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2009 In Hip Hop Music
This article summarizes the events, album releases, and album release dates in hip-hop for the year 2009. Events January * Eminem, 50 Cent and Dr. Dre's new song "Crack a Bottle" has leaked on the internet. The song will be featured on Eminem's ''Relapse'' as a track not a single. It later reached number one. * Jermaine Dupri has split from Def Jam. * Bun B stated there would be one last album by UGK titled ''4 Life''. Bun B stated that the album would have 12 tracks and no guest appearances. * Lupe Fiasco, last year stated he would be retiring and ending his career with a 3 disc album entitled ''LupE.N.D'' but now he said he is not going to retire instead, he's planning to release three albums over the next year and a half. February * Soulja Boy and Bow Wow start a small feud. They both release diss tracks, but later end it. * 50 Cent and Rick Ross began trading insults on various diss tracks. * For the first time in four years, The Game says he sides with 50 Cent in a ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Hip-hop
Hip-hop or hip hop (originally disco rap) is a popular music genre that emerged in the early 1970s from the African-American community of New York City. The style is characterized by its synthesis of a wide range of musical techniques. Hip-hop includes rapping often enough that the terms can be used synonymously. However, "hip-hop" more properly denotes an entire subculture. Other key markers of the genre are the disc jockey, turntablism, scratching, beatboxing, and instrumental tracks. Cultural interchange has always been central to the hip-hop genre. It simultaneously borrows from its social environment while commenting on it. The hip-hop genre and culture emerged from block parties in ethnic minority neighborhoods of New York City, particularly Bronx. DJs began expanding the instrumental breaks of popular records when they noticed how excited it would make the crowds. The extended instrumental breaks provided a platform for break dancers and rappers. These br ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Jim Jones & Skull Gang Present A Tribute To Bad Santa Starring Mike Epps
''Jim Jones & Skull Gang Present A Tribute to Bad Santa Starring Mike Epps'' is a Christmas-themed hip hop compilation album by American rapper Jim Jones and hip hop collective Skull Gang. The album was released on November 25, 2008, by Koch Records and Splash. The album features guest appearances from members of Dipset and ByrdGang, respectively. Background In February 2009, Deonta Cummings filed a lawsuit against Jim Jones James Warren Jones (May 13, 1931 – November 18, 1978) was an American cult leader, preacher and mass murderer who founded and led the Peoples Temple between 1955 and 1978. Jones and the members of his inner circle planned and orchestrat ... and E1 Records (formerly Koch) alleging that his artist, Ivory Keys, was not given proper compensation or credit for his contribution to the album. Track listing References {{DEFAULTSORT:Tribute To Bad Santa Starring Mike Epps Jim Jones (rapper) albums 2008 collaborative albums Albums produced by ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Snoop Dogg
Calvin Cordozar Broadus Jr. ( ; born October 20, 1971), better known by his stage name Snoop Dogg (previously Snoop Doggy Dogg), is an American rapper, record producer, and actor. Rooted in West Coast hip-hop, he is widely regarded as one of the greatest and most influential rappers of all time. Known for his signature Drawl, drawled lyrics—which often use melodic rhyming, Repetition (rhetorical device), repetition, word play, Laconic phrase, laconic phrases, syncopation and alliteration—his music often addresses the lifestyle and culture of the West Coast of the United States, West Coast and social issues such as gun violence and stability for the youth. His initial fame dates back to 1992 following his guest appearance on Dr. Dre's debut solo single, "Deep Cover (song), Deep Cover", and later on Dre's debut album, ''The Chronic'' that same year. Snoop Dogg has since sold over 23 million albums in the United States, and 35 million albums worldwide. List of awards and nomina ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Uptown (Drake Song)
Uptown may refer to: Neighborhoods or regions in several cities United States * Uptown, Chicago, Illinois * Uptown Manhattan, New York City, New York * Uptown, Richmond, Virginia * Uptown, Dallas, Texas * Uptown, Harrisburg, Pennsylvania * Uptown, Hartford, Connecticut * Uptown Houston, Texas * Uptown Charlotte, North Carolina * Uptown Kingston, New York * Uptown Lexington, Kentucky * Uptown, Memphis, Tennessee * Uptown, Minneapolis, Minnesota, area surrounding Hennepin Avenue at Lake Street * Uptown New Orleans, Louisiana ** Uptown, New Orleans, a neighborhood * Uptown Oakland, California * Uptown Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, also known as The Bluff * Uptown, Seattle, Washington, also known as Lower Queen Anne, Seattle * Uptown Tampa, Florida * Uptown, Wichita, Kansas * Buckhead, Atlanta, Georgia, North of Midtown and Downtown * Uptown, entertainment district east of Downtown and Midtown Albuquerque, New Mexico * Uptown, area surrounding the University of Cincinnati in Cincinnati ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Forever (Drake Song)
"Forever" is a song by Canadian rapper Drake, and American rappers Kanye West, Lil Wayne, and Eminem. Written alongside producer Boi-1da, the song was originally released on August 27, 2009, as the third single from the soundtrack to LeBron James' '' More than a Game'' documentary, and was placed on the '' Refill'' re-release of Eminem's album ''Relapse'' (2009). Eminem performed his verse of the song at the American Music Awards of 2009. Drake performed the song with Lil Wayne, Eminem, and Travis Barker at the 52nd Annual Grammy Awards. A demo version of the song was leaked in mid-2008. Background The track was produced by Boi-1da, and was first used by Kardinal Offishall in early 2008 on the unreleased song "Bring It Back", featuring R. City. Kardinal did not use the song for his album and it was later re-sold to Drake. This original version leaked in late 2008, as "I Want This Forever" featuring Lil Wayne and Kidd Kidd. In an interview, Kardinal stated that his versio ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Houstatlantavegas (Drake Song)
So Far Gone may refer to: * ''So Far Gone'' (mixtape), Drake album * ''So Far Gone'' (EP), Drake EP * "So Far Gone" (song), James Blunt song *"So Far Gone", Moby song from ''18 B Sides + DVD Eighteen or 18 may refer to: * 18 (number) * One of the years 18 BC, AD 18, 1918, 2018 Film, television and entertainment * ''18'' (film), a 1993 Taiwanese experimental film based on the short story ''God's Dice'' * ''Eighteen'' (film), a 20 ...'' *"So Far Gone", The Early Years song {{disambiguation ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Brand New (Drake Song)
Brand New may refer to: Music * Brand New (band), an American alternative rock band Albums * ''Brand New'' by Xiumin, 2022 * ''Brand New'' (Ben Rector album) or the title song (see below), 2015 * ''Brand New'' (Kevin Simm album) or the title song, 2008 * ''Brand New'' (Salt-n-Pepa album) or the title song, 1997 * ''Brand New'' (Shinhwa album) or the title song, 2004 * ''Brand New'' (Gary Stewart album), 1988 *''Brand New'', by Leon Patillo, 1987 *''Brand New'', by the Stereo Bus, 1999 Songs * "Brand New" (Ben Rector song), 2016 * "Brand New" (Rhymefest song), 2005 * "Brand New" (Sista song), 1994 * "Brand New" (Tyga, YG and Lil Wayne song), 2023 * "Brand New", by Big Time Rush from '' Another Life'', 2023 * "Brand New", by Craig David from '' The Time Is Now'', 2018 * "Brand New", by Gucci Mane from '' The Appeal: Georgia's Most Wanted'', 2010 * "Brand New", by Keyshia Cole from ''A Different Me'', 2008 * "Brand New", by Shea Couleé, 2019 * "Brand New", by Trey Songz fr ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Say Something (Drake Song)
Say Something or Say Somethin' may refer to: Music Albums * ''Say Something'' (album), by Via Audio, 2007 * ''Say Something'' or the title song, by Andy Leek, 1988 * ''Say Something'', by Ellis Paul, 1993 Songs * "Say Somethin" (Austin Mahone song), 2012 * "Say Something" (A Great Big World song), 2013; covered by Tiësto, 2020 * "Say Something" (Karen Harding song), 2015 * "Say Something" (Kylie Minogue song), 2020 * "Say Something" (Justin Timberlake song), 2018 * "Say Somethin (Mariah Carey song), 2006 * "Say Something" (Timbaland song), 2009 * "Say Something", by Dr. Dog from '' Easy Beat'', 2005 * "Say Something", by Drake from '' So Far Gone'', 2009 * "Say Something", by Eskimo Joe, 2020 * "Say Something", by Flying Lotus from '' Flamagra'', 2019 * "Say Something", by Fra Lippo Lippi, 1984 * "Say Somethin, by Gloria Gaynor from ''I Have a Right'', 1979 * "Say Something", by Haven, 2002 * "Say Something", by James from '' Laid'', 1993 * "Say Something", by Keith Urban ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Best I Ever Had
"Best I Ever Had" is a song by Canadian rapper Drake from his third mixtape '' So Far Gone''. The song was later re-released on his debut EP of the same name. The song's popularity helped Drake decide to release ''So Far Gone'' as an EP, available for purchase. "Best I Ever Had" is also included as a bonus track on Drake's debut studio album ''Thank Me Later'' in certain countries. The song samples " Fallin' in Love" by Hamilton, Joe Frank & Reynolds and "Do It for the Boy" by Lil Wayne, and was produced by Boi-1da. It was released as the first single from the tape as a digital download on February 11, 2009, and later as the third single from the EP in the United Kingdom on October 11, 2010, as a double-A-side single with "Fancy", which would later appear in ''Thank Me Later''. The single peaked at number two on the US ''Billboard'' Hot 100, becoming Drake's first top-ten single. It remained his highest charting single as a lead artist (as both Rihanna collaborations " What's ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
So Far Gone (mixtape)
''So Far Gone'' is the third mixtape by Canadian rapper Drake. It was released on February 13, 2009 self-released under his October's Very Own label. The mixtape was met with critical and commercial success, serving as a catalyst for Drake's career as a mainstream musical artist. ''So Far Gone'' peaked at number seven on the Canadian Albums Chart and number five on the ''Billboard'' 200. It remains Drake's final independent project. Its lead singles, " Best I Ever Had" and " Successful" reached numbers two and 17 respectively on the US ''Billboard'' Hot 100. The mixtape was promoted with a release party in Toronto with Drake and LeBron James. Guest appearances include Omarion, Lloyd, Lykke Li, Lil Wayne and Bun B, while production was handled by 40 and Boi-1da—whose contributions to the musical direction of the mixtape were particularly praised. On February 15, 2019, the mixtape was released on commercial streaming services for the first time, commemorating its tenth an ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Drake (musician)
Aubrey Drake Graham (born October 24, 1986) is a Canadian rapper, singer, and actor. Regarded as one of the greatest rappers of all time, he is credited with popularizing R&B sensibilities in hip-hop music. Drake first gained recognition by starring as Jimmy Brooks in the CTV Television Network teen drama series '' Degrassi: The Next Generation'' (2001–2008) and began his music career by releasing the mixtapes '' Room for Improvement'' (2006), '' Comeback Season'' (2007), and '' So Far Gone'' (2009). After signing with Young Money Entertainment, Drake released his debut album '' Thank Me Later'' (2010), which debuted atop the ''Billboard'' 200 chart. All of his subsequent albums—including '' Take Care'' (2011), '' Nothing Was the Same'' (2013), ''Scorpion'' (2018), '' Honestly, Nevermind'' (2022) and '' For All the Dogs'' (2023)—reached number-one in the US. '' Views'' (2016) led the ''Billboard'' 200 for 13 weeks and '' Certified Lover Boy'' (2021) set the then ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Universal Music
Universal Music Group N.V. (often abbreviated as UMG and referred to as Universal Music Group or Universal Music) is a Dutch– American multinational music corporation under Dutch law. UMG's corporate headquarters are located in Hilversum, Netherlands, and its operational headquarters are located in Santa Monica, California. The biggest music company in the world, it is one of the " Big Three" record labels, along with Sony Music Entertainment and Warner Music Group. Tencent acquired ten percent of Universal Music Group in March 2020 for €3 billion and acquired an additional ten percent stake in January 2021. Pershing Square Holdings later acquired ten percent of UMG prior to its IPO on the Euronext Amsterdam stock exchange. The French Bolloré family still owns 28 percent of UMG (18 percent directly, and ten percent through Vivendi, the Bolloré family's investment company). The company went public on 21 September 2021, at a valuation of €46 billion. As of April ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
