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Kelis Was Here
''Kelis Was Here'' is the fourth studio album by American singer Kelis, released on August 22, 2006, by Jive Records. Originally titled ''The Puppeteer'', the album features production by Bangladesh, Raphael Saadiq, Max Martin, Sean Garrett, and Scott Storch, among others, and also features collaborations with will.i.am, Nas, Cee-Lo, Too Short, and Spragga Benz. It is Kelis's first album not to feature longtime collaborators the Neptunes. ''Kelis Was Here'' received a nomination for Best Contemporary R&B Album at the 2007 Grammy Awards. Release and promotion The album's lead single, " Bossy", features rapper Too Short. The song peaked at number 16 on the ''Billboard'' Hot 100 and was certified double platinum by the Recording Industry Association of America (RIAA) on December 11, 2006. The second single from the album, " Blindfold Me", featuring Nas, was released solely in the United States. It failed to enter the ''Billboard'' Hot 100, while peaking at number 91 on the Hot R ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Kelis
Kelis Rogers (; born August 21, 1979) is an American singer-songwriter and chef. She attended Manhattan, New York's Fiorello H. LaGuardia High School of Music & Art and Performing Arts, where she played saxophone and was selected for the Girls Choir of Harlem. Upon graduation, Rogers landed a role as a backing vocalist for the hip hop group Gravediggaz. She then began working with music producers Pharrell Williams and Chad Hugo—collectively known as the Neptunes—who led her to sign with Virgin Records in 1998. Rogers' debut studio album, ''Kaleidoscope (Kelis album), Kaleidoscope'' (1999), was inspired by jazz and disco music from the 1970s. Despite critical acclaim, the album was met with domestic commercial failure; it instead found moderate success on international charts. Supported by her first Billboard Hot 100, ''Billboard'' Hot 100 entry with its lead single "Caught Out There", the album peaked at number 43 on the UK Albums Chart and earned gold certification by the cou ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Cool & Dre
Cool & Dre are a record production and songwriting duo from North Miami, Florida, consisting of Marcello "Cool" Antonio Valenzano and Andre "Dre" Christopher Lyon. The duo were first discovered by New York rapper Fat Joe and began their careers working in tandem to produce his albums '' Jealous Ones Still Envy'' (2001) and ''Loyalty'' (2002). Two years later, they produced the hit song "New York" by Ja Rule, and "Hate It or Love It" by the Game the following year, which peaked at numbers 27 and two on the ''Billboard'' Hot 100, respectively. Cool & Dre were later credited on the ''Billboard'' 200 number-one albums ''Tha Carter III'' (2008), ''Tha Carter IV'' (2011), and ''Tha Carter V'' (2018) by Lil Wayne, as well as the collaborative album, '' Everything Is Love'' (2018) by Jay-Z and Beyoncé, which won a Grammy Award. History The duo have also worked extensively with rappers the Game, Nas, Queen Latifah, Ja Rule, Rick Ross, Remy Ma, and Kendrick Lamar, among others. The ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Bossy (Kelis Song)
"Bossy" is a song by American R&B singer Kelis featuring American rapper Too Short. The song features a Roland 808 drum machine and interpolates " Diamonds on My Neck" by Smitty, which in turns uses a sample of "Dangerous MC's" by The Notorious B.I.G. "Bossy" was released in the United States in April 2006 as the lead single from Kelis' fourth studio album, ''Kelis Was Here'' (2006). The song peaked at number 16 on the US ''Billboard'' Hot 100, making it the singer's second-biggest Hot 100 hit as well as Too Short's first top-40 hit. "Bossy" also entered the top 10 in Finland and the top 20 in Australia, New Zealand, and Spain and top 30 in UK. On December 11, 2006, the song was certified double platinum by the Recording Industry Association of America (RIAA). Chart performance "Bossy" debuted on the U.S. ''Billboard'' Hot 100 in early 2006 and peaked at number 16 on the date issued August 5, 2006, becoming her third Hot 100 entry and her second biggest hit after 2003's "Milksh ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
The Hits (Kelis Album)
''The Hits'' is the first greatest hits album by American singer Kelis. It was released on March 1, 2008, by Jive Records and Legacy Recordings. It is Kelis's final release with both Jive and Virgin Records, before signing a recording contract with Interscope Records. The album contains no previously unreleased material. Track listing Notes * signifies a remixer Sample credits * "Millionaire" contains excerpts from "La Di Da Di" by Doug E. Fresh and Slick Rick. * "Finest Dreams" contains elements from " The Finest" by The S.O.S. Band and "The Things That Dreams Are Made Of" by The Human League The Human League are an English synth-pop band formed in Sheffield in 1977. Initially an experimental electronic music, electronic outfit, the group signed to Virgin Records in 1979 and later attained widespread commercial success with their t .... Charts Certifications Release history References Further reading * (Reprinted March 2008) {{DEFAULTSORT:Hits, The ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Tasty (Kelis Album)
''Tasty'' is the third studio album by American singer Kelis, released on December 5, 2003, by Star Trak Entertainment and Arista Records. As executive producer, Kelis enlisted previous collaborators the Neptunes to produce the album, as well as new collaborators such as Raphael Saadiq, Dallas Austin, André 3000, Rockwilder, and Dame Blackmon "Grease". It also features guest vocals from Saadiq, André 3000, and then-boyfriend Nas. The album was met with positive reviews from critics, who praised its originality and viewed it as an improvement on Kelis' previous albums, ''Kaleidoscope'' (1999) and '' Wanderland'' (2001). ''Tasty'' debuted at number 27 on the ''Billboard'' 200 with first-week sales of 93,600 copies, earning Kelis the best sales week of her career in the United States. The album also became her highest-peaking album in the United Kingdom, where it peaked at number 11 on the UK Albums Chart. It spawned four singles: "Milkshake", " Trick Me", "Millionaire", and "In ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Will
Will may refer to: Common meanings * Will and testament, instructions for the disposition of one's property after death * Will (philosophy), or willpower * Will (sociology) * Will, volition (psychology) * Will, a modal verb - see Shall and will People and fictional characters * Will (comics) (1927–2000), a comic strip artist * Will (given name), a list of people and fictional characters named Will or Wil * Will (surname) * Will (Brazilian footballer) (born 1973) * Will (singer), Italian singer-songwriter Arts, entertainment, and media Films * ''Will: G. Gordon Liddy'', a 1982 TV film * Will (1981 film), ''Will'' (1981 film), an American drama * Will (2011 film), ''Will'' (2011 film), a British sports drama * ''Will'', a Japanese documentary film featuring Masahiro Higashide * ''Bandslam'', a 2008 film with the working title ''Will'' Literature * Will (novel), ''Will'' (novel), by Christopher Rush * Will (Will Self memoir), ''Will'' (Will Self memoir), 2019 * Will (Will Smith ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Scott Storch
Scott Spencer Storch (born December 16, 1973) is an American record producer and songwriter. Storch began his career as part of Philadelphia-based hip hop band the Roots, which he joined as a keyboardist prior to the release of their 1993 debut album, '' Organix''. He provided the keyboard riff and co-composed Dr. Dre's 1999 single " Still D.R.E.," and contributed in a similar role to several of the rapper's productions during late 1990s and early 2000s. Storch expanded his solo production work into the 2000s; he was credited on five ''Billboard'' Hot 100-number one singles—Beyoncé's " Baby Boy," Terror Squad's " Lean Back," 50 Cent's " Candy Shop," Mario's " Let Me Love You" and Chris Brown's "Run It!"—among other similarly successful chart entries throughout the remaining decade. Storch has been nominated for four Grammy Awards. Early life Storch was born on Long Island, New York. He was raised in South Florida and Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. His mother, Joyce Yolanda Sto ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Raphael Saadiq
Raphael Saadiq (; born Charles Ray Wiggins; May 14, 1966) is an American singer, songwriter, multi-instrumentalist, and record producer. He rose to prominence as a vocalist and bassist for the R&B band Tony! Toni! Toné!, which he formed with his brother D'Wayne and cousin Timothy Christian Riley in 1986. Originally, the band went by "Tony, Toni, Toné" as a joke, until they realized it "had a nice ring to it". Along with his groupwork and solo career, he has produced and written songs for other R&B artists, including Erykah Badu, D'Angelo, Jill Scott, Stevie Wonder, Beyoncé, Total, Earth, Wind & Fire, Joss Stone, TLC, En Vogue, Kelis, Mary J. Blige, Ledisi, Whitney Houston, Solange Knowles and John Legend. After touring with Prince, Sheila E. and Sheena Easton as a bassist in the mid-1980s, Saadiq co-founded Tony! Toni! Tone!. He went on to release four albums—'' Who!'' (1988), '' The Revival'' (1990), '' Sons of Soul'' (1993), and '' House of Music'' (1996)� ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Polow Da Don
Jamal Fincher Jones (born October 15, 1977 or 1978), known professionally as Polow da Don, is an American record producer from Atlanta, Georgia. He began his career as a recording artist in the late 1990s, leaving college to pursue a career with the short-lived hip hop group Jim Crow. They signed with Epic Records in 1999 and released two albums—''Crow's Nest'' (1999) and ''Right Quick'' (2001)—before being dropped from the label. Although disappointed, Jones formed a Southern hip hop group with Bubba Sparxxx, Sean P, Pastor Troy, G Rock, and Timbaland; however, they split up without any releases.Hope, Clover (June 2007). "I'm Fresh". ''XXL'' magazine, p. 70. Jones began producing instrumentals in 2001. His first beat tape made its way to Interscope Records founder, Jimmy Iovine, and its contents were ultimately used for the singles " Runaway Love" by Ludacris, "Buttons" by the Pussycat Dolls, and "This Is the Life" by Tru-Life.Shepherd, Julianne (March/April 2008).Polo ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Max Martin
Karl Martin Sandberg (born 26 February 1971),Max Martin AllMusic known professionally as Max Martin, is a Swedish record producer and songwriter. He rose to prominence in the late 1990s with songwriting credits on a string of hit singles, such as 's " ...Baby One More Time" (1998), the ' "" (1999), |
Knobody
Jerome Foster, better known as Knobody, is an American music producer and A&R. Knobody has produced records across different genres including soul, R&B, hip hop and rock for several multi-platinum artists including Jay-Z, Ne-Yo, Akon, The Game, Big Pun, Mýa and R.E.M. Knobody worked as an A&R at SRC Records/ Universal. Due to the enormous success Akon experienced following the release of his debut album, Knobody was recognized as a World Top 10 A&R. He is not to be confused with Bay Area rapper/producer and Hieroglyphics crew affiliate who also goes by the name Knobody. Recognition Recognized for his hand in launching the careers of world-renowned artists, Knobody has influenced the success of Jay-Z, Akon Big Pun. Knobody's contributions to these artists' careers has had an enormous impact on the world of hip hop and R&B. Jay-Z Knobody produced the classic single " Can't Knock the Hustle" for Jay-Z, the first track on the artist's debut album ''Reasonable Doubt''. " Can' ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Jake And The Phatman
Jake & the Phatman is an American record production and songwriting duo, composed of multi-instrumentalists Glenn Standridge and Robert C. "Bobby" Ozuna Jr. They frequently work in tandem with American singer Raphael Saadiq, with or for whom they often produce songs. From three nominations, the duo won a Grammy Award for Best R&B Song at the 45th Annual Grammy Awards for their work on Erykah Badu's 2002 single " Love of My Life (An Ode to Hip-Hop)". Both members were born and raised in the 1970s, in the San Francisco Bay Area. Their earlier credits include releases for California-based artists Luniz, 3X Krazy, Keak da Sneak, Dawn Robinson of En Vogue, and Dr. Dre. In 1997, they began work on what was to become the supergroup Lucy Pearl's debut album; the group was composed of Saadiq, Robinson, and Ali Shaheed of A Tribe Called Quest.Mitchell, Gail (2001)Rhythm, Rap & The Blues: Industry Briefs, ''Billboard'', August 4, 2001 It was during this time they developed their working ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
