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WC (rapper)
William LaShawn Calhoun Jr. (born February 3, 1970), known professionally as WC (pronounced "dub-c"), is an American rapper and actor. He originally was a rapper of the group Low Profile and later formed his group WC and the Maad Circle, who first succeeded with the single "Ain't A Damn Thang Changed". He later started a solo career and has released four solo albums. He is also well known for being a member of the rap supergroup Westside Connection with fellow West Coast rappers Ice Cube and Mack 10. Personal life William Calhoun, Jr. was born in Houston on February 3, 1970. He moved to South Central, Los Angeles as a child. He was a member of the 111 Neighborhood Crips gang. He is the older brother of DJ Crazy Toones. His stage name, WC, is an abbreviation for his initials, not West Coast or his group Westside Connection, which are common misconceptions. He served as a Los Angeles dialect coach for actor Damson Idris on the FX show ''Snowfall''. Music career Low Profile ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Houston
Houston ( ) is the List of cities in Texas by population, most populous city in the U.S. state of Texas and in the Southern United States. Located in Southeast Texas near Galveston Bay and the Gulf of Mexico, it is the county seat, seat of Harris County, Texas, Harris County, as well as the principal city of the Greater Houston metropolitan area, the fifth-most populous metropolitan statistical area in the United States and the List of Texas metropolitan areas, second-most populous in Texas after Dallas–Fort Worth metroplex, Dallas–Fort Worth. With a population of 2,314,157 in 2023, Houston is the List of United States cities by population, fourth-most populous city in the United States after New York City, Los Angeles, and Chicago, and the List of North American cities by population, sixth-most populous city in North America. Houston is the southeast anchor of the greater megaregion known as the Texas Triangle. Comprising a land area of , Houston is the List of United S ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Ice Cube
O'Shea Jackson Sr. (born June 15, 1969), known professionally as Ice Cube, is an American rapper, songwriter, actor, and film producer. His lyrics on N.W.A's 1989 album '' Straight Outta Compton'' contributed to gangsta rap's widespread popularity,Steve Huey"N.W.A: ''Straight Outta Compton''" '' AllMusic.com'', Netaktion LLC, visited 14 Jun 2020.Loren Kajikawa, "Compton via New York", ''Sounding Race in Rap Songs'' (Oakland: University of California Press, 2015)pp 91–93Todd Boyd, ''Am I Black Enough for You?: Popular Culture from the 'Hood and Beyond'' (Bloomington & Indianapolis: Indiana University Press, 1997)p 75skims Ice Cube's early successes in music, whilindexing "Ice Cube"reveals analysis of his political rap. and his political rap solo albums '' AmeriKKKa's Most Wanted'' (1990), '' Death Certificate'' (1991), and '' The Predator'' (1992) were all critically and commercially successful.Lakeyta M. Bonnette, ''Pulse of the People: Political Rap Music and Black Politic ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Just Clownin'
"Just Clownin'" is a song by American rapper WC, released on November 11, 1997, as the lead single from his debut studio album '' The Shadiest One'' (1998). Produced by Battlecat, it is his highest-charting song as a solo artist, peaking at number 56 on the ''Billboard'' Hot 100. Content In the song, WC details his history of life in the streets, mentioning successful acts of the time. In addition, he forewarns the young people not to test him since he is experienced. Charts References {{WC (rapper) 1997 debut singles 1997 songs WC (rapper) songs Song recordings produced by Battlecat (record producer) Songs written by WC (rapper) Songs written by Battlecat (record producer) Songs written by Walter Morrison FFRR Records singles ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
The Shadiest One
''The Shadiest One'' is the debut solo studio album by American rapper WC. It was released on April 28, 1998, via Payday/FFRR Records. The recording sessions took place at Backroom Studios in Glendale, at Echo Sound in Los Angeles, at Skip Saylor Recording in California, at Bad Ass Beat Lab in Antioch, at Infinite Studios in Alameda, at The Crackhouse, at Urban House Studios, Inc., and at Can-Am Recorders in Tarzana. The production was handled by DJ Battlecat, Stu-B-Doo, Ant Banks, Barr 9 Productions, Daz Dillinger, Douglas Coleman, Mo-Suave-A, Rick "Dutch" Cousin, Young Tre, DJ Crazy Toones and WC (the latter two also served as executive producers). It features guest appearances from CJ Mac, Daz Dillinger, E-40, Ron Banks, Too $hort, and Westside Connection. The album peaked at number 19 on the ''Billboard'' 200 and at number 2 on the Top R&B/Hip-Hop Albums in the United States. Both of its singles, "Just Clownin'" and " Better Days", made it to the ''Billboard'' Hot 100 l ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Curb Servin'
''Curb Servin is the second and final studio album by American West Coast hip-hop group WC and the Maad Circle. It was released on October 3, 1995, via PayDay/ FFRR/London Records. The recording sessions took place at Encore Recording Studios and Echo Sound Studios in Los Angeles. The album was produced by DJ Crazy Toones, Dr. Jam, Madness 4 Real, Ice Cube, and Rhythm D. In the United States, the album debuted at number 85 on the ''Billboard'' 200 and number 15 on the Top R&B/Hip-Hop Albums charts. It spawned two singles: "West Up!" and "The One". Its lead single, "West Up!", peaked at number 88 on the ''Billboard'' Hot 100, number 50 on the Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs, number 16 on the Hot Rap Songs. The second and final single off of the album, "The One", made it to number 76 on the Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs and number 40 on the Hot Rap Songs. Former member Coolio, who had embarked on a successful solo career, appeared on one track. The group disbanded the following year. WC joined f ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Ain't A Damn Thang Changed
''Ain't a Damn Thang Changed'' is the debut studio album by American rap group WC and the Maad Circle, released in 1991. The songs on the album describe life in Los Angeles Los Angeles, often referred to by its initials L.A., is the List of municipalities in California, most populous city in the U.S. state of California, and the commercial, Financial District, Los Angeles, financial, and Culture of Los Angeles, ... as experienced by African Americans in the early 1990s. The album peaked at No. 52 on the Top R&B/Hip-Hop Albums chart. Track listing Personnel * Anthony Wheaton - producer (tracks 1, 2, 4–5, 7–8, 10–17) * Big Gee - additional vocals (tracks 5, 8, 10–11) * Derrick A. Baker - producer (track 13), co-producer (tracks 2, 4, 7, 11) * Dino Paredes - artwork * Lamar Dupré Calhoun - producer (tracks 1, 6, 9, 12–13), co-producer (tracks 2, 4, 5, 11, 15), scratches * Manuel Donayre - illustration (logo) * Mike Miller - photography * O'Shea Jackson - al ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Coolio
Artis Leon Ivey Jr. (August 1, 1963 – September 28, 2022), known by his stage name Coolio, was an American rapper. He was best known for his single "Gangsta's Paradise" (1995), which won a Grammy Award, and was credited for changing the course of hip-hop by bringing it to a wider audience. Other singles included "Fantastic Voyage (Coolio song), Fantastic Voyage" (1994), "1, 2, 3, 4 (Sumpin' New)" (1996), and "C U When U Get There" (1997). He released nine albums, the first three of which achieved mainstream success: ''It Takes a Thief (album), It Takes a Thief'' (1994), ''Gangsta's Paradise (album), Gangsta's Paradise'' (1995), and ''My Soul (Coolio album), My Soul'' (1997). Coolio first achieved recognition as a member of the gangsta rap group WC and the Maad Circle. Coolio sold 4.8 million albums in the U.S. He also created the six episode reality television show ''Coolio's Rules'' (2008), the web series ''Cookin' with Coolio'', and published a cookbook. Coolio died on Sep ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
We're In This Together (album)
''We're in This Together'' is the lone studio album by American hip hop duo Low Profile. It was released in 1989 through Priority Records, and it was produced entirely by DJ Aladdin. The album peaked at number 66 on the US ''Billboard'' Top R&B/Hip-Hop Albums. Production ''We're in This Together'' was recorded and mixed at Milagre Sound Recorders in Glendale, California. Release ''We're in This Together'' was released in 1989 for vinyl, cassette and longbox CD, and then later reissued for standard CD on 25 January 1990. Two singles from "We're in This Together" charated "Pay Ya Dues" which peaked at #8 on the Hot Rap Songs, and "Funky Song", which peaked at #87 on the Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs. Music videos for both of the singles were directed by actor and director Jon Gries, Critical reception From retrospective reviews, Alex Henderson of Allmusic stated the WC and DJ Aladdin showed some potential on its first and only album" declaring the album "decent if uneven" specifi ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Snowfall (TV Series)
''Snowfall'' is an American crime drama television series, created by John Singleton, Eric Amadio, and Dave Andron for FX. The series premiered on July 5, 2017, and concluded on April 19, 2023, after six seasons consisting of 60 episodes. Comprising an ensemble cast, the series follows the lives of an African American crime family, led by budding drug dealer Franklin Saint (portrayed by Damson Idris), as they navigate ways to make money selling crack cocaine during the 1980s crack epidemic in South Central Los Angeles. The series also explores the CIA's involvement in the fight against communism in Nicaragua through CIA operative Teddy McDonald (portrayed by Carter Hudson), Mexican luchador Gustavo "El Oso" Zapata (portrayed by Sergio Peris-Mencheta), and a Mexican cartel boss's daughter, Lucia Villanueva (portrayed by Emily Rios). The series, which first began development at Showtime in 2014, was picked up by FX for a ten-episode first season in September 2016. In Aug ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
FX (TV Channel)
FX (originally/formerly Fox Extended) is an American pay television channel owned by FX Networks, a division of the Disney Entertainment business segment of the Walt Disney Company. Based at the 20th Century Studios, Fox Studios lot in Century City, Los Angeles, FX was originally launched by the first-incarnation News Corporation on June 1, 1994, and later became one of the properties that was included in acquisition of 21st Century Fox by Disney, Disney's acquisition of one of News Corporation's successor companies, 21st Century Fox, in 2019. The channel's original programming aspires to the standards of premium cable channels in regard to mature themes and content, high-quality writing, directing and acting. Sister channels FX Movie Channel, FXM and FXX were launched in 1994 and 2013, respectively. FX also carries reruns of theatrical films and terrestrial-network sitcoms. Advertising-free content was available through the FX+ premium subscription service until it was shut dow ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Damson Idris
Adamson Alade-Bo "Damson" Idris (born 2 September 1991) is a British actor and entrepreneur. He is best known for starring in John Singleton's crime drama ''Snowfall'', which debuted 5 July 2017 on FX and ended in 2023 after six seasons. He played the co-lead in Netflix's 2021 sci-fi action film '' Outside the Wire''. Early life Idris was born in Peckham, South East London, to a Yoruba Nigerian family. He is the youngest of six children. He played football and dreamed of being "the next Cristiano Ronaldo". He also played rugby, and in 2002, he shook the hand of Queen Elizabeth II when his team took part in her Golden Jubilee. Idris's elder siblings—three brothers and two sisters—have mostly gone on to corporate careers in law, business, and IT Consulting, with one of his sisters working as his PR agent. He ended up studying drama at Brunel University London. He completed a BA Honours degree in Theatre, Film & Television studies. He would later receive an Alumni Award for ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Dialect Coach
A dialect coach is a technical advisor who supports actors as they craft voice and speech patterns for characters in the context of productions be it in an on-camera setting (film, television and commercial), stage setting ("straight plays" as well as stand-up comedy, musicals and operas), or voiceover setting (radio plays, animation, audiobooks, video games, etc.). Scope of work can differ widely from production to production and from actor to actor within a production. The coach's tasks may include researching real-world voices with an ear to regional, social or idiosyncratic patterns, curating primary source recordings for the actor's exploration, providing guidance and feedback during the actor's vocal design process (sometimes with input from directors or writers), running lines and monitoring vocal performance whether on set or in post (film/TV/commercials), during recording sessions (voiceovers), or at runs and previews (stage). A dialect coach will typically give notes on cla ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
