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Sex Shooter
"Sex Shooter" is the debut single by Apollonia 6, released as a single in 1984. It appears on the group's only album. The song reached the top 20 of the US R&B Chart and was written and produced by Prince. A version performed by Prince appears on the 2019 posthumous demo album '' Originals''. The song was performed by Apollonia 6 in the 1984 film '' Purple Rain''. It reached No. 19 on the US R&B Chart and No. 32 on the US Dance Chart and has since become a favorite of Prince protégé' fans, while also being received more positively by a wider audience in retrospect. ''Billboard'' magazine ranked the song at No. 93 on their list of the 100 Greatest Girl Group Songs of All Time. To promote the song, a music video was made which features the girls rehearsing the song in a dance studio and group members Apollonia and Brenda Bennett liking the same guy who joined them at rehearsal. The group also performed the song on music programs like ''TopPop''. The full music video is availab ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Apollonia 6
Apollonia 6 was an American female singing trio founded in 1983 by Prince, as a successor to his previous group Vanity 6 following the departure of lead singer Vanity. Singers Brenda Bennett and Susan Moonsie continued from the earlier group, while actress and model Apollonia Kotero joined as frontwoman. The group released one album and dissolved in 1985. Origin Recording artist Prince created the group Vanity 6 in 1981, with singers Vanity (Denise Matthews), Brenda Bennett and Susan Moonsie. After a number of disputes with Prince, Vanity left the group in 1983 to pursue solo endeavors. She also left behind a co-starring role in Prince's 1984 film '' Purple Rain''. Searching for a replacement, the film's director, Albert Magnoli, met aspiring actress and model Patricia Apollonia Kotero. Prince asked her to use her middle name, and as Apollonia she both stepped into the film ''Purple Rain'', and became lead vocalist in the group, which was renamed Apollonia 6. The group releas ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Billboard Hot 100
The ''Billboard'' Hot 100, also known as simply the Hot 100, is the music industry standard record chart in the United States for songs, published weekly by '' Billboard'' magazine. Chart rankings are based on sales (physical and digital), online streaming, and radio airplay in the U.S. A new chart is compiled and released online to the public by ''Billboard''s website on Tuesdays but post-dated to the following Saturday, when the printed magazine first reaches newsstands. The weekly tracking period for sales is currently Friday–Thursday, after being changed in July 2015. It was initially Monday–Sunday when Nielsen started tracking sales in 1991. This tracking period also applies to compiling online streaming data. Radio airplay is readily available on a real-time basis, unlike sales figures and streaming, but is also tracked on the same Friday–Thursday cycle, effective with the chart dated July 17, 2021. Previously, radio was tracked Monday–Sunday and, before Ju ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
1984 Songs
Events January * January 1 – The Bornean Sultanate of Brunei gains full independence from the United Kingdom, having become a British protectorate in 1888. * January 7 – Brunei becomes the sixth member of the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN). * January 9 – Van Halen releases their sixth studio album ''1984'' (''MCMLXXXIV''), which debuts at number 2 on the Billboard 200 albums chart, and will go to sell over 10 million copies in the United States. * January 10 ** The United States and the Vatican (Holy See) restore full diplomatic relations. ** The Victoria Agreement is signed, institutionalising the Indian Ocean Commission. *January 24 – Steve Jobs launches the Macintosh personal computer in the United States. *January 27 – American singer Michael Jackson's hair caught on fire during the making of the Pepsi commercial. February * February 3 ** John Buster and the research team at Harbor–UCLA Medical Center announce history's first embryo trans ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Kid Sister
Melissa Lauren Young (born July 3, 1980), known professionally as Kid Sister, is an American rapper and singer based in Chicago. She is known for her single " Pro Nails", which features Kanye West, and for her covert work as a member of the British music collective Sault. Biography Kid Sister was born Melissa Lauren Young on July 3, 1980, in Markham. She started to rap in October 2006, becoming an MC at monthly dance parties hosted by DJ duo Flosstradamus (Josh Young, of Flosstradamus, is Melisa's brother), who were featured in MTV's ''My Block'' that same year. She made '' URBs "The Next 1000" cover in April 2007, and was signed to DJ A-Trak's label, Fool's Gold, who released her first single " Pro Nails", which features Kanye West. Kid Sister later signed with Downtown Records, who re-released "Pro Nails" to critical acclaim. Kid Sister also appears on Tittsworth's "WTF", from his debut album ''12 Steps'', with Pase Rock. She had also finished a mixtape with A-Trak. In Fal ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Kevin Barnes
Kevin Lawrence Barnes (born May 30, 1974) is an American musician who is the singer, multi-instrumentalist, and songwriter for the indie rock group of Montreal, part of the Elephant 6 Collective. Barnes started the band and, although providing several stories as to the origin of the name, is said to have named it after a failed romance with a woman from Montreal. The group has recorded 18 full-length albums, and numerous Extended play, EPs and 7" singles. Barnes' brother, David, is an artist and has designed most of the band's artwork for albums since the release of ''The Gay Parade''. of Montreal of Montreal consists of various musicians, with Barnes being the only continuous member. The group has recorded 19 studio albums, beginning with ''Cherry Peel'' (1997), and, most recently, ''Lady on the Cusp'', which was released on May 17, 2024 on Polyvinyl Records. While melodic pop has always been Barnes's primary vehicle, the band's style has transformed significantly since its ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Of Montreal
of Montreal is an American indie pop band from Athens, Georgia. It was founded by frontperson Kevin Barnes in 1996, named after a failed romance between Barnes and a woman "of Montreal". The band is identified as part of the Elephant 6 collective. Throughout its existence, of Montreal's musical style has evolved considerably and drawn inspiration from 1960s psychedelic pop acts. History 1996–1998 Kevin Barnes founded of Montreal, allegedly naming it for a failed romance with a woman from Montreal, Quebec. Barnes was the only member of the group prior to their relocation to Athens, Georgia. There, they met Derek Almstead (Circulatory System, Marshmallow Coast, Elf Power) and Bryan Poole, who also performs as The Late B.P. Helium. Together, they recorded their debut album, '' Cherry Peel'', and subsequent releases '' The Bird Who Ate the Rabbit's Flower'' and '' The Bedside Drama: A Petite Tragedy''. After production on '' The Gay Parade'', the band's third album, bega ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Pretty Mess (album)
''Pretty Mess'' is the debut studio album by American singer and songwriter Erika Jayne. It was released on August 11, 2009 by E1 Entertainment. Four singles were released from the album, "Roller Coaster", "Stars", "Give You Everything", and "Pretty Mess". Following its release, ''Pretty Mess'' received mixed reviews from music critics. Background and development Sheila E. is found playing percussion on the song, “Time to Realize” and the album includes a cover of Apollonia 6’s 1984 hit “ Sex Shooter.” Jayne worked with several producers on the album such as Peter Rafelson, Eric Kupper, Esthero, Jahi Lake and Ike Dirty. Jayne also released a package for "Pretty Mess", featuring remixes by Dave Aude, Tracy Young, DJ Escape & Johnny Vicious, Larry Tee, Bill Hamel, Klubjumpers, Peter Rafelson and Marshall Stack, along with a music video version to the Dave Aude remix. Track listing Additional notes * " Sex Shooter" is a cover version performed by Apollonia 6 Ap ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Erika Jayne
Erika Girardi (née Chahoy; born July 10, 1971), known professionally as Erika Jayne, is an American singer, television personality and actress. Early life Erika Girardi was born in Atlanta, Georgia, on July 10, 1971, to single mother Renee Chahoy. Her father left when Erika was 9 months old. She graduated from North Atlanta High School. At 18, she moved to New York City. Career Acting and reality television Her first two uncredited on-screen appearances were on the first season of NBC's legal drama series ''Law & Order'' as the first murder victim Suzanne Morton in the pilot episode " Prescription for Death" and as Tim Pruiting's girlfriend in "The Violence of Summer". She also had roles in independent films ''Alchemy'' (1995) and ''Lowball'' (1996). In 2015, she joined the cast of Bravo's reality television show ''The Real Housewives of Beverly Hills'' for the show's sixth season. The New York Times estimated that she earned more than $600,000 for the show's 11th season in ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Shannon (American Singer)
Brenda Shannon Greene (born May 2, 1958), known professionally as Shannon, is an American singer and songwriter of Freestyle music, freestyle and dance-pop music. She is best known for her single "Let the Music Play (Shannon song), Let the Music Play", which topped the ''Billboard (magazine), Billboard'' Dance Club Songs chart in 1983 and was certified gold. Her studio albums include ''Let the Music Play (Shannon album), Let the Music Play'' (1984), followed by ''Do You Wanna Get Away (album), Do You Wanna Get Away'' (1985) and ''Love Goes All the Way'' (1986). In 1999, Shannon appeared in a segment of VH1's ''One-Hit Wonders (American TV series), One-Hit Wonders'', and returned to music with her fourth studio album ''The Best Is Yet to Come'' (2000). Her studio album, ''A Beauty Returns'', was released in 2006. Career Shannon was born in Washington, D.C., United States. In 1983, she was enrolled at York College, City University of New York, York College in New York City and ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Electro House
Electro house is a genre of electronic dance music and a subgenre of house music characterized by heavy bass and a tempo around 125–135 beats per minute. The term has been used to describe the music of many ''DJ Mag'' Top 100 DJs, including Benny Benassi, Skrillex, Steve Aoki, and Deadmau5. Characteristics Simon Reynolds described electro house, as a style attributed to artists like Zedd, Erol Alkan and Bloody Beetroots. Electro-house is typified by its heavy bass. This is often in the form of buzzing basslines, such as those created with sawtooth waves and distortion. It is also often in the form of large bass drum sounds in a four-on-the-floor pattern. The tempo of electro house is usually between 125 and 135 beats per minute. Electro house sometimes resembles tech house, but it can contain melodic elements and electro-influenced samples and synths. In contrast, Reynolds stated the genre had "little relationship with either house or electro". History Reynolds ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Cahill (band)
Cahill are a dance music group based in Liverpool, UK, consisting of producers Anton Powers, Tim Condran and Scott Rosser. They are best known for their 2008 single, " Trippin' on You", which features vocals from Nikki Belle. Background Cahill are named after Tim Cahill, the star midfielder for Everton F.C., the team Anton Powers supports. The three producers and Nikki Belle recorded the song "''Trippin' On You''" in 2007, and the song became popular in Liverpool's nightclubs, before it appeared on the Clubland 13 compilation album. The song got a good reception and it then went to promo on Anton Powers and Tim Condran's record label, 3 Beat Blue (formerly Boss Records). After the song's popularity grew, a music video was made in February 2007 ready for the song's full single release on 3 Beat Blue/ All Around the World. "'' Trippin' On You''" was playlisted by Radio 1, Galaxy and MTV Dance. The song was adopted as a signature track for WAGs – Abbey Clancy, Alex ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Electropop
Electropop is a popular music fusion genre combining elements of the electronic and pop styles. It has been described as a variant of synth-pop with emphasis on a hard electronic sound. The genre was developed in the 1980s and saw a revival of popularity and influence in the late 2000s. The genre is often confused with electro, which is sometimes called electro-pop but is a separate genre which incorporates funk and early hip hop. History Early 1980s Depeche Mode's composer Martin Gore said: "For anyone of our generation involved in electronic music, Kraftwerk were the godfathers". During the early 1980s, Japanese artists such as Yellow Magic Orchestra and Ryuichi Sakamoto and British artists such as Gary Numan, Depeche Mode, Orchestral Manoeuvres in the Dark, the Human League, Soft Cell, John Foxx and Visage helped pioneer a new synth-pop style that drew more heavily from electronic music and emphasized primary usage of synthesizers. 21st century ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
