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Priority Records Discography
The following is a partial list of albums released through Priority Records. Any additional record labels involved are specified in brackets. 1970s 1976 * Funkadelic – '' Hardcore Jollies'' (emeka) 1978 * Funkadelic – '' One Nation Under A Groove'' (555567) 1979 * Funkadelic – ''Uncle Jam Wants You'' (53875) * Juluka – ''Universal Men'' (57144) 1980s 1980 * Carole King – ''Pearls: Songs Of Goffin & King'' (53879) 1981 * Funkadelic – ''The Electric Spanking Of War Babies'' (53874) * Juluka – ''African Litany'' (57145) * Radio Kings – ''It Ain't Easy'' (50535) 1982 * Juluka – ''Scatterlings Of Africa'' (50594) * Juluka – ''Ubuhle Bemvelo'' (57146) 1984 * Armored Saint – '' March of the Saint'' (50541) * Juluka – ''Musa Ukungilandela'' (57149) 1985 * Armored Saint – '' Delirious Nomad'' (50539) * The Showboys – ''The Ten Laws of Rap / Cold Frontin'' (PRO-7074) 1986 * The Showboys – '' Drag Rap'' (PRO-7111) 1987 Greatest Hits Of The Street– Rap ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Priority Records
Priority Records is an American distribution company and record label known for artists including N.W.A, Ice-T, Jay-Z, Snoop Dogg, Big L, Silkk the Shocker and Westside Connection. It also distributed hip hop record labels including Death Row Records, Hoo-Bangin' Records, No Limit Records, Posthuman Records, Rap-A-Lot Records, Rawkus Records, Roc-A-Fella Records, Ruthless Records and Wu-Tang Records. According to '' Billboard'', "few record labels were as important to the rise of West Coast hip hop as Priority Records." Company history Beginnings (1985–1996) The Los Angeles-based company (with no ties or relations to a previous Priority Records label that was a subsidiary of what was then CBS Records) was formed in 1985 by three former K-tel executives: Bryan Turner, Mark Cerami and Steve Drath. Initial funding was provided by R-tek, a company headed by former K-tel board members: Ray and Harold Kives, and their company took an initial 50% ownership in Prio ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Raising Fear
''Raising Fear'' is the third studio album by the American heavy metal band Armored Saint. It was released in 1987 via Chrysalis Records. The band recorded the album as a four-piece as guitarist Phil Sandoval had left Armored Saint during the recording of its previous album, '' Delirious Nomad'', although he rejoined the band a few years later. After ''Raising Fear'' was released, Chrysalis dropped the band. This was the last Armored Saint studio album with guitarist Dave Prichard, who was diagnosed with leukemia in 1989 and died of the disease the following year, as the band was preparing for their next album '' Symbol of Salvation''. Track listing Personnel ;Band Members * John Bush – vocals * Dave Prichard – guitars * Joey Vera – bass *Gonzo Sandoval – drums ;Additional musician *Phil Brown – musical contribution ;Production *Steve MacMillan, Mike Bosley, David Eaton, Ray Pyle – assistant engineers *Chris Minto – engineering, producer, mixing at Lions S ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Nice And Smooth (album)
''Nice & Smooth'' is the debut studio album by American hip-hop duo Nice & Smooth from The Bronx, NY. It was released on May 16, 1989 via Fresh Records and Sleeping Bag Records. The album is notable for its sense of humor and comedy rhymes. The release singles of the album are "Early to Rise" and "Funky for You." This was the duo's only release on Fresh/Sleeping Bag Records before it signed with Def Jam Recordings sub-label RAL Records. It was included in The Source's 100 Best Rap Albums. It was one of three titles acquired by Priority Records when Sleeping Bag went out of business in 1992. Track listing # "Early to Rise" # "Something I Can't Explain" # "Perfect Harmony" # "We are No. 1" # "No Delayin'" # "Funky for You" # "Skill Trade" # "More and More Hits" # "O-o-h, Child" # "Hit Me" # "Gold" # "Dope Not Hype" # "Nice & Smooth" # "Dope on a Rope" # "Sum Pimped-out Shit" Personnel *Peter Bodtke — Photography *D-Square — Engineer *DJ Teddy Tedd — Turntables *Nice & Smo ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Nice & Smooth
Nice & Smooth is an East Coast hip hop duo from New York City that consists of Gregory O. "Greg Nice" Mays (born May 30, 1967) and Darryl O. "Smooth B" Barnes (born August 3, 1967) plus their deejay Tedd "DJ Teddy Tedd" Whiting. The duo released four albums between 1989 and 1997. Their first collaborative appearance was on the single "Dope on a Rope"/"Skill Trade" on Strange Family Records in 1987. On the strength of that underground single they managed a guest spot on the song "Pimpin Ain't Easy" by Big Daddy Kane on his 1989 album ''It's a Big Daddy Thing''. Discography Studio albums Singles As lead artist Featured singles Guest appearances References Notes Citations External linksNice & Smoothat AllMusicNice & Smoothat Discogs Discogs (short for discographies) is a database of information about audio recordings, including commercial releases, promotional releases, and bootleg or off-label releases. While the site was originally created with a goal of b ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
We're In This Together (album)
''We're in This Together'' is the 1990 studio album by American hip hop duo Low Profile. It was released in 1990 through Priority Records, and it was produced entirely by DJ Aladdin. The album peaked at number 66 on the US ''Billboard'' Top R&B/Hip-Hop Albums. Production ''We're in This Together'' was recorded and mixed at Milagre Sound Recorders in Glendale, California. Release ''We're in This Together'' was released on January 25, 1990. Two singles from "We're in This Together" charated "Pay Ya Dues" which peaked at #8 on the Hot Rap Songs, and "Funky Song", which peaked at #87 on the Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs. Music videos for both of the singles were directed by actor and director Jon Gries, Critical reception From retrospective reviews, Alex Henderson of Allmusic stated the WC and DJ Aladdin , showed some potential on its first and only album" declaring the album "decent if uneven" specifically praising "How Ya Livin'" and "That's Why They Do It" as "riveting" while "Pay Ya ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Low Profile (New Zealand Band)
Low Profile were a New Zealand alternative rock band of the 1980s, formed by Phil Bowering (formerly of The Protons) and Steve Garden (Last Man Down, National Anthem), recording on the Jayrem label. The band's lineup included – among others – the late Mike Farrell on guitar and vocals, Tom Ludvigson (the Jive Bombers, Snap, Bluespeak, Trip to the Moon) and Stuart Pearce (Coconut Rough). Low Profile released two albums – ''Quiet Streets'' (1982) and ''Elephunkin (1987), but are best remembered for their quirky single ''Elephunk in My Soup''(mixed in Feb. 1984, released in 1984) with its unlikely instrumentation of hosepipe A garden hose, hosepipe, or simply hose is a flexible tube used to convey water. There are a number of common attachments available for the end of the hose, such as sprayers and sprinklers (which are used to concentrate water at one point or ..., slap bass and synthesizers, which was a staple of student radio in 1984. The ''Elephunk'' video was a ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Grip It! On That Other Level
''Grip It! On That Other Level'' is the second studio album by the Houston, Texas based hip-hop group, the Ghetto Boys (later spelled Geto Boys), released on March 12, 1989, on Rap-A-Lot Records. Following the disappointing results of the group's first album, Rap-A-Lot CEO James Prince replaced two of the group members with Scarface (then known as Akshen) and Willie D, who joined original members Bushwick Bill and DJ Ready Red. Recording for the album began in 1988, and finished in early 1989. The majority of the album's tracks were produced by DJ Ready Red, and much of the album's lyrical content deals with violent and misogynistic topics, which would later be credited for pioneering the horrorcore hip hop subgenre. Upon its 1989 release, ''Grip It! On That Other Level'' reached number 166 on the ''Billboard'' 200 chart, and number 19 on the Top R&B/Hip Hop Albums chart. The song "Do it Like a G.O." was the album's only single used for promotion. ''Grip It!'' was well receive ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Unfinished Business (EPMD Album)
''Unfinished Business'' is the second album by hip hop duo EPMD. Released August 1, 1989 the album built upon the success of the group's previous album '' Strictly Business'', which was released the previous year. The lead single, " So Wat Cha Sayin'," was the only charting single released from the album. It was the second album from the group to hit #1 on the Top R&B/Hip-Hop Albums chart. The album was certified Gold by the RIAA on October 16, 1989. It was one of three albums that Priority/EMI Records acquired from Sleeping Bag Records when it ceased operations in 1991. Reception ''Trouser Press'' wrote that "the rudimentary self-production of ''Unfinished Business'' is its most engaging asset: Sermon and his largely silent partner Parrish Smith (the band’s acronym stands for Erick and Parrish Making Dollars) sound like a couple of kids fooling around in mom’s basement, rapping about nothing, singing a line or two, making cut-in jokes with some favorite records and general ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Straight Outta Compton
''Straight Outta Compton'' is the debut studio album by rap group N.W.A, which, led by Eazy-E, formed in Los Angeles County's City of Compton in early 1987. Released by his label, Ruthless Records, on August 8, 1988, the album was produced by N.W.A members Dr. Dre, DJ Yella, and Arabian Prince, with lyrics written by N.W.A members Ice Cube and MC Ren along with Ruthless rapper The D.O.C.Kory Grow"N.W.A's 'Straight Outta Compton': 12 things you didn't know" ''Rolling Stone'' website, Penske Business Media, LLC, 8 Aug 2018. Not merely depicting Compton's street violence, the lyrics repeatedly threaten to lead it by attacking peers and even police. The track " Fuck tha Police" drew an FBI agent's warning letter, which aided N.W.A's notoriety, with N.W.A calling itself "the world's most dangerous group."McDermott, Terry (April 14, 2002)"NWA:Straight Outta Compton pt 1" ''Los Angeles Times''. Reprinted at Hip Hop News. Retrieved August 15, 2015. In July 1989, despite its s ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Making Trouble
''Making Trouble'' is the debut album by the American hip-hop group the Ghetto Boys. The group originally consisted of Bushwick Bill, DJ Ready Red, Sire Jukebox and Prince Johnny C. Following the release of ''Making Trouble'', Rap-A-Lot Records dropped Sire Jukebox and Johnny C from the group, and added Scarface and Willie D. ''Making Trouble'' received little attention, negative reviews, and is often forgotten in the midst of the group's later successful, acclaimed and controversial albums. Style and Influence The group used a style of rap similar to Run-DMC at this time as opposed to the more hardcore rap style that Scarface and Willie D provided in later albums. Insane Clown Posse Insane Clown Posse, often abbreviated as ICP, is an American hip hop duo. Formed in Detroit in 1989 as a gangsta rap group, ICP's best known lineup consists of rappers Violent J (Joseph Bruce) and Shaggy 2 Dope (originally 2 Dope; Joseph Utsler ...'s Violent J, who was influenced by the ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Geto Boys
Geto Boys (originally spelled Ghetto Boys) was an American hip-hop group originally formed in Houston, Texas. The Geto Boys enjoyed success in the 1990s with the group's classic lineup consisting of Bushwick Bill, Scarface and Willie D, earning several certified albums and hit singles, including " Mind Playing Tricks on Me" which reached No. 1 on the Hot Rap Songs and #23 on the ''Billboard'' Hot 100. The group was formed in 1986, and was active until the 2019 death of Bushwick Bill. The Geto Boys earned notoriety for lyrics covering controversial topics such as misogyny, violence, psychotic experiences, and drug addiction. About.com ranked the Geto Boys No. 10 on its list of the 25 Best Rap Groups of All-Time, describing them as " southern rap pioneers who paved the way for future southern hip-hop acts." History The original Ghetto Boys consisted first of Raheem, The Sire Jukebox and Sir Rap-A-Lot. When Raheem and Sir Rap-A-Lot left, the group added DJ Ready R ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Strictly Business (EPMD Album)
''Strictly Business'' is the debut album by hip-hop duo EPMD. It was released on June 7, 1988, by Fresh/Sleeping Bag Records around the world and BCM Records in Germany. It peaked at No. 80 on the ''Billboard'' 200 soon after release, yet it earned an RIAA gold album certification within four months of its release. In addition, it has received much positive critical attention since its release. In 2012, the album was ranked number 453 on ''Rolling Stone'' magazine's list of the 500 greatest albums of all time. The album is known for its lighthearted party raps and funky sample-reliant production. The album has no guest emcees or producers except DJ K La Boss. The album is broken down track-by-track by the group in Brian Coleman's book '' Check the Technique''.Coleman, Brian. '' Check The Technique: Liner Notes For Hip-Hop Junkies''. New York: Villard/Random House, 2007. Reception Initial ''Strictly Business'' peaked at No. 80 on the ''Billboard'' 200 and No. 1 on the Top R ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
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