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Currensy Albums
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 the 20 ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
New Orleans, Louisiana
New Orleans (commonly known as NOLA or The Big Easy among other nicknames) is a Consolidated city-county, consolidated city-parish located along the Mississippi River in the U.S. state of Louisiana. With a population of 383,997 at the 2020 United States census, 2020 census, it is the List of municipalities in Louisiana, most populous city in Louisiana and the French Louisiana region, the second-most populous in the Deep South, and the twelfth-most populous in the Southeastern United States. The city is coextensive with Orleans Parish, Louisiana, Orleans Parish. New Orleans serves as a major port and a commercial hub for the broader Gulf Coast of the United States, Gulf Coast region. The New Orleans metropolitan area has a population of approximately 1 million, making it the most populous metropolitan area in Louisiana and the List of metropolitan statistical areas, 59th-most populous in the United States. New Orleans is world-renowned for Music of New Orleans, its distincti ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Lil Wayne
Dwayne Michael Carter Jr. (born September27, 1982), known professionally as Lil Wayne, is an American rapper. He is often regarded as one of the most influential hip hop artists of his generation, as well as one of the greatest rappers of all time. Born and raised in New Orleans, he was discovered by hometown rapper Birdman in 1993 and signed with his record label, Cash Money Records, at age eleven. He emerged as the label's flagship artist until his departure in June 2018. Carter was first placed in a duo with Cash Money labelmate B.G. in 1994—known collectively as the B.G.'z—and they released the album ''True Story'' that year, although Carter (at the time known as Baby D) appeared on only three of its tracks. Carter and B.G. then formed the Southern hip-hop group Hot Boys with labelmates Juvenile and Turk in 1997, and released their debut album, '' Get It How U Live!'' that year. The Hot Boys gained mainstream success after the release of their second album ''Guer ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Terry Kennedy (skateboarder)
Terry Kennedy (born ), sometimes referred to by his nicknames "TK" or "Compton-Ass Terry", is an African American former professional skateboarder from Long Beach, CA. He was sponsored by Baker Skateboards and Pharrell's Billionaire Boys Club. He is the co-founder of Fly Society, a clothing and music brand. Personal life Shooting In June 2005, Kennedy was shot twice while leaving a party in Long Beach; once in the forearm and once in the jaw. He later recovered. Murder charge Kennedy was arrested on July 27, 2021, at a motel in Oakbrook Terrace, Illinois, for the assault and subsequent death of fellow skateboarder Josiah Kassahun. Kennedy was charged with murder in the first degree. Kennedy was represented by senior assistant public defender Michael J. Sweeney. Following trial, Kennedy was acquitted of the murder charge on December 2, 2022, but he was convicted of two counts of aggravated battery. On February 28, 2023, Kennedy was sentenced to five years in prison on ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Tha Carter II
''Tha Carter II'' is the fifth studio album by American rapper Lil Wayne. It was released on December 6, 2005, by Cash Money Records, Young Money Entertainment and Universal Records (1995), Universal Records. The recording sessions took place from 2004 to 2005. The album was produced by Birdman (rapper), Birdman, The Runners (production duo), the Runners, and the Heatmakerz, among others. It serves as a sequel to his fourth album ''Tha Carter'' (2004), and was supported by three Single (music), singles ("Fireman (song), Fireman", "Hustler Musik" and "Shooter (song), Shooter"). ''Tha Carter II'' received critical acclaim and ranks highly in retrospectives of Lil Wayne's best work. The album debuted at number two on the US Billboard 200, ''Billboard'' 200 chart. The album was later certified RIAA Certification, double platinum by the Recording Industry Association of America (RIAA) in September 2020. Singles The lead Single (music), single from the album, called "Fireman (song), ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Dedication 2
''Dedication 2'' is the sixth mixtape by Lil Wayne, hosted by DJ Drama. It is a sequel to Lil Wayne's previous mixtape, '' The Dedication'', and is second in DJ Drama's '' Gangsta Grillz'' series with Lil Wayne. It is one of the few mixtapes in the hip hop genre to be both financially successful and critically acclaimed. Despite its illegal use of unlicensed instrumentals and samples, it was sold through iTunes and retail stores such as Best Buy and FYE, was widely reviewed in the mainstream media, and peaked at #69 on Billboard's "Top R&B/Hip-Hop Albums” chart. The cover shows Lil Wayne with "Fear God" tattooed on his eyelids. Much of the mixtape showcases Lil Wayne's free associating rhymes and "liquid non-sequiturs." Critical reception ''Dedication 2'' became a highly acclaimed mixtape by appearing on the year-end top ten lists from the '' New Yorker'' critic Sasha Frere-Jones, ''The New York Times'' critic Kelefa Sanneh, the ''Baltimore City Paper'''s Jason Tor ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Years Later
''Years Later'' is the third studio album by American rapper Soulja Slim. Track listing References Soula Slimat AllMusic AllMusic (previously known as All-Music Guide and AMG) is an American online database, online music database. It catalogs more than three million album entries and 30 million tracks, as well as information on Musical artist, musicians and Mus ... 2002 albums Soulja Slim albums {{2002-hiphop-album-stub ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Soulja Slim
James Adarryl Tapp Jr. (September 9, 1977 – November 26, 2003), better known by his stage name Soulja Slim, was an American rapper from New Orleans, Louisiana. He is best known for writing Juvenile (rapper), Juvenile's 2004 single "Slow Motion (Juvenile song), Slow Motion", which peaked atop the Billboard Hot 100, ''Billboard'' Hot 100. Eight years prior, he signed with Master P's No Limit Records to release his debut studio album ''Give It 2 'Em Raw'' (1998), which peaked at number 13 on the Billboard 200, ''Billboard'' 200. It was followed by three albums until the single's posthumous release, which was in memory of his #Death, unsolved murder. Early life James Adarryl Tapp Jr. was born in New Orleans on September 9, 1977, to James and Linda Tapp. He was raised in the Magnolia Projects in New Orleans and attended Cohen College Prep High School, Cohen Senior High School before dropping out of school in the 11th grade. He began selling drugs, as well as forming an addiction to ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
C-Murder
Corey Miller (born March 9, 1971), better known by his stage name C-Murder, is an American rapper. He initially gained fame in the mid-1990s as a part of his brother Master P's label No Limit Records, primarily as a member of the label's supergroup, TRU. Miller went on to release several solo albums of his own through the label, including 1998's platinum '' Life or Death''. C-Murder has released nine albums altogether on six different labels, No Limit Records, TRU Records, Koch Records, Asylum Records, RBC Records, and Venti Uno. In 2002, Miller was arrested in connection with the murder of 16-year-old Steve Thomas, and was sentenced to life in prison on August 14, 2009. Miller is serving his sentence at the Louisiana State Penitentiary. Controversy surrounding witnesses involved in Miller's trial came to light in 2018 when two key witnesses recanted their statements, claiming they had been pressured into testifying against Miller by authorities. Miller maintains his innoce ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Good Side, Bad Side (Master P Album)
''Good Side, Bad Side'' is the eleventh studio album by American rapper Master P, released on March 23, 2004 on The New No Limit Records and Koch Records. The production was handled by Master P, who also collaborated with other executive producers, alongside Lil Jon, DJ Daryl, Donald XL Robertson and Myke Diesel. It marked Master P's return to releasing albums independently. Background After the New No Limit's deal with Universal Records expired a year earlier, P signed his company to a partnership with the independent Koch Records. ''Good Side, Bad Side'' was a moderate success. The double-disc album debuted at number 11 on the US ''Billboard 200'' with nearly 42,135 copies sold in its first week in sales. Debuting on the charts in March 2004, it was Master P's highest position on the chart since his 1999 album '' Only God Can Judge Me'' debuted at number two. Track listing Personnel Main performers * Master P Featured guest * Lil Jon * Silkk the Shocker * Curr ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Malibu's Most Wanted (soundtrack)
''Music from the Motion Picture Malibu's Most Wanted'' is the official soundtrack to John Whitesell's 2003 comedy film '' Malibu's Most Wanted''. It was released April 15, 2003 by Universal Records. Track listing #"Girls, Girls"- 4:25 (Snoop Dogg and Jamie Kennedy) #"I Told Ya"- 2:56 (Grandaddy Souf) #"Most Wanted in Malibu"- 2:47 (Baby Jaymes and Jamie Kennedy) #"Chug-A-Lug"- 4:36 (Pastor Troy) #"Really Don't Wanna Go"- 3:56 (David Banner and B-Flat) #"Crush on You"- 3:55 (Mario Winans and Mr. Cheeks) #"Blah Blah Blah Blah"- 2:58 ( 702) #"In Here Ta Nite"- 3:59 (Rated R) #"That's Dirty"- 4:13 (Dirty and Mannie Fresh) #"Play That Funky Music (White Boy)"- 4:23 ( Hi-C, Kokane, Young Dre the Truth and Drop) #"I Want You Girl"- 4:20 (Butch Cassidy) #"California"- 3:30 (Akia and Kareem Osbourne) #"Choppa Style"- 4:30 (Choppa and Master P) #"Get Back"- 3:32 (Silkk the Shocker, Curren$y and 504 Boyz) Other songs The following songs are featured in the film, but not included in the s ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Donald XL Robertson
Donald "XL" Robertson is an American rapper, record producer and entrepreneur from New Orleans. Background Donald XL Robertson was exposed to soul, Funk & Jazz music at a very young age raised in The Big Easy a city known for its rich jazz and Bounce music heritage. He was introduced to Hip Hop by his parents Donald "Duck" Robertson Sr.& Barbara Robertson when they brought home "Rappers Delight" by The Sugarhill Gang. XL's original Rap name was DJ Jazzy D, although he had already changed it to XL after he had joined BIg Boogie to form the New Orleans–based rap group Strictly Business. He chose the name XL because "why do anything if you're not going to do it Xtra Large" . Discography ;Solo albums * "That's The Business" (2005) *"He Did That Instrumental Volume 1" (2005) *"It's Like This" (2007) *"Strickly Business" (2008) *"Strickly Business Reloaded" (2009) *"Jumpin Porches" (2009) *"Amplified" (2009) *"Lookin 4 A Grown Woman" (2010) *"Be Free" (2011) *"The Un-Intell ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
No Limit Records
No Limit Records is an American record company founded by Master P. The label's albums were distributed by Priority Records, Universal and Koch Records. The label included artists such as Snoop Dogg, Mercedes, Silkk the Shocker, Mystikal, Mia X, Mac, C-Murder, Magic, Romeo Miller, Fiend, Kane & Abel, and Soulja Slim. Anthony Boswell, head of Bout It Bout It Management, served as the vice president of operations as well as head of management for the label. In the late nineties, No Limit Records enjoyed mainstream success with releases such as Master P's '' Ghetto D'', T.R.U.'s '' Tru 2 da Game'', and Snoop Dogg's '' Da Game Is to Be Sold, Not to Be Told''. No Limit was known for quickly producing lengthy albums consisting of up to twenty tracks, numerous cameo appearances by the label's other artists, cheap packaging of its CDs in cardboard cases, and garish Pen & Pixel-designed album covers. History 1991–1995: Beginnings Percy "Master P" Miller began his care ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
