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Aaron Dontez Yates
Aaron Dontez Yates (born November 8, 1971), better known by his stage name Tech N9ne (pronounced "tech nine"), is an American rapper and singer. In 1999, he and business partner Travis O'Guin founded the record label Strange Music. He has sold over two million albums and his music has been featured in film, television, and interactive media. In 2009, he won the Left Field Woodie award at the mtvU Woodie Awards. His stage name originated from the TEC-9 semi-automatic handgun, a name given to him by rapper Black Walt due to his fast-rhyming chopper style. Yates later applied a deeper meaning to the name, stating that it stands for the complete technique of rhyme, with "tech" meaning technique and "nine" representing the number of completion. Early life Yates was born and raised in Kansas City, Missouri. He began rapping at a very early age, and would rap the letters of his name in order to remember how to spell it. His father Carlton Cook was estranged from the family and hi ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Kansas City, Missouri
Kansas City, Missouri, abbreviated KC or KCMO, is the largest city in the U.S. state of Missouri by List of cities in Missouri, population and area. The city lies within Jackson County, Missouri, Jackson, Clay County, Missouri, Clay, and Platte County, Missouri, Platte counties, with a small portion lying within Cass County, Missouri, Cass County. It is the central city of the Kansas City metropolitan area, which straddles the Missouri–Kansas state line and has a population of 2,392,035. As of the 2020 United States census, 2020 census, the city had a population of 508,090, making it the sixth-most populous city in the Midwestern United States, Midwest and List of United States cities by population, 38th-most populous city in the United States. Kansas City was founded in the 1830s as a port on the Missouri River at its confluence with the Kansas River from the west. On June 1, 1850, the town of Kansas was incorporated; shortly after came the establishment of the Kansas Terr ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Epilepsy
Epilepsy is a group of Non-communicable disease, non-communicable Neurological disorder, neurological disorders characterized by a tendency for recurrent, unprovoked Seizure, seizures. A seizure is a sudden burst of abnormal electrical activity in the brain that can cause a variety of symptoms, ranging from brief lapses of awareness or muscle jerks to prolonged convulsions. These episodes can result in physical injuries, either directly, such as broken bones, or through causing accidents. The diagnosis of epilepsy typically requires at least two unprovoked seizures occurring more than 24 hours apart. In some cases, however, it may be diagnosed after a single unprovoked seizure if clinical evidence suggests a high risk of recurrence. Isolated seizures that occur without recurrence risk or are provoked by identifiable causes are not considered indicative of epilepsy. The underlying cause is often unknown, but epilepsy can result from brain injury, stroke, infections, Brain tumor, ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Chino XL
Derek Keith Barbosa (April 8, 1974 – July 28, 2024), better known by his stage name Chino XL, was an American rapper and actor. He released five solo studio albums. His album '' Ricanstruction: The Black Rosary'' (2012) won the 2012 HHUG Album of the Year Award. In addition to his music career, Barbosa acted in numerous films and on television and subsequently appearing as a guest star on the series '' Reno 911!'', and CBS series '' CSI: Miami'' ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Jayo Felony
B. James Savage (born December 31, 1969), better known by his stage name Jayo Felony, is an American rapper from San Diego, California. Career In 1994, Jayo Felony signed to the label owned by Jam Master Jay from Run-DMC called Jam Master Jay Records. That year, Jayo Felony released his debut album, '' Take a Ride''. In 1998, he released his follow-up album, '' Whatcha Gonna Do?'' on Def Jam. It featured rappers like Method Man, DMX, Mack 10, WC, Redman, Kokane, Ice Cube, E-40 and 8 Ball & MJG. In 1999, he released '' Underground'' which features a guest appearance by San Diego rapper The Toven on the song "Du Lo Gang''"''. There was talk of releasing a fourth album, ''Hotter Than Fish Grease'', in 2000, but the project was not released for unknown reasons. In 2001, His fourth studio album '' Crip Hop'' was released and had multiple guest appearances. Jayo Felony's fifth studio album self-titled ''James Savage'' was released late 2019 on the Open Bar Entertainment labe ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Pharoahe Monch
Troy Donald Jamerson (born October 31, 1972), better known by his stage name Pharoahe Monch, is an American rapper known for his complex lyrics, intricate delivery, and internal and multisyllabic rhyme schemes.Edwards, Paul, 2009, ''How to Rap: The Art & Science of the Hip-Hop MC'', Chicago Review Press, p. 327. Career Monch released three albums as part of the rap duo Organized Konfusion with partner Prince Poetry: The self-titled '' Organized Konfusion'', '' Stress: The Extinction Agenda'' and '' The Equinox''. The duo handled a large amount of production on these albums themselves. All albums received positive critical reviews, but moderate sales. As a result, the duo split up after recording their final album ''The Equinox'' in 1997. Prince Poetry has since denied the possibility of an Organized Konfusion reunion. Pharoahe Monch then signed to Rawkus Records, an indie label. After making several guest appearances on albums like the best-selling Rawkus compilation '' Sou ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Xzibit
Alvin Nathaniel Joiner (born September 18, 1974), better known by his stage name Xzibit (pronounced "''exhibit''), is an American rapper, actor, television presenter, radio personality, and record executive. He began his musical career in 1992, and signed with Loud Records, an imprint of RCA Records to release his debut studio album, '' At the Speed of Life'' (1996). The album saw positive critical reception, modestly entered the ''Billboard 200'', and spawned the single "Paparazzi," which peaked at number 83 on the ''Billboard Hot 100''. His second album, '' 40 Dayz & 40 Nightz'' (1998) was met with similar reception and spawned the single " What U See Is What U Get." His success caught the attention of rapper Dr. Dre, who served as the executive producer for Xzibit's next two albums; his third, '' Restless'' (2000) was further commercially-oriented and peaked at number twelve on the ''Billboard 200''. He then departed Loud Records in favor of Columbia Records for the release ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Eminem
Marshall Bruce Mathers III (born October 17, 1972), known professionally as Eminem, is an American rapper, songwriter, and record producer. Regarded as one of the greatest and most influential rappers of all time, he is credited with popularizing hip-hop in Middle America (United States), Middle America and breaking down racial barriers for the acceptance of white rappers in popular music. While much of his Transgressive art, transgressive work during the late 1990s and early 2000s made him Public image of Eminem, a controversial figure, he came to be a representation of popular angst of the American underclass. After the release of his debut album ''Infinite (Eminem album), Infinite'' (1996) and the extended play ''Slim Shady EP'' (1997), Eminem signed with Dr. Dre's Aftermath Entertainment and subsequently achieved mainstream popularity in 1999 with ''The Slim Shady LP''. His next two releases, ''The Marshall Mathers LP'' (2000) and ''The Eminem Show'' (2002), became world ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Sway & King Tech
Sway & King Tech is an American hip hop duo from San Francisco, California, composed of Bay Area rapper Sway and DJ King Tech. Also known as Flynamic Force or Sway & Tech, they are the hosts of the nationally syndicated show, ''The Wake Up Show''. In addition to their radio hosting, they have released four albums, mostly featuring other rappers, much of which was recorded while on their program. The duo is best known for their hit single, "The Anthem" from 1999's '' This or That'' which featured a collection of rappers including RZA, Eminem, Tech N9ne, Xzibit, Pharoahe Monch, Jayo Felony, Chino XL, KRS-One and Kool G Rap Nathaniel Thomas Wilson (born July 20, 1968), better known by his stage name Kool G Rap (or simply G Rap), is an American rapper. He began his career in the mid-1980s as one half of the group Kool G Rap & DJ Polo and as a member of the Juice Cr .... Discography *''Flynamic Force'' (1988) *'' Concrete Jungle'' (1991) *'' This or That'' (1999) *'' Back ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Gang Related (film)
''Gang Related'', alternatively known as ''Criminal Intent'', is a 1997 American action crime film written and directed by Jim Kouf, and starring James Belushi, Tupac Shakur, Dennis Quaid, Lela Rochon, David Paymer, and James Earl Jones. It follows two corrupt cops, attempting to frame a homeless man for the death of an undercover Drug Enforcement Administration agent that they killed. Synopsis Vice squad detectives Frank Divinci and Jake Rodriguez set up narcotics runner Lionel Hudd in a bogus drug trafficking deal at a motel; they execute Hudd and pocket his money. Having recovered the cocaine Hudd purchased from them, the detectives return both that and the murder weapon (a customized .44 magnum) to the evidence room at their headquarters. When Divinci and Rodriguez find out Hudd was actually a "deep cover" DEA agent — because Hudd's partner, Richard Simms, drops by their precinct for help sniffing out the killer/s — they resolve to pin the murder on any likely suspec ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Gang Related (soundtrack)
''Gang Related'', alternatively known as ''Criminal Intent'', is a 1997 American action crime film written and directed by Jim Kouf, and starring James Belushi, Tupac Shakur, Dennis Quaid, Lela Rochon, David Paymer, and James Earl Jones. It follows two corrupt cops, attempting to frame a homeless man for the death of an undercover Drug Enforcement Administration agent that they killed. Synopsis Vice squad detectives Frank Divinci and Jake Rodriguez set up narcotics runner Lionel Hudd in a bogus drug trafficking deal at a motel; they execute Hudd and pocket his money. Having recovered the cocaine Hudd purchased from them, the detectives return both that and the murder weapon (a customized .44 magnum) to the evidence room at their headquarters. When Divinci and Rodriguez find out Hudd was actually a "deep cover" DEA agent — because Hudd's partner, Richard Simms, drops by their precinct for help sniffing out the killer/s — they resolve to pin the murder on any likely suspect th ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Yukmouth
Jerold Dwight Ellis III (born October 18, 1974), better known by his stage name Yukmouth, is an American rapper. He is the founder of The Regime, Smoke-A-Lot Records and Godzilla Entertainment. Career Yukmouth is a member of the rap duo Luniz, along with Numskull. Luniz recorded the weed anthem, " I Got 5 on It". Yukmouth signed a solo record deal at J-Prince's Rap-a-Lot Records, releasing four albums. His double album debut on the label, entitled '' Thugged Out: The Albulation'', went gold. Under his own label, Smoke-a-Lot Records, he has released DVDs and compilation albums, such as the '' United Ghettos of America'' series. Smoke-A-Lot Yukmouth is CEO of Smoke-A-Lot, which is distributed by Rap-a-Lot Records. The label is home to established artists such as Luniz, Dru Down, Thug Lordz (Yukmouth and C-Bo), The Regime, and Yukmouth himself. Godzilla Entertainment Godzilla Entertainment was an American record label founded and owned by Yukmouth, and operated by ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Perspective Records
Perspective Records is an American record label, launched in 1991 by the producing team Jimmy Jam & Terry Lewis, through a joint venture with A&M Records—which Jam & Lewis had had a prosperous working relationship with throughout the 1980s, with several of its major acts including Janet Jackson, The Human League, and label founder Herb Alpert. Acts on Perspective's roster included The Avila Brothers, Bobby Ross Avila, Smooth (singer), Smooth, Mint Condition, Lo-Key, Solo (American band), Solo, Sounds of Blackness, Young Zee, and Ann Nesby. From 1993 to 1996, A&M Records released most of its own Urban contemporary, urban acts through Perspective. Rapper Tech N9ne was one of the signees for the label, however he was released from the label due to creative differences. In 1997, Jam and Lewis resigned as the label's CEOs, but remained consultants. Over the next year, Perspective continued to release recordings by the current artists for the sake of fulfilling contractual obligation ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
