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Rock Steady Live
''Rock Steady Live'' is a video album by American ska punk band No Doubt, released on DVD on November 25, 2003 under the Interscope records label. The DVD was directed by Sophie Muller. It is a recording of two of No Doubt's concerts during their Rock Steady Tour in 2002 to promote their fifth studio album, '' Rock Steady'', which was released in December 2001. The material was recorded in November 2002 in Long Beach Arena, California. The concert features performances of seventeen songs from the band's previous three albums: ''Tragic Kingdom'', ''Return of Saturn'' and ''Rock Steady''; extras include performances of four extra songs, interviews with the band members, and backstage footage of the tour. ''Rock Steady Live'' was released alongside '' The Singles 1992-2003'', a greatest hits album, and ''Boom Box'', a box set containing two CDs and two DVDs. No Doubt then went into hiatus, allowing singer Gwen Stefani to pursue solo projects. The DVD received mixed reviews, with cri ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
No Doubt
No Doubt is an American rock band formed in Anaheim, California in 1986. For most of its career, the band has consisted of vocalist and founding member Gwen Stefani, guitarist Tom Dumont, bassist Tony Kanal and drummer Adrian Young. Keyboardist Eric Stefani, Gwen's brother, was also a member when the band started to release albums in 1992. Since the mid-1990s, trombonist Gabrial McNair and trumpeter Stephen Bradley have performed with the band as session and touring musicians. Though its 1992 eponymous debut album failed to make an impact, its ska punk-inspired follow-up '' The Beacon Street Collection'' sold over 100,000 copies in 1995, more than triple the sales of its predecessor. The band's third album '' Tragic Kingdom'' was released later the same year and benefited from the 1990s resurgence of third-wave ska, going on to achieve diamond certification. " Don't Speak", the third single from the album, set a record when it spent 16 weeks at the number one spot on ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Tragic Kingdom
''Tragic Kingdom'' is the third studio album by American rock band No Doubt, released on October 10, 1995, by Trauma Records and Interscope Records. It was the final album to feature original keyboardist Eric Stefani, who left the band in 1994. The album was produced by Matthew Wilder and recorded in 11 studios in the Greater Los Angeles area between March 1993 and October 1995. Between 1995 and 1998, the album spawned seven singles, including " Just a Girl", which charted on the ''Billboard'' Hot 100 and the UK Singles Chart; and " Don't Speak", which topped the ''Billboard'' Hot 100 Airplay and reached the top five of many international charts. The album received mostly positive reviews from music critics and became the band's most commercially successful album, reaching number one on the ''Billboard'' 200 as well as topping the charts in Canada and New Zealand. At the 39th Annual Grammy Awards, No Doubt earned nominations for Best New Artist and Best Rock Album. The albu ... [...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] |
Running (No Doubt Song)
''Running'' is a song by American rock band No Doubt from their fifth studio album, '' Rock Steady'' (2001). Written by band members Gwen Stefani and Tony Kanal, the song was released as the album's fourth and final single on January 27, 2003, by Interscope Records. "Running (No Doubt single), Release date and Track listing"''Billboard'' Retrieved on April 20, 2008 The song was also used in the final episode of the American television series ''Sabrina, the Teenage Witch'' in 2003. "Running" received mixed reviews from music critics and was compared to the work of Depeche Mode. The single only charted on the official charts of the United States, where it became the band's lowest-charting single, and in Germany, where it had its longest-charting period. The accompanying music video was directed by Chris Hafner, featuring many old and new pictures as well as clippings of the band members. Background and writing The song was written by lead singer Gwen Stefani and bassist Tony Kanal ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Underneath It All
"Underneath It All" is a song by American ska band No Doubt, released in July 2002 as the third single from their fourth studio album, '' Rock Steady'' (2001). Written by the band's lead singer Gwen Stefani and David Stewart, the song features a reggae production from Sly and Robbie and guest vocals from Lady Saw. The song received mixed reviews from contemporary music critics and became No Doubt's highest-charting US single, but it was less successful elsewhere. It won a Grammy Award for Best Pop Performance by a Duo or Group with Vocal at the 46th Grammy Awards. Background and writing During a visit to her then-boyfriend Gavin Rossdale in London, Gwen Stefani and David Stewart used backward string samples to write the song in only ten minutes."Underneath It All". Montoya, Paris and Lanham, Tom. '' The Singles 1992-2003''. Interscope Records. November 25, 2003. Guitarist Tom Dumont commented that Stewart's experience helped them keep the song simple because he "wou ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Hella Good
"Hella Good" is a song by American rock band No Doubt from their fifth studio album, '' Rock Steady'' (2001). Written by Gwen Stefani, Tony Kanal and the Neptunes (Pharrell Williams and Chad Hugo), and produced by Nellee Hooper and the band, "Hella Good" was released as the album's second single on March 11, 2002, and received positive reviews from contemporary music critics, who made comparisons to the work of a diverse range of artists such as Afrika Bambaataa and Madonna. Commercially, "Hella Good" was successful, and Roger Sanchez's remix of the song topped the US ''Billboard'' Dance Club Songs. For the 45th Grammy Awards, the National Academy of Recording Arts and Sciences introduced new categories for Best Dance Recording and Best Remixed Recording, Non-Classical. "Hella Good" was nominated for Best Dance Recording, but lost to Dirty Vegas' " Days Go By", and Sanchez's remix won for Best Remixed Recording, Non-Classical. No Doubt performed a medley of " Underneath I ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Hey Baby (No Doubt Song)
"Hey Baby" is a song by American rock band No Doubt from their fifth studio album '' Rock Steady'' (2001). Written by band members Gwen Stefani, Tony Kanal and Tom Dumont, "Hey Baby" was released as the album's lead single on October 29, 2001, by Interscope Records. "Hey Baby" is heavily influenced by the Jamaican dancehall music present at No Doubt's post-show parties and tour bus lounges of their ''Return of Saturn'' tour. Its lyrics describe the debauchery with groupies at these parties. "Hey Baby" received generally positive reviews from music critics, although its dancehall influences had a mixed reception. An accompanying music video features scenes that mimic the parties No Doubt attending while recording the parent album in Jamaica. "Hey Baby" was commercially successful, peaking at number five on the US ''Billboard'' Hot 100. It also reached the top-ten in several other countries, including Australia, Germany, New Zealand and the United Kingdom. At the 45th Grammy Awa ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Argentine Chamber Of Phonograms And Videograms Producers
The Argentine Chamber of Phonograms and Videograms Producers (, CAPIF) is an Argentine organization member of the IFPI, which represents the music industry in the country. It is a nonprofit organization integrated by multinational and independent record labels.hat is CAPIF">"Qué es CAPIF [What is CAPIF/nowiki>" (in Spanish). CAPIF. Retrieved May 19, 2010. Sales certification CAPIF launched its Gold and Platinum certification program in 1980. Initially, albums required to sell 30,000 units to become Gold and 60,000 units to become Platinum. CAPIF, however, lowered its certification levels in the beginning of 2001 to reflect the declining sales in the recording industry. In 2016, CAPIF once again lowered its certification levels for albums, digital singles and DVD releases, and introduced certifications for music sets (CD+DVD) and certifications based on streaming for both albums and singles. Current accreditation levels Historical accreditation levels Albums Singles D ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Recording Industry Association Of America
The Recording Industry Association of America (RIAA) is a trade organization that represents the music recording industry in the United States. Its members consist of record labels and distributors that the RIAA says "create, manufacture, and/or distribute approximately 85% of all legally sold recorded music in the United States". RIAA is headquartered in Washington, D.C. RIAA was formed in 1952. Its original mission was to administer recording copyright fees and problems, work with trade unions, and do research relating to the record industry and government regulations. Early RIAA standards included the RIAA equalization curve, the format of the stereophonic record groove and the dimensions of 33 1/3, 45, and 78 rpm records. RIAA says its current mission includes: #to protect intellectual property rights and the First Amendment rights of artists #to perform research about the music industry #to monitor and review relevant laws, regulations, and policies Between 2001 and 2 ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Gwen Stefani Discography
American singer Gwen Stefani has released five studio albums, two extended plays, 38 singles (including nine as a featured artist), seven promotional singles, one video album, and 28 music videos. Stefani is also the lead singer of the rock band No Doubt, with which she has released several albums. Stefani began to record solo material in early 2003, and her debut solo album '' Love. Angel. Music. Baby.'' was released in November 2004. It debuted on the US ''Billboard'' 200 at number seven, and reached multi-platinum status in the United States, the United Kingdom, Australia, and Canada. The first single released from the album was "What You Waiting For?", which charted in the top 10 in most of the countries in which it was released. " Rich Girl" was released as the album's second single, a collaboration with rapper Eve; it was successful on several formats, and reached the top 10 in the UK and the US. The third single "Hollaback Girl" became Stefani's first US and second Austra ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Gwen Stefani
Gwen Renée Stefani Shelton ( ; born October 3, 1969) is an American singer-songwriter and fashion designer. Stefani rose to fame as a member and lead vocalist of the band No Doubt, whose hit singles include " Just a Girl", " Spiderwebs", and " Don't Speak" from their studio album '' Tragic Kingdom'' (1995), as well as " Hey Baby" and " It's My Life" from later albums. During the band's hiatus, Stefani embarked on a solo pop career in 2004 by releasing her debut studio album '' Love. Angel. Music. Baby.'' Inspired by pop music from the 1980s, the album was a critical and commercial success. It spawned six singles, including " What You Waiting For?", " Rich Girl", " Hollaback Girl", and " Cool". "Hollaback Girl" reached number one on the ''Billboard'' Hot 100 chart while also becoming the first US download to sell one million copies. Stefani's second studio album, '' The Sweet Escape'' (2006), yielded the singles " Wind It Up" and the title track, the latter of which was n ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Boom Box (No Doubt Album)
''Boom Box'' is a limited-edition box set album by the American rock band No Doubt, released on November 25, 2003 through Interscope Records. It compiled ''The Singles 1992–2003'', '' The Videos 1992–2003'', ''Everything in Time'', and '' Live in the Tragic Kingdom''. ''The Singles 1992–2003'' was also released on a separate CD on the same date. ''Everything in Time'' was released as a separate CD later on October 12, 2004. ''The Videos 1992–2003'' was released as a separate DVD on May 4, 2004. At the time of ''Boom Box'''s release, ''Live in the Tragic Kingdom'' had already been released on VHS and it was re-released on DVD on June 13, 2006. ''The Singles 1992–2003'' and ''The Videos 1992–2003'' are compiled from the singles released from four of the band's five studio albums, ''No Doubt'', ''Tragic Kingdom'', ''Return of Saturn'' and '' Rock Steady'', with tracks from the last three heavily represented. ''Everything in Time'' is an album of B-sides, rare songs and r ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
