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Ahdasee Records
Stephen Lewis Williams (born July 28, 1981), better known by his stage name Stevie Stone, is an American rapper from Columbia, Missouri. He was signed to Tech N9ne's Strange Music record label from 2011 to 2021 and has since founded his own record label Ahdasee Records. He has released seven studio albums including ''Black Lion'', with his most recent being ''Raising The Bar'' in April 2022. Career Stone grew up in Columbia, Missouri, and is based in St. Louis. He discovered a love of music through his mother, a singer and choir director who introduced the rapper to gospel, blues, and soul at an early age. As he grew up, Stone had his feet in the worlds of music and sports, pursuing a basketball career and playing piano and drums. Though he received an offer to play ball for a junior college in Iowa, he was asked to open at a show just weeks before he would leave for school, and he chose to focus on his rap career. In 2007, Stone signed with Ruthless Records, which released his ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Columbia, Missouri
Columbia is a city in Missouri, United States. It was founded in 1821 as the county seat of Boone County, Missouri, Boone County and had a population of 126,254 as recorded in the 2020 United States census, making it the List of cities in Missouri, fourth-most populous city in Missouri. Columbia is a Midwestern United States, Midwestern college town, home to the University of Missouri, a major research institution also known as MU or Mizzou. In addition to the university and surrounding Downtown Columbia, Missouri, Downtown Columbia are Stephens College and Columbia College (Missouri), Columbia College, giving the city its educational focus and nearly 40,000 college students. It is the principal city of the Columbia metropolitan area (Missouri), Columbia metropolitan area, population 215,811, and the central city of the nine-county Columbia–Jefferson City, Missouri, Jefferson City–Moberly, Missouri, Moberly combined statistical area with 415,747 residents. The city is the fas ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs
The Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs chart ranks the most popular R&B and hip hop songs in the United States and is published weekly by '' Billboard''. Rankings are based on a measure of radio airplay, sales data, and streaming activity. The chart had 100 positions but was shortened to 50 positions in October 2012. The chart is used to track the success of popular music songs in urban, or primarily African-American, venues. Dominated over the years at various times by jazz, rhythm and blues, doo-wop, rock and roll, soul, and funk, it is today dominated by contemporary R&B and hip hop. Since its inception, the chart has changed its name many times in order to accurately reflect the industry at the time. History Beginning in 1942, ''Billboard'' published a chart of bestselling African-American music, first as the Harlem Hit Parade, then as Race Records. Then in 1949, ''Billboard'' began publishing a Rhythm and Blues chart, which entered "R&B" into mainstream lexicon. These three ch ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
All 6's And 7's
''All 6's and 7's'' is the eleventh studio album by American rapper Tech N9ne. It was released on June 7, 2011, through Strange Music. The album was released to universal acclaim by music critics, and peaked at number four on the ''Billboard 200'' and at number one on the Top R&B/Hip-Hop Albums charts. Background Tech stated that the album title ''All 6's and 7's'' means "in a state of confusion and disarray." He also said that this will be his "biggest" and "craziest" album of all. The album would feature guest appearances from B.o.B, Hopsin, Yelawolf, Snoop Dogg, Jay Rock, Twista, T-Pain, Lil Wayne, E-40, Busta Rhymes and Kendrick Lamar, among others. Tech had expressed an interest in collaborating with Nicki Minaj, Janelle Monáe and Tyler, the Creator. Eminem was initially set to appear on the track "So Lonely", but was unable to record his verse in time before the album's official release. Promotion The first official single, "He's a Mental Giant" was released and wa ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Automatic (Cognito Album)
Automatic may refer to: Music Bands * Automatic (Australian band), Australian rock band * Automatic (American band), American rock band * The Automatic, a Welsh alternative rock band Albums * ''Automatic'' (Jack Bruce album), a 1983 electronic rock album * ''Automatic'' (Sharpe & Numan album), a 1989 synthpop album * ''Automatic'' (The Jesus and Mary Chain album), a 1989 alternative rock album * ''Automatic'' (Dweezil Zappa album), a 2000 hard rock album, or the title song * ''Automatic'' (Stitches album), a 2006 punk rock album, or the title song * ''Automatic'' (VNV Nation album), a 2011 futurepop album * ''Automatic'' (Don Broco album), a 2015 rock album * ''Automatic'' (Kaskade album), 2015 album by Kaskade * ''Automatic'' (Mildlife album), 2020 album by Mildlife * ''Automatic'', a 1997 electronic album by Le Car * ''Automatic'', a 2003 punk rock album by The Turbo A.C.'s * ''Automatic'', a 2013 reggae-rock album by Iration * ''Automatic'', a 2023 rock album ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Big Scoob
Stewart Duane Ashby Jr. (born May 9, 1973) better known by his stage name Big Scoob is an American rapper from Kansas City, Missouri, who records for Strange Music. Musical career Early career Along with fellow Kansas City natives Tech N9ne, Bakarii, Short Nitty and Txx Will, he formed the 57th Street Rogue Dog Villains, a group that released a handful of albums during the late 1990s and early 2000s. Frustrated with the industry, Scoob left music and focused on raising his daughters. Return to music and signing to Strange Music After a few years of dormancy, Big Scoob was convinced by Tech N9ne to return to the music industry. On February 7, 2009, it was announced on Tech N9ne's official website that Big Scoob had signed to his independent record label, Strange Music. Releases On September 15, 2009, Big Scoob released his debut studio album Monsterifik through Strange Music. The album was released under the "Tech N9ne Presents" banner, making it the second album to have thi ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Shock Treatment (Krizz Kaliko Album)
''Shock Treatment'' is the third studio album by American rapper Krizz Kaliko. It was released on September 14, 2010 via Strange Music. Other titles the artist considered for the album, before deciding on ''Shock Treatment'', were ''Son of Sam'' and ''Walk on Water''. Production was handled by Seven, Wyshmaster, Oliver "OG" Grose, David Sanders II, Jonah "Matic Lee" Appleby, Lonard "Nardo" Young, Robert Rebeck, Trox and Young Fyre, with Krizz Kaliko and Josh "Karbon" Brunstetter serving as additional producers. It features guest appearances from Irv Da Phenom, Barbara Word, Big Ben, Big Scoob, Brotha Lynch Hung, Kortney Leveringston and Stevie Stone, as well as his 816 Boyz groupmates Tech N9ne, Kutt Calhoun and Makzilla. The album debuted at number 97 on the ''Billboard'' 200, number 17 on the Top R&B/Hip-Hop Albums, number 7 on the Top Rap Albums and number 20 on the Independent Albums charts in the United States. Track listing Personnel *Samuel "Krizz Kaliko" Watson — ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Raw And Un-Kutt
''Raw and Un-Kutt'' is the third solo studio album by American rapper Kutt Calhoun. It was released on June 8, 2010 via Strange Music. Production was handled by Seven, DJ Frequency, Young Fyre, Justinn "Axis" Patton, Robert Rebeck, Evsclusive and Jonah "Matic Lee" Appleby, with Q-Rock and Ronald Richardson Jr. serving as additional producers. It features guest appearances from 816 Boyz, Barbara Ward, BG Bulletwound, Bishop Young Don, Brotha Lynch Hung, Craig Smith, D-Skanless, E-40, Irv Da Phenom, Jerita Streater, Joe Budden, Krizz Kaliko, Nesto The Owner, Riv Locc, Stevie Stone, Tech N9ne and Too Short. The album debuted at number 170 on the ''Billboard'' 200, number 27 on the Top R&B/Hip-Hop Albums, number 15 on the Top Rap Albums, number 28 on the Independent Albums and number 6 on the Heatseekers Albums charts in the United States. The album was supported with a single "Get Kutt", released on May 18, 2010, and a music video for the song "Naked (Boom Boom Room)", released on ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
The Gates Mixed Plate
''The Gates Mixed Plate'' is the tenth studio album by rapper Tech N9ne, which was released on July 27, 2010. It is the third album in the rapper's "Collabos" series, following the 2009 album ''Sickology 101''. The album's name is in reference to the Kansas City Bar-B-Q restaurant Gates Bar-B-Q. The album's first single, "O.G." further references the restaurant. The album has what the artists describes as "lighter music" after the 2009 album, ''K.O.D.'', took a "darker" approach. When speaking on the content of the album, the artist said the album "is full of party tracks because I'm trying to rejoice." The album also features guest appearances by Kutt Calhoun, Krizz Kaliko, Big Scoob, Brotha Lynch Hung, Stevie Stone, Jay Rock, Glasses Malone, Yukmouth, Devin the Dude, Irv Da Phenom, and many more. Singles and videos On June 11, MTVU.com premiered the music video for the first single, "O.G." The video was directed by Dan Gedman. The single was featured in a list of the "Top 1 ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Krizz Kaliko
Samuel William Christopher Watson (born March 7, 1974), better known by his stage name Krizz Kaliko, is an American rapper, singer, songwriter, and voice actor. He is a longtime collaborator with fellow hometown native Tech N9ne and was signed to Strange Music from its inception in 1999 up to forming his own label Ear House Inc. in 2021. Career Krizz Kaliko began his musical career in the late 1990s when he began working with local producer IcyRoc Kraven. Another local rapper by the name of Tech N9ne was also collaborating with IcyRoc at the time, which led to the two rappers meeting. At the time, Tech N9ne was working on a song titled "Who You Came To See" and Kaliko made a comment that the song could have a better hook. Tech offered up the opportunity to prove his case, and Tech was blown away when Kaliko did. Tech would bring Kaliko into his "inner circle", which would eventually result in Kaliko signing to the new-found label Strange Music co-owned by Tech N9ne and Travis O'G ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Kutt Calhoun
Melvin Lewis Calhoun Jr. (born January 1, 1977), better known by his stage name Kutt Calhoun, is an American rapper from Kansas City, Missouri. He began his career in the late 1990s as part of the city's underground rap scene, and signed with fellow Missouri-based rapper Tech N9ne's Strange Music as the label's first artist in 2004. Calhoun's debut studio album, '' B.L.E.V.E.'' (2004), and its follow-up, '' Feature Presentation'' (2008), were both met with critical praise; the latter debuted at number 60 on the ''Billboard'' Top R&B/Hip-Hop Albums chart. Calhoun's third album, '' Raw and Un-Kutt'', entered the ''Billboard'' 200 and peaked at number 19 on the Top Heatseekers chart. Between 2011 and 2012, he released two extended plays (EPs): ''Red-Headed Stepchild'' and ''Kelvin''. Calhoun's fourth studio album, '' Black Gold'' (2013), debuted atop the Top Heatseekers chart and received continued critical praise. He parted ways with Strange Music in 2014 and subsequently founded t ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Caskey (rapper)
Brandon Robert Caskey (born August 28, 1992), better known by the mononym Caskey, is an American rapper from Winter Springs, Florida. After years of independent releases, Caskey signed with Birdman's Cash Money Records, an imprint of Republic Records in August 2012 and made his first mainstream appearance on the label's compilation album, '' Rich Gang'' (2013). He was notably the first and only Caucasian rapper to be signed to the label. As a solo artist, he gained his furthest attention for his 2015 mixtape ''Black Sheep 2'', which was met with critical praise. He parted ways with Cash Money in 2020 and released the collaborative album ''Yelawolf Black Sheep'' with Alabama rapper Yelawolf the following year. Since departing the label, he has released four independent studio albums. Early life At a young age, Caskey would listen to heavy metal. However, his older sister got him interested in rap groups such as N.W.A, and Three 6 Mafia in his elementary school years. Shortly af ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Rittz
Jonathan Matthew McCollum (born August 16, 1980), better known by his stage name Rittz, is an American rapper. His debut album '' The Life and Times of Jonny Valiant'' was released on April 30, 2013, rising to number 8 on ''Billboard'' Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs chart. His next two albums, '' Next to Nothing'' (2014) and '' Top of the Line'' (2016) peaked at number 3 on the same chart. His fourth album, '' Last Call'' (2017), hit number 43 on the Billboard 200. All of these were released under Tech N9ne's Strange Music label. Rittz fulfilled his four-album contract with Strange, then formed his own record label, CNT Entertainment, through which he released '' Put a Crown on It'' in 2019. The album reflects Rittz's battle to free himself from drug and alcohol addiction. The album hit number 6 on ''Billboard'' Independent Albums chart. Career 1980–2009: Early life and career Rittz was born in Waynesburg, Pennsylvania, on August 16, 1980, and moved with his family to the suburbs of G ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
