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The Points (song)
"The Points" is a rap song performed by the Notorious B.I.G., Coolio, Doodlebug, Big Mike, Buckshot, Redman, Ill Al Skratch, Heltah Skeltah, Bone Thugs-n-Harmony, Shatasha Williams, Busta Rhymes, Menace Clan, and Jamal. It was released in 1995 via Mercury Records/ PolyGram as a single from '' Panther (The Original Motion Picture Soundtrack)''. The song peaked at No. 80 on the ''Billboard'' Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Singles & Tracks chart. Contributing artists In order of appearance on the song's album version: * The Notorious B.I.G. *Coolio *Doodlebug of the Digable Planets *Big Mike *Buckshot * Redman * Ill Al Skratch *Rock of Heltah Skeltah *Bone Thugs-n-Harmony *Busta Rhymes * Menace Clan / 5th Ward Boyz + *Jamal All explicit versions from "The Points" single contain additional verses from Doodlebug, Heltah Skeltah, Menace Clan, and Jamal. U-Neek's "Points" features 5th Ward Boyz and vocals from Shatasha Williams. Track listing Side 1 # "U-Neek's Points" (dirty) - 8:55 ( ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
The Notorious B
''The'' is a grammatical article in English, denoting nouns that are already or about to be mentioned, under discussion, implied or otherwise presumed familiar to listeners, readers, or speakers. It is the definite article in English. ''The'' is the most frequently used word in the English language; studies and analyses of texts have found it to account for seven percent of all printed English-language words. It is derived from gendered articles in Old English which combined in Middle English and now has a single form used with nouns of any gender. The word can be used with both singular and plural nouns, and with a noun that starts with any letter. This is different from many other languages, which have different forms of the definite article for different genders or numbers. Pronunciation In most dialects, "the" is pronounced as (with the voiced dental fricative followed by a schwa) when followed by a consonant sound, and as (homophone of the archaic pronoun '' the ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
DJ U-Neek
Tim Middleton (born June 15, 1969), known professionally by his stage name DJ U-Neek, is an American Los Angeles–based hip hop record producer. Signed to Ruthless Records along with Bone Thugs-n-Harmony, he was nominated for a Grammy Award for Best Rap Album at the 38th Annual Grammy Awards for his production duties on '' E. 1999 Eternal''. Beside his work with Bone Thugs-N-Harmony members and affiliates, he also produced tracks for Low B, The Godfather D, Yo-Yo, Menajahtwa, Mack 10, Angie Stone, Meyhem Lauren and Troy Ave among others. He released his debut studio album '' Ghetto Street Pharmacist'' on Thump Street Records in 1999. Discography * 1999: '' Ghetto Street Pharmacist'' * 2003: ''Bone Instrumentals'' * 2009: ''Bone Instrumentals Pt. 2'' Production discography Awards and nominations ! , - , align=center, 1995 , '' E. 1999 Eternal'' , Grammy Award for Best Rap Album The Grammy Award for Best Rap Album is an award presented to recording artists for quali ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Rock (rapper)
Heltah Skeltah was an American hip hop duo which consisted of rappers Jahmal "Rock" Bush and Sean "Ruck" Price. The two were also members of New York supergroup Boot Camp Clik, along with Buckshot, Smif-N-Wessun and O.G.C. Biography Heltah Skeltah debuted on Smif-N-Wessun's album '' Dah Shinin''' in 1995, appearing on the tracks "Wontime", "Cession at da Doghillee" and "Let's Git It On". Later in 1995, they grouped up with fellow Boot Camp members O.G.C. to form the Fab 5 (a nod to the Beatles), and released a surprise hit single, "Leflaur Leflah Eshkoshka". Out of the Fab 5 members, Rock and Sean Price received the most attention for their charisma and chemistry. The duo released their debut album ''Nocturnal Nocturnality is a ethology, behavior in some non-human animals characterized by being active during the night and sleeping during the day. The common adjective is "nocturnal", versus diurnality, diurnal meaning the opposite. Nocturnal creatur ...'' in Ju ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs
The Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs chart ranks the most popular R&B and hip hop songs in the United States and is published weekly by '' Billboard''. Rankings are based on a measure of radio airplay, sales data, and streaming activity. The chart had 100 positions but was shortened to 50 positions in October 2012. The chart is used to track the success of popular music songs in urban, or primarily African-American, venues. Dominated over the years at various times by jazz, rhythm and blues, doo-wop, rock and roll, soul, and funk, it is today dominated by contemporary R&B and hip hop. Since its inception, the chart has changed its name many times in order to accurately reflect the industry at the time. History Beginning in 1942, ''Billboard'' published a chart of bestselling African-American music, first as the Harlem Hit Parade, then as Race Records. Then in 1949, ''Billboard'' began publishing a Rhythm and Blues chart, which entered "R&B" into mainstream lexicon. These three ch ... [...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] |
The Notorious B
''The'' is a grammatical article in English, denoting nouns that are already or about to be mentioned, under discussion, implied or otherwise presumed familiar to listeners, readers, or speakers. It is the definite article in English. ''The'' is the most frequently used word in the English language; studies and analyses of texts have found it to account for seven percent of all printed English-language words. It is derived from gendered articles in Old English which combined in Middle English and now has a single form used with nouns of any gender. The word can be used with both singular and plural nouns, and with a noun that starts with any letter. This is different from many other languages, which have different forms of the definite article for different genders or numbers. Pronunciation In most dialects, "the" is pronounced as (with the voiced dental fricative followed by a schwa) when followed by a consonant sound, and as (homophone of the archaic pronoun '' the ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
1st Of Tha Month
"1st of tha Month" is the single by American hip-hop group Bone Thugs-n-Harmony from their second studio album, '' E. 1999 Eternal'' (1995). The song peaked at number 14 on the US ''Billboard'' Hot 100, becoming their first top-20 single, and later was nominated for a Grammy Award in 1996. It was certified gold by the Recording Industry Association of America (RIAA) for shipments of 500,000 copies. Background The title is a reference to when welfare checks are paid out. There are several remixes of the song, including one by DJ Premier Christopher Edward Martin (born March 21, 1966), known professionally as DJ Premier (also known as Preemo), is an American record producer and DJ. He has been frequently lauded as one of hip hop's greatest producers by publications such as '' .... Track listing # "1st of tha Month" (radio edit) # "1st of tha Month" (radio edit) # "1st of tha Month" (album version) # "1st of tha Month" (instrumental) # "1st of tha Month" (a cappella) # "Die ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Foe Tha Love Of $
"Foe tha Love of $" is the second single by American hip-hop group Bone Thugs-n-Harmony, featuring rapper Eazy-E, from their debut EP, '' Creepin on ah Come Up''. The song was produced by DJ Yella and executive produced by Eazy-E. "Foe tha Love of $" was a huge success for the group, making it to #41 on the ''Billboard'' Hot 100, #37 on the Rhythmic Top 40 and #4 on the Hot Rap Singles. The music video is notable for being Eazy-E's last appearance in a music video before his death. The song was included in the soundtrack of the video game '' True Crime: Streets of LA'', along with " Thuggish Ruggish Bone". DJ Screw has also remixed it on the 1996 mix "''Chapter 24 - 9 Months Later''". Parts of this song (including Jewell's backing vocals) are recycled from the Yomo & Maulkie track "For the Love of Money", from their 1991 album '' Are U Xperienced?''. Track listing #Foe tha Love of $ (LP Street) (featuring Eazy-E) #Foe tha Love of $ (Tha Yella Mix 9 Minutes Uv Funk) (featuring ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Woo-Hah!! Got You All In Check
"Woo-Hah!! Got You All in Check" is a song by American rapper Busta Rhymes. It was released on January 7, 1996, by Flipmode Entertainment and Elektra Records as his debut solo single and the lead single from his debut studio album, '' The Coming'' (1996). The song was both written and produced by Rhymes and Rashad Smith. It contains additional vocals by Flipmode Squad member and Rhymes' cousin Rampage, credited as Rampage the Last Boy Scout. A critical and commercial success, the song peaked at number eight on the US ''Billboard'' Hot 100, and also peaked at the same position in the United Kingdom and New Zealand. In the United States, the song was released with several remixes of the song and " Everything Remains Raw", also appearing on ''The Coming'', as its B-side. The single received a nomination for Best Rap Solo Performance at the 39th Grammy Awards, losing to " Hey Lover" by LL Cool J. In addition, its music video, directed by Hype Williams, received a nomination for ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
How High (song)
"How High" is a song by American hip hop duo Method Man & Redman, released on August 15, 1995, as the duo's first single. It was originally featured on the soundtrack to the 1995 hip hop documentary film, '' The Show'', and has since appeared on several compilation albums such as '' The Hip Hop Box'' and ''Def Jam's Greatest Hits'', among several others. The song, produced by Erick Sermon, is the first official collaboration from longtime friends and East Coast rappers Method Man of Wu-Tang Clan and Redman of Def Squad, marking their debut as a duo. The song performed exceptionally well commercially, reaching number 13 on the US ''Billboard'' Hot 100 chart. The single has since been certified gold by the Recording Industry Association of America (RIAA). [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Gangsta's Paradise
"Gangsta's Paradise" is a single by American rapper Coolio, released on August 1, 1995, by Tommy Boy, Warner Bros. and MCA. Interpolating Stevie Wonder's song " Pastime Paradise" (1976), "Gangsta's Paradise" features vocals from American singer L.V. who served as a co-composer and co-lyricist with Coolio and Doug Rasheed, with Wonder also being credited for the composition and lyrics. Certified Platinum in October, the song was included on Coolio's second album, '' Gangsta's Paradise'', in November 1995. Its music video was directed by Antoine Fuqua and featured Michelle Pfeiffer. The song is taken from Pfeiffer's movie ''Dangerous Minds'', and the music video is also themed around the movie. The song was the top-selling single of 1995 on the ''Billboard'' Hot 100 and the first rap single ever to go straight to number one in Britain. In 2008, it was ranked number 38 on VH1's "100 Greatest Songs of Hip Hop". ''NME'' listed the song at number 100 in their ranking of "100 Best ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
