earning both artists their second top 40 in the nation, as well as Gomez's highest-charting single on the c ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Stevie Wonder
Stevland Hardaway Morris (; Judkins; born May 13, 1950), known professionally as Stevie Wonder, is an American and Ghanaian singer-songwriter, musician, and record producer. He is regarded as one of the most influential musicians of the 20th century. Wonder is credited as a pioneer and influence by musicians across a range of genres that include rhythm and blues, R&B, Pop music, pop, Soul music, soul, Gospel music, gospel, funk, and jazz. A virtual one-man band, Wonder's use of synthesizers and other electronic musical instruments during the 1970s reshaped the conventions of contemporary R&B. He also helped drive such genres into the album era, crafting his LP record, LPs as cohesive and consistent, in addition to socially conscious statements with complex compositions. Visual impairment, Blind since shortly after his birth, Wonder was a child prodigy who signed with Motown's Tamla label at the age of 11, where he was given the professional name Little Stevie Wonder. Wonder's s ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Syd (singer)
Sydney Loren Bennett (born April 23, 1992), known professionally as Syd (formerly Syd tha Kyd), is an American singer and songwriter. She initially gained recognition as a member of the alternative hip hop collective Odd Future, and went on to co-found the band The Internet in 2011. In 2017, Bennett released her debut solo album '' Fin'', followed by the EP '' Always Never Home''. She released her second album, '' Broken Hearts Club'', in 2022. Early life Growing up in a musical family influenced Bennett's interest in music. Her mother once aspired to be a DJ and her uncle is Mikey Bennett, an internationally popular reggae producer and studio owner from Jamaica. As she explained, "I began wishing I could take credit for some of my favorite songs. That was when I started to make my own – I only began singing on my own songs when I really started writing." When Bennett was 14, she built a small music studio in her home and worked on sound engineering before getting into pr ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Lucky Daye
David Debrandon Brown (born September 25, 1985), known professionally as Lucky Daye, is an American R&B singer-songwriter from New Orleans. He signed with Keep Cool Records and RCA Records to release his first two extended plays, ''I'' (2018) and ''II'' (2019). The EPs were part of a series leading up to his debut studio album, '' Painted'' (2019). His third EP, ''Table for Two'', won Best Progressive R&B Album at the 64th Annual Grammy Awards. His second album, '' Candydrip'' (2022), was preceded by his first ''Billboard'' Hot 100 entry, " Over". His third album, ''Algorithm'' (2024), was nominated for Best R&B Album at the 67th Annual Grammy Awards. Early life David Debrandon Brown was born on September 25, 1985, in New Orleans, Louisiana. He grew up in a religious household where secular music was largely prohibited. As a result, he developed his musical abilities by learning melodies through church hymns. After leaving his family's church as a teenager, he immersed h ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Kalan
Kalan may refer to: * The sea otter, also called kalan, a large otter native to the North Pacific * Kalan Müzik, Kalan Music, Istanbul, Turkish independent record label of ethnic and folk music People * Elliott Kalan (born 1981), U.S. comedy writer and comedian * Kalan Haywood (born 1999), American politician * Kalan Porter (born 1985), or just "Kalan", singer, a winner of TV show ''Canadian Idol'' Places * Kalan (Turkey), name until 1936 of the Dersim Province capital, now Tunceli * Kalan (France), original Breton name of the Bretagne town of Calan, Morbihan * ''Kalán'', Hungarian name for the town of Călan, Hunedoara County, Romania * Kalan, Ardabil, a village in Ardabil Province, Iran * Kalan, Kaleybar, a village in East Azerbaijan Province, Iran * Kalan, Varzaqan, a village in East Azerbaijan Province, Iran * Kalan, Ilam, a village in Ilam Province, Iran * Kalan, Lorestan, a village in Lorestan Province, Iran * Kalan, Qazvin, a village in Qazvin Province, Iran * K ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Westside Boogie
Anthony Tremaine Dixson (born August 30, 1989), known professionally as Westside Boogie (stylised in all capitals; formerly known as Boogie), is an American rapper. His debut mixtape, ''Thirst 48'', was released on June 24, 2014, followed by his second, ''The Reach'' a year later. He signed a recording contract with Interscope Records in 2015, which entered a joint venture with Eminem's Shady Records two years later. His debut studio album, '' Everythings for Sale'', was released on January 25, 2019. His second album, ''More Black Superheroes'' was released on June 17, 2022. Early life Anthony Tremaine Dixson was born on August 30, 1989, in Compton, California, where he was also raised, and was a member of the church choir. His son, Darius, was born June 24, 2009, and was the catalyst for him to take music more seriously. In 2010, he enrolled in recording courses at Long Beach City College, using financial aid money to purchase recording equipment. He is also a single father of ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Friends (Omar Apollo EP)
''Friends'' is the second EP by American singer-songwriter Omar Apollo Omar Apolonio Velasco (born May 20, 1997), known professionally as Omar Apollo, is an American singer, songwriter, and actor. After signing a record deal with Warner Records, his debut album, ''Ivory (Omar Apollo album), Ivory'', was released in .... It was released independently on April 10, 2019, preceded by the singles "Trouble" and "Ashamed" . Background On March 4, 2019, AWAL Recordings announced in a press release that Omar Apollo had joined their roster. This deal would serve to give him radio promotion, help him breach international markets and distribution of his music. In an interview with DJBooth.net, Omar Apollo revealed that his upcoming EP would be more funk-oriented, with "space-y" sounds, including ballads, and having a more themed sound compared to his debut ''Stereo.'' Singles and music videos On January 30, 2019, Omar released ''Trouble'' across all music platforms. He announced th ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Omar Apollo
Omar Apolonio Velasco (born May 20, 1997), known professionally as Omar Apollo, is an American singer, songwriter, and actor. After signing a record deal with Warner Records, his debut album, ''Ivory (Omar Apollo album), Ivory'', was released in 2022 to positive reviews and earned him a Grammy Award nomination for Best New Artist at the 65th Annual Grammy Awards. Apollo sings in both English and Spanish. Early life and career Early life Omar Apolonio Velasco was born on May 20, 1997, in Hobart, Indiana to Mexican parents who immigrated to the U.S. from Guadalajara. He grew up in Indiana with his three older siblings. Apollo's parents both worked multiple jobs to support the family. As a child, Apollo was a ballet folklorico dancer and he was also a part of his Catholic church choir. At the age of 12, Apollo's parents bought him a guitar at his request; however, it was an electric guitar without a guitar amplifier. Apollo traded the electric guitar for an acoustic guitar at a paw ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Clash (magazine)
''Clash'' is a music and fashion magazine and website based in the United Kingdom. It is published four times a year by Music Republic Ltd, whose predecessor Clash Music Ltd went into liquidation. The magazine won awards including the Best New Magazine award in 2004 at the PPA Magazine Awards, Magazine of the Year at the 2011 Record of the Day Awards, and others in England and Scotland. History ''Clash'' was founded by John O'Rourke, Simon Harper, Iain Carnegie and Jon-Paul Kitching. It emerged from the long-running Dundee, Scotland-based free-listings magazine ''Vibe''. Re-launching as ''Clash Magazine'' in 2004, it won Best New Magazine award at the PPA Magazine Awards and Music Magazine of the Year at the Record of the Day Awards in 2005 and 2011 respectively. At the turn of 2011, ''Clash'' took on an entirely new look, ditching its previous glossy feel and music-led design for an altogether more artistically-led approach. In 2013, it launched a Smartphone channel, the iOS A ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Take 6
Take 6 is an American a cappella gospel sextet formed in 1980 on the campus of Oakwood College in Huntsville, Alabama. The group integrates jazz with spiritual and inspirational lyrics. Take 6 has received several Grammy Awards as well as Dove Awards, a Soul Train Award and nominations for the NAACP Image Award. The band has worked with Ray Charles, Joe Sample, Nnenna Freelon, Gordon Goodwin, Don Henley, Whitney Houston, Al Jarreau, Quincy Jones, k.d. lang, Queen Latifah, The Manhattan Transfer, Johnny Mathis, Brian McKnight, Luis Miguel, Marcus Miller, Joe Sample, Ben Tankard, Randy Travis, CeCe Winans, Stevie Wonder and Jacob Collier. All original members grew up in the Seventh-day Adventist Church. Biography Oakwood College years In 1980, Claude McKnight, older brother of R&B musician Brian McKnight, formed an a cappella quartet, The Gentlemen's Estates Quartet, at Oakwood College (now Oakwood University), a Seventh-day Adventist university in Hun ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Kirk Franklin
Kirk Dewayne Franklin (born January 26, 1970) is an American Gospel music, gospel musician. One of the List of best-selling gospel music artists, best-selling gospel music artists, his accolades include 20 Grammy Awards. ''Variety (magazine), Variety'' dubbed Franklin as a "Reigning King of Urban Gospel", and is one of the inaugural inductees into the Black Music & Entertainment Walk of Fame. He also lead lead the known ensembles, which had helped to define much recognition, such as The Family, God's Property, and One Nation Crew (1NC). Early life A native of Fort Worth, Texas, Franklin was raised by his aunt, Gertrude, having been abandoned as a baby by his mother. Gertrude recycled aluminum cans to raise money for Kirk to take piano lessons from the age of four. Kirk excelled and was able to read and write music while also Learning music by ear, playing by ear. At the age of seven, Franklin received his first contract which his aunt turned down. He did join the church choi ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
The Clark Sisters
The Clark Sisters are an American gospel vocal group originally consisting of five sisters: Jacky Clark Chisholm (born 1948), Denise "Niecy" Clark-Bradford (born 1953), Elbernita "Twinkie" Clark (born 1954), Dorinda Clark-Cole (born 1957), and Karen Clark Sheard (born 1960). The Clark Sisters are the daughters of gospel musician and choral director Dr. Mattie Moss Clark. They are credited for helping to bring gospel music to the mainstream and are considered pioneers of contemporary gospel. Their biggest hits include "Is My Living in Vain", "Praise the Lord (Hallelujah)", "I Can Do All Things Through Christ That Strengthens Me", "A Praying Spirit", "Nothing to Lose, All to Gain", "Endow Me", "Jesus Is a Love Song", "Ha-Ya (Eternal Life)", "Pure Gold", "Expect Your Miracle", and their biggest, mainstream crossover hit, "You Brought the Sunshine". As a group, the Clark Sisters have won two Grammy Awards and are the highest-selling female gospel group in history. In 2020, t ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
