|
Blacc Hollywood
''Blacc Hollywood'' is the fifth studio album by American rapper Wiz Khalifa. It was released in the UK on August 18, 2014 and in the US a day later, by Rostrum Records and Atlantic Records. The album features guest appearances from Ty Dolla Sign, Ty Dolla $ign, Juicy J, Project Pat, Currensy, Curren$y, Ghost Loft, Chevy Woods, and Nicki Minaj, among others. The album was supported by two official Single (music), singles: "We Dem Boyz" and "You and Your Friends". Background On June 24, 2013, Wiz Khalifa announced the title to his third major label (fifth overall) studio album, called ''Blacc Hollywood'', and this project would be featuring some collaborations from American Pop music, pop singer Miley Cyrus and his label-mate Juicy J. On June 30, 2014, Khalifa posted his Instagram account, with the cover art and release date for ''Blacc Hollywood'', and he also announced that the album is officially set to be released on August 19, 2014. On May 25, 2014, after posting several "weedm ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Wiz Khalifa
Cameron Jibril Thomaz (born September 8, 1987), better known by his stage name Wiz Khalifa, is an American rapper, singer-songwriter and actor. Raised in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, he signed with the local independent label Rostrum Records to release his debut studio album, ''Show and Prove'' (2006). His contract entered a short-lived joint venture with Warner Records, Warner Bros. Records the following year. His Eurodance-influenced 2008 single, "Say Yeah (Wiz Khalifa song), Say Yeah" received urban radio airplay and entered both the Rhythmic Top 40 and Hot Rap Songs charts, becoming his first minor hit. Thomaz then parted ways with Warner Bros. and independently released his second album, ''Deal or No Deal (album), Deal or No Deal'' (2009). He released two further mixtapes until signing with Atlantic Records in July 2010. He adopted an urban contemporary music, urban hip-hop-influenced approach for his debut single for the label, "Black and Yellow." A tribute to his hometown of ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Sledgren
Taylor Gang Entertainment is an American entertainment company. Co-founded by rapper Wiz Khalifa in 2008, it operates as an independent record label, music management, music production and film company based in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. The record label is home to artists such as Wiz Khalifa, Berner, and Juicy J who serves as A&R for the label. TM88 is a producer for the label. The company is currently headquartered at ID Labs in Pittsburgh. History The Taylor Gang was originally coined in 2006 to refer to "Taylors" who are supporters of Wiz Khalifa. Taylor Gang Ent. was co-founded in 2008 by Khalifa. The record label was named after Khalifa's alma mater, Taylor Allderdice High School, and his affinity for Converse Chuck Taylor All-Star sneakers and Taylor Mitchell. Taylor Gang Ent. began as Khalifa's fan base network, street team and home to his crew. The entity later became a full entertainment company encompassing record label, management services, production and film comp ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Chevy Woods
Kevin Lee "Chevy" Woods (born May 13, 1981) is an American rapper and songwriter from Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. He is best known for his affiliation with hometown native rapper Wiz Khalifa, having signed to his Taylor Gang record label as among its first signees in the late 2000s. Woods made his first major appearance on Khalifa's 2011 song " Taylor Gang," which received gold certification by the Recording Industry Association of America (RIAA). He has released the collaborative project ''The Cookout'' (2011) with Khalifa, as well as his ''Gangland'' mixtape series. Career 2003–2010: Early career, Taylor Gang formation and mixtapes Woods started rapping as a child with friends using instrumentals for background music. After graduating high school, he attended Robert Morris University as an athlete and grew his passion for rapping. Woods became serious about rap when he met another musician who created and distributed his own mixtapes. He wanted to pursue music and began wr ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Currensy
Shante Scott Franklin (born April 4, 1981), better known by his stage name Currensy (stylized as Curren$y), is an American rapper. Born and raised in New Orleans, Louisiana, he signed with the local record labels Cash Money Records and Young Money Entertainment in the mid-2000s, but parted ways with both without any major releases. He signed with DD172 to release four albums before signing with Warner Records to release his fifth album and major label debut, '' Weekend at Burnie's'' (2011). In February of that year, he founded the record label Jet Life Recordings. Currensy is perhaps best known for his 2015 single, " Bottom of the Bottle" (featuring Lil Wayne and August Alsina), which remains his sole entry on the ''Billboard'' Hot 100. Music career 2002–2008: No Limit and Young Money In 2002, Currensy was signed to Master P's No Limit Records and was a late addition to the 504 Boyz. The song "Get Back" by 504 Boyz, produced by Donald XL Robertson, was featured on th ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Project Pat
Patrick Earl Houston (born February 8, 1973), known professionally as Project Pat, is an American rapper from Memphis, Tennessee. He is the older brother of Juicy J, the co-founder of Three 6 Mafia. Houston was formerly a member of the hip-hop group the Kaze, joining in 1998, the same year that their debut album ''Kamakazie Timez Up'' was released. Career Music beginnings and ''Ghetty Green'' Project Pat released his debut solo album ''Ghetty Green'' in 1999 on his brother Juicy J's Hypnotize Minds label. He became an affiliated member of Juicy and DJ Paul's group Three 6 Mafia, and first gained mainstream attention when he provided the hook for the group's hit single "Sippin' on Some Syrup" in 2000. 2000–2002: ''Mista Don't Play: Everythangs Workin'' and ''Layin' Da Smack Down'' Houston released his second studio album ''Mista Don't Play: Everythangs Workin'' on February 13, 2001. The singles "Chickenhead (song), Chickenhead" and "Don't Save Her" gained national radio airpla ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Ty Dolla Sign
Tyrone William Griffin Jr. (born April 13, 1982), known professionally as Ty Dolla Sign (stylized as Ty Dolla $ign or Ty$), is an American singer, songwriter, rapper, and record producer. Born and raised in Los Angeles, California, Griffin gained initial recognition for his guest appearance on fellow Los Angeles rapper YG (rapper), YG's 2010 single "Toot It and Boot It", which entered the Billboard Hot 100, ''Billboard'' Hot 100. He signed with Atlantic Records in 2012, and Wiz Khalifa's Taylor Gang Entertainment the following year. Griffin saw further mainstream recognition for his debut commercial extended play (EP), ''Beach House EP'' (2014). Its release was preceded by his 2013 single "Paranoid (Ty Dolla Sign song), Paranoid" (featuring B.o.B), which marked his first entry—at number 29—on the ''Billboard'' Hot 100 as a lead artist. Its 2014 follow-up, "Or Nah (Ty Dolla Sign song), Or Nah" (featuring Wiz Khalifa and Mustard (record producer), DJ Mustard, remixed with the ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Guest Appearance
The term guest appearance generally denotes the appearance of a guest in an artistic or pop-culture setting. The guests themselves (referred to as guest artists, featured artists, guest stars, or guest fighters, depending on context), are distinguished from the other real artists or fictional characters by not being part of or fitting the usual theme of the cast. They are usually recognisable on their own and only appear once or rarely within that cast. By medium Show business In show business, a guest appearance is the participation of an outsider performer (such as a musician or actor) in an event such as a music record or concert, show, etc., when the performer does not belong to the regular band, cast, or other performing group. In music, such an outside performer is often referred to as a guest artist. Classical performance arts Guest appearances have been known in theatre, ballet, and classical music for centuries, with guests both from the home country and from ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Studio Album
An album is a collection of audio recordings (e.g., music) issued on a medium such as compact disc (CD), Phonograph record, vinyl (record), audio tape (like 8-track cartridge, 8-track or Cassette tape, cassette), or digital distribution, digital. Albums of recorded sound were developed in the early 20th century as individual 78 rpm records (78s) collected in a bound book resembling a photo album; this format evolved after 1948 into single vinyl LP record, long-playing (LP) records played at rpm. The album was the dominant form of recorded music expression and consumption from the mid-1960s to the early 21st century, a period known as the ''album era''. Vinyl LPs are still issued, though album sales in the 21st-century have mostly focused on CD and MP3 formats. The 8-track tape was the first tape format widely used alongside vinyl from 1965 until being phased out by 1983, being gradually supplanted by the cassette tape throughout the 1970s and early 1980s; the popul ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
You And Your Friends
"You and Your Friends" is a song by American rapper Wiz Khalifa featuring fellow American rapper Snoop Dogg and American singer Ty Dolla Sign from the former's fifth studio album ''Blacc Hollywood'' (2014). It was released on July 22, 2014 by Rostrum and Atlantic Records as the album's second official single. It was produced by DJ Mustard and Mike Free and is a bonus track on the deluxe version of ''Blacc Hollywood''. Music video A music video A music video is a video that integrates a song or an album with imagery that is produced for promotion (marketing), promotional or musical artistic purposes. Modern music videos are primarily made and used as a music marketing device intended to ... for the song was released on December 22, 2014. Charts Weekly charts Year-end charts Certifications References 2013 songs 2014 singles Wiz Khalifa songs Snoop Dogg songs Ty Dolla Sign songs Atlantic Records singles Rostrum Records singles Song recordings produced by Mu ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
We Dem Boyz
"We Dem Boyz" is a song by American rapper Wiz Khalifa from his fifth studio album ''Blacc Hollywood'' (2014). On February 11, 2014, it was released by Rostrum Records and Atlantic Records as the album's first single. It was produced by Detail and Choppa Boi. The song peaked at number 43 of the US ''Billboard'' Hot 100 chart. Background and composition On February 6, 2014, Wiz Khalifa released a 15-second preview of "We Dem Boyz", announcing its full release to come in a few days. Wiz Khalifa commented on his reasoning for releasing it as a single saying, "I like 'We Dem Boyz' as the first single because of the energy. It reaches so many audiences other than just a rap audience. It's kind of like how " Black and Yellow" was – a big sports song to get everybody riled. It's more of an anthem." The song features a boisterous, trap influenced instrumental driven by "thunderous" drums. On top of the production, Wiz Khalifa raps with a subtly autotuned flow. Release and promotio ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Cabin Fever 3 (mixtape)
''Cabin Fever 3'' is the thirteenth mixtape by American rapper Wiz Khalifa. It was released on December 15, 2015, by Rostrum Records and Taylor Gang Records. The tape marks as the third installment to his ''Cabin Fever'' trilogy. During an interview with HipHopDX, Wiz previewed a track, which was produced by Sonny Digital. The tape features guest appearances from Kevin Gates, Curren$y, 2 Chainz, K Camp, Project Pat, Yo Gotti, Problem and King Los, along with Taylor Gang members Juicy J and Chevy Woods Kevin Lee "Chevy" Woods (born May 13, 1981) is an American rapper and songwriter from Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. He is best known for his affiliation with hometown native rapper Wiz Khalifa, having signed to his Taylor Gang record label as among .... Track listing References {{Wiz Khalifa 2015 mixtape albums Wiz Khalifa mixtape albums Sequel albums Albums produced by Easy Mo Bee Albums produced by TM88 Albums produced by Sonny Digital Rostrum Records mixtape albums ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
28 Grams
''28 Grams'' is the twelfth mixtape by American Rapping, rapper Wiz Khalifa. It was released on May 25, 2014, by Taylor Gang Records and Rostrum Records. On the same day, Khalifa was arrested for marijuana possession after security stopped the musician at the airport at El Paso, Texas. He was jailed for a few hours, consequently delaying the release of this mixtape. Reception ''28 Grams'' was met with mixed reviews from critics. Bruce Smith from HipHopDX gave the mixtape a two out of five, saying "Experimentation and trying new things with an art form are great. However, when the new things one tries are really just catering to popular trends, it’s less experimentation, and more imitation. Thus, ''28 Grams'' is too all over the place, overall and it feels like too much music, too much Auto-tune, and too much music that sounds as though it was already created by someone else." Joe Sweeney from PopMatters gave the album a 5 out of ten, saying "The rapper breaks into his Flava F ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
