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Salt-N-Pepa
Salt-N-Pepa (sometimes stylized as Salt 'N' Pepa) is an American hip-hop, hip hop group formed in New York City in 1985, that comprised Salt (rapper), Salt (Cheryl James), Pepa (rapper), Pepa (Sandra Denton), and DJ Spinderella (Deidra Roper). Their debut album, ''Hot, Cool & Vicious'' (1986), sold more than 1 million copies in the US, making them the first female rap act to achieve RIAA, gold and platinum status by the Recording Industry Association of America (RIAA).Sorcinelli, Gino (January 20, 2017)Salt-N-Pepa Outsold Wu-Tang, So Why Don't We Talk About Them More? Medium. Retrieved on February 28, 2019 The album included the single, "Push It (Salt-n-Pepa song), Push It", which was released in 1987 as the B-side to their single "Tramp", and peaked within the top 20 on the Billboard Hot 100, ''Billboard'' Hot 100. Salt-N-Pepa's second album ''A Salt with a Deadly Pepa'' (1988), was certified gold by the RIAA. The Trio's third album, ''Blacks' Magic'' (1990), featured the singl ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Push It (Salt-n-Pepa Song)
"Push It" is a song by American hip hop group Salt-N-Pepa. It was first released as the B-side of the "Tramp" single in 1987. Then released by Next Plateau and London Records, it peaked at number 19 on the US ''Billboard'' Hot 100 in early 1988 and, after initially peaking at number 41 in the UK, it re-entered the charts after the group performed the track at Nelson Mandela's 70th birthday concert, eventually peaking at number two in the UK in July 1988. The song has also been certified platinum by the Recording Industry Association of America (RIAA). The song is ranked number 446 on ''Rolling Stone''s list of the " 500 Greatest Songs of All Time" and was ranked number nine on VH1's "100 Greatest Songs of Hip Hop". History The original version of "Push It" was first released as the B-side to the 12-inch single "Tramp" in 1987. The corresponding 7-inch single contained a "Mixx-It" remix by San Francisco DJ and producer Cameron Paul; this was the radio version that gave the g ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
What A Man (song)
"What a Man" is a song written by Dave Crawford, and originally recorded for Stax Records' Volt imprint by Linda Lyndell, whose recording reached number 50 on the ''Billboard'' R&B chart in 1968. The song was sampled and reinterpreted as "Whatta Man" in 1993 by the trio Salt-N-Pepa with En Vogue, which became a commercial success; reaching the top ten in Australia, New Zealand, the United Kingdom, and the United States. In 2011, German singer Lena Meyer-Landrut (credited as Lena) covered the song while retaining the original title and lyrics. Early versions Linda Lyndell, a white singer who had been a supporting act with James Brown and Ike & Tina Turner and then recommended to Stax Records by Otis Redding, recorded "What a Man".Ankeny, JamesBiography of Linda Lyndell ''AllMusic''. Retrieved December 2, 2016. The song was essentially improvised by Lyndell, record producer Dave Crawford, and the Stax studio musicians in Memphis, Tennessee. It was released as a single in 1968 w ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Shoop (song)
"Shoop" is the lead single released from American Hip hop music, hip hop group Salt-N-Pepa's fourth studio album, ''Very Necessary'' (1993). The song was produced by group members Pepa (rapper), Sandra "Pepa" Denton and Salt (rapper), Cheryl "Salt" James with Mark Sparks. Released in September 1993, by Next Plateau Entertainment, Next Plateau, the song became one of the group's more successful singles, reaching numbers four and five on the US Billboard Hot 100, ''Billboard'' Hot 100 and Cash Box Top 100 Pop Singles, ''Cash Box'' Top 100 and topping the ''Billboard'' Rap Songs, Hot Rap Singles chart. Two months after its release, "Shoop" was certified RIAA certification, gold by the Recording Industry Association of America (RIAA); it went on to sell 1.2 million copies. Its accompanying music video was directed by Scott Kalvert. The success of both this single and the follow-up single "What a Man (song)#Salt-N-Pepa and En Vogue version, Whatta Man" propelled ''Very Necessary'' to s ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Pepa (rapper)
Sandra Jacqueline Denton (born 9 November 1964 or 1969), better known by her stage name Pepa or Pep, is a Jamaican-American rapper, best known for her work as a member of the female rap trio Salt-N-Pepa. Denton starred in ''The Salt-N-Pepa Show'', a reality TV series focusing on reforming the group which aired on the VH1 network in 2008. Since January 2016, Denton has appeared as a supporting cast member on the music reality television show ''Growing Up Hip Hop'' which airs on We TV. Early life Sandra Jacqueline Denton was born in Kingston, Jamaica to Charles and Enid Denton (née Hyacinth), the youngest of eight children. Denton lived on a farm in Jamaica with her grandmother until she was six years old. Denton's family moved to Queens, New York, when she was three; and she later joined them. Denton has been a performer since childhood. Denton was molested as a child. Denton released a book about her life in 2008 entitled ''Let's Talk About Pep'' in which she talked about bein ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Very Necessary
''Very Necessary'' is the fourth studio album by American hip hop group Salt-N-Pepa, released on October 12, 1993, by Next Plateau Records and London Records. As the group's last album to feature writing and production from their manager and primary producer Hurby Azor, it spawned four singles, including " Shoop" (their first top-five single on the ''Billboard'' Hot 100, peaking at number four), " Whatta Man" (featuring En Vogue, their second-highest-peaking single at number three), and "None of Your Business", which would earn the group their first Grammy Award, in the category Best Rap Performance by a Duo or Group. ''Very Necessary'' peaked at number four on the ''Billboard'' 200, and has been certified five-times platinum by the Recording Industry Association of America (RIAA), denoting sales of over five million copies in the United States. It is the highest selling album from the group. Track listing Notes * signifies a co-producer * signifies a remixer * signif ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Salt (rapper)
Cheryl Renee James (born March 28, 1966), also known as Salt, is an American rapper. She is best known as a member of the female rap trio Salt-N-Pepa, which also includes Pepa ( Sandra Denton) and Spinderella ( Deidra "Dee Dee" Roper). James starred in '' The Salt-N-Pepa Show'', a reality TV series focusing on reforming the group; which aired on the VH1 network in 2008. Early life The daughter of a transit worker and Barbara James, a bank manager, James was born in Brooklyn, New York City. The middle of three children, James grew up in the Bushwick section of Brooklyn. James attended Grover Cleveland High School, graduating in 1983. After high school, James enrolled at Queensborough Community College to study nursing. James met Queens-native Sandra Denton in 1985 while attending college. Career After forming a friendship with Denton, James' then-boyfriend and co-worker Hurby Azor approached the pair and asked them to record a rap for a class project. With Azor as their ma ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
A Salt With A Deadly Pepa
''A Salt with a Deadly Pepa'' is the second studio album by American hip hop group Salt-N-Pepa, released on August 2, 1988, by London Records and Next Plateau Records. The album reached number 38 on the ''Billboard'' 200 and number eight on the Top R&B/Hip-Hop Albums chart. On December 1, 1988, it was certified gold by the 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/o ... (RIAA). The album spawned three singles, the top-10 R&B entry " Shake Your Thang"; the top-20 R&B entry "Get Up Everybody (Get Up)"; and " Twist and Shout", which peaked at number four on the UK Singles Chart. The album's title is a play on "assault with a deadly weapon". Track listing Personnel Credits adapted from the liner notes of ''A Salt with a Deadly Pepa''. ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
DJ Spinderella
Deidra Muriel Roper (born August 3, 1970), known professionally as DJ Spinderella or simply Spinderella, is an American DJ, rapper and producer. She is best known as a member of the hip-hop group Salt-N-Pepa. Roper occasionally appeared in ''The Salt-n-Pepa Show'', a reality TV series focusing on reforming the group, which aired on the VH1 network in 2008. Early life Deidra Muriel Roper was born August 3, 1970, and raised in Brooklyn, New York City, as one of five children. Her early influence in music began as a child, fascinated by her father's record collection growing up. Roper began her career as a DJ at age 14. During her sophomore year in high school, she began dating a local DJ who she learned DJ techniques from. Shortly thereafter, she began marketing herself as a DJ in the area around Brooklyn. At age 16, Roper was approached in school by a classmate who asked her would she be interested in joining an all-female rap group. The classmate knew Hurby "LuvBug" Azor, the ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
None Of Your Business
"None of Your Business" is the third single from American hip hop group Salt-n-Pepa's fourth studio album, '' Very Necessary'' (1994), released in August 1994 by Next Plateau. Written and produced by Hurby Azor, the song earned the group its first Grammy Award. It is included on the 1996 ''Barb Wire'' and 2000 '' Miss Congeniality'' soundtracks. Critical reception Dave Jennings from ''Melody Maker'' wrote, "'None of Your Business' is dance pop with muscle, brains and hormones; the three great women loudly and unequivocally demanding their right to shag whom they like when they like without anyone else imagining that they're entitled to pass comment. Rarely in the history of pop can interfering moralists have been told to f*** off quite so eloquently and enjoyable. A splendidly slinky synth line adds further spring to the single's sharp step." Alan Jones from ''Music Week'' commented, "A rap/metal hybrid that has no problem appealing to the head nodding, air guitar crowd, as the ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Hot, Cool & Vicious
''Hot, Cool, & Vicious'' is the debut studio album by American hip hop trio Salt-N-Pepa. Released by Next Plateau Records on December 1, 1986, it was the first rap album by a female rap act to attain gold and platinum status in the US. ''Hot, Cool, & Vicious'' reached the top 40 on the US ''Billboard'' 200 chart. The album included the single " Push It", which reached the top 20 on the US ''Billboard'' Hot 100 chart and number two on the UK Singles Chart after being propelled by a remix, and was nominated for Best Rap Performance at the 31st Annual Grammy Awards. The album has sold approximately four million copies worldwide. It became the first album by a female rap act to attain gold and platinum status by the Recording Industry Association of America (RIAA). Release The album features the songs "The Showstopper" and "I'll Take Your Man", recorded and released prior to the full album's release. It also includes R&B radio favorites "Tramp" and "My Mic Sound Nice". In 1987, ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Blacks' Magic
''Blacks' Magic'' is the third studio album by American hip hop group Salt-N-Pepa, released on March 19, 1990, by Next Plateau Records and London Records. A critical and commercial success, the album peaked at number 38 on the US ''Billboard'' 200 and number 15 on the Top R&B/Hip-Hop Albums chart, and has been certified Platinum by the Recording Industry Association of America (RIAA), denoting shipments in excess of one million copies in the United States. The album spawned four commercially successful singles, three of which reached the top 10 of the Hot Rap Singles chart; "Let's Talk About Sex" (number 13 in the US, number two in the UK, number one in Australia), " Expression" (number 26 in the US, number 23 in the UK), " Do You Want Me" (number 21 in the US, number five in the UK), and "You Showed Me" (number 47 in the US, number 15 in the UK). Track listing Personnel Credits adapted from the liner notes of ''Blacks' Magic''. Salt-N-Pepa * Salt * Pepa * Spinderella Addi ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |