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Main Chick
"Main Chick" is a song by American rapper Kid Ink from his second studio album ''My Own Lane'' (2014). On March 11, 2014, the song was serviced to rhythmic contemporary radio in the United States as the album's third single. The song features a guest appearance by Chris Brown, with production provided by DJ Mustard. "Main Chick" was originally included on Chris Brown's ''X Files'' mixtape, and after the positive response, it was included on ''My Own Lane''. It debuted at number 69 on the UK Singles Chart upon the album's release and peaked at number 60 on the US ''Billboard'' Hot 100 chart. Background and recording "Main Chick" was produced by DJ Mustard and was recorded by Chris Brown and Kid Ink, during the same session as their hit single " Show Me". The song was originally not going to be featured on the album, so it was included on Chris Brown's mixtape ''X-Files''. It ended up receiving an extremely positive response from fans, making him reconsider the decision to incl ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Kid Ink
Brian Todd Collins (born April 1, 1986), known professionally as Kid Ink, is an American rapper and singer from Los Angeles, California. His debut studio album, ''Up & Away (Kid Ink album), Up & Away'' (2012), was released independently and peaked at number 20 on the Billboard 200, ''Billboard'' 200. He then signed with RCA Records to release his debut extended play (EP) ''Almost Home (Kid Ink EP), Almost Home'' (2013), followed by his second album and major label debut, ''My Own Lane'', the following year. The latter peaked at number three on the ''Billboard'' 200 and was led by the single "Show Me (Kid Ink song), Show Me" (featuring Chris Brown), which peaked at number 13 on the Billboard Hot 100, ''Billboard'' Hot 100 and received RIAA certification, quadruple platinum certification by the Recording Industry Association of America (RIAA). The album spawned two additional singles: "Iz U Down" (featuring Tyga) and "Main Chick" (featuring Chris Brown). His third album, ''Full Speed ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Show Me (Kid Ink Song)
"Show Me" is a song by American rapper Kid Ink. The song was released on September 17, 2013, by Tha Alumni Music Group, 88 Classic and RCA Records as the lead single from his second studio album, '' My Own Lane'' (2014). The song, produced by DJ Mustard and Mike Free, features a hook by American recording artist Chris Brown. The song peaked at number 13 on the US ''Billboard'' Hot 100 and number 23 on the UK Singles Chart. Background and composition On September 4, 2013, Kid Ink appeared on Los Angeles' Power 106 to announce his major label debut studio album would be titled, '' My Own Lane'', and premiered the first single titled "Show Me". It was also revealed the song would be released for digital download on September 17, 2013. The song features a hook and bridge recorded by RCA label-mate Chris Brown, production by DJ Mustard, along with containing an interpolation of Robin S.'s 1993 hit " Show Me Love". The song's production features a bubbling trap instrumental wi ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Kevin Hart
Kevin Darnell Hart (born July 6, 1979) is an American comedian and actor. The accolades he has received include the Mark Twain Prize for American Humor and nominations for two Grammy Awards and four Primetime Emmy Awards. After winning several stand-up comedy competitions, Hart had his first breakthrough when Judd Apatow cast him in a recurring role on the TV series '' Undeclared'' (2001). Hart's comedic reputation continued to grow with the release of his first stand-up album '' I'm a Grown Little Man'' (2009). He has since released four more comedy albums: ''Seriously Funny'' (2010), '' Laugh at My Pain'' (2011), '' Let Me Explain'' (2013), and '' What Now?'' (2016). He has since had roles in films such as '' Paper Soldiers'' (2002), '' Scary Movie 3'' (2003), '' Soul Plane'' (2004), '' In the Mix'' (2005), '' Little Fockers'' (2010), '' Think Like a Man'' (2012), '' Grudge Match'' (2013), '' Ride Along'' (2014) '' About Last Night'' (2014), '' Get Hard'' (2015), '' Cen ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Lil Bibby
Brandon George Dickinson (born July 18, 1994), better known by his stage name Lil Bibby, is an American rapper, singer, record executive. Beginning his career in 2011, Bibby released his debut mixtape, '' Free Crack'' in 2013. It was followed by two sequels—'' Free Crack 2'' (2014) and '' Free Crack 3'' (2015)—until he signed with Dr. Luke's Kemosabe Records, an imprint of RCA Records; however, he released no studio albums under the label. By 2017, he founded and shifted focus onto expanding his record label, Grade A Productions. The label has signed commercially successful acts such as fellow Chicago native, late rapper and singer Juice Wrld, as well as Australian rapper and singer the Kid Laroi. Career 2011–2013: Career beginnings and debut mixtape In 2013, Lil Bibby released his debut mixtape, '' Free Crack''. '' Vice'' stated that the mixtape was apparent in both rappers' influences. The mixtape features guest appearances from fellow Chicagoans Lil Herb and ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Tyga
Micheal Ray StevensonMicheal Ray Stevenson at California Birth Index. Retrieved on February 4, 2018. (born November 19, 1989), known professionally as Tyga (; a backronym for Thank You God Always), is an American rapper and singer. After several independent releases, he signed a recording contract with Lil Wayne's Young Money Entertainment, an imprint of Cash Money Records and Republic Records in 2008. His second album and major label debut, ''Careless World: Rise of the Last King'' (2012), peaked at number four on the Billboard 200, ''Billboard'' 200, received RIAA certification, platinum certification by the Recording Industry Association of America (RIAA), and was met with critical praise. It spawned the Billboard Hot 100, ''Billboard'' Hot 100-top ten single "Rack City", ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Yo Gotti
Mario Sentell Giden Mims (born May 19, 1981), known professionally as Yo Gotti, is an American rapper, singer, and record executive. Rooted in Memphis rap, he released five independent albums—''Youngsta's on a Come Up'' (1996), ''From da Dope Game 2 da Rap Game'' (2000), ''Self-Explanatory'' (2001), ''Life (Yo Gotti album), Life'' (2003), and ''Back 2 da Basics'' (2006)—before signing with J Records in 2009. His 2009 singles, "5 Star (song), 5 Star" and "Women Lie, Men Lie" (featuring Lil Wayne), both received RIAA certification, gold certifications by the Recording Industry Association of America (RIAA) and entered the Billboard Hot 100, ''Billboard'' Hot 100. Despite this, both songs were omitted from the release of his sixth album and major label debut, ''Live from the Kitchen'' (2012), which, despite mixed critical reception, peaked at number 12 on the Billboard 200, ''Billboard'' 200. He transferred to Epic Records to release his sixth and seventh albums, ''I Am (Yo Got ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
French Montana
Karim Kharbouch (Moroccan Arabic, Arabic: IPA pronunciation, [kæɾiːm χɑɾbuːʃ]; born November 9, 1984), better known by his stage name French Montana, is a Moroccan-American rapper. Born and raised in Morocco, he immigrated to New York City with his family at the age of 13 and began his career as a Battle rap, battle rapper in the early 2000s — under the name Young French. Kharbouch first gained recognition hosting the New York City-tailored DVD series ''Cocaine City'' during the 2000s, which centered around interviews of hip hop figures. He embarked on a recording career while doing so, and released several underground hip hop, underground projects until signing with Sean Combs, Puff Daddy's Bad Boy Records and Rick Ross's Maybach Music Group, in a triple-joint venture with Interscope Records in 2012. His debut studio album, ''Excuse My French (album), Excuse My French'' (2013), peaked at number four on the Billboard 200, ''Billboard'' 200 despite critical failure; i ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Eric Bellinger
Eric Aldwin Bellinger Jr. (born March 27, 1984) is an American R&B singer and songwriter. He began songwriting in 2010, and has co-written singles including " Lemme See" by Usher, "New Flame" by Chris Brown, " Right Here" by Justin Bieber, " On Chill" by Wale, and " Music Sounds Better with U" by Big Time Rush. His contributions to Brown's album '' F.A.M.E.'' (2011) yielded his first Grammy Award. As a recording artist, he made his debut as a guest performer on the album ''A Year Without Rain'' (2010) by Selena Gomez & the Scene. In 2014, Bellinger returned to his recording career and released his debut studio album, ''The Rebirth'' in February of that year. He signed with 300 Entertainment to release the extended plays ''Eric B for President: Term 1'' (2016) and ''Eric B for President: Term 2'' (2017). Early life Bellinger was raised in Los Angeles, California, but attended schools in the Norwalk and Santa Fe Springs area, where he met his future manager Nieman Johnson. ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Travis Barker
Travis Landon Barker (born November 14, 1975) is an American musician, songwriter, and music producer who is the drummer for the rock band Blink-182. He has collaborated with hip hop artists, is a member of the rap rock group Transplants, co-founded the rock band +44, and has also joined Box Car Racer, Antemasque and Goldfinger. Barker was a frequent collaborator with the late DJ AM, with whom he formed the duo TRV$DJAM. Due to his fame, ''Rolling Stone'' referred to him as "punk's first superstar drummer", as well as one of the 100 greatest drummers of all time. Born in Fontana, California, Barker began drumming at an early age. He began playing for The Aquabats in 1996, but left to join Blink-182 in 1998, which encountered mainstream success with '' Enema of the State'' (1999). Barker established himself as a versatile drummer, producing and making guest appearances in music projects of numerous music genres including hip hop, alternative rock, pop, and country. ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Jimmy Kimmel Live!
''Jimmy Kimmel Live!'', sometimes shortened to ''JKL'', is an American late-night talk show, created and hosted by Jimmy Kimmel, and broadcast on ABC. The nightly hour-long show tapes and is based out of the Hollywood Masonic Temple in Hollywood, Los Angeles, California. It debuted on January 26, 2003 as part of ABC's lead-out programming for Super Bowl XXXVII. For its first ten years, ''Jimmy Kimmel Live!'' aired at either the midnight or 12:05 a.m. ET/ PT before moving to 11:35 p.m. on January 8, 2013. Despite its name, the show has not regularly aired live since April 23, 2004, when censors were unable to properly bleep censor a barrage of swearing from actor Thomas Jane. ''Jimmy Kimmel Live!'' is produced by Kimmelot in association with 20th Television. It holds the title as the longest running late-night talk show on the network, having aired for more than three times as long as either '' The Dick Cavett Show'' (1969–1975) or '' Politically Incorrect'' (199 ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
AllMusic
AllMusic (previously known as All-Music Guide and AMG) is an American online database, online music database. It catalogs more than three million album entries and 30 million tracks, as well as information on Musical artist, musicians and Musical ensemble, bands. Initiated in 1991, the database was first made available on the Internet in 1994. AllMusic is owned by RhythmOne. History AllMusic was launched as ''All-Music Guide'' by Michael Erlewine, a "compulsive archivist, noted astrologer, Buddhist scholar, and musician". He became interested in using computers for his astrological work in the mid-1970s and founded a software company, Matrix, in 1977. In the early 1990s, as compact discs (CDs) replaced LP record, LPs and cassette (format), cassettes as the dominant format for recorded music, Erlewine purchased what he thought was a CD of early recordings by Little Richard. After buying it, he discovered it was a "flaccid latter-day rehash". Frustrated with the labeling, he res ... [...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] |
