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Missionary (album)
''Missionary'' is the twentieth studio album by American rapper Snoop Dogg. It was released on December 13, 2024, by Death Row Records, Aftermath Entertainment and Interscope Records. The production was done by Dr. Dre. The album features several guest contributions from Eminem, 50 Cent, Method Man, Jelly Roll, BJ the Chicago Kid, Jhené Aiko, Alus, and K.A.A.N.. Tom Petty posthumously guest appears on the album as a vocal sample from "Mary Jane's Last Dance". ''Missionary'' follows his 2022 releases: ''BODR'', his nineteenth studio album, and ''Snoop Cube 40 $hort'', a collaborative effort as part of the West Coast hip-hop supergroup Mount Westmore. Background and promotion Snoop Dogg first hinted at the ''Missionary'' album on social media in late 2022. He officially confirmed the project during an appearance on Stephen A. Smith's Know Mercy podcast, revealing that he and Dr. Dre had been working together for two months. He stated the album would be completed by November and ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Snoop Dogg
Calvin Cordozar Broadus Jr. ( ; born October 20, 1971), better known by his stage name Snoop Dogg (previously Snoop Doggy Dogg), is an American rapper, record producer, and actor. Rooted in West Coast hip-hop, he is widely regarded as one of the greatest and most influential rappers of all time. Known for his signature Drawl, drawled lyrics—which often use melodic rhyming, Repetition (rhetorical device), repetition, word play, Laconic phrase, laconic phrases, syncopation and alliteration—his music often addresses the lifestyle and culture of the West Coast of the United States, West Coast and social issues such as gun violence and stability for the youth. His initial fame dates back to 1992 following his guest appearance on Dr. Dre's debut solo single, "Deep Cover (song), Deep Cover", and later on Dre's debut album, ''The Chronic'' that same year. Snoop Dogg has since sold over 23 million albums in the United States, and 35 million albums worldwide. List of awards and nomina ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Rolling Stone
''Rolling Stone'' is an American monthly magazine that focuses on music, politics, and popular culture. It was founded in San Francisco, California, in 1967 by Jann Wenner and the music critic Ralph J. Gleason. The magazine was first known for its coverage of rock music and political reporting by Hunter S. Thompson. In the 1990s, the magazine broadened and shifted its focus to a younger readership interested in youth-oriented television shows, film actors, and popular music. It has since returned to its traditional mix of content, including music, entertainment, and politics. The first magazine was released in 1967 and featured John Lennon on the cover, and was then published every two weeks. It is known for provocative photography and its cover photos, featuring musicians, politicians, athletes, and actors. In addition to its print version in the United States, it publishes content through Rollingstone.com and numerous international editions. The magazine experienced a rapid ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Mary Jane's Last Dance
"Mary Jane's Last Dance" is a song written by Tom Petty and recorded by American rock band Tom Petty and the Heartbreakers. It was recorded while Petty was recording his ''Wildflowers'' album and was produced by Rick Rubin, guitarist Mike Campbell, and Petty. The sessions would prove to be the last to include drummer Stan Lynch before his eventual departure in 1994. This song was first released as part of the ''Greatest Hits'' album in 1993. It rose to 14 on the US ''Billboard'' Hot 100, becoming Petty's first ''Billboard'' top-20 hit of the 1990s, and also topped the ''Billboard'' Album Rock Tracks chart for two weeks. Internationally, the song reached No. 2 in Portugal, No. 5 in Canada and No. 7 in Iceland. Content Asked if the song was about drugs, Heartbreaker guitarist Mike Campbell said, "In the verse there is still the thing about an Indiana girl on an Indiana night, just when it gets to the chorus he had the presence of mind to give it a deeper meaning. My take on it i ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Tom Petty
Thomas Earl Petty (October 20, 1950October 2, 2017) was an American singer, songwriter, and musician. He was the leader and frontman of the Rock music, rock bands Tom Petty and the Heartbreakers and Mudcrutch and a member of the late 1980s supergroup (music), supergroup the Traveling Wilburys. He was also a successful solo artist. Over the course of his career, Petty sold more than 80 million records worldwide, making him one of the Best-selling artist of all time, best-selling artists of all time. His hit singles with the Heartbreakers include "American Girl (Tom Petty and the Heartbreakers song), American Girl" (1976), "Don't Do Me Like That" (1979), "Refugee (Tom Petty and the Heartbreakers song), Refugee" (1980), "The Waiting (song), The Waiting" (1981), "Don't Come Around Here No More" (1985) and "Learning to Fly (Tom Petty and the Heartbreakers song), Learning to Fly" (1991). Petty's solo hits include "I Won't Back Down" (1989), "Free Fallin'" (1989), and "You Don't Kno ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Alus (singer)
Alus is an American singer, songwriter, musician, and producer. Early life Alus was born January 1, 1994, in New Jersey. Her grandmother's music had been a childhood influence, who was a renowned musician in the Violinaires, a group of violinists that performs with Frank Sinatra's The Rat Pack. Alus at a very young age, started performing on stage in musicals. When she was eleven years old, she started her classical vocal training in opera from a Curtis Institute of Music instructor and also received formal classical piano lessons. She is also a self-taught guitarist. Career Alus's first release that gained traction was "Ordinary Girl". Released independently with much success on New York Radio, she gained the attention of music veterans Steve Rifkind and Russell Simmons. After teaming up with their Samsung sponsored label All Def Digital, Alus released the official music video that came out on the label's YouTube channel. Alus records herself in her at home studio, releasing m ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Jhené Aiko
Jhené Aiko Efuru Chilombo (; born March 16, 1988) is an American Contemporary R&B, R&B singer and rapper. Aiko embarked on her musical career in 2002, as a backing vocalist and music video performer for the R&B group B2K. She was signed by their record label, The Ultimate Group that same year and was marketed as the "cousin" of B2K member Lil' Fizz to cultivate her own following, although they are not related. Her debut album, slated for a 2003 release through the label with Epic Records, was shelved due to Aiko instead further pursuing her education. In March 2011, Aiko made her return to music with the release of her first full-length project, a mixtape titled ''Sailing Soul(s)''. In December of that year, she signed a recording contract with producer No I.D.'s record label No I.D.#ARTium Recordings, ARTium Recordings, an imprint of Def Jam Recordings. Her mainstream breakthrough role, breakthrough followed thereafter, as she co-performed alongside Lil Wayne on Big Sean's 201 ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
BJ The Chicago Kid
Bryan James Sledge (born November 23, 1984), better known by his stage name BJ the Chicago Kid (or simply BJ), is an American singer and songwriter. Born and raised in Chicago, Illinois, Sledge is best known for frequently collaborating with Top Dawg Entertainment recording artists Schoolboy Q, Ab-Soul, Kendrick Lamar, and Jay Rock. He has also worked with several other prominent rappers, such as Freddie Gibbs, Warren G, Nekfeu, Chance the Rapper, Big K.R.I.T., GLC, Kanye West, Anderson .Paak, and Joey Badass, among numerous others. Sledge's first work in the music industry was on a Dave Hollister record in 2001, titled "For You", which he co-wrote alongside Gerald Haddon. Sledge's vocals were first featured on " Impossible", a 2006 song by Chicago rapper Kanye West released in promotion for the 2006 American film '' Mission: Impossible III''. In February 2012, he independently released his debut studio album, ''Pineapple Now-Laters''. Sledge subsequently secured a record de ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Jelly Roll (singer)
Jason Bradley DeFord (born December 4, 1984), known professionally as Jelly Roll (originally stylized as JellyRoll), is an American rapper, singer, and songwriter. Beginning his music career in 2003, he rose to mainstream prominence following the release of his 2022 singles " Son of a Sinner" and " Need a Favor". "Son of a Sinner" won three CMT Music Awards in 2023. That same year, he won the award for New Artist at the CMA Awards, and was also nominated for the Best New Artist award at the 66th Annual Grammy Awards. Early life DeFord was born and raised in the Antioch neighborhood of Nashville, Tennessee. His father was a meat salesman and worked as a bookie on the side; his mother suffered from mental illness and addiction. DeFord was baptized at age 14, but says around that time he began "dabbling" in drugs and stopped going to church. "The same year that I got baptized, I got arrested, and that started what would be a 10 year cycle of incarceration in and out," he sai ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Method Man
Clifford Smith, Jr. (born March 2, 1971), known professionally as Method Man, is an American rapper, record producer, and actor. He is a member of the East Coast hip hop collective Wu-Tang Clan, and is half of the hip hop duo Method Man & Redman. His debut solo album, '' Tical'' (1994), peaked at number four on the ''Billboard'' 200 and spawned the single " I'll Be There for You/You're All I Need to Get By" (featuring Mary J. Blige), which won Best Rap Performance by a Duo or Group at the 38th Annual Grammy Awards. The song also peaked within the top five of the ''Billboard'' Hot 100; he and Blige later starred in '' Power Book II: Ghost'', a spin-off of '' Power''. Method Man has appeared in films such as '' 187'' (1997), '' Belly'' (1998), '' How High'' (2001), '' Garden State'' (2004), '' The Wackness'' (2008), ''Venom'' (2005), '' Red Tails'' (2012), '' Keanu'' (2016), '' The Cobbler'' (2014), and '' Bad Shabbos'' (2024). He and Redman co-starred on the short-live ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
50 Cent
Curtis James Jackson III (born July 6, 1975), known professionally as 50 Cent, is an American rapper, actor, and television producer. Born in Queens, a borough of New York City, Jackson began pursuing a musical career in 1996. In 1999–2000, he recorded his debut album ''Power of the Dollar'' for Columbia Records; however, he was struck by nine bullets during a shooting in May 2000, causing its release to be cancelled and Jackson to be dropped from the label. His 2002 mixtape, ''Guess Who's Back?'', was discovered by Detroit rapper Eminem, who signed Jackson to his label Shady Records, an imprint of Dr. Dre's Aftermath Entertainment and Interscope Records that same year. His debut studio album, ''Get Rich or Die Tryin''' (2003), was released to critical acclaim and commercial success. Peaking atop the Billboard 200, ''Billboard'' 200, it spawned the Billboard Hot 100, ''Billboard'' Hot 100-number one singles "In da Club" and "21 Questions" (featuring Nate Dogg), and received ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Eminem
Marshall Bruce Mathers III (born October 17, 1972), known professionally as Eminem, is an American rapper, songwriter, and record producer. Regarded as one of the greatest and most influential rappers of all time, he is credited with popularizing hip-hop in Middle America (United States), Middle America and breaking down racial barriers for the acceptance of white rappers in popular music. While much of his Transgressive art, transgressive work during the late 1990s and early 2000s made him Public image of Eminem, a controversial figure, he came to be a representation of popular angst of the American underclass. After the release of his debut album ''Infinite (Eminem album), Infinite'' (1996) and the extended play ''Slim Shady EP'' (1997), Eminem signed with Dr. Dre's Aftermath Entertainment and subsequently achieved mainstream popularity in 1999 with ''The Slim Shady LP''. His next two releases, ''The Marshall Mathers LP'' (2000) and ''The Eminem Show'' (2002), became world ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
HipHopDX
''HipHopDX'' is an online magazine of Hip hop music, hip hop music criticism and news. ''HipHopDX'' has over 3.5M monthly readers, the website encompassing hip hop news, interviews, music, and reviews. The website's founder and CEO is Sharath Cherian and the Head of Content is Jerry L. Barrow. ''HipHopDX'' is the flagship publication of Cheri Media Group. ''HipHopDX'' can be found on X (formerly Twitter), Instagram, Facebook, YouTube, and TikTok. In September 2020, the website was acquired by Warner Music Group; however, the website was sold in 2024 to Uproxx Studios, managed by will.i.am, Jarret Myer, and Rich Antoniello. ''HipHopDX'''s Director of Hip Hop Journalism, Elliott Wilson, is a co-host (with DJ Hed and Jeremy Hecht) on ''The Bigger Picture'', a weekly hip-hop debate show managed by Uproxx Studios. ''HipHopDX'' was nominated for "Best Hip Hop Online Site" at the 2012 BET Hip Hop Awards. On September 3, 2013, ''The Source (magazine), The Source'' named ''HipHopDX'', n ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
