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Hollywood JB
Spillage Village is an American musical collective from Atlanta, Georgia. The group is composed of rappers, singers and producers, and was founded by the members of EarthGang. Spillage Village was primarily made up of five initial members with a split-base in both Atlanta and Baltimore. History 2010–2015: Formation and early beginnings The group was originally founded by Olu (aka Johnny Venus) and WowGr8 (aka Doctur Dot) of EarthGang, who recruited rapper JID to the group during their time at Hampton University. Brothers Hollywood JB and Jurdan Bryant joined the Spillage Village soon after. Doctur Dot and Johnny Venus approached JID after hearing his first mixtape around campus in 2010. The rest of the group also came into Spillage Village through connections including producer Hollywood JB, who met Doctur Dot at a block party and joined soon afterward. Their first compilation as a collective, ''Bears Like This'', was released independently on February 2, 2014. ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Atlanta, Georgia
Atlanta ( ) is the List of capitals in the United States, capital and List of municipalities in Georgia (U.S. state), most populous city in the U.S. state of Georgia (U.S. state), Georgia. It is the county seat, seat of Fulton County, Georgia, Fulton County and extends into neighboring DeKalb County, Georgia, DeKalb County. With a population of 520,070 (2024 estimate) living within the city limits, Atlanta is the eighth most populous city in the Southeastern United States, Southeast and List of United States cities by population, 36th most populous city in the United States according to the 2020 United States census, 2020 U.S. census. Atlanta is classified as a Globalization and World Cities Research Network#Beta +, Beta + global city and is the principal city of the much larger Atlanta metropolitan area, the core of which includes Cobb County, Georgia, Cobb, Clayton County, Georgia, Clayton and Gwinnett County, Georgia, Gwinnett counties, in addition to Fulton and DeKalb. ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Major Key (album)
''Major Key'' (stylized as ''Major 🔑'') is the ninth studio album by American disc jockey and record producer DJ Khaled. It was released on July 29, 2016, by We the Best Music Group and Epic Records. The album features guest appearances from Jay-Z, Future (rapper), Future, Drake (musician), Drake, Nas, Big Sean, Kendrick Lamar, Betty Wright, J. Cole, Bryson Tiller, Nicki Minaj, Chris Brown, August Alsina, Jeremih, Rick Ross, Kodak Black, Jeezy, French Montana, YG (rapper), YG, Yo Gotti, Gucci Mane, 2 Chainz, Jadakiss, Fabolous, Fat Joe, Busta Rhymes, Kent Jones (rapper), Kent Jones, Travis Scott, Lil Wayne, Meghan Trainor, Wiz Khalifa, Wale (rapper), Wale, and Mavado (singer), Mavado. ''Major Key'' was supported by four Single (music), singles: "For Free", "I Got the Keys", "Holy Key" and "Do You Mind (DJ Khaled song), Do You Mind". The album received generally positive reviews from critics and debuted at number one on the US Billboard 200, ''Billboard'' 200. It was certified ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Lucky Daye
David Debrandon Brown (born September 25, 1985), known professionally as Lucky Daye, is an American R&B singer-songwriter from New Orleans. He signed with Keep Cool Records and RCA Records to release his first two extended plays, ''I'' (2018) and ''II'' (2019). The EPs were part of a series leading up to his debut studio album, '' Painted'' (2019). His third EP, ''Table for Two'', won Best Progressive R&B Album at the 64th Annual Grammy Awards. His second album, '' Candydrip'' (2022), was preceded by his first ''Billboard'' Hot 100 entry, " Over". His third album, ''Algorithm'' (2024), was nominated for Best R&B Album at the 67th Annual Grammy Awards. Early life David Debrandon Brown was born on September 25, 1985, in New Orleans, Louisiana. He grew up in a religious household where secular music was largely prohibited. As a result, he developed his musical abilities by learning melodies through church hymns. After leaving his family's church as a teenager, he immersed h ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Masego (musician)
Micah Davis (born June 8, 1993), known professionally as Masego ( ), is a Jamaican-American musician and singer, known for incorporating the saxophone into his music. Masego released two EPs in 2016, ''The Pink Polo EP'' with Medasin, and ''Loose Thoughts''. He gained widespread attention with his collaborative record with French Kiwi Juice, FKJ called "Tadow" released in 2017. In 2018, he released his debut album ''Lady Lady (album), Lady Lady''. His album ''Studying Abroad: Extended Stay'' was nominated for the 2022 Grammy Awards in the "Best Progressive R&B Album" category. Early life Micah Davis was born June 8, 1993, to a Jamaican father and an African-American mother. His father was in the U.S. Air Force and his mother was an entrepreneur, he was raised with his two sisters. One is also a musical artist and the other is involved in voice acting and media outlets. He also has a brother in law. Both his mother and father were pastors although he was raised in a non-denominat ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Chance The Rapper
Chancelor Johnathan Bennett (born April 16, 1993), known professionally as Chance the Rapper, is an American rapper. Born and raised in Chicago, Illinois, he released his debut mixtape '' 10 Day'' (2012) during one of his high school suspensions. He gained mainstream recognition in 2013 following the release of his second mixtape, '' Acid Rap''. His third mixtape, '' Coloring Book'' (2016), was released to further critical acclaim and commercial success, peaking at number eight on the ''Billboard'' 200. At the 59th Annual Grammy Awards, Bennett won Best New Artist and the mixtape became the first streaming-only album to win a Grammy Award— Best Rap Album—while it spawned the single "No Problem" (featuring 2 Chainz and Lil Wayne), which won Best Rap Performance. His debut studio album, '' The Big Day'' (2019), peaked at number two on the ''Billboard'' 200 and saw moderate critical reception. In addition to his solo career, Bennett is a member of the Chicago-based collectiv ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Buddy (rapper)
Simmie Sims III (born September 10, 1993), known professionally as Buddy, is an American rapper, singer, dancer and actor. Previously sign with I Am Other and Columbia Records, he then moved to RCA Records. He is also a member of the hip-hop supergroup Zoink Gang, with JID, Smino and Guapdad 4000. Early life Introduced to gospel and soul by his father, a preacher and choir director, Buddy began his performance career at age seven by starring in plays and musicals including ''The Wiz'', ''Oliver with a Twist'', and ''Dreamgirls'' at Amazing Grace Conservatory. "I grew up as a full-fledged entertainer rather than just somebody trying to rap about stuff," he has said about that experience. When the school became too expensive, he withdrew, later attending a high school performing arts program in Long Beach, California. Career 2009–2015: Career beginnings and signing to I Am Other As a teenager, Buddy began recording his own material. In 2009, he got a break when TV music superv ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Ari Lennox
Courtney Shanade Salter (born March 26, 1991), known professionally as Ari Lennox, is an American R&B singer-songwriter from Washington, D.C. She signed with J. Cole's Dreamville Records, an imprint of Interscope Records as the former label's first female artist in 2015. She started gaining recognition after the release of her second extended play (EP) and major label debut, '' Pho'' (2016). That same year, she made an uncredited guest appearance on Cole's song "Change". Her first full-length album, '' Shea Butter Baby'' (2019), was met with critical praise and commercial response. Lennox also performed on the Dreamville compilation albums ''Revenge of the Dreamers II'' (2015) and '' Revenge of the Dreamers III'' (2019), the latter of which debuted atop the ''Billboard'' 200 chart and was nominated for Best Rap Album at the 62nd Annual Grammy Awards. Her 2021 single, "Pressure", marked her first entry on the ''Billboard'' Hot 100 and preceded her second album, '' Age/Sex/Lo ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Ant Clemons
Anthony Clemons Jr. (born September 26, 1991) is an American singer, rapper and songwriter from Willingboro Township, New Jersey. He rose to prominence as a guest performer on Kanye West's 2018 single " All Mine", after which he contributed to West's Wyoming Sessions and subsequent album, ''Jesus Is King'' (2019). Clemons' debut studio album, ''Happy 2 Be Here'' (2020) was nominated for Best R&B Album at the 63rd Annual Grammy Awards; with a total of four, his three other nominations yielded from his songwriting work on albums for Mary J. Blige and H.E.R. Clemons is also known for his contributions to the original version of West's 2021 single, "Hurricane", as well as other songs intended for the latter's tenth album ''Donda'' (2021), most of which remain unreleased. Early life Clemons was born and raised in Willingboro, New Jersey. His musical taste was shaped by his parents playing Michael Jackson, The Notorious B.I.G. and Stevie Wonder. At age four, Clemons began perfo ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Spilligion
''Spilligion'' is the major label debut album by American hip hop collective Spillage Village, headed by JID and EarthGang, released on September 25, 2020 by Dreamville, Interscope, and SinceThe80s. The collective consists of EarthGang, JID, Hollywood JB, Jurdan Bryant, Mereba, 6lack, and Benji. The album features guest appearances from Ant Clemons, Ari Lennox, Buddy, Chance the Rapper, Masego, Lucky Daye, and Big Rube. The production was primarily handled by in-house producers Olu, Benji, Christo, and Hollywood JB, with outside producers Nice Rec, Jay Card, Monte Booker, and Elite, among others. The album incorporates elements of soul, funk, contemporary R&B, gospel, neo soul, folk, and jazz. Concepts explored in the album include religion, spirituality, apocalypticism, love, African-American culture, and social activism. Background ''Spilligion'' is the fourth overall collaborative album by the collective, following the ''Bears Like This'' trilogy. The album title was anno ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Revenge Of The Dreamers III
''Revenge of the Dreamers III'' is the third compilation album by American record label Dreamville Records, Dreamville, released on July 5, 2019, by Dreamville and Interscope Records. ''Revenge of the Dreamers III'' includes contributions from Dreamville artists: leader J. Cole, Bas (rapper), Bas, Cozz, Omen (musician), Omen, Lute (rapper), Lute, Ari Lennox, EarthGang, and JID. The album features appearances from several artists including DaBaby, T.I, Young Nudy, Buddy (rapper), Buddy, Reason (American rapper), Reason, Maxo Kream, Ski Mask the Slump God, Mez (rapper), Mez, 6lack, Mereba, Vince Staples, Ty Dolla Sign, Dreezy, Smino, Saba (rapper), Saba, and Guapdad 4000, among others. The album features production from a variety of record producers, including T-Minus (record producer), T-Minus, Christo, Elite (producer), Elite, Bink!, Deputy, Tha Bizness, Henny Tha Bizness, Spillage Village, Hollywood JB, ChaseTheMoney, Pyrex, Galimatias, Asheton Hogan, Pluss, Kal Banx, and Cam O'b ... [...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 '' Shade 45''. ''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, Townsq ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Childish Major
Markus Alandrus Randle (born July 4, 1991) known professionally as Childish Major, is an American rapper and record producer based in Atlanta, Georgia. He was first credited with production work on American rapper Rocko's 2013 single " U.O.E.N.O.", which peaked at number 20 on the ''Billboard'' Hot 100. He shifted into a recording career in 2015, and released his debut mixtape, ''Woo$ah'' (2017), two years later. Its lead single, "Supply Luh", was produced by J. Cole. In September 2019, he released his debut studio album ''Dirt Road Diamond''. He is closely affiliated with Atlanta-Baltimore music collective Spillage Village and American record label Dreamville Records, both of which house frequent collaborators JID and EarthGang. Early life Markus Randle was born on July 4, 1991 in Saint Paul, Minnesota. He was raised in Edgefield, South Carolina. He grew up as part of a musical family and his mother sang in his grandfather's church. His father was a rapper and producer. Ran ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
