A-Yo (Method Man
The interjection Ayo! is a common variation of the word Yo!. Ayo, Ayọ, Ayọ̀ and AYO may also refer to: People Ayọ is a common Yoruba given name. ''Ayọ'' in Yoruba means ''Joy''. Ayo is a gender neutral name which means it can be given to either male or female. The name Ayo is a diminutive form or a shortened form of names like Ayomide which means ‘my joy has come’, Ayomikun which denotes ‘my joy is full’, Ayokunumi which means ‘I have joy in me’, Ayonitemi which denotes ‘joy is mine’, FunmilAyo which means give me joy etc. * Ayo Akinola, American-Canadian soccer player * Ayo Aderinwale, Nigerian diplomat * Ayo & Teo, American dancers * Ayo Bankole, Nigerian composer * Ayo Dosunmu (born 1999), American basketball player * Ayo Edebiri, American comedian and actress * Ayo Fayose, Nigerian politician * Ayo Ogunsheye, Nigerian academic * Ayo Oni, Nigerian politician * Ayo Rosiji, Nigerian politician * Ayo Shonaiya, Nigerian film producer * Ayo A ... [...More Info...]       [...Related Items...]     OR:     [Wikipedia]   [Google]   [Baidu]   |
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Yo (greeting)
''Yo'' is a slang interjection, commonly associated with North American English. It was popularized by the Italian-American community in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, in the 1940s. Although often used as a greeting and often deployed at the beginning of a sentence, ''yo'' may also come at the end of a sentence and/or may be used to place emphasis on or to direct focus onto a particular individual, group, or issue at hand, or to gain the attention of another individual or group. It may also be used to express excitement, surprise, disbelief, enthusiasm, anger, or amazement. Etymology and history The interjection ''yo'' was first used in Middle English. In addition to ''yo'', it was also sometimes written ''io''. Though the term may have been in use in an isolated manner in different contexts earlier in English, its current usage and popularity derives from its use in Philadelphia's Italian American population in the twentieth century, which spread to other ethnic groups in th ... [...More Info...]       [...Related Items...]     OR:     [Wikipedia]   [Google]   [Baidu]   |
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Felix Ayo
Felix Ayo Losada (1 July 1933 – 24 September 2023) was a Spanish-born Italian violinist. He was a founder of the Italian ensemble I Musici and of the Quartetto Beethoven di Roma. He played in major concert halls of the world as a soloist and especially as a chamber musician. In a career that spanned more than fifty years, he was a prolific recording artist, and an academic teacher. His 1955 recording of Vivaldi's '' The Four Seasons'' with I Musici became a best seller, was awarded the Grand Prix du disque, and has remained a reference recording. Life and career Félix Ayo Losada was born in Sestao, on 1 July 1933. An uncle was a violinist, and he began musical studies at the Municipal Conservatory of Sestao at age six. He continued his studies at the Municipal Conservatory of Bilbao, completing with honours at age 14. At age 16, he achieved the first prize of the Ibáñez de Betolaza Competition in Bilbao, with a scholarship to expand his studies, which he continued in ... [...More Info...]       [...Related Items...]     OR:     [Wikipedia]   [Google]   [Baidu]   |
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Jinusean
Jinusean (stylized in all caps; ) is a South Korean Hip hop music, hip hop duo signed to YG Entertainment. The duo, which is made up of Kim Jin-woo (also known as Jinu) and Noh Seung-hwan (also known as Sean), debuted in 1997 and rose to fame with the single, "Tell Me." They are considered pioneers of Korean hip hop. History Prior to forming Jinusean, Sean worked as a back-up dancer for legendary K-pop group Seo Taiji and Boys in the early 1990s, and Jinu debuted as a solo artist with the song, "I Was The Captain" in 1994. The two debuted as Jinusean with the single, "Gasoline," in 1997 under the guidance of YG Entertainment CEO and former Seo Taiji and Boys member Yang Hyun-suk and former Deux (band), Deux member Lee Hyun Do. Their second single, "Tell Me" (featuring singer Uhm Jung-hwa), was the duo's first hit and propelled them to stardom. Notably, Jinusean became the first hip hop artist to sell over 700,000 copies in South Korea. Between 2004 and 2014, the duo went on an ex ... [...More Info...]       [...Related Items...]     OR:     [Wikipedia]   [Google]   [Baidu]   |
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A-Yo (Method Man & Redman Song)
"A-Yo" is a song by American hip hop duo Method Man & Redman, released on March 31, 2009, as the first single from their third studio album, ''Blackout! 2'' (2009). The song was produced by Pete Rock and features vocals from Canadian rapper Saukrates. A video for the song was released on April 9, 2009. The song contains a sample of "Magic Mona", as performed by Phyllis Hyman Phyllis Linda Hyman (July 6, 1949 – June 30, 1995) was an American singer, songwriter, and actress. Hyman's music career spanned the late 1970s through the early 1990s, and she was best known for her expansive contralto range. Some of her most .... Charts References 2009 singles Song recordings produced by Pete Rock Method Man songs Redman (rapper) songs Def Jam Recordings singles Songs written by Method Man 2009 songs Songs written by Redman (rapper) Songs written by Pete Rock {{2000s-hiphop-single-stub ... [...More Info...]       [...Related Items...]     OR:     [Wikipedia]   [Google]   [Baidu]   |
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A-Yo (Lady Gaga Song)
"A-Yo" is a song recorded by American singer Lady Gaga for her fifth studio album, ''Joanne (album), Joanne'' (2016). It was released to Zane Lowe's Beats 1 radio show on October 18, 2016, as the record's second promotional single by Interscope Records. Gaga co-wrote and co-produced the song with Mark Ronson and BloodPop, with Hillary Lindsey being the additional songwriter. A funky, electro (music), electro-tinged and rock music, rock-inspired upbeat country pop track, "A-Yo" lyrically delves on leaving behind haters. Critical reception towards "A-Yo" was positive and the song entered the record charts of multiple countries, including reaching a peak of number 66 on United States' Billboard Hot 100, ''Billboard'' Hot 100. To promote the track's release, Gaga performed it on concert venues of her Dive Bar Tour (Lady Gaga), Dive Bar Tour and on television shows. It was later added to her set list at the Victoria's Secret Fashion Show 2016, the 2017 Coachella Valley Music and Arts ... [...More Info...]       [...Related Items...]     OR:     [Wikipedia]   [Google]   [Baidu]   |
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Ayo!
"Ayo!" is a song by American singer Mýa. It was written and composed by Mýa, DJ Kool and Christopher “Deep” Henderson and initially recorded for her fourth studio album '' Liberation'' (2007). Production on the track was helmed by Henderson, while Kool is having featured vocals. The song is built upon on an of interpolation from the composition "He's the Wizard" by American jazz singer Thelma Carpenter. Due to the inclusion of the sample, Charlie Smalls is also credited as a songwriter. The song was expected to be released as the first single from Mýa's fourth studio album '' Liberation'' (2007). With the singer was going through transitioning from former label Interscope to her Universal Motown Records though, "Ayo!" was later demoted and replaced by Scott Storch-produced " Lock U Down," a collaboration with rapper Lil Wayne, as the album's leading single. Critics compared the song's production favorably to TLC’s 1990s album ''CrazySexyCool''. On the charts, it "Ayo!" ... [...More Info...]       [...Related Items...]     OR:     [Wikipedia]   [Google]   [Baidu]   |
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Ayo (Chris Brown And Tyga Song)
"Ayo" is a song by American singer Chris Brown and American rapper Tyga (billed together as ''Chris Brown X Tyga''), released as the lead single from their collaboration album '' Fan of a Fan: The Album''. It was produced by Nic Nac and Mark Kragen, whom the former Brown previously worked with on " Loyal". An accompanying music video was directed by Colin Tilley and filmed in Los Angeles, California. The video features various scenes of Brown and Tyga competing with one another to show off their riches and ends with them drag racing Lamborghinis. It also features cameo appearances by comedian Mike Epps and the dance duo Les Twins. The song was included on the set list of their 2015 Between the Sheets Tour with Trey Songz. Background "Ayo" was written by Chris Brown and Tyga (real name Michael Stevenson) and the track's producers are Nic Nac (real name Nicholas Balding) and Mark Kragen. On November 14, 2014 Tyga announced via Twitter that the lead single from his and Brown's ' ... [...More Info...]       [...Related Items...]     OR:     [Wikipedia]   [Google]   [Baidu]   |
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Ayo (Ayo Album)
''Ayọ'' is the fifth studio album by German singer and songwriter Ayọ, released on 6 October 2017 by Ogun Music. In an interview, the singer explains the reason why she took the unusual step to name not her first but her fifth album after herself: "My previous records were me, but this record is ''all'' of me. It's like a new beginning where I can truly be myself for the first time without having to explain my mission, or myself." The music on the new album aims to blend folk reggae, pop and hip-hop with soul-infused vibes. The first single from the album, "I'm a Fool", was released in June 2017. The second single " Paname" (a nickname for Paris and its suburbs) was released in September 2017. The song was named after the gypsy name for Paris. For both singles a music video was published. The album was written over the last three to four years during a time of great personal and career changes. The songs were recorded in Brooklyn Brooklyn is a Boroughs of New York City, b ... [...More Info...]       [...Related Items...]     OR:     [Wikipedia]   [Google]   [Baidu]   |
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Ayo (Bomba Estéreo Album)
''Ayo'' is the fifth studio album by Colombian band Bomba Estéreo, released on August 11, 2017. It is a cumbia album with elements of modern dance music and Spanglish lyrics. It reached number 28 on the US Top Latin Albums chart. Background and production The album was created following the band's success with the video for "Soy Yo", which was called an "anthem of Latinx identity" by NPR, and said to contain a "message of individuality and self-love". It also inspired art and Halloween costumes. ''Ayo'' was noted as following from this sound, being created soon after the viral reaction to the video. The band began working with producer Chris Castagno in order to compose a song with rhythm from a flauta de millo. This resulted in "Duele", the first song released from the album. The song was pointed out as picking up where the final song on ''Amanecer'', "Raíz" left off, in terms of instrumentation. The album was inspired by and composed in the Sierra Nevada mountain range of C ... [...More Info...]       [...Related Items...]     OR:     [Wikipedia]   [Google]   [Baidu]   |
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Ayo (Wizkid Album)
''Ayo'' () is the self-titled second studio album by Nigerian singer Wizkid. It was released on 17 September 2014, by Starboy Entertainment and Empire Mates Entertainment. ''Ayo'' was postponed twice due to difficulty in track selection. Preceding its release were the singles " Jaiye Jaiye", "On Top Your Matter", "One Question", "Joy", "Bombay" and "Show You the Money". The album also contains the song " Ojuelegba", which won Song of the Year and was nominated for Best Pop Single at The Headies 2015. Wizkid enlisted Sarz, Shizzi, Uhuru, Del B, Dokta Frabz, Maleek Berry, Legendury Beatz and Spellz to produce the album. ''Ayo'' features collaborations with Femi Kuti, Seyi Shay, Yemi Sax, Akon, Banky W., Phyno, Tyga and Wale. It received mixed reviews from music critics; some commended its production, song arrangement and sound quality, while others panned its lyrics. Background and promotion Wizkid started recording ''Ayo'' after the release of the compilation album, '' Empi ... [...More Info...]       [...Related Items...]     OR:     [Wikipedia]   [Google]   [Baidu]   |
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Australian Youth Orchestra
The Australian Youth Orchestra (AYO), formerly Youth Music Australia, is a training organisation for young musicians. It originitated in the Summer camp, music camps founded by John Bishop (academic), John Bishop and Ruth Alexander in 1948. AYO offers tailored training and performance programs yearly for aspiring musicians, composers, arts administrators and music journalists, aged between 12 and 30. Structure The Australian Youth Orchestra is one of eight "national elite training organisations" of the Australian Roundtable for Arts Training Excellence (ARTS8), partially funded by the Australian Government via the Office for the Arts. AYO offers several programs: Australian Youth Orchestra * Orchestra and chamber programs ** Young Symphonists, residential program for musician of high school age ** Australian Youth Orchestra, flagship ... [...More Info...]       [...Related Items...]     OR:     [Wikipedia]   [Google]   [Baidu]   |
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Adelaide Youth Orchestra
The Adelaide Youth Orchestra is an 80-member symphony orchestra based in Adelaide, South Australia. The youth orchestra itself comprises members aged between 12 and 25 years. Four further ensembles fall under the AdYO banner - The Adelaide Youth Wind Orchestra (AdYWO), The Adelaide Youth Sinfonia (AdSi), catering mainly for middle school aged musicians, Adelaide Youth Winds (AYW) and the Adelaide Youth Strings (AYS), for string players aged 8 to 12. AdYO performs a series of concerts during each year, including a major concert at the Adelaide Town Hall supported by all the ensembles of the Youth Orchestra organisation, and at Christmas. See also * List of youth orchestras This is a list of active youth orchestras. National youth orchestras are highlighted in bold. Asia * Arab Youth Philharmonic Orchestra * Asian Youth Orchestra Afghanistan * Afghan Youth Orchestra Cambodia * Angkor National Youth Or ... References Australian youth orchestras Musical ... [...More Info...]       [...Related Items...]     OR:     [Wikipedia]   [Google]   [Baidu]   |