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St. Beauty
St. Beauty was an American musical duo consisting of singers Alexe Belle and Isis Valentino. The duo was affiliated with a larger artistic collective called Wondaland Art Society, a group of musicians that also includes Janelle Monáe, Jidenna, Roman GianArthur, and Deep Cotton. Both the duo and the collective are based in Atlanta, Georgia. Career Belle and Valentino met while working at a clothing boutique that held a showcase for local artists in 2012. In light of the acclaim they received after the performance, the two officially formed a band and selected the name St. Beauty. In a recent interview, the duo explained that they selected the name because, "St. Beauty is a pure beauty that lives in everyone." Their mission is "to heal and inspire." St. Beauty's song "Going Nowhere" appeared on the album, ''Wondaland Presents: The Eephus''. The album was released on August 14, 2015, and was distributed by Epic Records. The album debuted at No. 5 on the Billboard Chart for R&B/Hip ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Janelle Monáe
Janelle Monáe Robinson ( ; born December 1, 1985) is an American singer, songwriter, rapper and actress. She has received ten Grammy Award nominations, and is the recipient of a Screen Actors Guild Award and a Children's and Family Emmy Award. Monáe has also been honored with the ASCAP Vanguard Award; as well as the Billboard Women in Music#Rising Star Award, Rising Star Award (2015) and the Billboard Women in Music#Trailblazer Award, Trailblazer of the Year Award (2018) from Billboard Women in Music, ''Billboard'' Women in Music. Monáe began her musical career in 2003 with the release of her demo album, ''The Audition (album), The Audition''. She signed with Bad Boy Records to release her debut extended play (EP), ''Metropolis: Suite I (The Chase)'' (2007). It received critical acclaim and narrowly entered the Billboard 200, ''Billboard'' 200. Her debut studio album, ''The ArchAndroid'' (2010)—a concept album—was released through Atlantic Records. The following year, she ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Spree Wilson
"The Spark" is a single by the Dutch DJ and record producer Afrojack, featuring vocals by American singer Spree Wilson. It was released on 11 October 2013, through Island Records Island Records is a multinational record label owned by Universal Music Group. It was founded in Jamaica by Chris Blackwell, Graeme Goodall, and Leslie Kong in 1959, and was eventually sold to PolyGram in 1989. Island and A&M Records, another ..., as the lead single from his debut studio album '' Forget the World'' (2014). It was re-released in November and entered the UK Singles Chart at number 17. The song was also featured on the promos for the MTV EMA 2013 on 10 November. One of the locations in the video is Parisian Palace, by Nico Santucci. Music video A music video to accompany the release of "The Spark" was first released on YouTube on 11 October 2013. Track listing Charts Weekly charts Year-end charts Certifications References 2013 singles 2013 songs Afrojack s ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
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Musical is the adjective of music. Musical may also refer to: * Musical theatre, a performance art that combines songs, spoken dialogue, acting and dance * Musical film and television, a genre of film and television that incorporates into the narrative songs sung by the characters * MusicAL, an Albanian television channel * Musical isomorphism, the canonical isomorphism between the tangent and cotangent bundles See also * Lists of musicals * Music (other) * Musica (other) * Musicality Musicality (''music -al -ity'') is "sensitivity to, knowledge of, or talent for music" or "the quality or state of being musical", and is used to refer to specific if vaguely defined qualities in pieces and/or genres of music, such as melodiousnes ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
85 To Africa
''85 to Africa'' is the second studio album by Nigerian-American recording artist Jidenna. It was released on August 23, 2019 through Wondaland and Epic Records. It follows the release of both his debut effort '' The Chief'' and the EP ''Boomerang'' (both released in 2017). The album features guest appearances from GoldLink, St. Beauty, Mr Eazi, Mereba and Seun Kuti. Reviews for the record were positive, often praising the production and lyrical content. ''85 to Africa'' charted at number 112 on the ''Billboard'' 200. The accompanying singles "Tribe", "Sufi Woman", "Zodi", and "Sou Sou" were released. Critical reception ''85 to Africa'' garnered positive reviews from music critics. AllMusic writer Andy Kellman wrote that: "Continuing where the ''Boomerang'' EP left off, even tighter lyrical, sonic, and collaborative connections are made with his father's home continent. The rapping and singing dandy is still chiefin' — coasting on charisma and wit more than skill, preening and ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Revenge Of The Dreamers III
''Revenge of the Dreamers III'' is the third compilation album by American record label Dreamville Records, Dreamville, released on July 5, 2019, by Dreamville and Interscope Records. ''Revenge of the Dreamers III'' includes contributions from Dreamville artists: leader J. Cole, Bas (rapper), Bas, Cozz, Omen (musician), Omen, Lute (rapper), Lute, Ari Lennox, EarthGang, and JID. The album features appearances from several artists including DaBaby, T.I, Young Nudy, Buddy (rapper), Buddy, Reason (American rapper), Reason, Maxo Kream, Ski Mask the Slump God, Mez (rapper), Mez, 6lack, Mereba, Vince Staples, Ty Dolla Sign, Dreezy, Smino, Saba (rapper), Saba, and Guapdad 4000, among others. The album features production from a variety of record producers, including T-Minus (record producer), T-Minus, Christo, Elite (producer), Elite, Bink!, Deputy, Tha Bizness, Henny Tha Bizness, Spillage Village, Hollywood JB, ChaseTheMoney, Pyrex, Galimatias, Asheton Hogan, Pluss, Kal Banx, and Cam O'b ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Deante' Hitchcock
Deante' Van Hitchcock (born March 10, 1993), is an American rapper from Riverdale, Georgia. He initially gained recognition as a rapper following the releases of three mixtapes: ''19 Summers'' (2012), ''Wishful Thinking'' (2015) and ''Good'' (2016). He received widespread attention on the internet in 2016 after a weekly series of freestyles called New Atlanta Tuesday's. In 2017, he signed to ByStorm and RCA Records. His debut album '' Better'' was released on May 13, 2020. Early life From Riverdale Georgia, Deante' Hitchcock started rapping at age 12 where he was in a group. His uncle, who co-wrote TLC's "No Scrubs", introduced him to music. He attended Georgia Southern University, and dropped out in his junior year in college to pursue his music career. Musical career 2012–18: Career beginnings and various projects Deante' Hitchcock's musical career began in college, when he released his first mixtape, ''19 Summers'', on September 17, 2012. His first official mixtape title ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Mereba
Marian Azeb Mereba, known mononymously as Mereba, is an American singer, rapper, songwriter, and record producer. Early life and education Mereba was born in Montgomery, Alabama, and raised in Pennsylvania. Her father is from Ethiopia. Her mother is African American and was born and raised in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. Her family moved frequently because of her parents' jobs as university professors. Mereba first developed an interest in music at age four. She began writing songs in elementary school and learned to play the piano and guitar. She went to high school in Greensboro, North Carolina. Mereba attended Carnegie Mellon University before transferring to Spelman College. She graduated from Spelman in 2011 with an English degree and a music minor. Career 2013–2017: ''Room For Living'', ''Radio Flyer'', and Spillage Village After several years performing in the indie music scene in Atlanta, Mereba self-released her debut project ''Room For Living'' EP, under her full ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Omen (musician)
Damon Coleman, better known by his stage name Omen, is an American rapper. He is signed to J. Cole's Dreamville Records and Interscope Records. His debut studio album '' Elephant Eyes'', was released on July 21, 2015. Musical career 2010–2013 In 2010, Omen released his first mixtape, ''Delayed''. The following year, he released critically acclaimed mixtape, ''Afraid of Heights''. The mixtape includes guest features from J. Cole and Kendrick Lamar, among others. 2014–present In 2014, Omen then appeared on the Dreamville compilation mixtape ''Revenge of the Dreamers''. That mixtape was released in celebration of Dreamville's partnership with Interscope Records. On July 21, 2015, Omen's debut album, '' Elephant Eyes'', was released after a few setbacks and date changes. During the Spring and Summer of 2015 Omen, was a part of the J. Cole's "2014 Forest Hills Drive" Tour with other acts Bas, Cozz, Pusha T, Jhene Aiko, Jeremih, YG, Big Sean Sean Michael Leonard Anderso ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Dreamville Records
Dreamville Records is an American record label founded by American rapper J. Cole and his manager Ibrahim Hamad. The label is currently distributed through Interscope Records, a unit of Universal Music Group. The roster includes Bas, Cozz, Omen, Lute, JID, EarthGang, and Cole himself. Dreamville also houses American record producers Elite, Ron Gilmore, and Cedric Brown. History 2007–2012: Formation and early years During the compositions of '' The Come Up'', Cole started his own record label in early 2007 with current Sudanese-American label president Ibrahim Hamad. Cole and Hamad met while attending St. John's University. Cole sought for an avenue to release his own music, while Hamad yearned to start a record label, prompting the two to team up to form Dreamville Records. Rapper Omen has been affiliated with Dreamville since the beginning, Omen and Cole met on rapper Canibus chat forum at age 17, where they shared music. Omen was also featured on Cole's mixtapes, '' Th ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
The Chief (album)
''The Chief'' is the debut studio album by Nigerian-American hip hop recording artist Jidenna, released on February 17, 2017, by Wondaland and Epic Records. It features guest appearances from fellow labelmates Roman GianArthur, Nana Kwabena, Janelle Monáe and St. Beauty. The album's artwork pays homage to Boz Scaggs' 1980 album '' Middle Man''. It garnered positive reviews from critics for its globe-trotting, genre-hopping production and showcasing Jidenna's charismatic delivery and knack for narrative storytelling. ''The Chief'' debuted at number 38 on the ''Billboard'' 200 and spawned four singles: " Long Live the Chief", "Chief Don't Run", "Little Bit More" and "The Let Out". Promotion Singles The lead single from the album, called " Long Live the Chief" was released on December 21, 2015. The track was produced by Best Kept Secret. The second single from the album, called "Chief Don't Run" was released on June 27, 2016, which features guest vocals from fellow American sing ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Nana Kwabena Tuffuor
Nana Kwabena Tuffuor (born March 25, 1986) is an American record producer, rapper, singer, songwriter, DJ and sound engineer. He is most noted for co-producing Jidenna's certified platinum single, "Classic Man." In 2015, the song was nominated for a Grammy at the 58th annual Grammy Awards for Best Rap/Sung Collaboration. Tuffuor also co-produced "Made To Love" by John Legend and "Yoga," featuring Jidenna and Janelle Monáe. As a music producer, Nana Kwabena has collaborated with Jidenna, Janelle Monáe, John Legend, Kanye West, Rick Ross, Kimbra, Kendrick Lamar, Seun Kuti, Mr Eazi, Goldlink and Quavo. Following his younger brother's passing from Sickle Cell Disease in 2011, Nana Kwabena founded AllOneBlood in 2012, a nonprofit organization dedicated to raising awareness of the disease. Nana joined Fear & Fancy Social Club and Arts Collective in 2012. Early life and education Tuffuor was born in Cleveland, Ohio. Tuffuor's mother is an accountant and founder of an elementary ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Big Rube
Ruben Bailey (born September 27, 1969, Atlanta, Georgia), professionally known by his stage name Big Rube, is an American spoken word artist, rapper and hip hop producer. He is a first-generation member of the Dungeon Family and of Society of Soul. He is known for his spoken word intros and interludes on many albums by fellow members and affiliates of the Dungeon Family, including Outkast, Goodie Mob, Killer Mike, Future, Witchdoctor and Bubba Sparxxx. He has also contributed his spoken word poetry to '' Russell Simmons' Def Poetry Jam'' and the motion picture '' ATL''. He appears on the Outkast songs "13th Floor/Growing Old" and "Liberation" as well as the CeeLo Green song “Scrap Metal”. In 1996, he appeared on the Red Hot Organization's compilation CD, '' America Is Dying Slowly'', alongside Biz Markie, Coolio and Fat Joe, among many other prominent hip hop artists. The CD, meant to raise awareness of the AIDS epidemic among African American men, was heralded as "a m ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
