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Falonte Moore
Falonte Moore, also known as "Fonz", is an American singer, songwriter, and producer, best known for co-writing Destiny's Child's "Bootylicious". Moore began his career as one part of R&B/Neo-Soul duo Koffee Brown, releasing 2001 project '' Mars/Venus'' signed to Arista Records. The group quickly disbanded after the release of their album, and Moore moved into songwriting and production for other artists, frequently working alongside producer Rob Fusari. Songwriting and production credits Credits are courtesy of Discogs, Genius, Apple Music, and AllMusic AllMusic (previously known as All-Music Guide and AMG) is an American online music database. It catalogs more than three million album entries and 30 million tracks, as well as information on musicians and bands. Initiated in 1991, the dat .... Awards and nominations References Living people African-American songwriters American hip hop record producers African-American record producers Year of birth m ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Howardville, Missouri
Howardville is a city in New Madrid County, Missouri, United States. The population was 383 at the 2010 census. History Howardville was founded by Travis B. Howard, a prominent black educator and activist in the mid-20th century Bootheel region. A graduate of Tuskegee Institute, Howard was inspired by Booker T. Washington's belief that land ownership was among the critical factors in lifting African Americans out of poverty. In the late 1940s, Howard purchased of land encompassing much of what is now Howardville, and sold off lots to displaced black sharecroppers. The city incorporated as "Howardville" in 1953.Amber CoxNational Register of Historic Places Nomination Form for Howardville School Missouri Department of Natural Resources, 2017. Howardville High School, initially known as East Lilbourn High School, opened in 1958. After county schools were integrated in the late 1960s, the school operated as a junior high school until 1980. In 2017, the school was nominated fo ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Kausion
Kausion was an American rap group composed of Cel, Gonzoe, and Kaydo that was signed to Ice Cube's Lench Mob Records in 1995. They released their debut album, ''South Central Los Skanless'', on October 10, 1995. The album peaked at number 37 on the ''Billboard'' Top R&B/Hip-Hop Albums and at number 23 on the ''Billboard'' Top Heatseekers. Charts & Awards > Billboard Albums )))">((( South Central Los Skanless > Charts & Awards > Billboard Albums ))) All Media Guide, LLC. Retrieved on 2010-01-16. The group disbanded in 1996, with their final appearances being a collaboration with fellow Los Angeles-based rap group, Tha Dogg Pound on the song, "I'll Do It" from the ''Supercop'' soundtrack and the song, "Lil' Sumpin'" from ''The Lawhouse Experience, Volume One'', in 1997. Kausion's second album, ''Youth-Anasia'', was released on February 4 2020 via Blokkwise Entertainment. Gonzoe died in 2021, after he was shot in Seattle Seattle ( ) is a port, seaport city on the West ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Home (Monifah Album)
''Home'' is the third studio album released by American singer Monifah. It was released by Universal Records on October 17, 2000 in the United States, with Teddy Riley serving as both an executive producer and chief producer on the album. Despite input from Riley, ''Home'' was both a critical and commercial failure, becoming her lowest-selling and lowest-charting album, only making it to number 151 on the US ''Billboard'' 200 and 39 on the Top R&B/Hip-Hop Albums. The album's only charting single was "I Can Tell"; it was minor hit on the R&B charts. Critical reception AllMusic editor Jon Azpiri wrote that "those who know Monifah from her thumping 1998 dance hit " Touch It" will be pleasantly surprised by her lush vocals on ''Home''. However, those who are familiar with Monifah's impressive debut album, '' Moods...Moments'', will be disappointed by Home's poor production and meandering lyrics. Most of the highlights on Home come during its quieter moments ..Monifah is a considerab ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Monifah
Monifa Carter (born January 26, 1972), also known as Monifah, is an American R&B singer. She is best known for her association with the late rapper Heavy D and her music from the mid-1990s, including "I Miss You (Come Back Home)", "You" and " Touch It", which was released in 1998. She starred on TV One's reality show '' R&B Divas: Atlanta''. Early life Monifah was born and raised in New York City. Career In 1996, her gold certified debut album, '' Moods...Moments'' was released. In 1997, she contributed the Heavy D.-produced "I Still Love You" to the soundtrack of the film, '' Sprung''. Monifah's second album was '' Mo'hogany''. Released in the last quarter of 1998, it featured " Touch It". The track peaked at No. 29 in the UK Singles Chart. Monifah's third album ''Home'', released in 2000 contained "I Can Tell", "Brown Eyes" and "Fairytales". In 2003, she played a supporting role in Michael Baisden's ''Men Cry in the Dark'' stage play. In August 2012, Monifah and R&B si ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Bring It On (film)
''Bring It On'' is a 2000 American teen cheerleading comedy film directed by Peyton Reed and written by Jessica Bendinger. The film stars Kirsten Dunst, Eliza Dushku, Jesse Bradford, and Gabrielle Union. The plot of the film centers around a high school cheerleading team's preparation for a national competition. ''Bring It On'' was released in theaters in North America on August 25, 2000 and became a box office success. The film opened at the number 1 spot in North American theaters and remained in the position for two consecutive weeks, earning a worldwide gross of approximately $90 million. The film received generally positive reviews and has become a cult classic. It was the first of the '' Bring It On'' film series and was followed by six direct-to-video sequels, none of which contain any of the original cast members: '' Bring It On Again'' (2004), which shared producers with the original, '' Bring It On: All or Nothing'' (2006), '' Bring It On: In It to Win It'' (2007), ' ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Welcome II Nextasy
''Welcome II Nextasy'' the second studio album by American R&B trio Next. It was released by Arista Records on June 20, 2000, in the United States where it reached gold status. Critical reception AllMusic editor John Bush found that while "there's no breakout hit the quality of " Too Close," Next's sophomore album ''Welcome II Nextasy'' is smoother and features a better overall production than their debut. The trio's version of hip-hop-soul is just as explicit as before; from "Cybersex" to "Let's Make a Movie" to "Banned from TV," Next proves themselves the Barry White of the '90s." ''Billboard'' remarked that "working again with Naughty By Nature's KayGee and others, Next goes for more originality vs. samples and tackles subjects both provocative and real ..Those who like their R&B/hip-hop naughty – but still nice – won't be disappointed." Track listing *"Oh No No" contains a 4:55 Hidden Track "Freak In Me", written by Al West, Chad Elliott, Jovonn Alexander, and Robert L ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Next (American Band)
Next is an American R&B musical trio, popular during the late 1990s and early 2000s. They are best known for their Billboard Hot 100 number-one hit single " Too Close". They are also known for " Wifey" and " I Still Love You", both of which still receive frequent airplay on Urban Adult Contemporary radio stations in the U.S. and internationally. History 1992–1999: Early beginnings and breakthrough The group was formed in 1992 by Robert "R.L." Huggar and brothers Raphael "Tweety" Brown and Terry "T-Low" Brown in Minneapolis, Minnesota after being introduced by the Brown's uncle, a gospel choir director. Originally, they were first known as ''Straight4ward'', and at one point managed by Sounds of Blackness' Ann Nesby. However, after catching the attention of Naughty by Nature's KayGee, he took the group to his Arista label Divine Mill, and began work on their debut album. They released their KayGee-produced debut single "Butta Love" in September 1997, which became a big R ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Thug Mentality 1999
''Thug Mentality 1999'' is the debut solo studio album by American rapper Krayzie Bone. It was released April 6, 1999, on Ruthless Records, Relativity Records and Mo Thugs Records. The double-disc album featured a large selection of guest appearances, including Bone Thugs-n-Harmony, Mariah Carey, The Marley Brothers, Big Pun, Fat Joe, Cuban Link, Gangsta Boo, E-40, 8Ball & MJG, Kurupt, Treach and Snoop Dogg. The album was supported by two singles: " Thug Mentality" and "Paper". The album's lead single, titled " Thug Mentality" was released on March 20, 1999. The song was produced by Michael Seifert, it peaked at number 47 on the Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs, and at number 36 on the R&B/Hip-Hop Airplay. ''Thug Mentality 1999'' debuted at number four on the ''Billboard'' 200 with 140,000 album-equivalent units in its first week. The album was certified Platinum by the Recording Industry Association of America (RIAA) on May 10, 1999. The album has sold 1,000,000 copies in ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Krayzie Bone
Anthony Henderson (born June 17, 1973), better known as Krayzie Bone, is an American rapper, singer, producer, and entrepreneur. He is a member of the rap group Bone Thugs-n-Harmony. Personal life Henderson comes from a fourth generation family of Jehovah's Witnesses, and as such does not celebrate Christmas. He believes many rappers are unintentionally following the agenda of the Illuminati. Solo career After finding success with Bone Thugs-n-Harmony, Krayzie Bone recorded his solo debut, ''Thug Mentality 1999'', in 1999. The album was released as a double disc set, featuring a large selection of guest appearances, including Bone Thugs-n-Harmony, Mo Thugs, Mariah Carey, ThugLine, The Marley Brothers, Big Pun, Fat Joe, Cuban Link, Gangsta Boo, E-40, 8 Ball & MJG, Kurupt, Naughty By Nature and Snoop Dogg. Largely produced by multi instrumentalist Romeo Antonio The album was certified platinum by the RIAA. In 2001, Krayzie released '' Thug On Da Line'', which rec ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Cuban Link
Felix Delgado (born December 18, 1974), better known by his stage name Cuban Link, is a Cuban American rapper and original member of Terror Squad. Biography Delgado was born in Havana, Cuba, in 1974. He and his family emigrated to the United States in 1980 during the Mariel boatlift, settling in the South Bronx in New York City. When Delgado was growing up, hip hop music was rising in popularity in his neighborhood. Delgado took on stage name Cuban Link and associated with fellow rappers Big Pun and Triple Seis in a group under the name Full-A-Clips. Cuban Link and Big Pun both made guest performances on The Beatnuts' single "Off the Books" in 1997. They joined the local rap group Terror Squad, and Link performed on the track "Tell Me What You Want" from the group's self-titled debut album. Link previously did guest appearances on Big Pun's ''Capital Punishment'' and Fat Joe's '' Don Cartagena''. Cuban Link was signed to Atlantic and began recording his debut LP ''24K''. ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Big Pun
Christopher Lee Rios (November 10, 1971 – February 7, 2000), better known by his stage name Big Pun (short for Big Punisher), was an American rapper. Emerging from the underground hip hop scene in the Bronx borough of New York City in the early 1990s, he came to prominence upon being discovered by fellow Bronx rapper Fat Joe, and made his earliest appearance on his 1995 album '' Jealous One's Envy''. In 1997, Pun signed with Fat Joe's label, Terror Squad Entertainment in conjunction with RCA and Loud Records as a solo artist. The same year, he released his Grammy-nominated debut studio album ''Capital Punishment'' in April 1998 to critical acclaim and commercial success, peaking at #5 on the ''Billboard'' 200 and becoming the first solo hip hop record by a Latino artist to go Platinum. Early life Rios was born in The South Bronx in New York City to parents of Puerto Rican descent. He grew up in the Soundview neighborhood and had at least two sisters and one brother. He ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Fat Joe
Joseph Antonio Cartagena (born August 19, 1970), better known by his stage name Fat Joe, is an American rapper from New York City. He began his music career as a member of hip hop group Diggin' in the Crates Crew (D.I.T.C.), then forged a solo career and set up his own label, Terror Squad, to which he signed Big Pun, Remy Ma, Tony Sunshine, Cuban Link, Armageddon, Prospect, Triple Seis, and a then-unknown DJ Khaled, as well as discover producers Cool & Dre. Fat Joe's debut solo album, '' Represent'', was released in 1993 and spawned the single " Flow Joe", which reached number one on the ''Billboard'' Hot Rap Songs chart. His most commercially successful album to date was '' Jealous Ones Still Envy (J.O.S.E.)'' (2001); it was certified platinum by the RIAA and internationally certified silver by the BPI, as well as reaching the top 100 on multiple music charts. He is best known for the songs " Lean Back" (2004; with Terror Squad), " What's Luv?" (2002; featuring Ash ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
