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Sonder (band)
Christopher Brent Wood (born September 19, 1995), known professionally as Brent Faiyaz, is an American singer, songwriter, rapper, and record producer. Faiyaz rose to prominence following his guest performance alongside Shy Glizzy on GoldLink's 2016 single "Crew". The song peaked at number 45 on the ''Billboard'' Hot 100, received octuple platinum certification by the Recording Industry Association of America (RIAA), and was nominated for Best Rap/Sung Performance at the 59th Annual Grammy Awards. The following year, Faiyaz released his debut studio album, '' Sonder Son'' (2017). He is noted for his "sly vocals" and "atmospheric slow jam productions," along with occasional rapping. He first embarked on his musical career in 2013 with the release of his debut extended play (EP), ''Black Child'' followed by his second, ''A.M. Paradox'' (2016). In 2016, Faiyaz formed the R&B trio Sonder, for which he serves as lead vocalist. In February 2020, Faiyaz released his fourth EP, '' Fuc ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Columbia, Maryland
Columbia is a planned community in Howard County, Maryland, United States, consisting of 10 self-contained villages. With a population of 104,681 at the 2020 United States census, 2020 census, it is the second-most-populous community in Maryland, after Baltimore. Columbia, located between Baltimore and Washington, D.C., is part of the Baltimore metropolitan area and is tracked by the United States Census Bureau as a census-designated place. Columbia proper consists only of territory governed by the Columbia Association, a not-for-profit management company. The United States Postal Service also uses the name for other communities that predate Columbia, including Simpsonville, Maryland, Simpsonville and Atholton, Maryland, Atholton; the Census Bureau also counts part of Clarksville, Maryland, Clarksville as Columbia. Developer James Rouse founded Columbia in 1967, aiming to create a community that would avoid the inconveniences of then-current Subdivision (land), subdivision design ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Fuck The World (EP)
Fuck the World may refer to: Songs * "Fuck the World" (Insane Clown Posse song), 1999 * " Fuck the World (F.T.W.)", by Turbonegro, 2003 * "Fuck the World", by 2Pac from '' Me Against the World'', 1995 * "Fuck the World", by Dope from '' American Apathy'', 2005 * "Fuck the World", by Hollywood Undead from '' Day of the Dead'', 2015 * "Fuck tha World", by Lil Wayne from '' Tha Block Is Hot'', 1999 * "Fuck the World", by the Queers from '' Love Songs for the Retarded'', 1993 * "Fuck the World", by Rod Wave from '' Pray 4 Love'', 2020 * "Fuck the World", by the Vines from '' Winning Days'', 2004 Other uses * ''Fuck the World'' (artwork), a 2018 mural by Carolina Falkholt * Fuck the World Championship, a professional wrestling championship * Kesha and the Creepies: Fuck the World Tour, a 2016–2017 concert tour by Kesha * ''Fuck the World ''(EP), 2020 See also * FTW (other) {{disambiguation ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Billboard (magazine)
''Billboard'' (stylized in letter case, lowercase since 2013) is an American music and entertainment magazine published weekly by Penske Media Corporation. The magazine provides music charts, news, video, opinion, reviews, events and styles related to the music industry. Its Billboard charts, music charts include the Billboard Hot 100, Hot 100, the Billboard 200, 200, and the Billboard Global 200, Global 200, tracking the most popular albums and songs in various music genres. It also hosts events, owns a publishing firm and operates several television shows. ''Billboard'' was founded in 1894 by William Donaldson and James Hennegan as a trade publication for bill posters. Donaldson acquired Hennegan's interest in 1900 for $500. In the early years of the 20th century, it covered the entertainment industry, such as circuses, fairs and burlesque shows, and also created a mail service for travelling entertainers. ''Billboard'' began focusing more on the music industry as the jukebox ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Larger Than Life (mixtape)
''Larger than Life'' is American R&B singer Brent Faiyaz's debut mixtape. It was released independently through Faiyaz's label ISO Supremacy and distributed through UnitedMasters on October 27, 2023, as a surprise release. The album features guest appearances from ASAP Ant, ASAP Rocky, Babyface Ray, Coco Jones, Cruddy Murda, Felix!, Flee, Lil Gray, Missy Elliott, N3WYRKLA, Princess Cro, Tommy Richman, and TTM Dawg. The majority of the album was produced by Dpat alongside Mannyvelli and Sparkheem who also produced several tracks on the project. ''Larger than Life'' received generally positive reviews from critics who highlighted Faiyaz's vocals and the album's "sleek" production. It debuted at number 11 on the US ''Billboard'' 200 chart, in which it earned 42,000 album-equivalent units, of which 1,000 were pure album sales. Eight of the album's fourteen tracks charted on the Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs chart. The mixtape was preceded by two singles: the Coco Jones-assisted "Momen ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Dead Man Walking (Brent Faiyaz Song)
"Dead Man Walking" is a song by American R&B singer Brent Faiyaz, released on September 18, 2020, as the lead single from his sophomore studio album '' Wasteland'' (2022). The song was written by Faiyaz alongside co-producers, Lil Rece, Dpat, and Jordan Ware. Critical reception Robin Murray for '' Clash'' wrote that the songs "find Brent daring to pull down the curtain of hype that surrounds him, and let fans see a little extra from his world". ''Pitchfork A pitchfork or hay fork is an agricultural tool used to pitch loose material, such as hay, straw, manure, or leaves. It has a long handle and usually two to five thin tines designed to efficiently move such materials. The term is also applie ...''s Dani Blud described the single as a track "that distilled a fledgling philosophy for the next quarter of his life". She stated that the song had "slushy harmonies and sleek orchestral production". Charts Certifications References {{Brent Faiyaz 2020 singles 2020 ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
TikTok
TikTok, known in mainland China and Hong Kong as Douyin (), is a social media and Short-form content, short-form online video platform owned by Chinese Internet company ByteDance. It hosts user-submitted videos, which may range in duration from three seconds to 60 minutes. It can be accessed through a mobile app or through its website. Since its launch, TikTok has become one of the world's most popular social media platforms, using recommendation algorithms to connect Content creation, content creators and influencers with new audiences. In April 2020, TikTok surpassed two billion mobile downloads worldwide. Cloudflare ranked TikTok the List of most-visited websites, most popular website of 2021, surpassing Google Search, Google. The popularity of TikTok has allowed viral trends in TikTok food trends, food, fashion, and TikTok Billboard Top 50, music to take off and increase the platform's Cultural impact of TikTok, cultural impact worldwide. TikTok has come under scrutiny d ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
The Neptunes
The Neptunes were an American record production duo composed of Pharrell Williams and Chad Hugo, formed in Virginia Beach, Virginia, in 1992. Williams often provided backing vocals and music video appearances on the duo's productions, while Hugo remained behind the scenes. Since their inception, the Neptunes have produced songs for several music industry artists, including Clipse, Jay-Z, Kelis, N.O.R.E., Britney Spears, Justin Timberlake, Nelly, Ludacris, T.I., Robin Thicke, Usher (musician), Usher, Gwen Stefani, and Snoop Dogg, among others. In 2009, ''Billboard (magazine), Billboard'' ranked the Neptunes number one on their list of the top 10 producers of the decade. In January 2020, the Neptunes were announced to be inducted into the Songwriters Hall of Fame as a part of the 2020 class, and in May 2021, Hugo and Williams received Honorary Doctorates from Berklee College of Music and Boston Conservatory at Berklee. History Williams and Hugo met at a summer camp for the sc ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Drake (musician)
Aubrey Drake Graham (born October 24, 1986) is a Canadian rapper, singer, and actor. Regarded as one of the greatest rappers of all time, he is credited with popularizing R&B sensibilities in hip-hop music. Drake first gained recognition by starring as Jimmy Brooks in the CTV Television Network teen drama series '' Degrassi: The Next Generation'' (2001–2008) and began his music career by releasing the mixtapes '' Room for Improvement'' (2006), '' Comeback Season'' (2007), and '' So Far Gone'' (2009). After signing with Young Money Entertainment, Drake released his debut album '' Thank Me Later'' (2010), which debuted atop the ''Billboard'' 200 chart. All of his subsequent albums—including '' Take Care'' (2011), '' Nothing Was the Same'' (2013), ''Scorpion'' (2018), '' Honestly, Nevermind'' (2022) and '' For All the Dogs'' (2023)—reached number-one in the US. '' Views'' (2016) led the ''Billboard'' 200 for 13 weeks and '' Certified Lover Boy'' (2021) set the then ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Wasting Time (Brent Faiyaz Song)
"Wasting Time" is a song by American R&B singer Brent Faiyaz featuring Canadian rapper Drake and production duo The Neptunes, the latter of whom also produced the song. It was released on July 1, 2021. Background On June 30, 2021, the song leaked and it was made available on Apple Music in New Zealand. It was released the next day. The cover art of the single pays tribute to Pharrell Williams' album ''In My Mind''. Composition The song features "lush synth pads and booming 808s", and finds the artists asking their respective lovers for more quality time with them. In the chorus, Faiyaz sings, "If you're gonna waste your time / Then waste your time with me / You can have all the space / More than you need / It's no pressure, girl / If you got time to waste / Waste it with me". Drake's verse is about his frustrations and distrust towards past lovers; he raps about how they "stay calculatin' moves, like Beth Harmon" and calls himself a "pessimist gold medalist". He also swears to ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Tyler, The Creator
Tyler Gregory Okonma (born March 6, 1991), known professionally as Tyler, the Creator, is an American rapper, singer, songwriter, and record producer. He has been cited as an influential figure in alternative hip-hop during the 2010s. Tyler became well known in the late 2000s, when he emerged on the internet as the leader and co-founder of the music collective Odd Future. Within the group, Tyler participated as a rapper, producer, director and actor, releasing studio albums that he produced for its respective members. Okonma also performed on the group's sketch comedy show ''Loiter Squad'' (2012–2014). Along with his collaborations with the group, Tyler developed his solo career beginning with his self-released debut studio album, ''Bastard (Tyler, the Creator album), Bastard'' (2009). ''Bastard'' earned him recognition in the online music press as an emerging artist from the indie music scene. His second studio album, ''Goblin (album), Goblin'' (2011), brought him mainstream m ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
DJ Dahi
Dacoury Dahi Natche (born March 10, 1983), known professionally as DJ Dahi or simply Dahi, is an American record producer, songwriter, disc jockey and singer from Inglewood, California. Working primarily in hip hop and R&B music, he has been credited on commercially successful singles including " Money Trees" by Kendrick Lamar, " Worst Behavior" by Drake, and " I Don't Fuck with You" by Big Sean—the latter rose to number 11 on the ''Billboard'' Hot 100. He made his vocal debut on Lamar's 2018 single " Loyalty", which he also produced. Dahi won the Grammy Award for Best Rap Song in 2020 for his work on " A Lot" by 21 Savage. He has also been nominated for four Grammy Awards in the Album of the Year and Best Rap Album categories, and once for Producer of the Year, Non-Classical. Aside from his solo production career, Natche is also a member of production team D.R.U.G.$. Musical career Dahi learned disc jockeying while he was attending the University of California, Sa ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Gravity (Brent Faiyaz And DJ Dahi Song)
"Gravity" is a song by American singer Brent Faiyaz and producer DJ Dahi featuring rapper Tyler, the Creator. It was released on January 29, 2021, as the second single from the former's second studio album '' Wasteland'' (2022). The song is about the complications of fidelity for a superstar, and was created from music education initiative ''Songs from Scratch''. On March 8, 2021, British-American rapper IDK released a cover of the song. Composition The instrumental of the song, produced by DJ Dahi, includes synths, electric guitar (played by guitarist Steve Lacy), "crisp rim shots" and "airy drums", backed by harmonized background vocals and a piano accompaniment. In the chorus, Brent Faiyaz sings about his girlfriend holding him down and waiting him home while the fame has caused them to reevaluate their relationship ("You held me up when I was down and out / But I don't want you waitin' 'round for me"). Faiyaz compares the "force he feels from his girl" to gravity ("She hol ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
