Thomas J. Coyne (December 10, 1954April 12, 2017) was an American mastering engineer.

Early life and career

Coyne was born in Elizabeth, New Jersey, and grew up in nearby

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, where he graduated from Roselle Catholic High School in 1972. He attended

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where he received a degree in Commercial Design. Following college, Coyne's first job was at Dick Charles Recording where Lee Hulko, former owner of Sterling Sound, got his first job in the states after arriving from

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. In the six months Coyne worked at Dick Charles, he watched Dick master records on the lathe and soon began cutting his own after hours. Coyne then was hired at Frankford/Wayne Mastering Labs, assisting under Dominic Romeo, known for cutting 45s for

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, The Four Seasons, Frankie Valli and Dionne Warwick among others. For the next ten years, Coyne primarily cut records for dance bands with his first big record being "Ladies Night" by

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. In 1989, Coyne was hired by

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where he spent another five years mastering mostly Hip-Hop and R&B records by artists such as Black Box,

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, A Tribe Called Quest and De La Soul. In 1994, Coyne was offered a job by Lee Hulko who now operated Sterling Sound. In 1998, Coyne, Ted Jensen,

Greg Calbi Gregory Calbi (born April 3, 1949) is an American mastering engineer at Sterling Sound, New Jersey. Biography Greg Calbi was born on April 3, 1949, in Yonkers, New York, and raised in Bayside, Queens, New York. He graduated in 1966 from Bishop ...

, Murat Aktar (Absolute Audio co-founder) and the UK based Metropolis bought Sterling Sound from Lee Hulko.

Death

Coyne died on April 12, 2017, from multiple myeloma at the age of 62.

Awards and recognition

During his career, Coyne won ten Grammy Awards and one Latin Grammy Award and had over 35 category nominations.

Grammy Awards

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Latin Grammy Awards

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Studio

Sterling Sound is located in

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List of works mastered by Tom Coyne

1970s

*1979 - ''Music Box Dancer'' -

Frank Mills Frank Mills (born June 27, 1942) is a Canadian pianist and recording artist, best known for his solo instrumental hit "Music Box Dancer". Early life and education Mills was born in Montreal, Quebec. He was raised in Verdun, Quebec and started pl ...

*1979 - ''Delores Hall'' - Delores Hall *1979 - ''I'm Caught Up (In a One Night Love Affair)'' -

Inner Life Inner Life was an American club-oriented soul studio project formed in 1979 that enjoyed success with "I'm Caught Up (In a One Night Love Affair)" (1979), "Ain't No Mountain High Enough" (1981), and "Moment of My Life" (1982). Tracks featured th ...

*1979 - ''Come Into My Life'' - Carol Douglas *1979 - ''Ladies' Night'' -

*1978 - ''What About You!'' -

Stanley Turrentine Stanley William Turrentine (April 5, 1934 – September 12, 2000) was an American jazz tenor saxophonist. He began his career playing R&B for Earl Bostic and later soul jazz recording for the Blue Note label from 1960, touched on jazz fusion ...

*1978 - '' Take a Look at Those Cakes'' - James Brown

1980s

*1989 - '' Beneath the Remains'' -

Sepultura Sepultura (, "grave")Barcinski & Gomes 1999, page 17. is a Brazilian heavy metal band from Belo Horizonte. Formed in 1984 by brothers Max and Igor Cavalera,Barcinski & Gomes 1999, page 16. the band was a major force in the groove metal, thra ...

*1989 - ''Bayou Cadillac'' -

BeauSoleil BeauSoleil (French, ''beautiful sun'') is a Cajun band from Louisiana, United States. Band history Founded in 1975, BeauSoleil (often billed as "BeauSoleil avec Michael Doucet") released its first album in 1977 and became one of the most well ...

*1989 - ''Flag'' - Yello *1988 - '' I Remember Blind Joe Death'' - John Fahey *1988 - '' Life Is...Too Short'' -

Too Short Todd Anthony Shaw (born April 28, 1966), better known by the stage name Too Short (stylized as Too $hort), is an American rapper and record producer. He became famous in the West Coast hip hop scene in the late 1980s, with lyrics often based on ...

*1988 - ''Staring at the Sun'' -

Level 42 Level 42 is an English jazz-funk band formed on the Isle of Wight in 1979. They had a number of UK and worldwide hits during the 1980s and 1990s. Their highest-charting single in the UK was " Lessons in Love", which reached number three on th ...

*1988 - ''Power Metal'' - Pantera *1987 - '' Liberty and Justice For...'' - Agnostic Front *1987 - ''Buster Poindexter'' - Buster Poindexter *1987 - ''

Earth, Sun, Moon ''Earth, Sun, Moon'' is the third studio album by English alternative rock band Love and Rockets, released in 1987 on Beggars Banquet. The album was remastered, but not expanded (unlike their previous albums), in 2001. Most of the tracks that ...

'' - Love and Rockets *1987 - '' Running in the Family'' -

*1987 - ''Taking Over'' - Overkill *1986 - '' Standing in the Light'' -

*1986 - '' Animalization'' -

The Animals The Animals (also billed as Eric Burdon and the Animals) are an English rock band, formed in Newcastle upon Tyne in the early 1960s. The band moved to London upon finding fame in 1964. The Animals were known for their gritty, bluesy sound and ...

*1986 - ''Game Over'' -

Nuclear Assault Nuclear Assault was an American thrash metal band formed in New York City in 1984. Part of the mid-to-late 1980s thrash metal movement, they were one of the main bands of the genre to emerge from the East Coast along with Overkill, Whiplash, ...

*1986 - '' The Pink Opaque'' - Cocteau Twins *1986 - ''After Dark'' -

Johnny Adams Laten John Adams Jr. (January 5, 1932 – September 14, 1998), was an American blues, jazz and gospel singer, known as "The Tan Canary" for the multi-octave range of his singing voice, his swooping vocal mannerisms and falsetto. His biggest ...

*1986 - '' Unveiling the Wicked'' - Exciter *1986 - ''Atomizer'' - Big Black *1986 - ''Dancing on the Edge'' -

Roy Buchanan Leroy "Roy" Buchanan (September 23, 1939 – August 14, 1988) was an American guitarist and blues musician. A pioneer of the Telecaster sound, Buchanan worked as a sideman and as a solo artist, with two gold albums early in his career and two lat ...

*1986 - ''Bayou Boogie'' -

*1986 - ''True Colours'' -

*1985 - '' Hellish Crossfire'' - Iron Angel *1985 - '' I Am the Night'' - Pantera *1985 - ''Nail'' -

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*1985 - '' Skeptics Apocalypse'' -

Agent Steel Agent Steel is an American speed metal band from Los Angeles, formed in 1984 by vocalist John Cyriis with drummer Chuck Profus. The band released two full-length albums and one EP before disbanding in 1988. They were most notable for Cyriis' hi ...

*1985 - '' Long Live the Loud'' - Exciter *1985 - '' Gotta Let This Hen Out!'' - Robyn Hitchcock and the Egyptians *1985 - '' World Machine'' -

*1985 - ''Hello Central...Give Me Dr. Jazz'' - Bob Brozman *1985 - ''Open the Door'' - Pentangle *1985 - ''Haven't You Heard'' -

Paul Laurence Paul Laurence (aka Paul Lawrence Jones III) is an American songwriter, producer and keyboardist. He had several number one R&B hits Freddie Jackson's "Rock Me Tonight (For Old Times Sake)," "Jam Tonight," "Tasty Love," "Hey Lover," "Do Me Agai ...

*1985 - ''Deckchairs Overboard'' - Deckchairs Overboard *1985 - '' Standing in the Line of Fire'' - Gary U.S. Bonds *1985 - '' Showdown!'' -

Albert Collins Albert Gene Drewery, known as Albert Collins and the Ice Man (October 1, 1932 – November 24, 1993),Skeely, Richard. "Albert Collins: Biography" Allmusic.com. was an American electric blues guitarist and singer with a distinctive guitar style. ...

Robert Cray Robert William Cray (born August 1, 1953) is an American blues guitarist and singer. He has led his own band and won five Grammy Awards. Early life Robert Cray was born on August 1, 1953, in Columbus, Georgia, while his father was statione ...

Johnny Copeland John Clyde Copeland (March 27, 1937 – July 3, 1997) was an American Texas blues guitarist and singer. In 1983, he was named Blues Entertainer of the Year by the Blues Foundation. He is the father of blues singer Shemekia Copeland. In 2017, Co ...

*1985 - ''Queen of the Blues'' -

Koko Taylor Koko Taylor (born Cora Anna Walton, September 28, 1928 – June 3, 2009) was an American singer whose style encompassed Chicago blues, electric blues, rhythm and blues and soul blues. Sometimes called "The Queen of the Blues", she was known f ...

*1985 - '' When a Guitar Plays the Blues'' -

*1985 - ''Pressure Cooker'' - Clarence "Gatemouth" Brown *1984 - ''

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*1984 - '' Ride the Lightning'' - Metallica *1984 - ''Escape'' - Whodini *1984 - ''Commercial Zone'' - Public Image Ltd *1984 - ''Guitar Slinger'' -

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*1984 - '' City Babys Revenge'' - Charged GBH *1984 - '' How Men Are'' -

Heaven 17 Heaven 17 are an English new wave and synth-pop band that formed in Sheffield in 1980. The band were a trio for most of their career, composed of Martyn Ware (keyboards) and Ian Craig Marsh (keyboards) (both previously of the Human League), and ...

*1984 - ''Burning Star'' -

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*1984 - ''Suddenly'' -

*1984 - ''From the Heart'' -

*1984 - '' Doot-Doot'' -

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*1984 - ''Jealousy'' - Touchstone *1984 - ''

Don't Break the Oath ''Don't Break the Oath'' is the second studio album by Danish heavy metal band Mercyful Fate, released in 1984. The style Mercyful Fate employed on ''Don't Break the Oath'' resembled a mixture of heavy metal with progressive elements, lyrical ...

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Mercyful Fate Mercyful Fate is a Danish heavy metal band from Copenhagen, formed in 1981 by vocalist King Diamond and guitarist Hank Shermann. Influenced by progressive rock and hard rock, and with lyrics dealing with Satan and the occult, Mercyful Fat ...

*1983 - ''Hittin' the Road Again'' -

Red Holloway James Wesley "Red" Holloway (May 31, 1927 – February 25, 2012) was an American jazz saxophonist. Biography Born in Helena, Arkansas,Daniel E. Slotnik"Red Holloway, Swinger of the Sax, Dies at 84" ''The New York Times'', February 28, 2012 ...

*1983 - ''Mongo Magic'' -

Mongo Santamaría Ramón "Mongo" Santamaría Rodríguez (April 7, 1917 – February 1, 2003) was a Cuban percussionist and bandleader who spent most of his career in the United States. Primarily a conga drummer, Santamaría was a leading figure in the pachanga an ...

*1983 - ''High-Rise'' -

Ashford & Simpson Ashford & Simpson were an American husband-and-wife songwriting-production team and recording duo of Nickolas Ashford (May 4, 1941 – August 22, 2011) and Valerie Simpson (born August 26, 1946). Ashford was born in Fairfield, South Carolina, ...

*1983 - ''Bar Room Preacher'' - Jimmy Johnson *1983 - ''Listen'' -

A Flock of Seagulls A Flock of Seagulls are an English new wave band formed in Liverpool in 1979. The group, whose best-known line-up comprised Mike Score, Ali Score, Frank Maudsley and Paul Reynolds, hit the peak of their chart success in the early 1980s. The ...

*1983 - ''Land of the Lost'' - The Freeze *1983 - ''Live'' - The Rods *1983 - ''Check It!'' -

Mutabaruka Allan Hope (born 1952), better known as Mutabaruka, is a Jamaican Rastafari dub poet, musician, actor, educator, and talk-show host, who developed two of Jamaica's most popular radio programmes, ''The Cutting Edge'' and ''Steppin' Razor''. His ...

*1982 - ''Midnight Blue'' - Louise Tucker *1982 - ''A Flock of Seagulls'' -

*1982 - ''Miscellaneous Abstract Record No. 1'' -

Rosalie Sorrels Rosalie Sorrels (June 24, 1933 – June 11, 2017) was an American Folk music, folk singer-songwriter. She began her public career as a singer and collector of traditional folksongs in the late 1950s. During the early 1960s she left her husband an ...

*1982 - ''November Group'' - November Group *1981 - ''Something Special'' -

*1981 - ''

What a Woman Needs ''What a Woman Needs'' is the eleventh studio album by American singer Melba Moore. It was released by EMI America Records on October 12, 1981. Her debut project with the label, it reached number 46 US Top R&B/Hip-Hop Albums Top R&B/Hip-Hop Albu ...

'' - Melba Moore *1980 - '' Celebrate!'' -

*1980 - '' National Lampoon White Album'' - National Lampoon

1990s

*1999 - '' Walking Off the Buzz'' - Blessid Union of Souls *1999 - '' A Prince Among Thieves'' - Prince Paul *1999 - '' There’s a Poison Goin’ On'' -

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*1999 - '' Vol. 3... Life and Times of S. Carter'' - Jay Z *1999 - ''Beneath the Surface'' -

GZA ''Gary Eldridge Grice'' (born August 22, 1966), better known by his stage names GZA ( ) and The Genius, is an American rapper and songwriter. A founding member of the hip hop group Wu-Tang Clan, GZA is the group's "spiritual head", being both ...

*1999 - ''Chyna Doll'' - Foxy Brown *1999 - ''Coming of Age'' - Memphis Bleek *1999 - ''...Baby One More Time'' - Britney Spears *1999 - ''

Venni Vetti Vecci ''Venni Vetti Vecci'' is the debut studio album by American rapper Ja Rule. It was released on June 1, 1999, by Def Jam Recordings and Irv Gotti's Murder Inc. Records. It was the first album to be released on Murder Inc. Production was mostly ha ...

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Ja Rule Jeffrey Bruce Atkins (born February 29, 1976), better known by his stage name Ja Rule (), is an American rapper and actor. Born and raised in New York City, he debuted in 1999 with '' Venni Vetti Vecci'' and its lead single " Holla Holla". Dur ...

*1999 - ''

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Backstreet Boys Backstreet Boys (often abbreviated as BSB) are an American vocal group consisting of Nick Carter, Howie Dorough, AJ McLean, and cousins Brian Littrell and Kevin Richardson. Lou Pearlman formed the group in 1993 in Orlando, Florida. The ...

*1999 - ''Imajin'' - Imajin *1998 - ''

Bobby Digital in Stereo ''Bobby Digital in Stereo'' is the debut studio album by American rapper and producer RZA. It was released on November 24, 1998, and was certified Gold on February 5, 1999, by the Recording Industry Association of America (RIAA). It is an experim ...

'' - RZA *1998 - ''

Dearest Christian, I'm So Very Sorry for Bringing You Here. Love, Dad ''Dearest Christian, I'm So Very Sorry for Bringing You Here. Love, Dad'' is the fourth studio album by American musical duo P.M. Dawn. It was released on October 6, 1998, by Gee Street and V2 Records. The album's title refers to bandmember At ...

'' - P.M. Dawn *1998 - ''

Embrya ''Embrya'' is the second studio album by American recording artist Maxwell, released on June 30, 1998, by Columbia Records. As on his 1996 debut album ''Maxwell's Urban Hang Suite'', he collaborated with record producer and Sade collaborator Stuar ...

'' - Maxwell *1998 - '' The Love Movement'' - A Tribe Called Quest *1998 - ''Foundation'' -

Brand Nubian Brand Nubian is an American hip hop group from New Rochelle, New York, composed of three emcees ( Grand Puba, Sadat X and Lord Jamar), and formerly three DJs (DJ Alamo, DJ Sincere, and DJ Stud Doogie). Their debut studio album, '' One for All' ...

*1998 - '' E.L.E. (Extinction Level Event): The Final World Front'' - Busta Rhymes *1998 - ''Soul Survivor'' - Pete Rock *1998 - '' Make It Reign'' - Lord Tariq and Peter Gunz *1998 - ''Last Time Around: Live at Legends'' -

Buddy Guy George "Buddy" Guy (born July 30, 1936) is an American blues guitarist and singer. He is an exponent of Chicago blues who has influenced generations of guitarists including Eric Clapton, Jimi Hendrix, Jimmy Page, Keith Richards, Stevie Ray Vaugh ...

*1997 - '' That's Them'' - Artifacts *1997 - ''

The Black Bossalini ''The Black Bossalini (aka Dr. Bomb from da Bay)'' is the fifth studio album by American rapper Spice 1. It was released on October 28, 1997 via Jive Records. Production was handled by several record producers, including Ant Banks, Paris, Rick Rock ...

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Spice 1 Robert Lee Greene, Jr. (born July 2, 1970), better known by his stage name Spice 1 (an acronym for "Sex, Pistols, Indo, Cash and Entertainment"), is an American rapper from Hayward, California. He began releasing albums in 1992. Career Jive Re ...

*1997 - ''Get Some'' - Snot *1997 - '' When Disaster Strikes...'' - Busta Rhymes *1997 - '' Da Dirty 30'' - Cru *1997 - ''Forever'' -

Bobby Brown Robert Barisford Brown (born February 5, 1969) is an American singer, songwriter and dancer. Brown, alongside frequent collaborator Teddy Riley, is noted as one of the pioneers of new jack swing: a fusion of hip hop and R&B. Brown started h ...

*1997 - '' Jock Jams, Volume 3'' - Various Artists *1997 - ''

Backstreet's Back ''Backstreet's Back'' is the second studio album by American boy band Backstreet Boys, released internationally August 11, 1997 by Jive Records and Trans Continental Records, with the exception of United States. It was a follow-up to their su ...

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*1997 - ''Phenomenon'' - LL Cool J *1997 - ''

Love Always ''Love Always'' is the debut album of American R&B duo K-Ci & JoJo, released on June 17, 1997, by MCA Records. It was recorded at various studios in New York and the Los Angeles area in 1996 and 1997. It was produced by JoJo and several others, ...

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K-Ci & JoJo K-Ci & JoJo is an American R&B duo, consisting of brothers Cedric "K-Ci" Hailey (born September 2, 1969) and Joel "JoJo" Hailey (born June 10, 1971). Natives of Monroe, North Carolina, they are also the lead singers of the chart-topping R&B ...

*1997 - '' Live'' -

Erykah Badu Erica Abi Wright (born February 26, 1971), known professionally as Erykah Badu (), is an American singer-songwriter, record producer and actress. Influenced by R&B, soul, and hip hop, Badu rose to prominence in the late 1990s when her debut al ...

*1997 - ''

The Pick, the Sickle and the Shovel ''The Pick, the Sickle and the Shovel'' is the second studio album by hip hop supergroup Gravediggaz. Released on September 16, 1997 via Gee Street, V2 and BMG Records, the album has a more socially conscious sound and is considerably calmer th ...

'' - Gravediggaz *1997 - ''Long Time No See'' -

Chico DeBarge Jonathan Arthur "Chico" DeBarge (born June 23, 1966) is an American R&B singer and musician. DeBarge was formally a member (for their final album) of the family musical group DeBarge. As a solo artist he scored a 1986 US Top Forty hit with the s ...

*1997 - '' One Day It'll All Make Sense'' - Common *1997 - '' The Mix Tape, Vol. II'' -

Funkmaster Flex Aston George Taylor Jr. (born August 5, 1968), professionally known as Funkmaster Flex, is an American DJ, rapper, record producer, and host on New York City's Hot 97 radio station. In 1992, he became host of the first hip hop radio show on Hot 9 ...

*1997 - ''

Holonic-The Self Megamix ''Holonic-The Self Megamix'' is a 1997 mixtape by Japanese hip hop producer DJ Krush. It peaked at number 24 on the UK Independent Albums Chart. Critical reception Stewart Mason of AllMusic AllMusic (previously known as All Music Guide and A ...

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DJ Krush , better known by his stage name DJ Krush, is a record producer and DJ. He is known for his atmospheric instrumental production which incorporates sound elements from nature and extensive use of jazz and soul samples. Early life Ishi was born in ...

*1997 - '' God Sound'' - Boogiemonsters *1997 - ''

Wu-Tang Forever ''Wu-Tang Forever'' is the second studio album of American hip hop group Wu-Tang Clan, released June 3, 1997, on Loud/RCA Records in the United States. Pressed as a double album, it was released after a long run of successful solo projects fro ...

'' - Wu-Tang Clan *1997 - ''Solid HarmoniE'' -

Solid HarmoniE Solid Harmonie (stylised as Solid HarmoniE, also known as SHE) are a British-American pop girl group. The group was moderately successful, releasing five singles and a self-titled album, before disbanding in 2000. They had the most success in ...

*1997 - '' Scout's Honor… by Way of Blood'' - Rampage *1997 - ''Salisbury'' - Uriah Heep *1997 - ''All That I Am'' - Joe *1997 - ''Chupacabra'' -

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*1997 - '' Paradisiaque'' -

MC Solaar Claude M'Barali, professionally known as MC Solaar (; born 5 March 1969), is a French rapper of Senegalese and Chadian origin. He is one of France's most famous and influential hip hop artists. Some consider him the best French rapper of all ...

*1997 - ''Dangerous Ground'' - Various Artists *1996 - '' I Am L.V.'' - L.V. *1996 - ''Backstreet Boys'' -

*1996 - ''Gravity'' -

Da Bush Babees Da Bush Babees is an American group of underground hip-hop artists loosely affiliated with the Native Tongues. The members of the group originally performed under the stage names Babe-B-Face Kaos (later Lee Majors), Mister Man (later King Khali ...

*1996 - ''High School High'' - Various Artists *1996 - '' Off Parole'' -

Rappin' 4-Tay Anthony H. Forté (born March 2, 1968), better known by his stage name Rappin' 4-Tay, is an American rapper from San Francisco, California. Early life Anthony Forte was born March 2, 1968 and grew up in San Francisco's Fillmore District. He has ...

*1996 - '' All Frames of the Game'' - Playaz Tryna Strive *1996 - '' Maxwell's Urban Hang Suite'' - Maxwell *1996 - '' Here to Save You All'' - Chino XL *1996 - '' Beats, Rhymes and Life'' - A Tribe Called Quest *1996 - '' It Was Written'' - Nas *1996 - ''

Wild Cowboys ''Wild Cowboys'' is the debut solo studio album by American rapper Sadat X of Brand Nubian. It was released on July 15, 1996 via Loud Records. Recording sessions took place at Chung King Studios, at D&D Studios, at Platinum Island Studios and at ...

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Sadat X Derek Murphy (born December 29, 1968), better known as Sadat X, is an American rapper, best known as a member of alternative hip hop group Brand Nubian. Originally known as Derek X, Sadat takes his name from former Egyptian president Anwar Sad ...

*1996 - '' From Where???'' - Skillz *1996 - '' Gettin' It (Album Number Ten)'' -

*1996 - ''The Nutty Professor'' - Various Artists *1996 - '' Takin' Mine'' - Heather B. *1996 - ''Sa-Deuce'' - Sa-Deuce *1996 - '' Autobiography of Mistachuck'' - Chuck D *1996 - '' Ill Na Na'' - Foxy Brown *1996 - '' Realms 'n Reality'' - Cella Dwellas *1996 - ''

Illadelph Halflife ''Illadelph Halflife'' is the third studio album by American hip hop band the Roots, released September 24, 1996 on DGC and Geffen Records. It features a tougher and broader sound than their previous album, '' Do You Want More?!!!??!'' (1995). Th ...

'' - The Roots *1996 - ''

Red Hot + Rio ''Red Hot + Rio'' is a compilation album produced by Béco Dranoff and Paul Heck as part of the Red Hot AIDS Benefit Series intended to promote AIDS awareness. This installment is a contemporary tribute to the bossa nova sound, especially the mus ...

'' - Various Artists *1996 - '' Stakes Is High'' - De La Soul *1996 - '' Time Will Reveal'' - Above the Law *1996 - ''

Peace Beyond Passion ''Peace Beyond Passion'' is the second studio album by American musician Meshell Ndegeocello, Me'shell Ndegeocello, released on June 25, 1996, on Maverick Records. The album peaked at No. 63 on the Billboard 200, ''Billboard'' 200 albums chart and ...

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Meshell Ndegeocello Michelle Lynn Johnson, better known as Meshell Ndegeocello (; born August 29, 1968), is a German-born American singer-songwriter, rapper, and bassist. She has gone by the name Meshell Suhaila Bashir-Shakur which is used as a writing credit on so ...

*1996 - '' The Hemp Museum'' -

B-Legit Brandt Jones (born January 13, 1968), better known by his stage name B-Legit, is an American rapper from Vallejo, California. Early life Brandt "B-Legit" Jones graduated from General Mariano Guadalupe Vallejo Senior High School on June 17, 19 ...

*1996 - ''

The Coming ''The Coming'' is the debut studio album by American rapper Busta Rhymes. It was released on March 26, 1996, by Elektra Records. The album contains contributions by Def Squad members Redman, Keith Murray, and Jamal, Q-Tip, Zhané, Leaders of th ...

'' - Busta Rhymes *1996 - '' Tha Hall of Game'' -

E-40 Earl Tywone Stevens Sr. (born November 15, 1967), better known by his stage name E-40, is an American rapper. He is a founding member of the rap group The Click, and the founder of Sick Wid It Records. He has released 26 studio albums to date, ...

*1995 - ''Mr. Smith'' - LL Cool J *1995 - ''2000'' -

Grand Puba Maxwell Dixon (born March 4, 1964), known professionally as Grand Puba, is an American rapper and emcee, best known as one of the members of the group Brand Nubian from New Rochelle, New York. Biography He made his debut as Grand Puba Max ...

*1995 - ''The Awakening'' - Lord Finesse *1995 - '' Only Built 4 Cuban Linx...'' - Raekwon *1995 - '' Game Related'' -

The Click The Click was a hip hop group consisting of 4 members from Vallejo, California. The group's members are E-40 (Earl Stevens), his cousin B-Legit (Brandt Jones), his brother D-Shot (Danell Stevens), and his sister Suga-T (Tanina Stevens). Toge ...

*1995 - ''The Show'' - Various Artists *1995 - ''

1990-Sick ''1990-Sick'' is the fourth studio album by American rapper Spice 1, released December 5, 1995, on Jive Records. The album was produced by Ant Banks, Blackjack, Bosko, Chase and Clint "Payback" Sands. It peaked at number 3 on the ''Billboard'' T ...

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*1995 - ''

Liquid Swords ''Liquid Swords'' is the second solo studio album by American rapper and Wu-Tang Clan member GZA, released on November 7, 1995, by Geffen Records. Recording sessions for the album began midway through 1995 at producer RZA's basement studio in ...

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*1995 - '' World Ultimate'' -

The Nonce The Nonce was a hip-hop duo from Los Angeles, California, that was active in the 1990s (releasing material from 1992 to 1999). As part of the Project Blowed collective, working with Aceyalone, among others, the duo developed a reputation fo ...

*1995 - ''Prophecy'' -

Capleton Clifton George Bailey III (born 13 April 1967),Thompson, Dave (2002) ''Reggae & Caribbean Music'', Backbeat Books, , pp. 67–69 better known by his stage name Capleton, is a Jamaican reggae and dancehall musician. He is also referred to as Kin ...

*1995 - '' People Who Fell from the Sky'' - Mind Funk *1995 - '' Mind of Mystikal'' -

Mystikal Michael Lawrence Tyler (born September 22, 1970), better known by his stage name Mystikal, is an American rapper. Early life and education Tyler grew up in New Orleans, Louisiana's 12th Ward. His father, who ran a small neighborhood store, d ...

*1995 - ''No Man's Land'' - Souls of Mischief *1995 - ''Cocktails'' -

*1995 - '' Return to the 36 Chambers: The Dirty Version'' -

Ol' Dirty Bastard Russell Tyrone Jones (November 15, 1968 – November 13, 2004), better known by his stage name Ol' Dirty Bastard (often abbreviated as ODB), was an American rapper. He was one of the founding members of the Wu-Tang Clan, a rap group primarily fr ...

*1995 - '' New Jersey Drive, Vol. 1'' - Various Artists *1994 - ''

Creep wit' Me ''Creep Wit' Me'' is the debut album by East Coast hip hop duo Ill Al Skratch. It was released on August 2, 1994 by Mercury Records. It features slow and smooth production from The LG Experience and LoRider, as well as light party rhymes. It wa ...

'' - Ill Al Skratch *1994 - ''Keep the Fire Burnin -

Dan Hartman Daniel Earl Hartman (December 8, 1950 – March 22, 1994) was an American rock musician, multi-instrumentalist, singer, and songwriter. Among songs he wrote and recorded were " Free Ride" as a member of the Edgar Winter Group, and the solo hits ...

*1994 - '' Muse Sick-n-Hour Mess Age'' -

*1994 - ''Fear Itself'' - Casual *1994 - ''Promise'' - Sade *1994 - ''

Blowout Comb ''Blowout Comb'' is the second studio album by American hip hop group Digable Planets, released October 18, 1994, on Pendulum/EMI Records. The album was written and recorded in Brooklyn, New York, where the group moved, with recording sessions be ...

'' - Digable Planets *1994 - ''

Do You Want More?!!!??! ''Do You Want More?!!!??!'' is the second studio album by American hip hop band The Roots, released January 17, 1995 on DGC Records. The band's major label-debut, it was released two years after their independent debut album, '' Organix'' (1993 ...

'' - The Roots *1994 - ''Ambushed'' -

*1994 - ''Ring'' -

The Connells ''The'' () is a grammatical article in English, denoting persons or things already mentioned, under discussion, implied or otherwise presumed familiar to listeners, readers, or speakers. It is the definite article in English. ''The'' is the ...

*1994 - ''A Low Down Dirty Shame'' - Various Artists *1994 - ''From the Ground Up'' - The Roots *1994 - ''Between a Rock and a Hard Place'' - Artifacts *1994 - ''

Super Tight ''Super Tight...'' is the second studio album by American hip hop duo UGK. The album was released on August 30, 1994, by Jive Records. As of 2011, it has sold 375,000 copies. ''Super Tight...'' is notable for being the first UGK album to have Th ...

'' - UGK *1994 - ''

Age Ain't Nothing but a Number ''Age Ain't Nothing but a Number'' is the debut studio album by American singer Aaliyah. It was released on May 24, 1994 by Blackground Records and Jive Records. After being signed by her uncle Barry Hankerson, Aaliyah was introduced to recordi ...

'' - Aaliyah *1994 - '' Prose Combat'' -

*1994 - ''

Subliminal Simulation ''Subliminal Simulation'' is the second studio album by Canadian hip hop group Dream Warriors, released in 1994 in Canada and worldwide in 1995, on EMI/ Pendulum Records. The original duo, King Lou and Capital Q, expanded to include Spek and DJ ...

'' - Dream Warriors *1994 - ''

Same as It Ever Was ''Same as It Ever Was'' is the second album by American hip hop group House of Pain. It was released in 1994 and peaked at number 12 on the Top R&B/Hip-Hop Albums and ''Billboard'' 200. To record the album, the group had to work around Everlast's ...

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House of Pain House of Pain was an American hip-hop trio that released three albums in the 1990s. The group consisted of DJ Lethal, Danny Boy, and Everlast. The group's name is a reference to the H. G. Wells novel '' The Island of Dr. Moreau'', a refer ...

*1994 - ''

The Big Badass ''The Big Badass'' is the second studio album by the American rapper and producer Ant Banks. It peaked at No. 80 on the ''Billboard'' 200. Track listing # "The Big Badass" 5:30 # "2 Kill A G" (featuring Spice 1 and Too Short) 5:20 # "Streets ...

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Ant Banks Anthony Banks (born March 4, 1966) is an American record producer and rapper from Oakland, California. Biography As a child, he took part in a band at school and then learned to play a variety of instruments along the way. At school he only le ...

*1993 - ''

Plantation Lullabies ''Plantation Lullabies'' is the debut studio album by American singer-songwriter and bassist Me'shell NdegéOcello. It was released by Maverick Records on October 19, 1993, to widespread critical acclaim and has since been viewed as a landmark neo ...

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*1993 - '' Supermodel of the World'' - RuPaul *1993 - '' 93 'til Infinity'' - Souls of Mischief *1993 - '' Reachin' (A New Refutation of Time and Space)'' - Digable Planets *1993 - ''

Buhloone Mindstate ''Buhloone Mindstate'' (stylized as ''Buhlo͞one Mind State'' on the album cover) is the third studio album by American hip hop group De La Soul. It was released on September 21, 1993, through Tommy Boy Records, and was the group's last record to ...

'' - De La Soul *1993 - '' I Hear Black'' - Overkill *1993 - ''Prototype'' - Varga *1993 - ''Menace II Society'' - Various Artists *1993 - '' Midnight Marauders'' - A Tribe Called Quest *1993 - ''Time to Move On'' -

*1993 - ''

12 Play ''12 Play'' is the debut solo studio album by American R&B and soul singer-songwriter R. Kelly; it was released on November 9, 1993, by Jive Records. The album follows his tenure with R&B group Public Announcement, with whom he released one ...

'' - R. Kelly *1993 - '' T.I.M.E. (The Inner Mind's Eye)'' -

Leaders of the New School Leaders of the New School was an American hip hop group based in Long Island, New York. History The crew was composed of Uniondale, New York, natives Charlie Brown (born Bryan Higgins on September 19, 1970) and Dinco D (born James Jackson on No ...

*1993 - '' Get in Where You Fit In'' -

*1993 - ''Faithful'' - Hi-Five *1993 - '' Code Red'' -

DJ Jazzy Jeff & The Fresh Prince DJ Jazzy Jeff & the Fresh Prince were an American hip hop duo from West Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, consisting of rapper Will Smith (the Fresh Prince) and disc jockey Jeff Townes (DJ Jazzy Jeff). Active full time from 1986 to 1994 and occasion ...

*1993 - '' The Polyfuze Method'' - Kid Rock *1993 - '' Here Come the Lords'' -

Lords of the Underground The Lords of the Underground (L.O.T.U.G.) is an American hip-hop trio based in Newark, New Jersey. The group is composed of Dupré Kelly (professionally known as DoItAll) (born January 14, 1971), Al'Terik Wardrick (professionally known as Mr. F ...

*1992 - ''Sex and Violence'' -

Boogie Down Productions Boogie Down Productions (BDP) was an American hip hop group originally composed of KRS-One, D-Nice, and DJ Scott La Rock. DJ Scott La Rock was murdered on August 27, 1987, five months after the release of BDP's debut album, '' Criminal Minde ...

*1992 - ''

F.U. Don't Take It Personal F.U. Don't Take It Personal is the debut studio album from United States, American Hip hop music, hip hop group Fu-Schnickens, released February 25, 1992, on Jive Records. Recording sessions for the album took place at Battery Studios in New York C ...

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Fu-Schnickens Fu-Schnickens were an American hip-hop trio from 1988 to 1995, based in Brooklyn, New York. History Fu-Schnickens was composed of Chip Fu (Roderick Roachford), Moc Fu (Joe Jones), and Poc Fu (Lennox Maturine). ''Fu'' stood for unity and '' ...

*1992 - ''In God We Trust'' -

*1992 - '' Shorty the Pimp'' -

*1992 - '' Love Deluxe'' - Sade *1992 - '' Keep It Goin' On'' - Hi-Five *1992 - ''

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*1992 - ''

Too Hard to Swallow ''Too Hard to Swallow'' is the debut studio album by American hip hop duo UGK. It was released on November 10, 1992, by Jive Records. Track listing ;Sample credits * "Something Good" contains samples from " Tell Me Something Good" performed b ...

'' - UGK *1991 - ''Homebase'' -

*1991 - '' The Low End Theory'' - A Tribe Called Quest *1991 - ''

Live Hardcore Worldwide ''Live Hardcore Worldwide'' is a live album released by Boogie Down Productions. It is a career-spanning collection that was recorded in the US, Paris and London. The release features KRS-One prominently. In his review for ''The Source (magazin ...

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*1991 - '' Funke, Funke Wisdom'' -

Kool Moe Dee Mohandas Dewese (born August 8, 1962), better known by his stage name Kool Moe Dee, is an American rapper, writer and actor. Considered one of the forerunners of the new jack swing sound in hip hop, he gained fame in the 1980s as a member of one ...

*1991 - ''A Wolf in Sheep's Clothing'' - Black Sheep *1991 - '' Nature of a Sista'' - Queen Latifah *1991 - ''

De La Soul Is Dead ''De La Soul Is Dead'' is the second studio album by American hip-hop group De La Soul, released on May 14, 1991. The album was produced by Prince Paul, whose work on '' 3 Feet High and Rising'' was highly praised by music critics. The album w ...

'' - De La Soul *1990 - ''

Grits Sandwiches for Breakfast ''Grits Sandwiches for Breakfast'' is the debut studio album by American rapper Kid Rock. Released on November 27, 1990, by Jive Records, the album is marked by a straightforward hip hop music style, in sharp contrast to the largely rock-oriente ...

'' - Kid Rock *1990 - ''

People's Instinctive Travels and the Paths of Rhythm ''People's Instinctive Travels and the Paths of Rhythm'' is the debut studio album by American hip hop group A Tribe Called Quest, released on April 10, 1990 on Jive Records. After forming the Native Tongues collective and collaborating on sever ...

'' - A Tribe Called Quest *1990 - ''Into Darkness'' -

Winter Winter is the coldest season of the year in polar and temperate climates. It occurs after autumn and before spring. The tilt of Earth's axis causes seasons; winter occurs when a hemisphere is oriented away from the Sun. Different cultur ...

*1990 - '' By Inheritance'' -

Artillery Artillery is a class of heavy military ranged weapons that launch munitions far beyond the range and power of infantry firearms. Early artillery development focused on the ability to breach defensive walls and fortifications during siege ...

*1990 - ''Edutainment'' -

*1990 - ''Jump for Joy'' -

*1990 - '' Sex Packets'' -

Digital Underground Digital Underground was an American alternative hip hop group from Oakland, California. Their personnel changed and rotated with each album and tour. Digital Underground's leader and mainstay was Gregory " Shock G" Jacobs (also known as Humpty H ...

*1990 - ''Deicide'' - Deicide

2000s

*2009 - ''

BLACKsummers'night ''BLACKsummers'night'' is the fourth studio album by American recording artist Maxwell, released July 7, 2009 on Columbia Records. It is the follow-up to his third album '' Now'' (2001). Recording sessions for the album took place during 2003 to ...

'' - Maxwell *2009 - ''

Viva Ai ''Viva Ai'' (stylized as ViVa A.I.) is the seventh studio album by Japanese Americans, Japanese-American singer-songwriter Ai (singer), Ai, released March 4, 2009, by Island Records and Universal Sigma. It featured three singles, the 2008 theme s ...

'' - Ai *2009 - '' Sound Awake -''

Karnivool Karnivool is an Australian progressive rock band formed in Perth in 1997. The group currently consists of Ian Kenny on vocals, Drew Goddard and Mark Hosking on guitar, Jon Stockman on bass, and Steve Judd on drums. Karnivool emerged from a band ...

*2009 - '' In the Mood for Life'' -

Wax Tailor Jean-Christophe Le Saoût (; born 19 July 1975), better known by the stage name Wax Tailor, is a French record producer and DJ. He has released six studio albums collaborating with other artists. Background After being a host on French radio in ...

*2008 - '' I Am... Sasha Fierce'' - Beyoncé *2008 - ''Funhouse'' - P!nk *2008 - ''Circus'' - Britney Spears *2007 - ''Blackout'' - Britney Spears *2007 - '' Hope & Sorrow'' -

*2007 - ''

Don't Stop Ai ''Don't Stop Ai'' (stylized as DON'T STOP A.I.) is the sixth studio album by Japanese-American singer-songwriter Ai, released on December 5, 2007, by Island Records and Universal Sigma. It featured two successful singles, the mid-tempo R&B song ...

'' - Ai *2007 - ''Elliott Yamin'' - Elliott Yamin *2007 - ''

Introducing Joss Stone ''Introducing Joss Stone'' (stylised as ''Introducing... Joss Stone'') is the third studio album by English singer and songwriter Joss Stone, released on 9 March 2007 by Virgin Records. Stone began writing the album in April 2006 in Barbados, b ...

'' - Joss Stone *2006 - '' What's Goin' On Ai'' - Ai *2006 - '' Verónica Orozco'' - Verónica Orozco *2006 - ''

I'm Not Dead ''I'm Not Dead'' is the fourth studio album by American singer and songwriter Pink. It was released on April 4, 2006, through LaFace Records. Following the commercial underperformance of her third studio album ''Try This'' (2003), Pink parted way ...

'' - P!nk *2005 - '' Mic-a-holic Ai'' - Ai *2004 - ''

Patience (or forbearance) is the ability to endure difficult circumstances. Patience may involve perseverance in the face of delay; tolerance of provocation without responding in disrespect/anger; or forbearance when under strain, especially when face ...

'' - George Michael *2004 - '' On the 6/J.Lo'' - Jennifer Lopez *2004 - '' Lose My Breath/Soldier'' - Destiny's Child *2003 - ''

Frank Frank or Franks may refer to: People * Frank (given name) * Frank (surname) * Franks (surname) * Franks, a medieval Germanic people * Frank, a term in the Muslim world for all western Europeans, particularly during the Crusades - see Farang Curr ...

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Amy Winehouse Amy Jade Winehouse (14 September 1983 – 23 July 2011) was an English singer and songwriter. She was known for her deep, expressive contralto vocals and her eclectic mix of musical genres, including soul, rhythm and blues and jazz. A membe ...

*2003 - '' Dangerously in Love'' - Beyoncé *2003 - ''

In the Zone ''In the Zone'' is the fourth studio album by American pop singer Britney Spears. It was released on November 12, 2003, through Jive Records. With the conclusion of her Dream Within a Dream Tour in July 2002 and the end of her relationship with ...

'' - Britney Spears *2002 - ''X'' - Def Leppard *2002 - ''Details'' - Frou Frou *2001 - ''Now'' - Maxwell *2001 - '' Survivor'' - Destiny's Child *2001 - ''Mandy Moore'' - Mandy Moore *2001 - ''O-Town'' -

O-Town O-Town (also known as OTWN or OTOWN) is an American boy band formed from the first season of the reality television series ''Making the Band'' in 2000. As of 2015, the group consists of Erik-Michael Estrada, Trevor Penick, Jacob Underwood, and ...

*2001 - ''Sol Invictus'' -

Akhenaton Akhenaten (pronounced ), also spelled Echnaton, Akhenaton, ( egy, ꜣḫ-n-jtn ''ʾŪḫə-nə-yātəy'', , meaning "Effective for the Aten"), was an ancient Egyptian pharaoh reigning or 1351–1334 BC, the tenth ruler of the Eighteenth Dy ...

*2001 - '' Willa Was Here'' - Willa Ford *2001 - ''Ghetto Fabulous'' -

*2001 - ''Genesis'' - Busta Rhymes *2001 - '' AOI: Bionix'' - De La Soul *2001 - ''Crown Royal'' - Run–D.M.C. *2001 - ''Better Days'' - Joe *2001 - ''Nivea'' -

Nivea Nivea (, stylized as NIVEA) is a German personal care brand that specializes in skin and body care. It is owned by the Hamburg-based company Beiersdorf Global AG. The company was founded on 28 March 1882, by Paul Carl Beiersdorf. In 1890, it w ...

*2001 - ''Britney'' - Britney Spears *2001 - '' Embrace the Chaos'' -

Ozomatli Ozomatli is an American rock band, formed in 1995 in Los Angeles. They are known both for their vocal activist viewpoints and incorporating a wide array of musical styles – including salsa, jazz, funk, reggae, hip hop, and others. The group ...

*2001 - ''All Rise'' -

Blue Blue is one of the three primary colours in the RYB colour model (traditional colour theory), as well as in the RGB (additive) colour model. It lies between violet and cyan on the spectrum of visible light. The eye perceives blue when ...

*2001 - ''Tarantula'' -

*2001 - ''I Told You So'' - Chino XL *2000 - '' Mama's Gun'' -

*2000 - '' Lover's Rock'' - Sade *2000 - ''Like Water for Chocolate'' - Common *2000 - '' The Platform'' -

Dilated Peoples Dilated Peoples is an American hip hop group from Los Angeles, California. They have had little mainstream success in the US, with the exception of the song " This Way", a 2004 collaboration with Kanye West. Better known in the UK, they reached t ...

*2000 - ''

No Angel ''No Angel'' is the debut studio album by English singer-songwriter Dido. Originally released on 1 June 1999 in the United States, the album found a mass audience when it was released worldwide in February 2001. By 2003, the album had sold mo ...

'' - Dido *2000 - ''Human Nature'' -

Human Nature Human nature is a concept that denotes the fundamental dispositions and characteristics—including ways of thinking, feeling, and acting—that humans are said to have naturally. The term is often used to denote the essence of humankind, or ...

*2000 - '' Late for the Future'' -

Galactic Galactic is an American jam band from New Orleans, Louisiana. Origins and background Formed in 1994 as an octet (under the name Galactic Prophylactic) and including singer Chris Lane and guitarist Rob Gowen, the group was soon pared down to a ...

*2000 - '' Oops!... I Did It Again'' - Britney Spears *2000 - '' Yeeeah Baby'' -

Big Pun Christopher Lee Rios (November 10, 1971 – February 7, 2000), better known by his stage name Big Pun (short for Big Punisher), was an American rapper. Emerging from the underground hip hop scene in the Bronx borough of New York City in the e ...

*2000 - ''More'' -

Vitamin C Vitamin C (also known as ascorbic acid and ascorbate) is a water-soluble vitamin found in citrus and other fruits and vegetables, also sold as a dietary supplement and as a topical 'serum' ingredient to treat melasma (dark pigment spots) ...

*2000 - ''Bridging the Gap'' -

The Black Eyed Peas Black Eyed Peas (also known as The Black Eyed Peas) is an American musical group consisting of rappers will.i.am, apl.de.ap, Taboo. The group's line-up during the height of their popularity in the 2000s featured Fergie, who replaced Kim Hi ...

*2000 - ''Fear of Flying'' -

Mýa Mya Marie Harrison (; born October 10, 1979), (stylized as Mýa), is an American singer, songwriter, dancer, and actress. Born into a musical family, she studied ballet, jazz, and tap dance as a child. Initially, Mýa began her career as a VJ ...

*2000 - '' Guru's Jazzmatazz, Vol. 3: Streetsoul'' -

Guru Guru ( sa, गुरु, IAST: ''guru;'' Pali'': garu'') is a Sanskrit term for a "mentor, guide, expert, or master" of certain knowledge or field. In pan-Indian traditions, a guru is more than a teacher: traditionally, the guru is a reverential ...

*2000 - '' Art Official Intelligence: Mosaic Thump'' - De La Soul *2000 - ''My Name Is Joe'' - Joe *2000 - '' G.O.A.T.'' - LL Cool J *2000 - '' Art and Life'' - Beenie Man *2000 - '' Rule 3:36'' -

*2000 - ''Black & Blue'' -

*2000 - '' Voodoo'' - D'Angelo

2010s

*2017 - '' Wa to Yo'' - Ai *2017 - Cayendo - Nicole Pernigotti *2017 - ''Time in a Vacuum'' - Franzone *2017 - ''Confusion'' - Fase39 *2017 - ''Speak to Me'' - Amy Lee *2017 - '' Gang Signs & Prayer'' - Stormzy *2017 - '' The Valley'' -

Betty Who Jessica Anne Newham (born 5 October 1991), known by her stage name Betty Who, is an Australian musician, singer and songwriter. After independently releasing her debut single, " Somebody Loves You" (2012), and her debut extended play, '' The ...

*2017 - '' Fifty Shades Darker [Original Motion Picture Soundtrack]'' - Danny Elfman *2017 - ''Dear Evan Hansen: Original Broadway Cast Recording'' - Benj Pasek / Justin Paul *2017 - ''Believer (Imagine Dragons song), Believer'' (single) - Imagine Dragons *2017 - ''Thankful (EP), Thankful'' - New Kids on the Block *2017 - ''Animal World 動物世界'' - Joker Xue 薛之謙 *2016 - ''And the Anonymous Nobody...'' - De La Soul *2016 - ''Dangerous Woman'' - Ariana Grande *2016 - ''Crazy Girl'' - Jordan White (musician), Jordan White *2016 - '' 24K Magic'' - Bruno Mars *2016 - ''Boxes (Goo Goo Dolls album), Boxes'' - Goo Goo Dolls *2016 - ''Ripcord (album), Ripcord'' - Keith Urban *2016 - ''Joanne (album), Joanne'' - Lady Gaga *2016 - ''Starboy (album), Starboy'' - The Weeknd *2016 - ''Sit Still, Look Pretty (album), Sit Still, Look Pretty'' - Daya (singer), Daya *2016 - ''Glory Days (Little Mix album), Glory Days'' - Little Mix *2016 - ''Dream Machine (Tokio Hotel album), Dream Machine'' - Tokio Hotel *2016 - ''Lady Wood'' - Tove Lo *2016 - ''Fantôme (album), Fantôme'' - Hikaru Utada *2016 - ''Made (Big Bang album), Made'' - BIGBANG *2016 - ''Selamanya Cinta -'' Shila Amzah featuring Alif Satar *2016 - ''My Journey (Shila Amzah album), My Journey -'' Shila Amzah *2015 - '' 25'' - Adele *2015 - ''Hamilton (album), Hamilton (Broadway Cast Recording)'' *2015 - ''Lesser Oceans'' - Fences (band), Fences *2015 - Daya (EP), ''Daya'' - Daya (singer), Daya *2015 - ''The Bass Bass (Trail Mix)'' - Franzone *2015 - ''Piece of Music'' - Franzone *2015 - ''Uptown Special'' - Mark Ronson *2015 - ''Confident (album), Confident'' - Demi Lovato *2014 - ''

'' - Taylor Swift *2014 - ''Rose ave., Rose ave.'' - You+Me *2014 - ''Four (One Direction album), Four'' - One Direction *2014 - ''Sex and Love'' - Enrique Iglesias *2014 - ''Sweet Talker (Jessie J album), Sweet Talker'' - Jessie J *2014 - ''Trail'' - Franzone *2014 - ''My Everything (Ariana Grande album), My Everything'' - Ariana Grande *2014 - '' In the Lonely Hour'' - Sam Smith (singer), Sam Smith *2014 - ''The London Sessions (Mary J. Blige album), The London Sessions'' - Mary J. Blige *2014 - ''Rise (Taeyang album), Rise'' - Taeyang *2013 - ''Moriagaro'' - Ai *2013 - ''In limine'' - Silvia Tancredi *2013 - '' 3.0'' - Marc Anthony *2013 - ''Super Best Records: 15th Celebration'' - Misia *2013 - ''Beyoncé (album), BEYONCÉ'' - Beyoncé *2013 - ''Avril Lavigne (album), Avril Lavigne'' - Avril Lavigne *2013 - ''Midnight Memories'' - One Direction *2012 - ''The Truth About Love (Pink album), The Truth About Love'' - P!nk *2012 - '' The Heist'' - Macklemore and Ryan Lewis *2012 - ''Overexposed (album), Overexposed'' - Maroon 5 *2012 - ''Independent (Ai album), Independent'' - Ai *2012 - ''Looking 4 Myself'' - Usher (singer), Usher *2012 - ''

'' - Taylor Swift *2012 - ''Songs of the Third and Fifth'' - The Mark of Cain (band), The Mark of Cain *2011 - '' 21'' - Adele *2010 - ''Body Talk (Robyn album), Body Talk'' - Robyn *2010 - ''This Is the Warning'' - Dead Letter Circus *2010 - "Mr. Saxobeat" - Alexandra Stan

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