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Two Zero One Seven
''Two Zero One Seven'' is a mixtape by American hip hop recording artist Chief Keef. The mixtape was released on January 1, 2017, by Entertainment One Music and RBC Records. Most of the production on the mixtape is handled by Keef himself, with a few tracks by Lex Luger (record producer) Lexus Arnel Lewis (born March 6, 1991), professionally known as Lex Luger, is an American record producer. His stage name is a homage to the former WCW/ WWF professional wrestler of the same name. He co-founded the American hip hop production ..., Young Chop, and Leek-e-Leek. It is Keef's first release since '' Finally Rollin 2'', released in November 2015. Track listing References Chief Keef mixtape albums Self-released mixtape albums 2017 mixtape albums {{2010s-hiphop-album-stub ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Chief Keef
Keith Farrelle Cozart (born August 15, 1995), better known by his stage name Chief Keef, is an American rapper and record producer. Born and raised in Chicago's South Side, he began his recording career as a teenager and initially garnered regional attention and praise for his mixtapes in the early 2010s. Cozart is often credited with popularizing the hip hop subgenre drill for mainstream audiences, and is considered a progenitor of the genre. His fifth mixtape, '' Back from the Dead'' (2012), spawned the single " I Don't Like" (featuring Lil Reese), which became a local hit and marked his first entry on the ''Billboard'' Hot 100. A bidding war between several major labels resulted in Cozart signing with Interscope Records, who commercially re-released the song, along with its follow-up, " Love Sosa", which received quintuple platinum certification by the Recording Industry Association of America (RIAA). Both served as lead singles for his debut studio album, '' Finally Ri ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Drill (music Genre)
Drill music, also known as drill rap or simply drill, is a subgenre of hip-hop music that originated in Chicago in the early 2010s. It is sonically similar to the trap music subgenre and lyrically similar to the gangsta rap subgenre. Drill lyricism is noted for its ominous, confrontational nature, often including references to gang rivalries and various incidents, sometimes murder, although the subgenre is thematically broader. Drill artists often address authentic, real-life conflicts, at times incorporating artistic expressions such as bravado, taunting or mockery. Early drill artists are typically noted for their associations with crime in Chicago, especially with the Black Disciples and Gangster Disciples. The genre garnered mainstream attention in 2012 following the success of pioneering Chicago rappers like Chief Keef, Lil Durk, Lil Reese, Fredo Santana, G Herbo, Lil Bibby, King Louie, FBG Duck and producer Young Chop. Other rappers, such as Lil JoJo, S. Dot, ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
E1 Music
MNRK Music Group (pronounced "monarch"), formerly known as Koch Records and Entertainment One (eOne) Music/Records, is an American independent record label and music management company based in New York City. It was formed in 1987 as a music division of Koch Entertainment, which was acquired by and absorbed into Entertainment One (or eOne for short) in 2004. eOne was acquired by toy and multimedia company Hasbro in 2019, absorbed its family brands division in the process and announced the sale of this division to the Blackstone Group in April 2021, which then adopted this name. Hasbro then sold the remains of eOne to Lionsgate, who then rebranded it initially as eOne Canada and then Lionsgate Canada. MNRK owns the libraries of Artemis Records, Dualtone Records, and Last Gang Records. History Background The label as a whole has its origins in the Canadian music distributor Records on Wheels, which was acquired by the Canadian retail chain CD Plus in 2001 to expand its wh ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Lex Luger (musician)
Lexus Arnel Lewis (born March 6, 1991), professionally known as Lex Luger, is an American record producer. His stage name is a Homage (arts), homage to the former WCW/WWE, WWF Professional wrestling, professional wrestler Lex Luger, of the same name. He co-founded the American hip hop production team 808 Mafia with Southside (producer), Southside. He is a member of the hip hop production duo Low Pros with A-Trak, and the VABP (Virginia Boyz Productionz), a hip hop group that he founded in high school. Career Early life and career beginnings Growing up, Luger played percussion for his church and drummed in church bands. His first introduction to music was playing drums for a number of bands at his local church where he learned about beats, measures, BPMS and bars using a DJ set where he took instrumentals and mixed them with acapellas. He then moved on to making music on the PlayStation game ''MTV Music Generator 3'', where he started working with turntables. When Luger eventua ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Young Chop
Tyree Lamar Pittman (born November 14, 1993), better known by his stage name Young Chop, is an American record producer, rapper, and songwriter. He is best known for producing drill hip hop music, and for producing many of Chief Keef's early hits, including "I Don't Like", " Love Sosa", and "3Hunna". Life and career Pittman grew up in the South Side of Chicago, Illinois. Pittman started making beats when he was 11 years old with the help of his cousin, although he was initially a rapper.Off the Record: Young Chop YouTube.com He met on Facebook and went on to produce many of his songs. Chief Keef's '' [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Finally Rollin 2
''Finally Rollin 2'' is a self-released mixtape by American hip-hop recording artist Chief Keef. The mixtape was hosted by DJ Holiday. It features production from D. Rich, Fatboi, Jose Palacios, K-Rab, Lex Luger, Metro Boomin, Mike WiLL Made-It, Shawty Redd, Sonny Digital, Southside, TM88, MP808, Young Chop & Zaytoven. It was released on November 14, 2015, as a follow-up to his debut album, ''Finally Rich'' (2012). Track listing ‘Stunting Like My Mama’ heavily samples Stuntin' Like My Daddy by Birdman and Lil Wayne Dwayne Michael Carter Jr. (born September27, 1982), known professionally as Lil Wayne, is an American rapper. He is often regarded as one of the most influential hip hop artists of his generation, as well as one of the greatest rappers of all ... References {{Authority control 2015 mixtape albums Chief Keef mixtape albums Self-released mixtape albums Sequel albums Albums produced by Fatboi Albums produced by Lex Luger Albums produced by Metr ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Thot Breaker
''Thot Breaker'' is a mixtape by the American rapper Chief Keef, released on June 8, 2017. It received positive reception from music critics. Background and recording Although ''Thot Breaker'' was first announced in April 2014, all of the tracks were recorded between 2016 and June 2017. Composition ''Thot Breaker'' consists of 13 tracks, and has a runtime of 43 minutes. It was produced by Mike Will Made It, D. Rich, K.E. on the Track, Young Chop, CBMix, and Chief Keef himself, under his Turbo moniker. The mixtape contains one guest appearance from Young Chop on the track "Slow Dance". Release Chief Keef first announced ''Thot Breaker'' in late April 2014. He mentioned it again on January 5, 2017, and formally announced its release date of February 14 on January 22. He also shared the mixtape's artwork, which depicts a tattooed woman pushing a knife through a bloody heart. Chief Keef released ''Thot Breaker'''s first single, "Get Sleep", on January 23, although it was no ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Pitchfork Media
''Pitchfork'' (formerly ''Pitchfork Media'') is an American online music magazine founded in 1996 by Ryan Schreiber in Minneapolis. It originally covered Alternative rock, alternative and independent music, and expanded to cover genres including pop, hip-hop, jazz and metal. ''Pitchfork'' is one of the most influential Music magazine, music publications to have emerged in the internet age. In the 2000s, ''Pitchfork'' distinguished itself from print media through its unusual editorial style, frequent updates and coverage of emerging acts. It was praised as passionate, authentic and unique, but criticized as pretentious, mean-spirited and elitist, playing into stereotypes of the cynical Hipster (contemporary subculture), hipster. It is credited with popularizing acts such as Arcade Fire, Broken Social Scene, Bon Iver and Sufjan Stevens. ''Pitchfork'' relocated to Chicago in 1999 and Brooklyn, New York, in 2011. It expanded with projects including the annual Pitchfork Music Festiv ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Mixtape
In the modern music industry, a mixtape is a musical project, typically with looser constraints than that of an album or extended play. Unlike the traditional album or extended play, mixtapes are labeled as laid-back projects that allow artists more creative freedom and less commercial pressure. The term has significantly increased in popularity over the years due to high-profile artists marketing their projects as such. Prior to the decline of physical media, mixtapes were defined as homemade compilations of music played through a cassette tape, Compact disc, CD, or digital playlist and became significant in Hip hop (culture), hip-hop culture. The songs were typically beatmatching, beatmatched and consisted of seamless transitions at their beginnings and endings with fades or abrupt edits. It was then defined as relatively any musical project by an up-and-coming artist. Now, mixtapes have become a label of promotion and marketing for album-like projects. Dictionary.com writes that ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Hip Hop Music
Hip-hop or hip hop (originally disco rap) is a popular music Music genre, genre that emerged in the early 1970s from the African Americans, African-American community of New York City. The style is characterized by its synthesis of a wide range of musical techniques. Hip-hop includes rapping often enough that the terms can be used synonymously. However, "hip-hop" more properly denotes an entire hip-hop culture, subculture. Other key markers of the genre are the disc jockey, turntablism, scratching, beatboxing, and hip hop production, instrumental tracks. Cultural interchange has always been central to the hip-hop genre. It simultaneously borrows from its social environment while commenting on it. The hip-hop genre and culture emerged from block parties in ethnic minority neighborhoods of New York City, particularly The Bronx, Bronx. DJs began expanding the instrumental Break (music), breaks of popular records when they noticed how excited it would make the crowds. The extend ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Entertainment One Music
MNRK Music Group (pronounced "monarch"), formerly known as Koch Records and Entertainment One (eOne) Music/Records, is an American independent record label and music management company based in New York City. It was formed in 1987 as a music division of Koch Entertainment, which was acquired by and absorbed into Entertainment One (or eOne for short) in 2004. eOne was acquired by toy and multimedia company Hasbro in 2019, absorbed its family brands division in the process and announced the sale of this division to the Blackstone Group in April 2021, which then adopted this name. Hasbro then sold the remains of eOne to Lionsgate, who then rebranded it initially as eOne Canada and then Lionsgate Canada. MNRK owns the libraries of Artemis Records, Dualtone Records, and Last Gang Records. History Background The label as a whole has its origins in the Canadian music distributor Records on Wheels, which was acquired by the Canadian retail chain CD Plus in 2001 to expand its wholesal ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Lex Luger (record Producer)
Lexus Arnel Lewis (born March 6, 1991), professionally known as Lex Luger, is an American record producer. His stage name is a homage to the former WCW/ WWF professional wrestler of the same name. He co-founded the American hip hop production team 808 Mafia with Southside. He is a member of the hip hop production duo Low Pros with A-Trak, and the VABP (Virginia Boyz Productionz), a hip hop group that he founded in high school. Career Early life and career beginnings Growing up, Luger played percussion for his church and drummed in church bands. His first introduction to music was playing drums for a number of bands at his local church where he learned about beats, measures, BPMS and bars using a DJ set where he took instrumentals and mixed them with acapellas. He then moved on to making music on the PlayStation game ''MTV Music Generator 3'', where he started working with turntables. When Luger eventually saved enough money for an Akai MPC 2500 and established the VABP ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
