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Fly Union
Fly Union (sometimes stylized as Fly.Union) is an American hip hop group from Columbus, Ohio. The group consists of production duo MnkeyWrench (Iyeball and Jay Swifa) and rapper Jerreau. Rapper Vada Azeem was also a founder and member of the collective before parting ways with the group in 2008. They are most notable for their debut studio album, ''TGTC (The Greater Than Club)'', which reached the number one spot on iTunes' New Hip Hop chart in 2011. Career Fly Union has worked with popular artists such as Big Sean, Casey Veggies, Chip Tha Ripper, Curren$y, Dom Kennedy, Kendrick Lamar, Naledge, Pusha T, Schoolboy Q, Talib Kweli, and Willie the Kid. In 2012, Fly Union was one of the artists featured in BET's Music Matters Tour. Recognition On December 11, 2012, Fly Union was featured on XXL's ''We Got Next''. On July 27, 2013, it was announced that the song "Long Run" would be featured on the soundtrack to NBA 2K14. Discography Studio albums * ''TGTC (The Great ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Columbus, Ohio
Columbus () is the state capital and the most populous city in the U.S. state of Ohio. With a 2020 census population of 905,748, it is the 14th-most populous city in the U.S., the second-most populous city in the Midwest, after Chicago, and the third-most populous state capital. Columbus is the county seat of Franklin County; it also extends into Delaware and Fairfield counties. It is the core city of the Columbus metropolitan area, which encompasses 10 counties in central Ohio. The metropolitan area had a population of 2,138,926 in 2020, making it the largest entirely in Ohio and 32nd-largest in the U.S. Columbus originated as numerous Native American settlements on the banks of the Scioto River. Franklinton, now a city neighborhood, was the first European settlement, laid out in 1797. The city was founded in 1812 at the confluence of the Scioto and Olentangy rivers, and laid out to become the state capital. The city was named for Italian explorer Christopher Colum ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Kendrick Lamar
Kendrick Lamar Duckworth (born June 17, 1987) is an American rapper and songwriter. Known for his progressive musical styles and socially conscious songwriting, he is often considered one of the most influential hip hop artists of his generation. Born and raised in Compton, California, Lamar began his career as a teenager performing under the stage name K.Dot. He quickly garnered local attention which led to him signing a recording contract with Top Dawg Entertainment (TDE) in 2005. After becoming a founding member of the hip hop supergroup Black Hippy, Lamar dropped his stage name and started using his first and middle names professionally. In 2011, he released his debut studio album '' Section.80'', a conscious hip hop record. The album was met with positive reviews and included his debut single " HiiiiPower". In 2012, Lamar secured a record deal with Dr. Dre’s Aftermath Entertainment, under the aegis of Interscope Records, and released his second studio album '' Good ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Customized Greatly Vol
Customization may refer to: * Customization (anthropology), the process of cultural appropriation and creation of bespoke design *Customization (international marketing), a country-tailored product strategy *Mass customization, the use of computer-aided manufacturing systems to produce custom output *Modding, a slang expression for modification of hardware, software, or other items *Car tuning, the modification of an automobile, motor bike, scooter or moped *Personalization, the use of technology to accommodate differences between individuals * Custom-fit, a design term for personalization with geometric characteristics *Bespoke, made to order. UK equivalent of US custom-made *Custom software, software that is specially developed for some specific organization or other user. See also *Custom (other) *Kustom (other) Kustom can refer to: *Kustom (cars), a particular style of custom car, popularised in the 1950s *Kustom Amplification, a manufacturer of guitar equipm ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Jet Files
''Jet Files'' is the second studio album by American rapper Curren$y. It was released digitally on October 6, 2009, while it was released physically on June 28, 2011, by Amalgam Digital Amalgam Digital is an independent record label based in East Boston, Massachusetts. Founded in 2006 by Anyextee, the privately owned label had been home to a variety of artists throughout the decade before significantly downsizing in its later ye .... Track listing References 2009 albums Currensy albums {{2009-hiphop-album-stub ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Currensy
Shante Scott Franklin (born April 4, 1981), better known by his stage name Currensy (often stylized as Curren$y), is an American rapper. In 2011, he founded the label Jet Life Recordings. Music career 2002–2008: No Limit and Young Money In 2002, Currensy was signed to Master P's No Limit Records and was a late addition to the 504 Boyz. The song "Get Back" by 504 Boyz, produced by Donald XL Robertson, was featured on the 2003 film '' Malibu's Most Wanted'' soundtrack. Currensy appeared on 5 songs in Master P's '' Good Side, Bad Side'' album. Even though he was signed with No Limit, he represented C-Murder's TRU label. Currensy has several songs with C-Murder, and was featured on the late Soulja Slim's album, '' Years Later'' (2002). In 2004, Currensy signed with Cash Money Records and Lil Wayne's Young Money Entertainment. He was featured on Lil Wayne's mixtape '' Dedication 2'', ''The Suffix'' and several unreleased songs while with Young Money. He released a mixtap ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Super Pack 2
''Super Pack 2'' is a compilation album by hip hop group Fly Union. The album was released on February 28, 2013. The album compiles three EPs from Fly Union's ''Value Pack'' EP series (''Value Pack 5'', ''Value Pack 6'' and ''Value Pack 7 (Zenith)''). The album features guest appearances from artists Chip tha Ripper, and GLC. Track listing Notes * "The Hard Way" contains a sample from "The Darkest Street" by Fitz and the Tantrums Fitz and the Tantrums are an American indie pop and neo soul band from Los Angeles, California, that formed in 2008. The band consists of Michael Fitzpatrick (lead vocals), Noelle Scaggs (co-lead vocals and percussion), James King (saxophone, .... * "Conflicted" contains a sample from "The Magic of Your Love" by The Majestic Arrows. References External linksSuper Pack 2 on iTunes { ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Super Pack
''Super Pack'' is a compilation album by hip hop group Fly Union. The album was released on April 20, 2010. The album compiles the first four installments of Fly Union's ''Value Pack'' series of EPs (''Value Pack 1'', ''Value Pack 2'', ''Value Pack 3'' and ''Value Pack 4'') along with seven previously unreleased songs. The album features guest appearances from artists Big Sean, Curren$y, Dom Kennedy, and Willie the Kid Willie the Kid (foaled 1937 in Ontario) was a Canadian Thoroughbred horse racing, racehorse best known for winning the eighty-first running of the King's Plate, Canada's most important race. Bred by William F. Morrissey, Willie Morrissey, Willie t .... Track listing Notes * "Like That" samples "Shiny & New" by Mayer Hawthorne. References {{reflist External linksSuper Pack on iTunes [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Until Forever
''Until Forever'' is the debut EP by rap/production duo MnkeyWrench. The EP was released as a free download on August 1, 2011. A digital copy of ''Until Forever'' is currently available for purchase on iTunes and Amazon Amazon most often refers to: * Amazons, a tribe of female warriors in Greek mythology * Amazon rainforest, a rainforest covering most of the Amazon basin * Amazon River, in South America * Amazon (company), an American multinational technolog .... Track listing References {{reflist External linksUntil Forever on iTunes 2011 debut EPs Hip hop albums by American artists ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
GameSpot
''GameSpot'' is an American video gaming website that provides news, reviews, previews, downloads, and other information on video games. The site was launched on May 1, 1996, created by Pete Deemer, Vince Broady and Jon Epstein. In addition to the information produced by ''GameSpot'' staff, the site also allows users to write their own reviews, blogs, and post on the site's forums. It has been owned by Fandom, Inc. since October 2022. In 2004, ''GameSpot'' won "Best Gaming Website" as chosen by the viewers in Spike TV's second ''Video Game Award Show'', and has won Webby Awards several times. The domain ''gamespot.com'' attracted at least 60 million visitors annually by October 2008 according to a Compete.com study. History In January 1996, Pete Deemer, Vince Broady and Jon Epstein quit their positions at IDG and founded SpotMedia Communications. SpotMedia then launched ''GameSpot'' on May 1, 1996. Originally, ''GameSpot'' focused solely on personal computer games, so a ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
NBA 2K14
''NBA 2K14'' is a 2013 basketball video game developed by Visual Concepts and published by 2K Sports. The fifteenth installment in the series, it was released on October 1, 2013, for Microsoft Windows, PlayStation 3, and Xbox 360, and the PlayStation 4 and the Xbox One versions were released on the consoles' respective launch dates. LeBron James of the Miami Heat became the cover athlete, and also served as the music curator for the game. 2K Sports also released the DLC pack that as a bonus for pre-ordering the game, they would receive 10,000 VC, bonus content for "Path to Greatness" mode, adding James in the Blacktop mode and a signature skill for MyCareer mode. On August 14, 2013, 2K Sports announced that Crew Mode would return to this year's installment of ''NBA 2K''. ''NBA 2K14'' is the successor to '' NBA 2K13'' and was succeeded by ''NBA 2K15'' in the ''NBA 2K'' series. Development On July 2, 2013, 2K Sports and EuroLeague signed an exclusive multi-year deal to in ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
XXL (magazine)
''XXL'' is an American hip hop magazine, published by Townsquare Media, founded in 1997. History In August 1997, Harris Publications released the first issue of ''XXL''. It featured rappers Jay-Z and Master P on a double cover. In December 2006, ''XXL'' took over the struggling hip-hop producer and DJ magazine '' Scratch'' (another publication owned by Harris Publications), re-branding it as ''XXL Presents Scratch Magazine''. However ''Scratch'' shut down less than a year later in September 2007. Other titles with limited runs have been launched under the ''XXL'' brand, including ''Hip-Hop Soul'', ''Eye Candy'' and '' Shade45''. ''XXL'' has released many other special projects including tour programs, mixtapes and exclusive DVDs. ''XXL'' also maintains a popular website, which provides daily hip hop news, original content and content from the magazine. In 2014, Townsquare Media acquired ''XXL'', ''King'' and ''Antenna'' from Harris Publications. On October 14, 2014, Town ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Willie The Kid (rapper)
Willie Jackson (born September 25, 1985), known professionally as Willie The Kid, is an American rapper, songwriter, film producer, entrepreneur and tech investor from Grand Rapids, Michigan, United States. Willie The Kid made his music debut as a founding member of The Aphilliates working closely with DJ Drama and Don Cannon. He is the younger brother of Wu-Tang Clan affiliate La the Darkman. Willie The Kid appeared on both of DJ Drama's '' Gangsta Grillz: The Album'' and '' Gangsta Grillz: The Album (Vol. 2)'' as well as Lil Wayne's '' Dedication 2'' and '' Dedication 3'' mixtapes. He released his debut album, '' Absolute Greatness'', in September 2008 on Warner Brothers Records. He is lauded for his collaborative EP ''Masterpiece Theatre'' produced by The Alchemist in 2013. Outside of his musical career, Willie The Kid is a burgeoning investor and serial entrepreneur. His business portfolio consists of a broadly diverse mix of lifestyle, hospitality, legal cannab ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
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