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Boo (rapper)
Boo & Gotti were an American hip hop music, hip-hop duo composed of Sabrian "Boo" Sledge and Mwata "Gotti" Mitchell. They are perhaps best known for appearing on the 2001 hit "Fiesta (R. Kelly song), Fiesta (Remix)" with R. Kelly and Jay-Z. The single peaked at number 6 on the Billboard Hot 100, ''Billboard'' Hot 100 and spent five consecutive weeks at No. 1 on the Billboard Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs, Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Singles & Tracks. Other notable appearances include R Kelly's "I Wish (R. Kelly song), I Wish (Remix)", Big Tymers's 2002 single "Oh Yeah", and The Fast and the Furious (soundtrack), The Fast and the Furious soundtrack. Following the success of "Fiesta", the duo signed a record deal with Cash Money Records and recorded their debut album ''Perfect Timing (Boo & Gotti album), Perfect Timing'', which was released during the summer of 2003. The album, however, was a commercial flop, only reaching number 195 on the Billboard 200, ''Billboard'' 200.Theakston, Rob . [ Review: ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Chicago, Illinois
(''City in a Garden''); I Will , image_map = , map_caption = Interactive Map of Chicago , coordinates = , coordinates_footnotes = , subdivision_type = List of sovereign states, Country , subdivision_name = United States , subdivision_type1 = U.S. state, State , subdivision_type2 = List of counties in Illinois, Counties , subdivision_name1 = Illinois , subdivision_name2 = Cook County, Illinois, Cook and DuPage County, Illinois, DuPage , established_title = Settled , established_date = , established_title2 = Municipal corporation, Incorporated (city) , established_date2 = , founder = Jean Baptiste Point du Sable , government_type = Mayor–council government, Mayor–council , governing_body = Chicago City Council , leader_title = Mayor of Chicago, Mayor , leader_name = Lori Lightfo ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Young Money Entertainment
Young Money Entertainment is an American record label founded by rapper Lil Wayne. Young Money's president is Lil Wayne's lifelong friend and fellow rapper Mack Maine. The label was an imprint of Cash Money Records and is distributed by Republic Records. The label has released fifteen US albums that reached number one on the ''Billboard'' 200 chart: '' Tha Carter III'', '' I Am Not a Human Being'', '' Tha Carter IV'', '' Tha Carter V'', and '' Funeral'' by Lil Wayne, '' Thank Me Later'', '' Take Care'', '' Nothing Was the Same'', '' If You're Reading This It's Too Late'', '' What a Time to Be Alive'' (along with Epic Records artist Future), '' Views'', '' More Life'', and ''Scorpion'' by Drake, and '' Pink Friday'' and '' Pink Friday: Roman Reloaded'' by Nicki Minaj. Current artists include Lil Wayne, Nicki Minaj, Mack Maine, Lil Twist, and Cory Gunz, among others. The label has released three compilation albums — '' We Are Young Money'' (2009), '' Rich Gang'' (2013; ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Undisputed (soundtrack)
''Undisputed'' is the soundtrack to the 2002 film '' Undisputed''. It was released on August 20, 2002, through Cash Money and featured mostly Southern rap. The album made it to number 101 on the ''Billboard'' 200, number 41 on the Top R&B/Hip-Hop Albums and number 6 on the Top Soundtracks. Track listing #"Undisputed" - 3:48 (Cash Money Millionaires) (produced by Mannie Fresh) #"We Drop It" - 3:59 ( Big Tymers, Lac & Stone) (produced by Mannie Fresh) #"Let Me Ride" - 3:50 (Trick Daddy & Rick Ross) (produced by Cool & Dre) #"Real Talk" - 3:46 (Lil Wayne) (produced by Mannie Fresh) #"How Did I" - 4:23 ( Carl Thomas) (produced by Carl Thomas & Vato) #"Hungry" - 4:05 (Bubba Sparxxx) (produced by Duddy Ken) #"Everyday" - 3:43 (Mikkey) (produced by Mannie Fresh) #"Shorty Down" - 3:35 (Teena Marie) (produced by Teena Marie & Pamela Williams) #"So Gangsta" - 4:05 (Gillie Da Kid & Major Figgas) (produced by Mannie Fresh) #"Ride Together" - 3:27 (Boo & Gotti & Baby) (produced by Manni ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Baby (rapper)
Bryan Christopher Williams ( Brooks; February 15, 1969), better known by his stage name Birdman (also known as Baby), is an American rapper and record executive. He is the co-founder and public face of Cash Money Records which he founded with his older brother Ronald "Slim" Williams in 1992. Birdman released his debut album in 2002, and has gone on to release four solo studio albums in total. Aside from his solo career, he is also a member of the hip-hop duo Big Tymers, along with producer Mannie Fresh. Along with his solo work and numerous releases with the Big Tymers, Birdman has released a collaboration album and numerous tracks with fellow rapper and protégé Lil Wayne, whom he discovered and took under his wing at age twelve. Birdman has also made his name by contributing to the making of YMCMB (Young Money Cash Money Billionaires), a combination of the former's "Cash Money" and Lil Wayne's Young Money Entertainment, formerly an imprint under the label. Birdman has als ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Instructions (album)
''Instructions'' is the second studio album by American producer and rapper Jermaine Dupri, released by So So Def Recordings and Columbia Records on October 30, 2001. The album debuted at number 15 on the Billboard 200, ''Billboard'' 200 on November 17, 2001. Commercial performance ''Instructions'' debuted at number 15 on the Billboard 200, ''Billboard'' 200 on November 17, 2001. Track listing # "LP Intro" – 0:24 # "Welcome to Atlanta" (featuring Ludacris) – 3:20 # "Money, Hoes & Power" (featuring UGK, Pimpin' Ken and Manuel Seal) – 3:50 # "The Dream" (Interlude) [featuring Wanda Sykes] – 0:49 # "Get Some" (featuring Usher (entertainer), Usher, R.O.C. (rapper), R.O.C., Boo & Gotti) – 2:28 # "Hate" (Interlude) – 1:06 # "Hate Blood" (featuring Jadakiss and Freeway (rapper), Freeway) – 3:55 # "Ballin' Out of Control" (featuring Nate Dogg) – 3:08 # "Superfly" (featuring Bilal (American singer), Bilal) – 3:11 # "Instructions Interlude" – 0:38 # "Rules of the Game ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Usher (entertainer)
Usher Raymond IV (born October 14, 1978) is an American R&B singer. He was born in Dallas, Texas, but raised in Chattanooga, Tennessee, until moving to Atlanta, Georgia. At the age of 12, his mother put him in local singing competitions before catching the attention of a music A&R from LaFace Records. He released his self-titled debut album ''Usher'' (1994), and rose to fame in the late 1990s with the release of his second album '' My Way'' (1997). It spawned his first U.S. ''Billboard'' Hot 100 number-one single " Nice & Slow", and the top-two singles " You Make Me Wanna..." and " My Way". His third album, ''8701'' (2001), produced the number-one singles " U Remind Me" and " U Got It Bad", as well as the top-three single " U Don't Have to Call". It sold eight million copies worldwide and won his first two Grammy Awards as Best Male R&B Vocal Performance in 2002 and 2003. '' Confessions'' (2004) established him as one of the bestselling musical artists of the 2000s decade, ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Jermaine Dupri
Jermaine Dupri Mauldin (born September 23, 1972) is an American rapper, songwriter, record producer, record executive, entrepreneur, and DJ. Early life Jermaine Dupri Mauldin was born on September 23, 1972, the son of Tina (Mosley) and Michael Mauldin, a Columbia Records executive. Dupri's promising musical career began before he was even 10 years old. His father, also an Atlanta talent manager, had coordinated a Diana Ross show in 1982; to the delight of concert-goers, Dupri managed to get on-stage and dance along with Ross. Dupri got his start as a dancer for the hip hop group Whodini when he was twelve. He made an appearance in their music video for the song " Freaks Come Out at Night". He began performing around the country, appearing with Herbie Hancock and Cameo before he opened the New York Fresh Festival, with Run-D.M.C., Whodini, and Grandmaster Flash. Career 1992–1996: Early career and breakthrough In 1990, he produced his first act, the female hip hop trio Sil ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Pain Is Love
''Pain Is Love'' is the third studio album by American rapper Ja Rule. Executive produced by Irv Gotti, it was released on October 2, 2001 by Murder Inc. Records and distributed by Def Jam Recordings. Although, the album received a mixed reception from critics, ''Pain Is Love'' debuted at number one on the ''Billboard'' 200 and was supported by four singles: " Livin' It Up", "I'm Real (Murder Remix)", "Always on Time" and " Down Ass Bitch". It was certified triple-platinum by the Recording Industry Association of America (RIAA) for selling over 3,000,000 copies. ''Pain is Love'' received numerous awards and nominations including a nomination for Best Rap Album at the 44th Grammy Awards. The album's first two singles " Livin' It Up" featuring Case and "Always on Time" featuring Ashanti collected nominations for Best Rap/Sung Collaboration in 2002 and 2003. Critical reception ''Pain is Love'' received generally mixed reviews from music critics. At Metacritic, which assigns a ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Ja Rule
Jeffrey Bruce Atkins (born February 29, 1976), better known by his stage name Ja Rule (), is an American rapper and actor. Born and raised in New York City, he debuted in 1999 with '' Venni Vetti Vecci'' and its lead single " Holla Holla". During the 2000s, Ja Rule was signed to Irv Gotti's Murder Inc. Records, formerly known as The Inc. From 1999 to 2005, Ja Rule had multiple hits that made the top 20 of the U.S. ''Billboard'' Hot 100 chart, including " Between Me and You" (featuring Christina Milian), " I'm Real (Murder Remix)" and " Ain't It Funny" (both with Jennifer Lopez)—which both topped the Hot 100—the number 1 hit " Always on Time" (featuring Ashanti), "Mesmerize" (featuring Ashanti), and " Wonderful" (featuring R. Kelly and Ashanti). Rule has been nominated for two American Music Awards and four Grammy Awards with respective collaborators Lil' Mo, Vita, Ashanti and Case. Following the release of his platinum-selling debut ''Venni Vetti Vecci'' (1999), he re ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
TP-2
''TP-2.com'' (an abbreviation of ''Twelve Play-2'') is the fourth solo album by American R&B recording artist R. Kelly, released on November 7, 2000, by Jive Records. Background Released as the "sequel" to Kelly's ''12 Play'', ''TP-2.com'' had party songs, relationship-themed ballads and a gospel-influenced song, but it still had Kelly's trademark sensuality with songs including "The Greatest Sex" and "Strip for You". The album was most notable for two number 1 R&B hits: the tribute song " I Wish", and the party anthem, " Fiesta (Remix)", which featured Jay-Z. The latter duet inspired the two to create the collaborative project '' The Best of Both Worlds''. Another notable single was the risque " Feelin' On Yo Booty". The album has since been certified 4× Platinum. The album was Kelly's second album to peak at number 1 on the ''Billboard'' 200 and the fourth to top the Top R&B/Hip-Hop Albums charts. ''TP-2.com'' was the number one R&B Album on the Billboard Year-End chart f ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Hood Rich
''Hood Rich'' is the fourth studio album by American hip hop duo Big Tymers. The album was released on April 30, 2002, by Cash Money Records and Universal Records. It features the single "Still Fly". It is the first The Big Tymers album not to be exclusively produced by Mannie Fresh Byron Otto Thomas (born March 20, 1969), better known by his stage name Mannie Fresh, is an American music producer and rapper. He's best known for his productions on Cash Money Records releases, as well being half of the hip hop duo (alongside .... The album debuted at number 1 on the ''Billboard'' 200 with first-week sales of 168,000 copies and was certified Platinum by the RIAA. Track listing Charts Weekly charts Year-end charts References 2002 albums Big Tymers albums Cash Money Records albums Albums produced by Jazze Pha {{2002-hiphop-album-stub ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Strings (rapper)
Marinna Teal (born November 25, 1975), better known as Strings, is an American rapper and songwriter formerly signed to Epic and Cash Money Records. She is best known for being featured on R. Kelly's "Gotham City Remix" and Keith Sweat's "Im Not Ready Remix" in the mid and late 1990s. Early life Her grandfather was Aaron Moore, a famous bluesman from Chicago. When growing up, Strings begin singing in the choir in her hometown and won talent show prizes. She had her first baby at 13. After graduating from Chicago Vocational High School she moved to Oklahoma City for five years, where she became an exotic dancer to support her daughter. Music career One night when she was out of town she attended an R. Kelly concert she had got her way backstage, where she met R. Kelly she sang for him then when she was done singing R. Kelly took her to a restroom and start beating on a sink while she was rapping for hours. Then one night she got a phone call and it was Kelly he wanted her to fl ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
