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Floor Seats II
Darold Durard Brown Ferguson Jr. (born October 20, 1988), known professionally as FERG (previously A$AP Ferg ( /ˈeɪsæp/ ''AY-sap'')), is an American rapper from Harlem, New York City. He is a lead member of the hip hop collective ASAP Mob, from which he adopted his moniker and recording contract with Polo Grounds and RCA Records—the same labels that helped launch ASAP Worldwide—in January 2013. Two years prior, the group's cohorts, ASAP Rocky and the late ASAP Yams, effectively negotiated their own contract with the label. His 2013 commercial single, " Work (Remix)" (featuring ASAP Rocky, French Montana, Schoolboy Q, and Trinidad James)—a remix of his 2012 debut single—was released in May of that year; it marked his first entry on the ''Billboard'' Hot 100 and received triple platinum certification by the Recording Industry Association of America (RIAA). The song led his debut studio album ''Trap Lord'' (2013), which saw positive critical reception and peaked within ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
VELD Music Festival
VELD Music Festival (commonly referred to as VELD) is the largest annual electronic dance music festival in Canada, held at Downsview Park in Toronto, Ontario. Since its inception in 2012, the festival has had a number of notable acts, including deadmau5, Martin Garrix, Armin van Buuren, Hardwell, Steve Aoki, Zedd, Illenium, and Tiesto. The music festival has three concert stages: the Main Stage, the Bass Stage (formally known as the Rémy Martin Stage), and the Sirkus Stage. The Bass Stage features dubstep, trap, riddim, and other sub-genres of electronic dance music, while the Sirkus Stage hosts mostly house music, such as bass house and tech house. Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, the 2020 and 2021 editions of the event were cancelled. History 2012 In April 2012, a two-day electronic dance music (EDM) festival to be held at Downsview Park in the Toronto area on August 4–5 was announced. The initial line-up included notable EDM acts such as deadmau5, Avicii, Bassnecta ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Trinidad James
Nicholaus Joseph Williams (born September 24, 1987), better known by his stage name Trinidad James (often stylized as Trinidad Jame$), is a Trinidadian-American rapper, songwriter and music video director. In December 2012, he signed with Def Jam Recordings to commercially release his debut single, "All Gold Everything" that same month. The song peaked within the top 40 of the Billboard Hot 100, ''Billboard'' Hot 100, received RIAA certification, platinum certification by the Recording Industry Association of America (RIAA), and spawned a remix featuring fellow Georgia-based rappers T.I., Jeezy and 2 Chainz. He was dropped from the label in 2014 after failing to promptly release a debut album. In the late 2010s, he shifted from recording to songwriting. He has been credited as a Ghostwriter, co-writer for primarily female artists such as City Girls, Kehlani, Flo Milli, Queen Naija, and Lakeyah, among others. Trinidad James has co-written songs including Mark Ronson's "Uptown Funk ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Traplord
Traplord is a New York City-based street fashion clothing and lifestyle brand that started in late 2012 by A$AP Mob member, ASAP Ferg. The clothing company is an extension of what started as a merchandise business for products to be sold on tour, but developed into a full-fledged brand based on A$AP Ferg's history in design and fashion. History ASAP Ferg's father, Darold Ferguson, owned a Harlem boutique and printed shirts and logos for record labels such as Bad Boy Records. Before starting his music career, Ferg was heavily influenced by his father's work and pursued a career in fashion. In 2005, he launched a clothing and jewelry line to design and distribute high-end belts worn by celebrities such as Chris Brown, Swizz Beatz, and Diggy Simmons. After starting his music career, Ferg put these projects on hold. While on tour in the United States, he created the brand "Traplord", which he designed and manufactured himself. The brand started with merchandise for sale durin ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Variety
Variety may refer to: Arts and entertainment Entertainment formats * Variety (radio) * Variety show, in theater and television Films * ''Variety'' (1925 film), a German silent film directed by Ewald Andre Dupont * ''Variety'' (1935 film), a British musical film * ''Variety'' (1935 German film), a German drama film * ''Variety'' (1971 film), a Spanish drama film * ''Variety'' (1983 film), an American independent film Music * ''Variety'' (Family Fodder album), tenth studio album by Family fodder * ''Variety'' (Les Rita Mitsouko album), seventh studio album by Les Rita Mitsouko * ''Variety'' (Mariya Takeuchi album), sixth studio album by Mariya Takeuchi * ''Variety'', a 2015 EP by Mrs. Green Apple * ''Variety'' (Tokyo Jihen album), third studio album by Tokyo Jihen * Variety Records, a short-lived US record label that was produced by Brunswick Records Other uses in arts and entertainment * ''Variety'' (magazine), an entertainment industry newspaper ** Variety F ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Darold (album)
''Darold'' is the third studio album by American rapper ASAP Ferg, released on November 8, 2024 by ASAP Worldwide, Polo Grounds, and RCA Records, his first project in four years. The album features artists such as Future, Denzel Curry, Mike Will Made It, and Mary J. Blige. Background On October 4, 2024, Ferguson announced his third studio album ''Darold'' with the release of its debut single "Allure", with rapper Future and producer Miek Will Made It as features. Ferguson told ''Hypebeast Hypebeast may refer to: * Hypebeast culture, a contemporary youth culture focused on clothing styles *Hypebeast (company) Hypebeast is a Hong Kong–listed company that focuses on contemporary culture and lifestyle. It was originally founded in 2 ...'' that ''Darold'' would be "his most vulnerable album yet." As Ferguson explained the album, he said "I'm getting – I won't say older, but I'm getting wiser – and I've lived a lot of life. It's okay to grow up, and that's what I want to show m ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
MadeinTYO
Malcolm Jamaal Davis (born April 12, 1992), better known by his stage name MadeinTYO (pronounced Made in Tokyo), is an American rapper, singer, and songwriter. He is best known for his 2016 single "Uber Everywhere," which peaked at number 51 on the Billboard Hot 100, ''Billboard'' Hot 100. It spawned a remixed version by Travis Scott, which served as lead single for his debut mixtape, ''You Are Forgiven'' (2016). His debut studio album, ''Sincerely, Tokyo'' (2018), peaked at number 98 on the Billboard 200, ''Billboard'' 200. Early life Malcolm Jamaal Davis was born on April 12, 1992, in Honolulu, Hawaii. He grew up as a Military brat (U.S. subculture), military brat, moving around and living in areas such as Hawaii, California, Texas, New York (state), New York, and Virginia, before spending the rest of his teenage years in Tokyo, Japan. Davis was inspired to begin writing music after watching his cousin produce music in his room while living in Washington, D.C. After he came b ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Move Ya Hips
"Move Ya Hips" is a song by American rapper ASAP Ferg featuring Trinidadian rapper Nicki Minaj and fellow American rapper MadeinTYO. Written alongside producer Frankie P, it was released on July 30, 2020, as the lead single from the former's third mixtape ''Floor Seats II''. The song sees Ferg and Minaj trading verses about their rich lifestyles, while MadeinTYO delivers the chorus over a "bouncy" drum beat. The song peaked at number 19 in the United States and broke the record for the biggest single-week downward movement in ''Billboard'' Hot 100 history after it fell 80 spots to number 99 the following week; this record was later broken by " We Cry Together" by Kendrick Lamar and Taylour Paige on June 4, 2022 and "Texts Go Green" by Drake on July 9, 2022, with both songs falling 81 spots. Background "Move Ya Hips" was first teased by DJ Clue back in May 2020 when he played a snippet of the song on his Instagram Live. In late June, Minaj confirmed the collaboration, encouragi ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Nicki Minaj
Onika Tanya Maraj-Petty (born December 8, 1982), known professionally as Nicki Minaj ( ), is a Trinidadian rapper, singer, and songwriter. Regarded as the "Queen of Rap" and one of the most influential rappers of all time, she is noted for her dynamic Flow (rapping), rap flow, witty lyrics, musical versatility, and alter egos, and is credited as a driving force in the mainstream resurgence of female rap since the 2010s. Minaj began rapping professionally in the early 2000s and gained recognition with her Nicki Minaj discography#Mixtapes, three mixtapes between 2007 and 2009. Her debut studio album, ''Pink Friday'' (2010), topped the US Billboard 200, ''Billboard'' 200 and achieved the largest female rap album sales week of the 21st century, spawning the global hit single "Super Bass". Minaj explored dance-pop on her second US number-one album, ''Pink Friday: Roman Reloaded'' (2012), which produced the top-five single, "Starships (song), Starships". She returned to her Hip hop m ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Plain Jane (song)
"Plain Jane" is a song by American rapper ASAP Ferg. The song was released on June 13, 2017, as the lead single from his third studio album, '' Still Striving'' (2017). It was produced by Kirk Knight, and it is a hip hop song. The official remix featuring fellow New York City-based rapper Nicki Minaj was released on December 15, 2017. This version peaked at number 26 on the ''Billboard'' Hot 100, becoming his second highest-charting single until " Move Ya Hips" in 2020—which also featured Minaj. Background and composition "Plain Jane" is one of four tracks released by A$AP Ferg on June 13, 2017, via SoundCloud for TrapLord Tuesdays. Produced by Pro Era's own Kirk Knight, the track's flow and instrumental are heavily influenced by the 1999 song "Slob on My Knob" by Tear Da Club Up Thugs. Ferg reflects his childhood growing up and pays homage to ASAP Yams ("Yamborghini chain, rest in peace to my superior"). He also raps about "eating Rihanna like a panini" ("Please believe me, ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Always Strive And Prosper
''Always Strive and Prosper'' is the second studio album by American rapper ASAP Ferg. It was released on April 22, 2016, by A$AP Worldwide, Polo Grounds Music and RCA Records. The album was supported by two singles: " New Level" featuring Future, and "Back Hurt" featuring Migos. Other appearances include Missy Elliot, A$AP Mob, Chris Brown, Ty Dolla $ign, Rick Ross and Schoolboy Q, among others. Singles On December 18, 2015, ASAP Ferg released the album's first single, titled " New Level". The song features a guest appearance from Southern hip hop recording artist Future, with the production that was handled by Honorable C.N.O.T.E. On January 19, 2016, the music video was released for "New Level" featuring Future. On June 28, 2016, the bonus track "Back Hurt" featuring Migos, was sent to urban radio as the album's second single. The following day, the music video was released. Promotional singles "Let It Bang" featuring Schoolboy Q, was released as the album's promotional si ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Billboard 200
The ''Billboard'' 200 is a record chart ranking the 200 most popular music albums and EPs in the United States. It is published weekly by '' Billboard'' magazine to convey the popularity of an artist or groups of artists. Sometimes, a recording act is remembered for its " number ones" that outperformed all other albums during at least one week. The chart grew from a weekly top 10 list in 1956 to become a top 200 list in May 1967, acquiring its existing name in March 1992. Its previous names include the ''Billboard'' Top LPs (1961–1972), ''Billboard'' Top LPs & Tape (1972–1984), ''Billboard'' Top 200 Albums (1984–1985), ''Billboard'' Top Pop Albums (1985–1991), and ''Billboard'' 200 Top Albums (1991–1992). The chart is based mostly on sales—both at retail and digital – of albums in the United States. The weekly sales period was Monday to Sunday when Nielsen started tracking sales in 1991, but since July 2015, the tracking week begins on Friday (to coincide ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Trap Lord
''Trap Lord'' is the debut studio album by American rapper ASAP Ferg. The album was released on August 20, 2013, by ASAP Worldwide, Polo Grounds Music, and RCA Records. The album features guest appearances from ASAP Rocky, Bone Thugs-n-Harmony, French Montana, Trinidad James, Schoolboy Q, Waka Flocka Flame, Aston Matthews, B-Real and Onyx. The album was supported by three singles; the remix to "Work" which featured ASAP Rocky, Schoolboy Q, Trinidad James and French Montana, the album's most commercially successful single " Shabba" featuring ASAP Rocky, and "Hood Pope". It was met with generally positive reviews from music critics, and debuted at number nine on the ''Billboard'' 200. Background The album was originally slated to be released as a mixtape in February 2013. In January 2013, during an interview with '' XXL'', ASAP Ferg explained the significance of the album title, saying: "I feel like it’s not just me that represents ''Trap Lord''. I feel like A$AP Rocky is a ''Tr ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
