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Danja (producer)
Floyd Nathaniel Hills (born February 22, 1982), known professionally as Danja (), is an American record producer from Virginia Beach, Virginia. Beginning his career as a co-producer for fellow Virginian Timbaland, he has since produced for Britney Spears, Usher, Keri Hilson, T.I., Nelly Furtado, Ciara, Mariah Carey, Madonna, Whitney Houston, Missy Elliott, M.I.A., Justin Timberlake, JoJo, Joe Jonas, Simple Plan, the Clutch, Pink, T-Pain, Diddy, Meek Mill, Björk, Duran Duran and AGNEZ MO. Early life Hills, born in Virginia Beach, Virginia, took up the drums and piano in his early teens. He got his start by playing in his church when he was growing up. In 2000, Hills worked with producer and singer Teddy Riley on Blackstreet's fourth album, '' Level II''. In 2001, a chance encounter with Timbaland turned into an opportunity to play some music for him. Two years later, Timbaland brought Danja to Miami to work in his studio. Career With Timbaland, Hills produced a wide catalo ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Virginia Beach, Virginia
Virginia Beach (colloquially VB) is the most populous city in the U.S. commonwealth of Virginia. The city is located on the Atlantic Ocean at the mouth of the Chesapeake Bay in southeastern Virginia. It is the sixth-most populous city in the Mid-Atlantic and the 42nd-most populous city in the U.S. with a population of 459,470 at the 2020 census. Virginia Beach is a principal city in the Hampton Roads metropolitan area, which has more than 1.8 million inhabitants and is the 37th-largest metropolitan area in the U.S. Virginia Beach is a resort city with miles of beaches and hundreds of hotels, motels, and restaurants along its oceanfront. Near the point where the Chesapeake Bay and the Atlantic Ocean meet, Cape Henry was the site of the first landing of the English colonists who eventually settled in Jamestown; modern Virginia Beach was established in 1906. It is home to several state parks, protected beaches, and military bases. Virginia Wesleyan University, Regent ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Pink (singer)
Alecia Beth Moore-Hart (Birth name, née Moore; born September 8, 1979), known professionally as Pink (stylized as ), is an American singer and songwriter. She is known for her acrobatic stage presence and activism. At the age of 15, Pink formed the short-lived girl group Choice, who signed with LaFace Records in 1995, although they disbanded without any major releases. Her first solo studio album, ''Can't Take Me Home'' (2000), was released to commercial success and received RIAA certification, double platinum certification by the Recording Industry Association of America (RIAA). Produced by label boss Babyface (musician), Babyface and influenced by contemporary R&B, the album spawned two Billboard Hot 100, ''Billboard'' Hot 100-top ten singles: "There You Go" and "Most Girls (Pink song), Most Girls". Pink gained further recognition for her 2001 collaborative single "Lady Marmalade#Moulin Rouge! version, Lady Marmalade" from the Moulin Rouge! Music from Baz Luhrmann's Film, so ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Say It Right
"Say It Right" is a song by Canadian singer Nelly Furtado from her third studio album, ''Loose'' (2006). It was written by Furtado, Tim "Timbaland" Mosley, and Nate "Danja" Hills, with Furtado crediting the Eurythmics' song " Here Comes the Rain Again" as her inspiration. The song was released as the third single from ''Loose'' on 31 October 2006 by Geffen Records and Mosley Music Group; in Europe, it was released as the fourth. "Say It Right" attained worldwide success, topping the charts in the United States, New Zealand, and numerous European countries. The accompanying music video for the song, directed by Rankin & Chris, features Furtado singing in various locations. The song has been performed on a number of live appearances by Furtado, including her third headlining Get Loose Tour. It received a Grammy Award nomination for Best Female Pop Vocal Performance at the 50th Annual Grammy Awards (2008) but lost to Amy Winehouse's " Rehab". Background and writing The proces ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Promiscuous (song)
"Promiscuous" is a song by Canadian singer Nelly Furtado, featuring American record producer and singer Timbaland, and written by Furtado, Timbaland, Timothy "Attitude" Clayton, and Nate "Danja" Hills. The song was included on the Furtado's third studio album, ''Loose'' (2006), and was released as the second single from the album on April 25, 2006. Its lyrics feature a conversation between a man and woman who call each other promiscuous. The song was well received by music critics, with some critics calling it the highlight of the album. "Promiscuous" was an international success and became Furtado's first number-one single in the US. It was the first number one by a Canadian female artist since 1998's " I'm Your Angel" by R. Kelly and Celine Dion on the ''Billboard'' Hot 100 chart. The song also topped the charts in Canada and New Zealand and peaked in the top ten on many charts across Europe. It was the third-bestselling song of 2006 in the US. The accompanying music video ... [...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 album ''Untold Story (album), Untold Story'' independently in 2004, he was discovered by record producer Dr. Dre and signed to his Aftermath Entertainment, Aftermath Records label imprint. The Game rose to fame in 2005 following the release of his major-label debut album ''The Documentary'', which peaked the Billboard 200, ''Billboard'' 200 along with its 2006 follow-up, ''Doctor's Advocate''. The former album received RIAA certification, double platinum certification by the Recording Industry Association of America (RIAA) and two Grammy Awards, Grammy Award nominations—Grammy Award for Best Rap Song, Best Rap Song and Grammy Award for Best Rap Performance by a Duo or Group, Best Rap Performanc ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Put You On The Game
"Put You on the Game" is a single by American rapper and West Coast hip hop artist the Game, released as the final single from his debut album, ''The Documentary''. Written by the Game himself and produced by both Timbaland and co-produced by Danja, the song was the album's fifth official single, and it was released on August 30, 2005. This was the first single released by the Game after a beef with former fellow G-Unit member 50 Cent fell apart and after the Game released the mixtape titled ''You Know What It Is Vol. 3''. Also failing to match the popularity of his previous singles, and failing to chart on the ''Billboard'' Hot 100, the song peaked at number 96 on the Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs chart. The song was placed 44th on About.com's Best Hip-Hop Songs of 2005. The Game refers to a number of artists, songs and albums in "Put You on the Game", including ''The Chronic'', N.W.A, Makaveli, the Notorious B.I.G., Public Enemy, Flavor Flav, G-Unit, 50 Cent, Dr. Dre and his song "Le ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Level II (Blackstreet Album)
''Level II'' is the fourth album by American R&B group, Blackstreet. It was released by DreamWorks Records on March 11, 2003 in the United States, their first and only album released on the record label. The album's title was a reference to its members' best known line-up during their most successful album, 1996's '' Another Level''. Two of the members returned for the recording of ''Level II''. Mark Middleton returned to the fold after he was replaced by Terrell Phillips on 1999's ''Finally'' to launch a gospel music career. Dave Hollister returned on the song "Bygones", as he also left the group to start his solo career. Background Founding members Teddy Riley and Chauncey Hannibal patched things up to record ''Level II''. A few years earlier, they were involved in a very public dispute that signaled the group's demise at the end of 1999. After Blackstreet's eventual dissolution, Riley entered into a short-lived reunion with his previous group Guy. Hannibal attempted a solo ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Teddy Riley (producer)
Edward Theodore Riley (born October 8, 1967) is an American record producer, singer, and songwriter credited with the creation of the R&B and hip-hop fusion genre, new jack swing. Musical artists who utilized Riley's production and songwriting — namely Michael Jackson, Bobby Brown, Heavy D & the Boyz, Keith Sweat, Hi-Five, and the Jackson 5, among others — helped popularize the genre with several hit songs and albums from the late 1980s to 1990s. He is the founder and lead vocalist of the musical group Blackstreet, as well as its predecessor Guy.Hogan, Paul. "Teddy Riley biography Allmusic Retrieved on September 19, 2009 With Blackstreet and Guy, Riley has released four and three commercially successful studio albums, respectively. He has produced four ''Billboard'' Hot 100-number one singles: " I Like the Way (The Kissing Game)" by Hi-Five, "Stutter" by Joe, "My Prerogative" by Bobby Brown, and " No Diggity" (featuring Dr. Dre and Queen Pen) by his group, Blacks ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
AGNEZ MO
Agnes Monika (born 1 July 1986), known professionally as AGNEZ MO (stylized in all caps), is an Indonesian singer, songwriter, and actress. Born and raised in Jakarta, she was initially known as a child artist. At the age of six, she began recording songs for the first of her children's music albums, while she also became a Television Host for several kids TV show's then she transformed into a professional singer who had an extraordinary influence on pop culture in Indonesia, so that MTV Asia gave her namely as a "Queen of Indonesia Pop Powerhouse". In between her schedule as a teenage artist, Agnez often trained her vocal skills as a Gospel singer at a Church in Jakarta. She released her first teen album '' And the Story Goes'' in 2003 of which three songs on this music album being in the topped picked position music chart of MTV Indonesia and VH1 Indonesia, which catapulted her name in the Indonesian music industry. Her success in Indonesia encouraged her to target the inte ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Duran Duran
Duran Duran () are an English pop rock band formed in Birmingham in 1978 by singer Stephen Duffy, keyboardist Nick Rhodes and guitarist/bassist John Taylor (bass guitarist), John Taylor. After several early changes, the band's line-up settled in May 1980 as Rhodes, Taylor, singer Simon Le Bon, guitarist Andy Taylor (guitarist), Andy Taylor and drummer Roger Taylor (Duran Duran drummer), Roger Taylor. Emerging as members of the New Romantic scene, Duran Duran were innovators of the music video and a leading band in the MTV-driven Second British Invasion of the US in the 1980s. By 1984, the band had achieved levels of fame similar to Beatlemania. The band's first major hit was "Girls on Film" (1981), from their Duran Duran (1981 album), self-titled debut album, the popularity of which was enhanced by a controversial music video. The band's breakthrough second album was ''Rio (Duran Duran album), Rio'' (1982), a worldwide hit. The songs "Hungry Like the Wolf" and "Rio (song), Ri ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Björk
Björk Guðmundsdóttir ( , ; born 21 November 1965), known mononymously as Björk, is an Icelandic singer, songwriter, composer, record producer, and actress. Noted for her distinct voice, three-octave vocal range, and eccentric public persona, she has developed an Eclecticism in music, eclectic musical style over a career spanning four decades, drawing on electronica, pop music, pop, dance music, dance, trip hop, jazz, and avant-garde music, avant-garde music. She is one of the most influential pioneers in electronic music, electronic and experimental music. Born and raised in Reykjavík, Björk began her music career at the age of 11 and gained international recognition as the lead singer of the alternative rock band the Sugarcubes by the age of 21. After the Sugarcubes disbanded in 1992, Björk gained prominence as a solo artist with her albums ''Debut (Björk album), Debut'' (1993), ''Post (Björk album), Post'' (1995), and ''Homogenic'' (1997), collaborating with artis ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
