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Total (band)
Total is an American R&B girl group and one of the signature acts of the Bad Boy Records imprint during the mid-1990s. The group consists of founding members Kima Raynor, Keisha Spivey, and Pamela Long. Total is best known for their feature on Mase's "What You Want (Mase song), What You Want", as well as their hits "Kissin' You", "Can't You See (Total song), Can't You See" (featuring The Notorious B.I.G.), and "What About Us? (Total song), What About Us?" and Trippin' (Total song), "Trippin, both featuring Missy Elliott. Long also sung the chorus of The Notorious B.I.G.'s hit song "Hypnotize (The Notorious B.I.G. song), Hypnotize", although she was not officially credited. Total made their first appearance singing the hook on The Notorious B.I.G.'s debut single, "Juicy (The Notorious B.I.G. song), Juicy", widely considered one of the greatest hip-hop songs of all time. In 2019, Pamela Long announced that she is working on her debut solo album. She released a video for her single ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Beverly Hills, California
Beverly Hills is a city located in Los Angeles County, California, United States. A notable and historic suburb of Los Angeles, it is located just southwest of the Hollywood Hills, approximately northwest of downtown Los Angeles. Beverly Hills' land area totals and (together with the neighboring smaller city of West Hollywood, California, West Hollywood to the east) is entirely surrounded by the Los Angeles, city of Los Angeles. According to the 2020 United States census, 2020 census, the city has a population of 32,701, marking a decrease of 1,408 from the 2010 United States census, 2010 census count of 34,109. In Culture of the United States, American popular culture, Beverly Hills has been known as an affluent location within Greater Los Angeles, which corresponds to higher Real estate appraisal, property values and Property tax in the United States, taxes in the area. The city is well known for its Rodeo Drive shopping district that includes many Designer label, designer b ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Juicy (The Notorious B
Juicy, meaning to contain juice, may refer to: People * Juicy J (born 1975), American rapper * Joe Giudice, nicknamed Juicy Joe, on ''The Real Housewives of New Jersey'' Music * Juicy (band), a 1980s American R&B duo * ''Juicy'' (album), by Willie Bobo, 1967 Songs * "Juicy" (Doja Cat song), 2019 * "Juicy" (Better Than Ezra song), 2005 * "Juicy" (The Notorious B.I.G. song), 1994 * "Juicy", by Koda Kumi from the single " 4 Hot Wave" * "Juicy", by Pretty Ricky from '' Bluestars'' * "Juicy", by Rocket Punch from ''Blue Punch'' Other uses * '' Juicy!'', a Philippine entertainment news program * Juicy Couture, a clothing line See also * * ''Jewcy ''Jewcy'' is an online magazine of Jewish pop culture and offbeat news. The site was launched on November 15, 2006. ''The Guardian'' has described ''Jewcy'' as "a cultural icon" and "at the forefront of a reinvention of Jewish identity by you ...'', an online magazine and user community * Jucy (other) * Juissi, a Fi ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
I Can't (Foxy Brown Song)
"I Can't" is a song recorded by American rapper Foxy Brown featuring the R&B girl group Total. It was released as the second single from her second studio album '' Chyna Doll'' in 1999 by Def Jam. Single information "I Can't" was released on March 16, 1999 in the United States. The single was unsuccessful, receiving little airplay on urban radio stations and little video rotation on MTV, though it was slightly more successful on BET and The Box. It became her first single to miss the Billboard Hot 100 and peaked on the R&B/Hip-Hop Singles & Track Chart at number 61. The single featured a sample of the song, " Everything She Wants" by the pop duo Wham!. Track listing #"I Can't" (featuring Total) #"Dog & a Fox" (featuring DMX) #"Il Na Na" (featuring Method Man Clifford Smith, Jr. (born March 2, 1971), known professionally as Method Man, is an American rapper, record producer, and actor. He is a member of the East Coast hip hop collective Wu-Tang Clan, and is half of t ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Loungin
"Loungin" is a song by American rapper LL Cool J, released on June 25, 1996 as the third and final single from his sixth studio album '' Mr. Smith''. Issued by Def Jam Recordings, the LP version was produced by Rashad "Ringo" Smith and featured backing vocals by R&B duo Terri & Monica. The Radio Remix Edit, titled "Loungin (Who Do Ya Luv)", was featured on the soundtrack to Paramount and Nickelodeon's 1997 comedy film '' Good Burger'', remixed by Trackmasters and featuring backing vocals by R&B group Total. "Loungin (Who Do Ya Luv)" was also featured in the compilation '' All World: Greatest Hits'' and also appeared in an episode of LL's sitcom, '' In the House''. Reception The single was a success, peaking at number three on the ''Billboard'' Hot 100, number one on Hot Rap Singles and number four on Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs. It sold 1.3 million copies, earning a platinum certification from the RIAA. Samples This original LP version features a sample of " Nite and Day" b ... [...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] |
RIAA
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/or distribute approximately 85% of all legally sold recorded music in the United States". RIAA is headquartered in Washington, D.C. RIAA was formed in 1952. Its original mission was to administer recording copyright fees and problems, work with trade unions, and do research relating to the record industry and government regulations. Early RIAA standards included the RIAA equalization curve, the format of the stereophonic record groove and the dimensions of 33 1/3, 45, and 78 rpm records. RIAA says its current mission includes: #to protect intellectual property rights and the First Amendment rights of artists #to perform research about the music industry #to monitor and review relevant laws, regulations, and policies Between 2001 and 2 ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Da Brat
Shawntae Harris-Dupart (née Harris; born April 14, 1974), better known by her stage name Da Brat, is an American rapper. Born and raised in Chicago, she began her career in 1992 and signed with Jermaine Dupri's So So Def Recordings two years later to release her debut studio album, '' Funkdafied'' (1994). Receiving platinum certification by the Recording Industry Association of America (RIAA), it became the first album by a female hip hop solo act to do so. The album was supported by the 1994 lead single of the same name, which peaked at number six on ''Billboard'' Hot 100, along with her guest appearance alongside Lisa Lopes, Missy Elliott and Angie Martinez on Lil' Kim's 1997 single " Not Tonight". Furthermore, "Funkdafied" peaked at number two on the ''Billboard'' Hot Rap Songs chart, while "Not Tonight" peaked at number three. Her second album, '' Anuthatantrum'' (1996) spawned the single " Ghetto Love" (featuring T-Boz), while her third, '' Unrestricted'' (2000) peak ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Foxy Brown (rapper)
Inga DeCarlo Fung Marchand (born September 6, 1978), known professionally as Foxy Brown, is an American rapper. She signed to Def Jam Recordings and released her debut studio album ''Ill Na Na'' (1996) to critical and commercial success. The album peaked at number seven on the US Billboard 200, ''Billboard'' 200, received RIAA certification, platinum certification by the Recording Industry Association of America (RIAA), sold over seven million units worldwide, and was supported by the Billboard Hot 100, ''Billboard'' Hot 100-top ten single "I'll Be (Foxy Brown song), I'll Be" (featuring Jay-Z). In 1997, Brown formed the New York City-based hip hop group, The Firm (hip-hop group), The Firm alongside rappers Nas, AZ (rapper), AZ and Cormega. The group released a The Album (The Firm album), self-titled album in 1997 which peaked atop the ''Billboard'' 200 but received a mixed reception. Brown followed this with her sophomore release, ''Chyna Doll (album), Chyna Doll'' (1999), which ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Lil' Kim
Kimberly Denise Jones (born July 11, 1974), Those giving 1974 include: * * * * * better known by her stage name Lil' Kim, is an American rapper. She was born and raised in New York City and lived much of her adolescent life on the streets after being expelled from home. In her teens, she would freestyle rap, influenced by fellow female hip-hop artists like MC Lyte and the Lady of Rage. In 1994, she was discovered by fellow rapper the Notorious B.I.G., who invited her to join his group Junior M.A.F.I.A.; their debut album, ''Conspiracy,'' generated two top 20 singles in the United States and was certified gold by the Recording Industry Association of America (RIAA). Lil' Kim's debut studio album '' Hard Core'' (1996) was certified double platinum in March 2001. Since its release, it has sold more than six million copies worldwide and spawned three successful singles: " No Time", " Not Tonight (Ladies Night)", and " Crush on You". ''Hard Core'' had the highest debut in the U ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
No One Else
"No One Else" is a song by American girl group Total featuring American rapper Da Brat. It was released as the second single from Total's self-titled debut studio album on November 28, 1995, by Bad Boy and Arista Records. The song was produced by Bad Boy founder Sean "Puffy" Combs and Poke of the Trackmasters, while the songwriting was handled by the two alongside the featured Da Brat and Terri & Monica vocalist Terri Robinson. The song also contains a sample from the track "South Bronx" by Boogie Down Productions. The track was a success, peaking at number twenty-two on the '' ''Billboard'' Hot 100'' and faring even better at on the Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs chart reaching number four. The song was released with both the original and Puff Daddy (& Rodney Jerkins) Remix as prominent versions. Certain editions of the single only featured the remix and it even had its own music video. The track was based around rap verses from Foxy Brown and Lil' Kim, a new one from original f ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Total (Total Album)
''Total'' is the debut album by American female R&B trio Total. It was released by Bad Boy Records and Arista Records on February 13, 1996, in the United States. Chiefly produced by Bad Boy head Sean "Puffy" Combs, the album peaked at number 23 on the US ''Billboard'' 200 and reached the top five of the US Top R&B/Hip-Hop Albums. ''Total'' was certified platinum by the Recording Industry Association of America (RIAA) and spawned the hit singles " Can't You See", " No One Else", "Kissin' You" and "Do You Think About Us"/"When Boy Meets Girl". Critical reception AllMusic senior editor Stephen Thomas Erlewine found that "while the album is simply too long to sustain the quality" of their previous "singles "Can't You See" and "No One Else," most of the record is filled with deep, seductive funk that follows through on the group's promise." ''Entertainment Weekly''s Dimitri Ehrlich wrote that "with a buttery delivery and enough sass to kill an elephant, this trio of hip-hop/soul ... [...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] |
