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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] |
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] |
LL Cool J
James Todd Smith (born January 14, 1968), known professionally as LL Cool J (short for Ladies Love Cool James), is an American rapper and actor. He is one of the earliest rappers to achieve commercial success, alongside fellow new school hip hop acts Beastie Boys and Run-DMC. Signed to Def Jam Recordings in 1984, LL Cool J's breakthrough came with his single "I Need a Beat" and his landmark debut album, ''Radio'' (1985). He achieved further commercial and critical success with the albums '' Bigger and Deffer'' (1987), '' Walking with a Panther'' (1989), '' Mama Said Knock You Out'' (1990), '' Mr. Smith'' (1995), and ''Phenomenon'' (1997). His twelfth album, '' Exit 13'' (2008), was his last in his long-tenured deal with Def Jam. He later re-signed with the label and released his fourteenth album, ''The FORCE'' (2024). LL Cool J has appeared in numerous films, including '' Halloween H20'', '' In Too Deep'', '' Any Given Sunday'', '' Deep Blue Sea'', '' S.W.A.T.'', '' Mindhunte ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Who's The Man?
''Who's the Man?'' is a 1993 thriller buddy comedy film directed by Ted Demme in his feature film directing debut. The film stars ''Yo! MTV Raps'' hosts Doctor Dré (in his film debut) and Ed Lover alongside Ice-T and features cameo appearances from some of the top rap/hip-hop acts of the time. Plot Doctor Dré and Ed Lover are two bumbling barbers at a Harlem barbershop. Knowing full well that cutting hair is not their calling, their boss, friend, and mentor Nick ( Jim Moody) tells the two maybe they should try out for the police academy. They refuse at first, but Nick threatens them with unemployment. Crazily enough, it works out for the two, and they are accepted on the New York City police force. Things seem to be going well for them, when tragedy suddenly strikes, and they lose Nick and the barbershop. Now enforcers of the law, the team decides to investigate the incident, which they believe to be a murder. Ed and Dre find out through the streets that a crooked land ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Brand New (Salt-n-Pepa Album)
''Brand New'' is the fifth studio album by American hip hop group Salt-N-Pepa, released on October 21, 1997, by London Records. The group's international label at the time, Red Ant Entertainment, filed for bankruptcy before the album was officially released; aside from a brief tour and some TV and print ads, almost no promotion was available to boost the record. ''Brand New'' spawned two singles: " R U Ready" and " Gitty Up". The album was certified gold by the Recording Industry Association of America (RIAA) on November 25, 1997, a sharp decline from the group's previous efforts. Production ''Brand New'' was the first Salt-N-Pepa album released after the group parted ways with longtime producer, writer, and manager Hurby "Luv Bug" Azor. Instead, Salt took the lead in co-writing and co-produced the album. Critical reception Natasha Stovall of ''Rolling Stone'' praised the "richer piano-, guitar- and vocal-filled sound, emphasizing gritty soul and sweet, unadulterated funk." Jon ... [...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] |
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] |
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] |
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] |
Latoya Hanson
Salt-N-Pepa (sometimes stylized as Salt 'N' Pepa) is an American hip hop group formed in New York City in 1985, that comprised Salt (Cheryl James), 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 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", which was released in 1987 as the B-side to their single "Tramp", and peaked within the top 20 on the ''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 singles " Expression" and "Let's Talk About Sex". In 1993, they released the album, ''Very N ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Grover Cleveland High School (Queens)
Grover Cleveland High School is a large, comprehensive high school in Ridgewood, Queens. Grover Cleveland High School, Bayside High School, Samuel J. Tilden High School, Abraham Lincoln High School, John Adams High School, Walton High School, and Andrew Jackson High School were all built during the Great Depression from one set of blueprints in order to save money. The school is named after former US president Grover Cleveland. Extracurricular activities Sports Sports teams include: ;Boys *Baseball (Varsity and Junior Varsity) *Basketball (Varsity and Junior Varsity) *Bowling (Varsity) *Cross Country *Handball *Indoor Track (Varsity) *Outdoor Track (Varsity) *Soccer (Varsity) *Swimming (Varsity) *Tennis (Varsity) *Volleyball (Varsity) *Wrestling ;Girls *Basketball (Varsity and J.V.) *Bowling (Varsity) *Indoor Track *Outdoor Track *Swimming (Varsity) *Tennis (Varsity) *Volleyball (Varsity and J.V.) Academic teams Physics Robotics Science Olympiad Science Research Debate ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Bushwick, Brooklyn
Bushwick is a neighborhood in the northern part of the New York City borough (New York City), borough of Brooklyn. It is bounded by the neighborhood of Ridgewood, Queens, to the northeast; Williamsburg, Brooklyn, Williamsburg to the northwest; the cemeteries of Highland Park, Brooklyn, Highland Park to the southeast; and Bedford–Stuyvesant, Brooklyn, Bedford–Stuyvesant to the south and southwest. The town was first founded by the Dutch as Boswijck during the Dutch colonization of the Americas#Mainland In North America, Dutch colonization of the Americas in the 17th century. In the 19th century, the neighborhood became a community of German immigrants and their descendants. The 20th century saw an influx of Italian Americans, Italian immigrants and Italian-Americans up to the 1980s. By the late 20th century, the neighborhood became predominantly Hispanic as another wave of immigrants arrived. Formerly Brooklyn's 18th Ward, the neighborhood was once an independent town and ha ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
The Salt-N-Pepa Show
''The Salt-N-Pepa Show'', which premiered on October 14, 2007, on VH1, is a reality show documenting the events from the life of 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). ..., several years after their breakup. Episodes Series overview Season 1 (2007) Two themes emerged from the first episode: Pepa's lingering bitterness from how Salt abruptly departed the group years ago, which Salt attempted to soothe with an apology; and a cultural conflict between the ladies, as Salt's strong Christian commitment leads her to renounce the duo's raunchy lyrics and dance moves from their former performing days, whereas Pepa wants to continue performing, like the "old" days. The remainder of the episodes show the duo as they explore the idea of reuniting. Season 2 (2008) ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
