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Guillermo Edghill Jr.
Guillermo Edghill Jr (p.k.a. Big Joon, stylized as BiG JooN!) is an American record producer, mixing engineer, mix engineer, programming (music), programmer, sound recording and reproduction, recording engineer, remixer, composer, arranger, instrumentalist and musician from New York City. He has worked with recording artists such as AraabMuzik, araabMUZIK, Mark Battles, Jarren Benton, Tamar Braxton, Mariah Carey, Ginuwine, Jay-Z, Jennifer Lopez, and Mims (rapper), Mims, and on hit records including ''Always Be My Baby'', Candy Rain (song), ''Candy Rain'', ''Jenny From The Block'', and SWV's ''You're the One (SWV song), You're The One''. JooN has collaborated with and/or consulted for Grammy Award-nominated or winning producers Illmind, !llmind, Dr. Luke, Allen "AllStar" Gordon, Max Martin, Troy Oliver, Rockwilder, Cory Rooney, Trackmasters, and Bryce Wilson. His work has been featured on gold, platinum and multi-platinum albums and singles, led to artists acquiring 14 major label ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Jenny From The Block
"Jenny from the Block" is a song by American singer Jennifer Lopez, which features American rappers Jadakiss and Styles P, both members of the Lox. It was released by Epic Records on September 26, 2002, as the lead single from her third studio album, ''This Is Me... Then'' (2002). The song, first Music leak, leaked online, was written by Lopez, Troy Oliver, Andre Deyo, Mr. Deyo, Samuel Barnes (songwriter), Samuel Barnes, and Trackmasters, Jean Claude Olivier. Cory Rooney, Olivier, Barnes, and Oliver produced the song. Another version of the track features solely Lopez, which was part of the Brazilian edition of the album. "Jenny from the Block" is an Contemporary R&B, R&B and Old-school hip-hop, old school hip hop song, which lyrically is about Lopez's desire, despite her level of fame and fortune, to remain humble and true to her roots in The Bronx, New York, The Bronx. The song was noted by critics for using a large amount of sampling (music), music samples from songs such as 20 ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Sony Music Entertainment
Sony Music Entertainment (SME), commonly known as Sony Music, is an American multinational music company owned by Japanese conglomerate Sony Group Corporation. It is the recording division of Sony Music Group, with the other half being the publishing division, Sony Music Publishing. Founded in 1929 as American Record Corporation, it was acquired by the Columbia Broadcasting System in 1938 and renamed Columbia Recording Corporation. In 1966, the company was reorganized to become CBS Records. Sony bought the company in 1988 and renamed it SME in 1991. In 2004, Sony and Bertelsmann established a 50–50 joint venture known as Sony BMG to handle the operations of Sony Music and Bertelsmann Music Group (BMG), but Sony bought out Bertelsmann's stake four years later and reverted to using the 1991 company name. This buyout led to labels formerly under BMG ownership, including Arista, Jive, LaFace and J Records into former BMG and currently Sony's co-flagship record label ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Troy Oliver
Troy Oliver is an American multi-instrumentalist, record producer and songwriter born in New Haven, Connecticut, United States. He wrote and produced "Jenny from the Block" and " I’m Real" for Jennifer Lopez, and " Differences" for Ginuwine Elgin Baylor Lumpkin (born October 15, 1970), better known by his stage name Ginuwine ( ), is an American R&B singer. He began his career as a member of the musical collective Swing Mob in the early 1990s. As a solo act, he signed with Epic R .... References Living people Record producers from Connecticut Place of birth missing (living people) Year of birth missing (living people) Musicians from New Haven, Connecticut {{record-producer-stub ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Mims (rapper)
Shawn Maurice Mims (born March 22, 1981), known mononymously as Mims (backronym for Music Is My Savior), stylized as MIMS, is an American rapper. Born and raised in New York City, he is best known for his 2006 commercial debut single " This Is Why I'm Hot", which reached number one on the US ''Billboard'' Hot 100 chart. Following the success of his hit single, Mims' debut album, '' Music Is My Savior'', was released in March 2007. Biography Born into a Jamaican-American family in the Washington Heights neighborhood of New York City, Mims grew up influenced by the rappers from his hometown. Despite the fact that he lost both parents by the time he was 13, Mims focused on music (his mother had given him his first set of DJ equipment shortly before she died) and school to keep himself out of trouble. Though he briefly attended technicals remedial college, Mims decided if he truly wanted to make it as a rapper he needed to focus on what was important to him. After graduating fro ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Lenny Fontana
Lenny Fontana is an American house music DJ from New York City. Biography Fontana first began deejaying professionally in the mid-1980s, playing at clubs such as Studio 54 and The Underground NYC. His first major exposure was with the track "A Mystical Journey", which hit #30 on the US ''Billboard'' Hot Dance Club/Play chart in 1996. He won international recognition as part of the production team for Powerhouse featuring Duane Harden, who scored a #1 dance hit in the US with " What You Need"; the song also hit #13 on the UK Singles Chart. In 2000, he returned to the UK chart with "Chocolate Sensation" (featuring DJ Shorty), peaking at #39. He continues to make international appearances regularly. His 2008 single "Wait 4 U" (a collaboration with UK producer Ridney and vocalist Larisa) was released through the Ministry of Sound (Germany) in June that year. The track had already been used on Germany's Next Top Model 2008, and Ministry's. 2011 Reportage "A Tribute To Larry Levan" ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Kenny Ortiz
Kenneth "Kenny O" Ortiz (born November 10) is an American Grammy-nominated record executive, A&R, manager, consultant, radio and street promotion. As the CEO of World Trade Entertainment his efforts have resulted in 175 million records sold. Hits and acts Ortiz has been a part of, have been instrumental in the careers and successes of Pharrell Williams and The Neptunes, Rodney Jerkins, SWV ("Human Nature Remix" and "Downtown"), Ne-Yo, Jazmine Sullivan, Missy Elliott, Timbaland. The 2019 Jordan Peele movie Us, features I Got 5 On It by The Luniz featuring Mike Marshall produced by Tone Capone whom he manages. Widely known as the mastermind behind SWV, Ortiz is also known for discovering Pharrell Williams and Chad Hugo also known as the Neptunes, whom Ortiz signed to EMI to their first production and writing deal. Ortiz would A&R the unreleased compilation album which featured Charlie Wilson and Kelis which subsequently led to Kelis's signing. It was Kenny Ortiz's idea to make P ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Jennifer Lopez
Jennifer Lynn Lopez (born July 24, 1969), also known by her nickname J.Lo, is an American singer, songwriter, actress, dancer and businesswoman. Lopez is regarded as one of the most influential entertainers of her time, credited with breaking barriers for Hispanic and Latino Americans, Latino Americans in Cinema of the United States, Hollywood and helping propel the Latin American music in the United States#1990s Latin Explosion, Latin pop movement in music. She is also noted for her Cultural impact of Jennifer Lopez, impact on popular culture through fashion, Celebrity branding, branding, and shifting Feminine beauty ideal, mainstream beauty standards. Lopez began her career as a dancer, making her television debut as a List of In Living Color cast members#Fly Girls (house dance troupe), Fly Girl on the sketch comedy series ''In Living Color'' in 1991. She rose to fame as an actress, starring as singer Selena in the Selena (film), film of the same name (1997), and established ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Ginuwine
Elgin Baylor Lumpkin (born October 15, 1970), better known by his stage name Ginuwine ( ), is an American R&B singer. He began his career as a member of the musical collective Swing Mob in the early 1990s. As a solo act, he signed with Epic Records to release his 1996 debut single, "Pony". The song peaked at number six on the ''Billboard'' Hot 100 and preceded the release of his debut studio album, '' Ginuwine...The Bachelor'' (1996), which received double platinum certification by the Recording Industry Association of America (RIAA). His second and third albums, '' 100% Ginuwine'' (1999) and '' The Life'' (2001), both peaked within the top five of the ''Billboard'' 200, while the latter spawned the single " Differences", which peaked at number four on the ''Billboard'' Hot 100 and remains his highest-charting song. His fourth album, ''The Senior'' (2003), spawned the top ten single " In Those Jeans", as well as the top 40 singles " Hell Yeah" (featuring Birdman) and " Sti ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Frankee
Nicole Francine Spinelli, known by her stage name Frankee, is a former American model and R&B singer mainly known for her 2004 single " F.U.R.B. (F U Right Back)". In 2016, Spinelli joined the New York City Police Department. Spinelli has two daughters with her husband John Spinelli, who died in May 2025. Career "F.U.R.B. (Fuck You Right Back)" topped the charts in the United Kingdom in May 2004, and Australia in June 2004. While Eamon initially said that he selected Frankee to record the song at an audition, he later stated that his only involvement was in clearing the use of the music with the following statement: After leaving Marro Records in 2006, she signed with Big Management"Frankee – Watch Me download on Yahoo! Music – which shows record label" ''yahoo.com''. Retri ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
BB Jay
Jarvis Edward Cooper, often abbreviated J. E. Cooper, is an American rapper professionally known as BB Jay from Brooklyn. He is noted for his vocal similarity to The Notorious B.I.G. He often reflects his Christian views, values of his faith and belief in the divinity of Jesus. Early life Cooper was born in Brooklyn, but was raised in New Jersey. He was first introduced to Christian hip hop at the age of 11. He went to a Christian youth camp in Lebanon, New Jersey where he met gospel rapper Rap'n Rev. Career In 1997, Cooper released his first single independently, called "The Pentecostal Poppa". The single was successful on radio and received rotation on BET. A year after signing with Jive Records, he released his international debut album ''Universal Concussion'' in 2000. The album was heavily promoted with music videos, singles, and national touring. In 2001, he made a guest appearance on "I Sings" by American gospel duo Mary Mary for their debut studio album, '' Thankf ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Andre Deyo
Andre' Nathaniel Deyo (born April 19, 1978), better known by his stage name mrDEYO, is an American R&B singer and songwriter best known for writing "Jenny From The Block" for Jennifer Lopez and subsequently writing the book "Jenny & Becky From The Block" after the release of "Becky From The Block" by Becky G. He has been signed to a publishing deal with Sony/ATV Music Publishing since 2002. Author 2013 "Jenny & Becky From The Block" is an autobiographical story about Deyo's most successful release, "Jenny From The Block" originally written by Deyo and recorded by Natasha Ramos, then by Jennifer Lopez, and covered by Becky G. Deyo describes his experiences and details the ways in which he created "Jenny From The Block" following his interaction and involvement with its new version by Becky G which featured Jennifer Lopez in the video. The book was released independently through Deyo's social media outlets and on his website. Music career 2001 Deyo released his first song wi ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Columbia Records
Columbia Records is an American record label owned by Sony Music Entertainment, a subsidiary of Sony Music Group, an American division of multinational conglomerate Sony. Founded in 1889, Columbia is the oldest surviving brand name in the recorded sound business, and the second major company to produce records. It is one of Sony Music's four flagship record labels, along with Epic Records, RCA Records and Arista Records. History Beginnings (1888–1929) The Columbia Phonograph Company was founded on January 15, 1889, by stenographer, lawyer, and New Jersey native Edward D. Easton (1856–1915) and a group of investors. It derived its name from the District of Columbia, where it was headquartered. At first it had a local monopoly on sales and service of Edison ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
