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Game Over (Tinchy Stryder Song)
"Game Over" is a song by Tinchy Stryder, released as a promotional single from his third studio album '' Third Strike''. The song features vocals from Example, Giggs, Devlin, Chipmunk, Professor Green and Tinie Tempah, who each have their own verse. It was released on 15 November 2010 via digital download. An official remix featuring Ghetts, Slix, Griminal, Dot Rotten, Fuda Guy, Wretch 32, Roachee, Maxsta & Tinchy Stryder, can be found with a video on YouTube. Background The song "Game Over" was composed by Tinchy Stryder and was written by the artists in the song, Example, Giggs, Professor Green, Devlin, Chipmunk and Tinie Tempah. In the behind-the-scenes of the video, it explains how some of the artists got involved with Tinchy Stryder and "Game Over". Professor Green said he was on the Eurostar, and Sam Wrench of Universal Island Records messaged him and asked him to do a verse on "Game Over". At first, Green was unsure of doing it because he was ill and busy. Then twe ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Promotional Recording
A promotional recording, or promo, or plug copy, is an audio or video recording distributed free, usually in order to promote a recording that is or soon will be commercially available. Promos are normally sent directly to broadcasters, such as music radio and television stations, and to tastemakers, such as DJs, music journalists, and critics, in advance of the release of commercial editions, in the hope that airplay, reviews, and other forms of exposure will result and stimulate the public's interest in the commercial release. Promos are often distributed in plain packaging, without the text or artwork that appears on the commercial version. Typically a promo is marked with some variation of the following text: "Licensed for promotional use only. Sale is prohibited." It may also state that the promo is still the property of the distributor and is to be "returned upon demand." However, it is not illegal to sell promotional recordings, and recalls of promos are extremely rare ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Unorthodox (Wretch 32 Song)
"Unorthodox" is a song by Tottenham-born rapper Wretch 32 featuring vocals from British recording artist Example. It was released on 17 April 2011 as the second single from his second studio album ''Black and White''. A 12" vinyl was released the following day. The song samples Run D.M.C.'s "What's It All About" and Manchester band The Stone Roses' 1989 hit " Fools Gold" which appears on the US version of ''The Stone Roses'' and later on '' Turns into Stone''. The track was produced and co-written by British production team Future Cut. The song also features on the album '' Now 79''. "Unorthodox" was selected as the ''Weekend Anthem'' of BBC Radio 1 by Jo Whiley for 26–27 March 2011. It also features on the soundtrack of ''FIFA Street''. Critical reception Lewis Corner of ''Digital Spy'' gave the song a positive review stating: "I got a good vibe/ I ain't trying to be bait with my hook lines," Wretch swaggers with rapper-turned-singer Example over thrumming beats and funk-in ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
YouTube
YouTube is a global online video sharing and social media platform headquartered in San Bruno, California. It was launched on February 14, 2005, by Steve Chen, Chad Hurley, and Jawed Karim. It is owned by Google, and is the second most visited website, after Google Search. YouTube has more than 2.5 billion monthly users who collectively watch more than one billion hours of videos each day. , videos were being uploaded at a rate of more than 500 hours of content per minute. In October 2006, YouTube was bought by Google for $1.65 billion. Google's ownership of YouTube expanded the site's business model, expanding from generating revenue from advertisements alone, to offering paid content such as movies and exclusive content produced by YouTube. It also offers YouTube Premium, a paid subscription option for watching content without ads. YouTube also approved creators to participate in Google's AdSense program, which seeks to generate more revenue for both parties. ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Wretch 32
Jermaine Sinclaire Scott (born 9 March 1985), better known by his stage name Wretch 32, is a British rapper, singer and songwriter from Tottenham, North London. He was a member of the grime collective Combination Chain Gang, before forming The Movement with Scorcher, Ghetts, and Mercston. In 2011, Wretch 32 had three top-five charting songs from debut album ''Black and White'' and amassed over a million record sales, including the single " Don't Go" which peaked at number-one on the UK Singles Chart. In 2012 he was employed by both Adidas and Coca-Cola as one of the main faces of their London 2012 Olympics campaigns and on 1 July 2012, he won 'Best International Act' at the 2012 BET Awards. Early life Born in March 1985 to a Jamaican family, Jermaine grew up alongside crews Combination Chain Gang and The Movement, the latter of which featured himself, Scorcher, Ghetts, Mercston and Devlin. Continuing his MC career in 2006, Scott under the name ''Wretch 32'' released a ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Dot Rotten
Joseph Ellis-Stephenson (born 19 October 1988), better known by his stage name Dot Rotten or Zeph Ellis, is a British grime MC, rapper, singer, songwriter and record producer from Lambeth, South London. Having released a series of mixtapes independently in the grime scene under the names Young Dot and later Dot Rotten, Ellis signed to Mercury Records, releasing his debut studio album '' Voices in My Head'' in 2013. After leaving the major label, he has since released several independent EP's and projects, as well as later changing his name to Zeph Ellis and focusing on producing. He is known for introducing various sampling techniques to grime production, and creating the style of singing hooks on grime tracks. These styles can be heard throughout his discography from the early Young Dot era to his present projects under the Zeph Ellis moniker. Biography 2004–08: Early career and first name change Ellis began rapping at the age of seven, using an Atari model as a basis ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Ruff Sqwad
Ruff may refer to: Places * Ruff, Virginia, United States, an unincorporated community * Ruff, Washington, United States, an unincorporated community Other uses *Ruff (bird) (''Calidris pugnax'' or ''Philomachus pugnax''), a bird in the wader family *Ruff (cards), to play a trump card to a trick in cards *Ruff (clothing), a ruffled collar * Ruff (surname) *Ranik Ultimate Fighting Federation, a Chinese mixed martial arts organization *Real Ulster Freedom Fighters, a loyalist paramilitary organisation in Northern Ireland * Australian herring or ruff, a fish * USS ''Ruff'' (AMc-59), a coastal minesweeper laid down in 1940 *Ruff, a percussion rudiment similar to the drag *Ruff, a 2015 album by Born Ruffians *Ruff, a fictional cat on ''The Ruff & Reddy Show'' *Ruff, a fictional dog in '' Dennis the Menace'' See also * Ruff and Honours, a 17th-century card game * ''Ruff-Ruff, Tweet and Dave'', an American children's CGI animated television series * Ruff Ruffman, the animated dog host ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Ghetts
Justin Clarke, better known by his stage name Ghetts (formerly Ghetto), is a British grime MC, rapper and songwriter. His music has been played on national radio stations such as BBC Radio 1, Kiss 100, BBC Asian Network, and BBC Radio 1Xtra. Currently, Ghetts is signed to independent record label Disrupt, and released his debut studio album, '' Rebel with a Cause'', on 9 March 2014. Known for his hard hitting lyrics and intricate rhyme schemes, he is associated and has toured internationally with such acts as Kano and was a member of NASTY Crew. Musical career Ghetts was a member of grime collective NASTY Crew, however he left, saying that things had gone "pear shaped" due to the number of people in the group. He later went on to create the grime collective The Movement, including Devlin, Wretch 32, Scorcher, Mercston, Lightning, and DJ Unique. Ghetts has made a number of well-known songs within the UK grime scene. In 2008, Ghetts was nominated for a BET Award for Best Int ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Invincible (Tinie Tempah Song)
"Invincible" is a song by English rapper Tinie Tempah. Written by Tempah, co-written and produced by iSHi, the song features guest vocals from American recording artist, Kelly Rowland. It was released on 26 December 2010, serving as the fourth official single from Tempah's debut album, ''Disc-Overy''. The song was conceived by Tempah as a tribute to the music which Rowland used to release when she was part of Destiny's Child. Critics noted the song's production, which consists of brassy horns and a piano riff similar to David Guetta and Rowland's hit single " When Love Takes Over" (2009). An accompanying music video sees Tempah travelling through London reminiscing about his humble beginnings. Rowland appears as a projected image on the buildings. Composition "Invincible" was written by Eshraque "iSHi" Mughal, Phillipe-Marc Anquetil & Tinie Tempah, and produced by iSHi. It features American recording artist Kelly Rowland. Jon O'Brien from Allmusic noted that the song's "huge pia ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Miami 2 Ibiza
"Miami 2 Ibiza" is a song by Swedish house music group Swedish House Mafia and English rapper Tinie Tempah. It was released as the second and final single from the group's debut studio album and compilation, '' Until One'' (2010) by Virgin Records on 4 October 2010. The song is also included on Tempah's debut album ''Disc-Overy'' (2010) and later on the group's second studio/compilation album, '' Until Now'' (2012). In January 2011, the single was certified Gold in Australia. Critical reception Nick Levine of ''Digital Spy'' gave the song a somewhat positive review stating: "Urban British pop and commercial European dance are now such comfortable bedfellows that this collaboration between a trio of Scando knob-twiddling types and the best thing to come out of Plumstead since Shampoo barely raises a brow. Up next: Basshunter ft. Ms Dynamite? However, just because the two genres are comfortable bedfellows doesn't mean the earth moves every time they do the dirty. Tinie Tempah steer ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Champion (Chipmunk Song)
"Champion" is a song by British rapper Chipmunk from Chipmunk's second studio album ''Transition'' (2011). It features American singer Chris Brown and was released as the second single from the album on 6 February 2011 in the United Kingdom. The song was written by Chipmunk and Chris Brown, and it was produced by Samuels. According to Chipmunk, he wants the listeners of the song to "feel like they were born a champion". The song was later added to the international deluxe edition of Brown's fourth album, '' F.A.M.E.'' (2011). The song peaked at number 2 on the UK Singles Chart, becoming Chipmunk's second highest-charting single. Background Speaking in April 2011 to noted UK urban writer Pete Lewis - Assistant Editor of Blues & Soul - Chipmunk shed light on the background to the song and Chris Brown's involvement: "That was definitely a big learning experience for me - not just in terms of being an artist, but in terms of LIFE! Because, with Chris being on it, people were saying ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Flying High (Chipmunk Song)
"Flying High" is a song British rapper Chipmunk, released as the lead single from his second studio album, ''Transition'' (2011). The music video was shot in Africa and was uploaded to YouTube on 11 November 2010. The video shows Chipmunk in a safari and African themed scene. Background The song was announced and a 15-second sample of the song was added onto Chipmunk's official website. Harmony aka H-Money produced Flying High. On 11 November 2010, the song premiered on BBC Radio 1 and BBC Radio 1Xtra at 7pm on Zane Lowe and MistaJam's shows. Zane Lowe presented the song as the "Hottest Record in the World" on the same day. Track listing * Digital download # "Flying High" – 3:13 # "Any Other Way" – 4:10 Chart performance Despite being released midweek, the single "Flying High" debuted on the UK Singles Chart on 14 November 2010 at number 180. The next week, it climbed 108 places to number 72. On 21 November 2010, "Flying High" charted at number 19 on the UK R&B Chart The ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Let It Go (Devlin Song)
"Let It Go" is a song from Disney's 2013 computer-animated feature film ''Frozen'', whose music and lyrics were composed by husband-and-wife songwriting team Kristen Anderson-Lopez and Robert Lopez. The song was performed in its original show-tune version in the film by American actress and singer Idina Menzel in her vocal role as Queen Elsa. It was later released as a single, being promoted to adult contemporary radio by Walt Disney Records in January 2014. Anderson-Lopez and Lopez also composed a simplified pop version (with shorter lyrics and background chorus) which was performed by actress and singer Demi Lovato over the start of the film's closing credits. Disney's music division planned to release Lovato's version of the song before Menzel's, as they did not consider Menzel's version a traditional pop song. A music video was released separately for Lovato's version. The song was a commercial success, becoming the first song from a Disney animated musical to reach ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
