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No Less (band)
''The Beautiful & Damned'' is the fifth studio album by American rapper G-Eazy. It was released on December 15, 2017, by RCA Records. It features guest appearances from Halsey, Too Short, Cardi B, ASAP Rocky, Kehlani, E-40, Jay Ant, Nipsey Hussle, Charlie Puth and Slimmy B, among others. The album was preceded by three singles: "No Limit", "Him & I" and "Sober". Background The album's cover art and release was released on November 8, 2017. A short film accompanied its release date. The film was directed by Bobby Bruderle alongside G-Eazy, who co-wrote it and was released as an Apple Music exclusive. It was later revealed that G-Eazy paid for the film himself, costing around $700,000. In an interview with Angie Martinez, he revealed the album's concept. Critical reception ''The Beautiful & Damned'' received generally mixed reviews from music critics, with a score on Metacritc of 59/100. Neil Z. Young of AllMusic gave the album 4 out of 5 stars stating that, "With an inspired ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
G-Eazy
Gerald Earl Gillum (born May 24, 1989), better known by his stage name G-Eazy, is an American rapper. His first major-label album, '' These Things Happen'', was released on June 23, 2014, and peaked at number 3 on the US ''Billboard'' 200. It featured the single " I Mean It", which reached number 98 on the ''Billboard'' Hot 100. His second studio album, '' When It's Dark Out'', was released on December 4, 2015, and peaked at number 5 on the US ''Billboard'' 200. It featured the single " Me, Myself & I" (with Bebe Rexha), which reached number 7 of the US ''Billboard'' Hot 100. His third album, '' The Beautiful & Damned'', was released on December 15, 2017, and peaked at number 3 on the US Billboard 200. It featured the single " No Limit" (featuring Cardi B and ASAP Rocky), which reached number 4 on the US ''Billboard'' Hot 100. Early life When Gillum was in the first grade, his mother left his father, an associate professor of art at CSU Fresno. Gillum moved in with his ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Him & I
"Him & I" is a song recorded by American rapper G-Eazy and American singer Halsey. It was written by G-Eazy, Halsey, Edgar Machuca, Jim Lavigne, Dakarai Gwitira, Madison Love, and production duo The Futuristics. The song was released via RCA Records on November 30, 2017, as the second single from G-Eazy's third studio album, '' The Beautiful & Damned''. The single reached the top 20 of the charts in the United States, Australia, Canada as well as multiple other countries. Background and release On August 30, 2017, G-Eazy debuted the song with a performance at Blue Nile in New Orleans for the final show of his Bud Light's Dive Bar Tour. Halsey joined him on stage as a surprise guest, and she kissed Eazy for several seconds at the end of the performance. Eazy told Fuse in an interview before the concert:"I've wanted to work with Halsey for a long time. I think she's an incredibly talented artist who has accomplished so much at such a young age. She's one of the biggest artists in ... [...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 '' Shade45''. ''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, Town ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Fuse (TV Channel)
Fuse is an American pay television channel launched in 1994 which was originally dedicated to music. After merging with the Latino-oriented NuvoTV in 2015, Fuse shifted its focus to general entertainment and lifestyle programming targeting multicultural young adults. As of February 2015, Fuse was available to approximately 71,491,000 pay television households (61.4% of households with television) in the United States. With a number of cable operators, including major providers such as Verizon Fios, discontinuing their carriage since 2015, it currently has an availability of around 38 million pay television households. History As MuchMusic USA The channel originally launched on July 1, 1994, as MuchMusic USA; it was founded as a joint venture between Rainbow Media (currently known as AMC Networks), a division of New York-based Cablevision and Toronto-based CHUM Limited. CHUM would later sell its 50% stake in the network to Cablevision in 2000, but allowed the continued use of ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Slimmy B
SOB X RBE (an acronym of Strictly Only Brothers x Real Boi Entertainment) is an American hip hop group. The group consists of two active members, DaBoii and Slimmy B. The group was founded in 2016 by Slimmy B (Jabbar Brown), Yhung T.O. (Juwon Lee), DaBoii (Wayman Barrow), and Lul G (George Harris). The group was formed during their teenage years and they worked together to create music. Their sound is highly influenced by the Bay Area and various artists that make up the Hip-Hop and Rap culture of Northern California. Music career As SOB x RBE gained momentum and exposure, in 2017 they caught the eye of Bay Area rapper Sage the Gemini who took the group under apprenticeship and had them be the opening act for his tour. He introduced the group to more prominent names in the music industry to help them gain more momentum. The group has released six complete projects: a self-titled mixtape in 2017, a debut album ''Gangin'' in 2018, an EP with Big Money, a second album ''Gangin II' ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Charlie Puth
Charles Otto Puth Jr. (; born December 2, 1991) is an American singer and songwriter. His initial exposure came through the viral success of his song videos uploaded to YouTube. Puth initially signed with the record label eleveneleven after performing on '' The Ellen DeGeneres Show'', while songwriting and producing for other artists. After signing with Atlantic Records and Artist Partner Group, he released his debut single, "Marvin Gaye", in 2015. Later that year he was featured on the single " See You Again" by Wiz Khalifa, which peaked at number one on the US ''Billboard'' Hot 100 for 12 non-consecutive weeks, was certified 11× Platinum by the RIAA, and earned him a Golden Globe Award for Best Original Song nomination, along with three nominations at the 58th Annual Grammy Awards, including one for Song of the Year. Puth's debut studio album, '' Nine Track Mind'', was released in 2016 to moderate commercial success and generally negative critical reception. The alb ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Jay Ant
The HBK Gang (abbreviation for the Heartbreak Gang) is an American hip hop collective based in Richmond, California and the San Francisco Bay Area. Founded by Iamsu!, Chief, Skipper and P-Lo in 2008, members also include singer Kehlani and rapper-producers Sage the Gemini, IsThatCJ, Rossi, Dave Steezy, Jay Ant, and Kool John. After contributing to various mixtapes, including Iamsu's '' Kilt II'', in August of 2013 the group released their debut mixtape ''Gang Forever''. HBK Gang Records is the name of an associated independent record label. History Founding HBK Gang is primarily composed of friends who met while attending high-school in the San Francisco Bay Area, specifically Pinole. The collective was founded in 2008, while many involved were still in school. As of 2013, members include Iamsu!, Kool John, P-Lo, Sage the Gemini, Skipper (or $kip), CJ, singer Rossi, Dave Steezy and Jay Ant (or Jay Anthony). Iamsu! first began to found and organize the group in 2011. Iamsu! w ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
The HBK Gang
The HBK Gang (abbreviation for the Heartbreak Gang) is an American hip hop collective based in Richmond, California and the San Francisco Bay Area. Founded by Iamsu!, Chief, Skipper and P-Lo in 2008, members also include singer Kehlani and rapper-producers Sage the Gemini, IsThatCJ, Rossi, Dave Steezy, Jay Ant, and Kool John. After contributing to various mixtapes, including Iamsu's ''Kilt II'', in August of 2013 the group released their debut mixtape ''Gang Forever''. HBK Gang Records is the name of an associated independent record label. History Founding HBK Gang is primarily composed of friends who met while attending high-school in the San Francisco Bay Area, specifically Pinole. The collective was founded in 2008, while many involved were still in school. As of 2013, members include Iamsu!, Kool John, P-Lo, Sage the Gemini, Skipper (or $kip), CJ, singer Rossi, Dave Steezy and Jay Ant (or Jay Anthony). Iamsu! first began to found and organize the group in 2011. Iamsu! was b ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Kehlani
Kehlani Ashley Parrish (born April 24, 1995) is an American singer, songwriter, and dancer. Kehlani is originally from Oakland, California, and achieved initial fame as a member of the teen group Poplyfe in 2011. In 2014, Kehlani released their first commercial mixtape, '' Cloud 19''. The mixtape was listed as one of the '' Complex''s "50 Best Albums of 2014." Their second commercial mixtape, '' You Should Be Here'' (2015), debuted at number 5 on the R&B/Hip-Hop chart. In 2016, they were nominated for the Grammy Award for Best Urban Contemporary Album for ''You Should Be Here''. Kehlani released their debut studio album, '' SweetSexySavage'', in 2017. They released their second studio album '' It Was Good Until It Wasn't'' in 2020. They released their third studio album '' Blue Water Road'' on April 29, 2022. Early life Kehlani Ashley Parrish was born on April 24, 1995, in Oakland, California. They were adopted and raised by their aunt when their mother, who had a drug addi ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
ASAP Rocky
Rakim Athelaston Mayers (born October 3, 1988), known professionally as ASAP Rocky ( ; stylized as A$AP Rocky), is an American rapper, music producer and record executive. Born and raised in Harlem, he embarked on his musical career as a member of the hip hop collective ASAP Mob, from which he adopted his moniker. In August 2011, Rocky's single " Peso" was leaked online and within weeks began receiving radio airplay. Rocky released his debut mixtape '' Live. Love. A$AP'', later that year to widespread critical acclaim. The success of what is considered his breakout project led to a joint venture record deal with Polo Grounds Music and Sony Music's RCA Records. His debut studio album '' Long. Live. A$AP'' (2013) debuted at number one on the ''Billboard'' 200 and was later certified double platinum by the Recording Industry Association of America (RIAA). The album was preceded by Rocky's breakout single, " Fuckin' Problems" (featuring Drake, 2 Chainz and Kendrick Lamar) ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Cardi B
Belcalis Marlenis Almánzar Cephus (, ; born October 11, 1992), known professionally as Cardi B, is an American rapper and songwriter. She first gained popularity as an influencer on Vine and Instagram. From 2015 to early 2017, she appeared as a regular cast member on the VH1 reality television series '' Love & Hip Hop: New York'', which depicted her pursuit of her music aspirations, and earned further recognition with the release of her two mixtapes: '' Gangsta Bitch Music, Vol. 1'' (2016) and '' Vol. 2'' (2017). Cardi B's first studio album, '' Invasion of Privacy'' (2018), debuted at number one on the U.S. ''Billboard'' 200 With the album receiving critical acclaim, it made her the first and only woman to win the Grammy Award for Best Rap Album as a solo artist, and marked the second female rap album nominated for Album of the Year. It spawned two number-one singles on the U.S. ''Billboard'' Hot 100 the lead single, " Bodak Yellow" made her become the second female rapper ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Halsey (singer)
Ashley Nicolette Frangipane ( ; born September 29, 1994), known professionally as Halsey ( ), is an American singer and songwriter. She was born and raised in New Jersey. Gaining attention from self-released music on social media platforms, she was signed by Astralwerks in 2014 and released her debut EP, ''Room 93'', later that year. She released her debut studio album, ''Badlands'', in 2015. The album was later certified Double Platinum by the Recording Industry Association of America (RIAA), as were its tracks " Colors" and "Gasoline". In 2016, she was featured on The Chainsmokers' single " Closer", which topped the charts in over 10 countries, and was later certified 14× Platinum by the RIAA. Her second studio album, '' Hopeless Fountain Kingdom'' (2017), consisted of more "radio-friendly" music than her previous releases; its singles " Now or Never" and " Bad at Love", both reached the top 20 of the ''Billboard'' Hot 100, with the latter peaking in the top five. In 201 ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
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