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Loungin
"Loungin" is a song by American rapper LL Cool J, released on June 25, 1996 as the third and final single from his sixth studio album '' Mr. Smith''. Issued by Def Jam Recordings, the LP version was produced by Rashad "Ringo" Smith and featured backing vocals by R&B duo Terri & Monica. The Radio Remix Edit, titled "Loungin (Who Do Ya Luv)", was featured on the soundtrack to Paramount and Nickelodeon's 1997 comedy film '' Good Burger'', remixed by Trackmasters and featuring backing vocals by R&B group Total. "Loungin (Who Do Ya Luv)" was also featured in the compilation '' All World: Greatest Hits'' and also appeared in an episode of LL's sitcom, '' In the House''. Reception The single was a success, peaking at number three on the ''Billboard'' Hot 100, number one on Hot Rap Singles and number four on Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs. It sold 1.3 million copies, earning a platinum certification from the RIAA. Samples This original LP version features a sample of " Nite and Day" b ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Total (group)
Total is an American R&B girl group and one of the signature acts of the Bad Boy Records imprint during the mid-1990s. The group consists of founding members Kima Raynor, Keisha Spivey, and Pamela Long. Total is best known for their feature on Mase's " What You Want", as well as their hits " Kissin' You", " Can't You See" (featuring The Notorious B.I.G.), and " What About Us?" and "Trippin, both featuring Missy Elliott. Long also sung the chorus of The Notorious B.I.G.'s hit song " Hypnotize", although she was not officially credited. Total made their first appearance singing the hook on The Notorious B.I.G.'s debut single, " Juicy", widely considered one of the greatest hip-hop songs of all time. In 2019, Pamela Long announced that she is working on her debut solo album. She released a video for her single "Why". Career The trio made their first appearance singing the hook on The Notorious B.I.G.'s debut single, " Juicy". Garnering attention for the new group, they were al ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Trackmasters
The Trackmasters, also known as Poke & Tone, is an American hip hop production outfit composed of Poke (Jean-Claude Olivier born January 21, 1970; Brooklyn, New York ) and Tone (Samuel Barnes born January 20, 1969; Brooklyn, New York). Active from the mid-late 1980s to the early 2000s, the group was more often known as a duo, Poke & Tone; it was joined by now-former members Frank "Nitty" Pimentel, Alex Richberg and Curt Gowdy to form Trackmasters. Throughout their career, they have been credited on albums and singles for hip hop and R&B artists including Destiny's Child, Nas, R. Kelly, LL Cool J, Mary J. Blige, Will Smith, Jay-Z, Cam'ron, Jennifer Lopez, Mariah Carey, The Notorious B.I.G. and 50 Cent. Known for their commercially successful singles and remixes, they have collectively earned over seven gold and 20 platinum certifications by the Recording Industry Association of America. They were ranked 6th in ''Vibe'' magazine's "Greatest Hip-Hop Producers of All Time" in the ' ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
This Is For The Lover In You
"This Is for the Lover in You" is a song written by Howard Hewett, member of the trio Shalamar, and songwriter Dana Meyers. The track was originally recorded by Shalamar and appeared on their 1980 Platinum album, '' Three for Love''. The song was the third single released from their album, ''Three for Love''. The single peaked at No. 17 on the U.S. R&B chart in 1981. In 2009, ''Essence'' magazine included the song in their list of the "25 Best Slow Jams of All Time". The song's main melody bears resemblance to Teddy Pendergrass' hit " Close the Door" (1978) and Michael Jackson's hit "Rock with You" (1979). Charts Babyface version "This Is for the Lover in You" was later remade by American singer, songwriter, and record producer Babyface for his fourth studio album, '' The Day'' (1996). It features LL Cool J and the former members of Shalamar: Howard Hewett, Jody Watley, and Jeffrey Daniel. The Babyface version was a successful hit, reaching #6 on the US Hot 100 chart, ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
LL Cool J
James Todd Smith (born January 14, 1968), known professionally as LL Cool J (short for Ladies Love Cool James), is an American rapper and actor. He is one of the earliest rappers to achieve commercial success, alongside fellow new school hip hop acts Beastie Boys and Run-DMC. Signed to Def Jam Recordings in 1984, LL Cool J's breakthrough came with his single "I Need a Beat" and his landmark debut album, ''Radio'' (1985). He achieved further commercial and critical success with the albums '' Bigger and Deffer'' (1987), '' Walking with a Panther'' (1989), '' Mama Said Knock You Out'' (1990), '' Mr. Smith'' (1995), and ''Phenomenon'' (1997). His twelfth album, '' Exit 13'' (2008), was his last in his long-tenured deal with Def Jam. He later re-signed with the label and released his fourteenth album, ''The FORCE'' (2024). LL Cool J has appeared in numerous films, including '' Halloween H20'', '' In Too Deep'', '' Any Given Sunday'', '' Deep Blue Sea'', '' S.W.A.T.'', '' Mindhunte ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
What About Us? (Total Song)
"What About Us" is a song by American R&B group, Total. The song features guest vocals by Missy Elliott and Timbaland. The song served as the lead single for the soundtrack of the 1997 film, ''Soul Food''. The song also became a smash hit in the United States, where it peaked at #16 on ''Billboard'' Hot 100 and #4 on ''Billboard'' Hot R&B—scoring them their fifth top ten hit single on the R&B chart and their fourth gold certification. Music video The official music video for the song was directed by Christopher Erskin. Track listings and formats ; European remix single # "What About Us" (Album Version with Rap) (featuring Missy Elliott) — 4:46 # "What About Us" (Album Version without Rap) — 4:23 # "What About Us" (Lil Jon Remix) (featuring Sean Paul of YoungBloodZ) — 5:48 # "What About Us" (Album Instrumental) — 4:18 # "What About Us" (Lil Jon Remix Instrumental) — 5:48 ; US 12" vinyl # "What About Us" (Album Version w/ Rap) &m ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
No One Else
"No One Else" is a song by American girl group Total featuring American rapper Da Brat. It was released as the second single from Total's self-titled debut studio album on November 28, 1995, by Bad Boy and Arista Records. The song was produced by Bad Boy founder Sean "Puffy" Combs and Poke of the Trackmasters, while the songwriting was handled by the two alongside the featured Da Brat and Terri & Monica vocalist Terri Robinson. The song also contains a sample from the track "South Bronx" by Boogie Down Productions. The track was a success, peaking at number twenty-two on the '' ''Billboard'' Hot 100'' and faring even better at on the Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs chart reaching number four. The song was released with both the original and Puff Daddy (& Rodney Jerkins) Remix as prominent versions. Certain editions of the single only featured the remix and it even had its own music video. The track was based around rap verses from Foxy Brown and Lil' Kim, a new one from original f ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Doin' It (LL Cool J Song)
"Doin It" is a song by American rapper LL Cool J, released by Def Jam Recordings on February 20, 1996, as the second single from his sixth album, '' Mr. Smith''. Based on a sample of Grace Jones' "My Jamaican Guy", it contains a guest appearance from LeShaun (who previously released a song with the same sample and theme in 1988 titled "Wild Thang"), while production was handled by Rashad "Ringo" Smith and LL Cool J. Its B-side was the album's previous single, " Hey Lover". "Doin It" peaked at number nine on the ''Billboard'' Hot 100, and number seven on the Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs ''Billboard'' chart. In several interviews, both the artist and producer have stated that the instrumental was originally meant for the Notorious B.I.G. on his '' Life After Death'' album. The crowd noise heard throughout the song, shouting "Go Brooklyn!", is sampled from "Go Stetsa" by Stetsasonic. Furthermore, the hook of "Doin It" interpolates "Wild Thang" by 2 Much, a group LeShaun was part of. ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Terri & Monica
Terri & Monica was an R&B duo from the early 1990s that featured Terri Robinson (August 12, 1970) and Monica Payne (February 22, 1969), who were members of the short-lived late 1980s New Jack Swing R&B group The Gyrlz along with third member Tara Geter. As members of The Gyrlz, they released one album for Uptown Records under distribution from Capitol Records- 1988's ''Love Me or Leave Me''. After Geter left the group, Robinson and Payne continued on as a duo, releasing their debut album '' Systa'' in 1993, in which Geter still contributed writing to. Their sophomore album ''Suga'' was released exclusively in Europe in 1996 as a limited CD release. The album spawned a single, "Sexuality (If You Take Your Love)", released in July 1996. Sometime in early 2022, Terri & Monica's sophomore album ''Suga'' was also officially released by Epic Records on digital and streaming platforms. March 2022 also saw the digital and streaming release of The Gyrlz' long out of print debut album ' ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Who Do You Love (Bernard Wright Song)
"Who Do You Love" is a song performed by American contemporary R&B singer Bernard Wright, co-written by Wright and Lenny White. The song was issued as the first single from Wright's third studio album '' Mr. Wright''. The song was his highest chart appearance on the ''Billboard'' R&B chart, peaking at #6 in 1985. The female vocalist was Marla Adler. "Who Do You Love" was covered by co-writer Lenny White in 1995 as well as gospel group Winans Phase 2 in 1999. Since the song's release, it has been sampled in numerous songs: "Never Been in Love B4" by Shinehead, "If It Ain't Love" by Tichina Arnold, " Tell Me (I'll Be Around)" by Shades, "Who Is a Thug" by Big Pun, and "Is It Kool?" by Luniz; as well as in the remix of "Loungin" by LL Cool J. The song was regarded as Wright's most significant R&B appearance. The official music video for the song was directed by Zbigniew Rybczyński Zbigniew Rybczyński (; born 27 January 1949) is a Polish filmmaker, director, cinematogra ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Rashad Smith (producer)
Rashad Smith is an American hip hop and R&B record producer. At the age of 19, he provided beats to Main Source, Eric B. & Rakim and A Tribe Called Quest. He proceeded further into the music business by working directly with Andre Harrell at the newly minted Uptown Records. He is the cousin of producer and Main Source member K-Cut. Production credits *1994: Billy Lawrence -- "My Heart My Angel" *1994: Billy Lawrence -- "Happiness (Tumblin' Dice Remix)" *1994: A Tribe Called Quest -- "Lyrics to Go (Tumblin' Dice Remix)" *1994: 7669 -- "Joy (Bad Boy Club Mix)" *1994: Craig Mack -- "Makin' Moves with Puff" *1994: Mary J. Blige -- "Be Happy (Bad Boy Butter Mix)" *1995: The Notorious B.I.G. -- " One More Chance/Stay With Me" *1995: LL Cool J – " Doin' It"; "Loungin'"; "God Bless" *1996: Total -- "Someone Like You" (produced with Chucky Thompson) *1996: Busta Rhymes -- "Woo Hah!" (produced with Busta Rhymes) *1996: 702 -- "Get Down Like That" *1996: LL Cool J -- "Doin I ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Nite And Day (NITE)
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Nite may refer to: * Jon Nite * Night * National Institute of Technology and Evaluation National may refer to: Common uses * Nation or country ** Nationality – a ''national'' is a person who is subject to a nation, regardless of whether the person has full rights as a citizen Places in the United States * National, Maryland, ce ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Sampling (music)
In sound and music, sampling is the reuse of a portion (or sample) of a sound recording in another recording. Samples may comprise elements such as rhythm, melody, speech, or sound effects. A sample might comprise only a fragment of sound, or a longer portion of music, such as a drum beat or melody. Samples are often layered, Equalization (audio), equalized, sped up or slowed down, repitched, Loop (music), looped, or otherwise manipulated. They are usually integrated using electronic music instruments (Sampler (musical instrument), samplers) or software such as digital audio workstations. A process similar to sampling originated in the 1940s with ''musique concrète'', experimental music created by Tape splice, splicing and Tape loop, looping tape. The mid-20th century saw the introduction of keyboard instruments that played sounds recorded on tape, such as the Mellotron. The term ''sampling'' was coined in the late 1970s by the creators of the Fairlight CMI, a synthesizer with th ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
