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Def Soul Records
Def Soul Records was an R&B-based division of American multinational record label Def Jam Recordings. It was formed in 1996 by Russell Simmons and Kevin Liles to expand R&B and soul music through Def Jam's said genre-related roster following the successes of Montell Jordan and Case. The label later garnered more success with other artists that include Musiq Soulchild, Kelly Price, Christina Milian, Aaron Soul, Terri Walker, Dru Hill, 112, Patti LaBelle and The Isley Brothers. In the spring of 2011, the label was consolidated into Def Jam, as the urban music industry began to change, so did the Def Jam label roster's multi-genre strategy, citing former artist Rihanna's success as the reason for the downfall of Def Soul. History Capitalizing on the successes of Montell Jordan's "This Is How We Do It" in 1995 and Case's self-titled debut album in 1996, Def Jam co-founder Russell Simmons and then-vice president Kevin Liles teamed up to form Def Soul Records, to expand the label's ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
The Island Def Jam Music Group
Island Def Jam Music Group (IDJMG) was an American record label group formed on December 31, 1998, by Universal Music Group. Before 2014, IDJMG encompassed labels originally established under the umbrella of Island Records and Def Jam Recordings. On April 1, 2014, Universal Music Group publicly announced the dissolution of the Island Def Jam Music Group, leaving IDJMG and its affiliated subsidiaries as separate sister labels. In 2024, Universal Music Group restructured its East Coast labels, including Def Jam Recordings, Island Records, Mercury Records, and Republic Records, under a central operational hub named Republic Corps. History 1999: Seagram buyout of PolyGram and unit formation On December 10, 1998, The Seagram Company completed its seven-month, $10.6 billion plan to acquire PolyGram and consolidated its music label unit with that of MCA Music, forming Universal Music Group. Following the formation of Universal Music Group, and coinciding with the start of 1999, Is ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Dru Hill
Dru Hill is an American R&B boy band, whose repertoire included soul, hip hop soul and gospel music. The group was founded in Baltimore in 1992 by Tamir "Nokio the N-Tity" Ruffin, and as of 2023, is still active. Dru Hill recorded seven top 40 hits, and is best known for the R&B number-one hits " In My Bed", " Never Make a Promise" and " How Deep Is Your Love". Its original members were lead singer Mark "Sisqó" Andrews, Tamir "Nokio" Ruffin, Larry "Jazz" Anthony and James "Woody" Green. The group achieved popularity in the late 1990s. Signing to Island Records through A. Haqq Islam's University Records imprint, the group released two successful albums, '' Dru Hill'' and '' Enter the Dru'', before separating for a period from late 1999 to 2002, during which time Sisqó and Woody released solo albums. Dru Hill was influenced by the Dragon and Asian culture, as displayed in their wardrobe and logo. While Woody's album, ''Soul Music'', was a moderate success in the gospel music ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
How To Be A Player (soundtrack)
''Def Jam's How to Be a Player Soundtrack'' is the soundtrack to Lionel C. Martin's 1997 sex comedy film ''Def Jam's How to Be a Player''. It was released on August 5, 1997, through Def Jam Recordings. Production was handled by Marcella Andre, DJ Quik, Erick Sermon, G-1, Armando Colon, CMT, DJ J-Z, E-A-Ski, Gerald Baillergeau, James Earl Jones, Jeffrey "J-Dub" Walker, KLC, Poke & Tone, Prestige, Rashad Smith, Robert "Fonksta" Bacon, Shorty B, Stanley Brown, T-Mix, Vaughn Wilson, Victor Merritt and Wildstyle, with co-producers Derick "D Man" McElveen and Kevin Morrison and additional producers Ian Allen and Ira McLaughlin. It features contributions from Max Julien, EPMD, Foxy Brown, 2Pac, 8Ball & MJG, Absoulute, Black Azz Chill, Cam'ron, Cormega, Crucial Conflict, DMX, Dru Hill, Dymon, Fiend, George Clinton, Hussein Fatal, Ja Rule, Jayo Felony, Junior M.A.F.I.A., Ma$e, Master P, Mic Geronimo, Silkk the Shocker, Playa, Redman, Richie Rich, Rick James, Suga Free, Too $hort a ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Def Jam's How To Be A Player
''Def Jam's How to Be a Player'' is a 1997 American sex comedy film, starring Bill Bellamy, Natalie Desselle and Bernie Mac. The film was directed by Lionel C. Martin, and written by Mark Brown and Demetria Johnson. The '' How to Be a Player Soundtrack'', released by Def Jam Recordings on August 5, 1997, featured the hit single " Big Bad Mamma" by Foxy Brown featuring Dru Hill. Plot Drayton "Dray" Jackson , who works as an A&R representative for Def Jam Recordings, is a playboy with only one goal in life: to have sex with as many women as possible. He dreams that he gets caught cheating on his girlfriend, Lisa, only to wake up from the dream to remind him not to get caught. The women he sleeps with are all a secret from Lisa, who comes over to his house for a bit to see him, before heading off for work. Dray's sister, Jenny, also comes by his house to remind him about the cookout. Dray becomes fascinated with Jenny's friend Katrina, and invites her to a party his friend is ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs
The Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs chart ranks the most popular R&B and hip hop songs in the United States and is published weekly by '' Billboard''. Rankings are based on a measure of radio airplay, sales data, and streaming activity. The chart had 100 positions but was shortened to 50 positions in October 2012. The chart is used to track the success of popular music songs in urban, or primarily African-American, venues. Dominated over the years at various times by jazz, rhythm and blues, doo-wop, rock and roll, soul, and funk, it is today dominated by contemporary R&B and hip hop. Since its inception, the chart has changed its name many times in order to accurately reflect the industry at the time. History Beginning in 1942, ''Billboard'' published a chart of bestselling African-American music, first as the Harlem Hit Parade, then as Race Records. Then in 1949, ''Billboard'' began publishing a Rhythm and Blues chart, which entered "R&B" into mainstream lexicon. These three ch ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Billboard (magazine)
''Billboard'' (stylized in letter case, lowercase since 2013) is an American music and entertainment magazine published weekly by Penske Media Corporation. The magazine provides music charts, news, video, opinion, reviews, events and styles related to the music industry. Its Billboard charts, music charts include the Billboard Hot 100, Hot 100, the Billboard 200, 200, and the Billboard Global 200, Global 200, tracking the most popular albums and songs in various music genres. It also hosts events, owns a publishing firm and operates several television shows. ''Billboard'' was founded in 1894 by William Donaldson and James Hennegan as a trade publication for bill posters. Donaldson acquired Hennegan's interest in 1900 for $500. In the early years of the 20th century, it covered the entertainment industry, such as circuses, fairs and burlesque shows, and also created a mail service for travelling entertainers. ''Billboard'' began focusing more on the music industry as the jukebox ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Cheers 2 U (song)
"Cheers 2 U" is a song by the American R&B group Playa, that was recorded for their debut studio album of the same name (1998). The song was released as the album's second single in March 1998. Track listing ;CD #"Cheers 2 U" (LP Version) #"Cheers 2 U" (Instrumental) Personnel Information taken from Discogs. *mixing – Jimmy Douglas, Timbaland *production – Timbaland *writing – Stephen "Static" Garrett, Tim Mosley Chart performance Notes External links {{authority control 1998 singles Playa (band) songs Song recordings produced by Timbaland Songs written by Static Major Songs written by Timbaland 1998 songs ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Playa (band)
Playa was an American Contemporary R&B, R&B/Hip hop music, hip hop group, formed in 1990. The original lineup consisted of Jawaan "Smoke E. Digglera" Peacock, Benjamin "Digital Black" Bush and Static Major, Stephen "Static Major" Garrett. Playa is best known for their 1998 hit song, "Cheers 2 U (song), Cheers 2 U", produced by longtime collaborator Timbaland. Static was notable for being a successful songwriter of hit singles and album tracks for artists such as Ginuwine, Aaliyah, Truth Hurts (singer), Truth Hurts, Lil Wayne and Brandy Norwood, Brandy. In 1995, Playa contributed to Jodeci's album ''The Show, the After Party, the Hotel'' Static Major died in 2008, leaving Playa a duo. Since 2018, Playa has joined the R&B group Dru Hill as additional members. Discography Albums * 1998: ''Cheers 2 U'' Singles *1994: "Ain't Nothing But a B-Party" (feat.Timbaland & Magoo) * 1995: "Ridin' Around" (feat. Timbaland) * 1995: "Gotta Feel Tha Vibe" (feat. Timbaland & Sista (group), S ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
More
More may refer to: Computing * MORE (application), outline software for Mac OS * more (command), a shell command * MORE protocol, a routing protocol * Missouri Research and Education Network Music Albums * ''More!'' (album), by Booka Shade, 2010 * ''More'' (soundtrack), by Pink Floyd with music from the 1969 film * ''More...'' (Trace Adkins album), or the title song, 1999 * ''More'' (Mary Alessi album), 2005 * ''More'' (Beyoncé EP), 2014 * ''More'' (Michael Bublé EP), 2005 * ''More'' (Clarke-Boland Big Band album), 1968 * ''More'' (Double Dagger album), 2009 * ''More...'' (Montell Jordan album), 1996 * ''More'' (Crystal Lewis album), 2001 * ''More'' (Giuseppi Logan album), 1966 * ''More'' (No Mercy album), 1998 * ''More'' (No Trend album), 2001 * ''More'' (Jeremy Riddle album), or the title song, 2017 * ''More'' (Pulp album), 2025 * ''More'' (Symphony Number One album), 2016 * ''More'' (Tamia album), or the title song, 2004 * ''More'' (Vitamin C album), 200 ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Case (album)
''Case'' is the debut album by American singer Case. It was released by Def Jam Recordings on August 13, 1996. The album peaked at number seven on the US Top R&B/Hip-Hop Albums chart and reached number 42 on the US ''Billboard'' 200. ''Case'' was supported by four singles, including "More to Love" and " Touch Me, Tease Me" featuring Foxy Brown and Mary J. Blige which became the album's most successful single on the ''Billboard'' Hot 100, peaking at number 14. In a 2020 interview with BET, Case remarked that he disliked recording the album and admitted he did not have a lot of creative freedom within the album. Critical reception Allmusic editor Leo Stanley found that "on his eponymous debut, Case manages to be tough without sacrificing his soul. ''Case'' keeps his hard edge by telling things straight, refusing to embellish his tales with meaningless boasts. twould have a stronger punch if the music was a little more forceful and varied, but even so, the record is a refre ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
This Is How We Do It
"This Is How We Do It" is the debut single of American singer-songwriter Montell Jordan. It was released by Def Jam Recordings in February 1995, as the lead single from his debut studio album of the same name (1995). The single was Def Jam's first R&B release, and is Jordan's signature song. The song is a tribute to South Central Los Angeles party culture in the hip hop soul style popular at the time. It features Jordan singing over an enhanced Teddy Riley drumbeat sample of Slick Rick's "Children's Story" which in turn has an added interpolation of the bass of Bob James' "Nautilus". "This Is How We Do It" peaked at number one on the US ''Billboard'' Hot 100 on April 15, 1995, rising from number six the previous week and displacing Madonna's " Take a Bow" from the top spot. It remained at number one for seven consecutive weeks. It was also number one for seven weeks on the R&B singles chart. The single sold one million copies domestically and received platinum certification ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Rihanna
Robyn Rihanna Fenty ( ; born February 20, 1988) is a Barbadian singer, businesswoman, and actress. One of the List of music artists by net worth, wealthiest musicians in the world, List of awards and nominations received by Rihanna, her various accolades include nine Grammy Awards, twelve Billboard Music Award, ''Billboard'' Music Awards, and thirteen American Music Awards. Rihanna is one of the List of best-selling music artists, best-selling recording artists of all time, with sales estimated at 250 million units globally. Rihanna signed with Def Jam Recordings in 2005 and found mainstream recognition following the release of her first two studio albums, ''Music of the Sun'' (2005) and ''A Girl like Me (Rihanna album), A Girl Like Me'' (2006). Both influenced by Caribbean music, the albums peaked within the top ten on the US Billboard 200, ''Billboard'' 200 chart, with the latter spawning the US Billboard Hot 100, ''Billboard'' Hot 100-number one single "SOS (Rihanna song), ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
