|
Geffen Records Artists
This is a list of artists who have recorded for Geffen Records, later under Interscope Records. __NOTOC__ 0–9 * 10,000 Maniacs * 3 (1980s band), 3 * The 7A3 A * Alabama 3, A3 (US) * Adam Bomb (musician), Adam Bomb * Aerosmith * Agnes Carlsson, Agnes * Alberta Cross (Black Lodge/Fiction/Polydor/Geffen) * Alien Ant Farm * AlunaGeorge * Angels & Airwaves (Suretone/Geffen) * Aqua (band), Aqua (US) * Asia (band), Asia * Australian Crawl * Ava Denera (American King Music/Geffen) * Avant (singer), Avant B B00TY* Alex Band * Jimmy Barnes (US) * Beck (DGC/Geffen) * Lauren Bennett * Berlin (band), Berlin (US/Canada) * Bivouac (band), Bivouac (DGC/Geffen) * Black Heff (American King Music/Geffen) * Black 'N Blue * Blaque * Mary J. Blige * Blink-182 * Bloodhound Gang (band), Bloodhound Gang * Bone Thugs-n-Harmony * Børns * Boss Hog (DGC/Geffen) * BoyNextDoor (Hybe Corporation, Hybe – KOZ/Geffen) * Braden Bales * Brick & Lace * Toni Braxton * BTS (Hybe Corporation, Hybe – Big Hit M ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Geffen Records
Geffen Records (formerly The David Geffen Company from 1980 to 1992 and Geffen Records Inc. from 1993 to 2004) is an American record label, founded in late 1980 by David Geffen. Originally a music subsidiary of the company known as Geffen Pictures, it is owned by the Interscope Geffen A&M (IGA), a unit of Interscope Capitol Labels Group, owned by Universal Music Group. Geffen has been a part of IGA since 1999 and has been used by Universal Music as a syndicating division of Interscope Records, serving its purpose to operate as a premier label for many new releases since 2003 and its 2017 reboot. History Formation (1980–1990) Geffen Records began operations in 1980. It was created by music industry businessman David Geffen who, in the early 1970s, had co-founded Asylum Records with Elliot Roberts. Geffen stepped down from Asylum in 1975, when he crossed over to film and was named a vice president of Warner Bros. Pictures. He was fired from Warner , but still rem ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Avant (singer)
Myron Lavell Avant (born April 26, 1978), mononymously known as Avant, is an American Contemporary R&B, R&B singer. He is known for his songs "Separated (song), Separated", "Read Your Mind", and "Makin' Good Love". He has produced three Platinum-selling albums. He has released 15 singles and 9 albums. Early life and education Avant was born in Cleveland, Ohio, the youngest of five siblings. He did not belong to a wealthy family and grew up watching his mother struggle to provide the best to her children. His mother encouraged him to improve his music skills by playing classic R&B artists like Smokey Robinson, The Supremes, and Marvin Gaye. He was passionate about music since his childhood. He pursued acting during his high school education at Cleveland School of the Arts. After graduating from high school, he worked a few factory jobs. Career Avant began writing songs at the age of 14. He independently released his debut single "Separated (song), Separated" in 2000. It was a ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Bone Thugs-n-Harmony
Bone Thugs-n-Harmony (formerly known as B.O.N.E. Enterpri$e and also referred to as simply Bone Thugs or Bone) is an American hip hop group formed in 1991 in Cleveland, Ohio. Consisting of rappers Bizzy Bone, Wish Bone, Layzie Bone, Krayzie Bone, and Flesh-n-Bone, the group signed with American rapper Eazy-E's Ruthless Records in late 1993 and made their debut with the EP '' Creepin on ah Come Up'' the following year. In 1995, they released their second album, '' E. 1999 Eternal'', which included the hit singles " 1st of tha Month" and " East 1999". Their song " Tha Crossroads", a tribute to their recently deceased mentor Eazy-E, earned them a Grammy Award in 1997. The group's third album, '' The Art of War'', was released in 1997. In 2000, their album '' BTNHResurrection'' achieved platinum status in the United States within a month of its release, whereas their 2002 album, '' Thug World Order'', saw more moderate success, attaining platinum certification and peaking at ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Bloodhound Gang (band)
The Bloodhound Gang is an American rock band formed by James "Jimmy Pop" Franks and Michael "Daddy Long Legs" Bowe in 1992 in Quakertown, Pennsylvania. Pop is the sole constant member of the band. Its line-up since 2009 has consisted of Pop (lead vocals, rhythm guitar), "Evil" Jared Hasselhoff (bass, backing vocals), Daniel P. Carter (lead guitar, backing vocals), Harry "DJ Q-Ball" Dean Jr. (keyboards, backing vocals), and Adam "The Yin" Perry (drums, backing vocals). The band has sold over 6 million albums and is known for its crude and profane lyrics, comedic songs and music videos, and singles such as " The Bad Touch", " Fire Water Burn", " The Ballad of Chasey Lain", " Foxtrot Uniform Charlie Kilo", and " Uhn Tiss Uhn Tiss Uhn Tiss". History Origin and early days (1988–1995) The Bloodhound Gang's origin dates back to 1988, when rappers James "Jimmy Pop" Franks and Michael "Daddy Long Legs" Bowe formed the band Bang Chamber 8 with their Perkiomen Valley High School c ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Blink-182
Blink-182 is an American Rock music, rock band formed in Poway, California, in 1992. Its current and best-known line-up consists of bassist and vocalist Mark Hoppus, guitarist and vocalist Tom DeLonge, and drummer Travis Barker. Though its sound has diversified throughout their career, its musical style, described as pop punk, pop-punk, blends catchy pop music, pop melodies with fast-paced punk rock. Its lyrics primarily focus on relationships, adolescent frustration, and maturity—or lack thereof. The group emerged from a suburban, Punk rock in California, Southern California skate punk scene and first gained notoriety for high-energy live shows and irreverent humor. The band's debut, ''Cheshire Cat (Blink-182 album), Cheshire Cat'', and second studio album ''Dude Ranch (album), Dude Ranch'', were released in 1995 and 1997 respectively, through independent imprint Grilled Cheese, a subdivision of Cargo Music, Cargo Records. After years of independent recording and touring, i ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Mary J
Mary may refer to: People * Mary (name), a female given name (includes a list of people with the name) Religion * New Testament people named Mary, overview article linking to many of those below * Mary, mother of Jesus, also called the Blessed Virgin Mary * Mary Magdalene, devoted follower of Jesus * Mary of Bethany, follower of Jesus, considered by Western medieval tradition to be the same person as Mary Magdalene * Mary, mother of James * Mary of Clopas, follower of Jesus * Mary, mother of John Mark * Mary of Egypt, patron saint of penitents * Mary of Rome, a New Testament woman * Mary the Jewess, one of the reputed founders of alchemy, referred to by Zosimus. Royalty * Mary, Countess of Blois (1200–1241), daughter of Walter of Avesnes and Margaret of Blois * Mary of Burgundy (1457–1482), daughter of Charles the Bold, Duke of Burgundy * Queen Mary of Denmark (born 1972), wife of Frederik X of Denmark * Mary I of England (1516–1558), aka "Bloody Mary", Queen of England ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Blaque
Blaque ( ) is an American girl group; they had songs chart from 1999 to 2004. Outside of the United States and Canada, they are known as Blaque Ivory. Their self-titled debut album ''Blaque'' sold more than 1 million copies and was certified Platinum. The group's debut included the platinum-selling lead single " 808"; a second single, " I Do"; and the international pop hit " Bring It All to Me". In 1999, ''Billboard'' named Blaque the 4th Best New Artist of the year, with "Bring It All to Me" landing at number 30 on the 2000 Year End Chart. In 2002 and 2003, the group released three less successful singles, " Can't Get It Back", "Ugly", and "I'm Good", the latter appearing in the film ''Honey''. Blaque worked on two unreleased albums in the mid-to-late 2000s before they disbanded in 2008. The group attempted a comeback in 2012, but it was cut short by Natina Reed's accidental death. In 2019, Blaque's intended third album ''Torch'' was released under the label Blaque/The Mov ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Black 'N Blue
Black 'N Blue is an American glam metal band from Portland, Oregon. The current members are lead vocalist Jaime St. James, bassist Patrick Young, drummer Pete Holmes, and guitarists Brandon Cook and Mick Caldwell. The band is best known for their song " Hold On to 18" from their eponymous debut studio album, '' Black 'n Blue'', released in August 1984. History Black 'N Blue was formed in November 1981 by high school friends Jamie St. James and Tommy Thayer in Portland, Oregon. Originally calling themselves Movie Star, the band later chose the name Black 'N Blue based on their 'in-your-face' sound and denim and leather look. The band got their first break in 1982 when heavy metal fanzine editor Brian Slagel heard their song demo of "Chains Around Heaven" and subsequently added the track to his first edition of '' Metal Massacre'' — an independent compilation album that also introduced newcomers Metallica, Ratt, and Malice. Early success Black 'N Blue moved to Los An ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Black Heff
Shawn Maurice Mims (born March 22, 1981), known mononymously as Mims (backronym for Music Is My Savior), stylized as MIMS, is an American rapper. Born and raised in New York City, he is best known for his 2006 commercial debut single " This Is Why I'm Hot", which reached number one on the US ''Billboard'' Hot 100 chart. Following the success of his hit single, Mims' debut album, '' Music Is My Savior'', was released in March 2007. Biography Born into a Jamaican-American family in the Washington Heights neighborhood of New York City, Mims grew up influenced by the rappers from his hometown. Despite the fact that he lost both parents by the time he was 13, Mims focused on music (his mother had given him his first set of DJ equipment shortly before she died) and school to keep himself out of trouble. Though he briefly attended technicals remedial college, Mims decided if he truly wanted to make it as a rapper he needed to focus on what was important to him. After graduating fro ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Bivouac (band)
Bivouac were an English alternative rock band from Derby, England, who were active in the 1990s. They released two albums on the independent label Elemental, before being signed by DGC/Geffen for the 1995 album ''Full Size Boy''. History The band was originally a trio of Paul Yeadon (vocals, guitar), Granville Marsden (bass guitar), and Antony Hodgkinson (drums).Strong, Martin C. (2003) ''The Great Indie Discography'', Canongate, , pp. 627–8 They were signed by Workers Playtime sub-label Elemental, releasing their debut EP in May 1992. The band was influenced by American artists such as Hüsker Dü, Sonic Youth and The Pixies, developing a sound similar to the grunge bands then emerging from the U.S., and they had support slots on tours by Fugazi and The Jesus Lizard. Debut album ''Tuber'' was released in 1993, and they went on to sign for DGC, with Keith York (formerly of Dr Phibes & the House of Wax Equations) joining the band to replace Hodgkinson. ''Full Size Boy'' wa ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Berlin (band)
Berlin is an American New wave music, new wave/synth-pop band formed in Los Angeles in 1978. The band gained commercial success in the 1980s with singles including "The Metro (song), The Metro", "Sex (I'm a ...)", "No More Words" and the chart-topping "Take My Breath Away" from the 1986 film ''Top Gun'', which won the Academy Award for Best Original Song and a Golden Globe Award for Best Original Song. The group disbanded right after reaching global success. The best-known lineup consisted of singer Terri Nunn, bass guitarist and vocalist John Crawford (musician), John Crawford, keyboardist David Diamond, guitarist Ric Olsen, keyboardist Matt Reid, and drummer Rob Brill. History Early years The genesis of Berlin was the rock band the Toys, formed in 1976 in Orange County, California, by John Crawford (musician), John Crawford (bass guitar), Dan Van Patten (drums), Chris Ruiz-Velasco (guitar), and Tyson A. Cobb (vocals). After a few shows, the band changed its name to Berlin and ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Lauren Bennett
Lauren Diane Bennett (born 24 June 1989) is an English singer. She is known for being a member of the American girl group G.R.L. Bennett has also worked with the Paradiso Girls, CeeLo Green, Robin Antin, The Pussycat Dolls, and LMFAO. She was featured on the lattermost's 2011 track "Party Rock Anthem", which became her first number one single in the United Kingdom and United States. Career 2007–2010: Paradiso Girls Bennett was part of a girl group called the Paradiso Girls. The group consisted of seven members at their formation in 2007, but had dropped to five by 2008. Each member comes from a different country: Chelsea Korka from the United States, Aria Crescendo from France, Shar Mae Amor from the Philippines, and Bennett and Kelly Beckett from the United Kingdom. The band was signed to Interscope Records. Their debut single, " Patron Tequila", featuring Lil Jon and Eve, was released on 12 May 2009 and reached No. 3 on the Hot Dance Club Play Chart and No. 82 on the Can ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
