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Born 2 Rap
''Born 2 Rap'' is the tenth studio album by American rapper the Game. It was released on November 29, 2019 via eOne Music (now known today as MNRK Music Group). Its release coincided with the Game's fortieth birthday. It was advertised as his final album before retiring, although Game resumed his recording career in 2021. It features guest appearances from Dom Kennedy, Ed Sheeran, 21 Savage, Anderson .Paak, Bryson Tiller, Chris Brown, D Smoke, J. Stone, Just Liv, Masego, Marsha Ambrosius, Miguel, Mozzy, Nipsey Hussle, Osbe Chill, Red Café, Sly Pyper, ToBi, Travis Barker and Trey Songz. Background The Game announced ''Born 2 Rap'' as his final album, stating on social media: "I've had a great run & surpassed my rap goals a long time ago. It will always be 'QUALITY' over 'QUANTITY' from where I stand. The REAL music will always prevail & this album will cap off an amazing run". Critical reception ''Born 2 Rap'' was met with widespread critical acclaim. At Metacritic, which ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
The Game (rapper)
Jayceon Terrell Taylor (born November 29, 1979), better known by his stage name the Game or simply Game, is an American rapper. Born in Compton, California, he initially released a series of mixtapes under the wing of fellow West Coast rapper JT the Bigga Figga. After releasing his debut independent album '' Untold Story'' in 2004, he was eventually discovered by record producer Dr. Dre and signed to his Aftermath Records label imprint. The Game rose to fame in 2005 with the success of his major-label debut album ''The Documentary'' and found continued success with the 2006 follow-up '' Doctor's Advocate''. The Recording Industry Association of America certified ''The Documentary'' Double Platinum in March 2005. A rising artist in the 2000s, the Game was considered to be a driving force in bringing back the West Coast hip hop scene into the mainstream and competing with many of his East Coast counterparts. The Game was placed into G-Unit by Dr. Dre and Jimmy Iovine. As a ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Dom Kennedy
Dominic Ross Hunn (born August 22, 1984), better known by his stage name Dom Kennedy, is an American rapper from Leimert Park, Los Angeles, California. Since 2008, Kennedy has released 5 independent mixtapes, most notably his 2010 critically acclaimed mixtape ''From the Westside with Love''. His first commercial studio album ''From the Westside with Love II'' was released on iTunes June 28, 2011. Despite it being his iTunes debut, FTWSWL2 received "a top 10 spot on Hip Hop/Rap albums chart during its release week" and was Kennedy's first album associated with The OpM Company, Kennedy's self-established record label. His song "My Type of Party" was ranked by '' Complex'' at #43 in the magazine's Best 50 Songs of 2012 list. Early life Dom Kennedy was born on August 22, 1984 in Los Angeles, California. In an interview with music media outlet IMFlashy, Kennedy describes his childhood growing up as "normal". After his parents' divorce, Kennedy moved with his mother to Leimert Park. Ke ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Trey Songz
Tremaine Aldon Neverson (born November 28, 1984), known professionally as Trey Songz, is an American R&B singer and rapper. His debut album, '' I Gotta Make It'', was released in 2005 through Atlantic Records. His follow-up album, '' Trey Day'', spawned his first top 20 single, " Can't Help but Wait". Songz released his third album, '' Ready'', in 2009 and a single from the album, " Say Aah" (featuring Fabolous), peaked at No. 9 on the ''Billboard'' Hot 100 making it Songz's first top 10 hit. ''Ready'' was nominated for Best Male R&B Vocal Performance at the 2008 Grammy Awards. The following year saw Songz's highest-charting song to date, " Bottoms Up" (featuring Nicki Minaj), from his fourth studio album, '' Passion, Pain & Pleasure'' (2010). In 2012, Songz released his first number one album, ''Chapter V'', which debuted atop the ''Billboard'' 200. The album's lead single, "Heart Attack", was nominated for Best R&B Song at the 2013 Grammy Awards. Following that, Songz releas ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Tobi (musician)
Oluwatobi Feyisara Ajibolade, known professionally as Tobi (stylized as TOBi), is a Nigerian born Canadian rapper and singer signed to RCA Records and Same Plate Entertainment. He released his debut studio album ''Still'' in May 2019 and his second album ''Elements Vol. 1'' in 2020. Early life and education Oluwatobi Feyisara Ajibolade was born in 1993 in Lagos, Nigeria and moved to Ottawa, Canada with his father when he was 8 or 9 years old. He first began writing lyrics and poetry around that time. Ajibolade grew up largely in Brampton, Ontario, a suburb of Toronto. As a teenager, he engaged in rap battles, including one with a pre-fame Tory Lanez. He later attended Wilfrid Laurier University where he studied biology and psychology. Career Around 2015, Ajibolade began releasing music using the stage name, "Tobi Aji". In 2016, he began using the moniker, "Tobi" (stylized as TOBi), and independently released an EP titled, ''FYI''. The collection featured the songs, "Indecisions ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Red Café
Jermaine Alfred DennyRed cafe Profile Konvict Music. Accessed October 10, 2011. (born September 19, 1976), better known by his stage name Red Café, is a rapper. At various points in his career, he was signed to ' Street Family Records, 's , |
Nipsey Hussle
Airmiess Joseph Asghedom (August 15, 1985 – March 31, 2019), known professionally as Nipsey Hussle (often stylized as Nipsey Hu$$le), was an American rapper, entrepreneur, and activist. Emerging from the West Coast hip hop scene in the mid-2000s, Hussle independently released his debut mixtape, ''Slauson Boy Volume 1'', to moderate local success, which led to him being signed to Cinematic Music Group and Epic Records. Hussle became known for his numerous mixtapes, including his ''Bullets Ain't Got No Name'' series, '' The Marathon'', '' The Marathon Continues'', and '' Crenshaw'', the last of which American rapper Jay-Z bought 100 copies for $100 each. After much delay, his debut studio album '' Victory Lap'' was released in 2018 to critical acclaim and commercial success, and was nominated for the Best Rap Album at the 61st Grammy Awards in 2019. At the 62nd Grammy Awards in 2020, two posthumous Grammy Awards for the songs " Racks in the Middle" and " Higher" were awa ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Mozzy
Timothy Cornell Patterson (born June 24, 1987), known professionally as Mozzy, is an American rapper from Oak Park, Sacramento, California. He is signed with CMG, Interscope Records, Blackmarket Records. He started rapping in 2004 under the name Lil Tim. He eventually changed his stage name to Mozzy in 2012. He received little attention until the release of his 2015 album ''Bladadah'', which was ranked as the 22nd best rap album of 2015 by ''Rolling Stone'' and which gave him the "best run" of 2015 according to ''Complex'' Magazine. Early life Mozzy grew up on 4th Avenue, in Sacramento's Oak Park neighborhood. His parents were not in his life, so he was raised by his grandmother Brenda Patterson-Usher, a Black Panther party member, who owned several homes throughout Oak Park. Mozzy attended Sacramento High School, but eventually dropped out and earned a GED. He worked various local jobs until he decided to pursue his music career full-time in 2010. Career Mozzy first bega ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Miguel (singer)
Miguel Jontel Pimentel (born October 23, 1985) is an American singer, songwriter, and actor. Raised in San Pedro, California, he began pursuing a music career at age thirteen. After signing to Jive Records in 2007, Miguel released his debut studio album, '' All I Want Is You'', in November 2010. Although it was underpromoted upon its release, the album became a sleeper hit and helped Miguel garner commercial standing. After Jive's dissolution in 2011, he moved to RCA Records and released his second studio album, '' Kaleidoscope Dream'', in 2012 to critical acclaim. In June 2015, Miguel released his third album, '' Wildheart'', which also received critical acclaim. His fourth studio album '' War & Leisure'' was released in 2017 to further acclaim. Miguel incorporates R&B, funk, hip hop, pop, rock and electronic styles into his music, and has been compared to vocalists Babyface and Prince. Early life Miguel Jontel Pimentel was born on October 23, 1985, and raised in San ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Marsha Ambrosius
Marsha Ambrosius-Billups (born 8 August 1977) is an English singer and songwriter from Liverpool, England. She embarked on her musical career as a member of Floetry. Ambrosius released her debut solo album '' Late Nights & Early Mornings'' in March 2011. She also has a brother, Marvin Ambrosius, a television presenter in the United Kingdom. Musical career Early career with Floetry Original Floetry members Marsha Ambrosius and Natalie Stewart met through their love of basketball. Both Stewart and Ambrosius attended the BRIT School for Performing Arts and Technology where Ambrosius studied Business and Finance and Stewart Performing Arts, Media and Art. For college Ambrosius planned to attend the Georgia Institute of Technology in Atlanta, Georgia, but could not due to an injury. Stewart attended Middlesex University in London and later transferred to North London University. During these years, the women kept in touch. Stewart was a founding member of the performance poetry gro ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Masego (musician)
Micah Davis (born June 8, 1993), known professionally as Masego (), is a Jamaican-American musician and singer known for incorporating the saxophone into his music. Masego released two EPs in 2016, ''The Pink Polo EP'' with Medasin, and ''Loose Thoughts''. He gained widespread attention with his collaborative record with FKJ called "Tadow" in 2017. In 2018, he released his debut album '' Lady Lady''. Early life Micah Davis was born to a Jamaican father and an African-American mother. His father was in the U.S. Air Force and his mother was an entrepreneur. He also has two sisters and a brother in law. One of his sisters is a musical artist as well, the other is involved in acting and media outlets. Both his mother and father were also pastors and he was raised in a non-denominational Christian home. The military travels eventually led his family to Virginia. He also lived in Sumter, South Carolina for a couple of years while his family was moving around from state to state. He f ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
D Smoke
Daniel Anthony Farris (born October 17, 1985), known professionally as D Smoke, is an American rapper and songwriter from Inglewood, California. He gained attention after winning the first season of the Netflix music competition show ''Rhythm + Flow'' in 2019. The following year, he independently released his debut album ''Black Habits'', which earned him nominations for Best Rap Album and Best New Artist at the 63rd Annual Grammy Awards. Career Farris grew up in a musical family with his mother, brothers, and cousin being gospel singers in Inglewood, California. His mother was backup singer for Tina Turner. His brother SiR is signed to Top Dawg Entertainment. In 2006, he started a songwriting group called WoodWorks with his brothers and his cousin Tiffany Gouché, who wrote songs for Ginuwine and The Pussycat Dolls, and is credited for co-writing " Never" by Jaheim. He was also in a musical trio with his brother called N3D. On May 9, 2006, he released his first album ca ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Chris Brown
Christopher Maurice Brown (born May 5, 1989) is an American singer, songwriter, dancer, and actor. According to ''Billboard'', Brown is one of the most successful R&B singers of his generation, having often been referred to by many contemporaries as the " King of R&B". His musical style has been defined as polyhedric, with his R&B being characterized by several influences from other genres, mainly hip hop and pop music. His lyrics develop predominantly over themes of sex, romance, fast life, desire, regret, and emotional conflict. Brown has gained a cult following and wide comparisons to Michael Jackson for his stage presence. In 2004, Brown signed with Jive Records, and released his self-titled debut studio album the following year, which was later certified triple platinum by the Recording Industry Association of America (RIAA). With his debut single " Run It!" peaking atop the ''Billboard'' Hot 100, Brown became the first male artist since 1995 to have his debut ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
