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Who Dat (JT Money Song)
"Who Dat" is the lead single released from JT Money's debut album, '' Pimpin' on Wax''. It features a verse from rapper Solé. Produced by Christopher "Tricky" Stewart (His first produced single), "Who Dat" became a huge hit, making it to number 5 on the ''Billboard'' Hot 100 and to date is JT Money's only solo hit. On September 30, 1999, "Who Dat" was certified Gold by the RIAA; it ultimately sold 900,000 copies. Later in the year, JT Money, Solé and Stewart collaborated on another top-40 single entitled, " 4, 5, 6", which appeared on Solé's album, '' Skin Deep''. The song was used and included in the film's soundtrack ''Bully Bullying is the use of force, coercion, hurtful teasing, comments, or threats, in order to abuse, aggressively dominate, or intimidate one or more others. The behavior is often repeated and habitual. One essential prerequisite is the perc ...''. Single track listing A-Side #"Who Dat" (Main Mix)- 3:54 #"Who Dat" (Instrumental)- 3:54 B- ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
JT Money
Jeffrey Jermaine Thompkins (born September 14, 1972), better known by his stage name JT Money, is an American rapper and the leader of Miami-based hip hop group Poison Clan. Thompkins began his career in the late 1980s as a protégé of Luther "Luke" Campbell signing to Luke Records in 1990. His debut solo album '' Pimpin' on Wax'' was released in 1999 and spawned the successful single " Who Dat", which peaked at number 5 on the ''Billboard'' Hot 100. Career Thompkins was discovered by Luke Skyywalker of the 2 Live Crew 2 Live Crew is an American hip hop group from Miami, Florida, formed in 1984. The group was originally composed of DJ Mr. Mixx (David Hobbs), Fresh Kid Ice (Christopher Wong Won), and Amazing Vee (Yuri Vielot), though its most well-known lineup ... in a Miami talent show. Skyywalker signed JT Money and Debonaire as the group Poison Clan to his Luke Records. In 1990 JT Money and Debonaire released their first album as a group, ''2 Low Life Muthas''. ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Solé
Tonya Michelle Johnston (born July 17, 1973), known professionally as Solé, is an American rapper from Kansas City, Missouri. Early life and education Solé was born on July 17, 1973 in Kansas City, to Phyllis Frazier and James Johnston, Her siblings are Sean and Charles (Chuck) Johnston, Sierra and Tamika Gamble. She is of West African, East African, Tamil (South Indian), Native American descent through her mother side and North African, Eastern European and British descent through her father side. She attended cosmetology school and college in the early 1990s where she studied Political Science and Psychology before securing a record deal with Dreamworks Records and RedZone Entertainment Career Solé descended from a family of musical talent, song writers, singers and musicians. She began rapping at the age of 6 and formed a group called Divine with her best friend Shurhea Mitchell in 1986. They would perform at local talent shows and in 1990 they won a trip to the BRE (B ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Pimpin' On Wax
''Pimpin' on Wax'' is the debut solo studio album by American rapper JT Money. It was released on May 25, 1999, through Priority Records. Production was handled by Kevin "She'kspere" Briggs, Christoper "Tricky" Stewart, Dallas Austin and JT Money himself. It features guest appearances from Anthony Hamilton, Big Gipp, Evil, Solé, Too Short and Trick Daddy. The album peaked at No. 28 on the ''Billboard'' 200 and No. 8 on the Top R&B/Hip-Hop Albums. The single "Who Dat" featuring rapper Solé made it to number 5 on the ''Billboard'' Hot 100, number 2 on the Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Singles & Tracks and number 1 on the Hot Rap Tracks. "Who Dat" was certified gold by the Recording Industry Association of America on September 30, 1999. Critical reception ''Pimpin' on Wax'' received mostly positive reviews from music critics. ''Entertainment Weekly'' Matt Diehl praised the album's "booming Miami bass beats". Stephen Thomas Erlewine of AllMusic was more critical, as he believed the album's ... [...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] |
Priority Records
Priority Records is an American distribution company and record label known for artists including N.W.A, Ice Cube, MC Ren, Eazy-E, Master P, Snoop Dogg, Mos Def, Silkk the Shocker, Jay-Z, Paris, Mack 10, 504 Boyz, Brotha Lynch Hung, C-Murder, Mia X, Westside Connection, and Ice-T. It also distributed hip hop record labels including Death Row Records, Hoo-Bangin' Records, No Limit Records, Posthuman Records, Rap-A-Lot Records, Rawkus Records, Roc-A-Fella Records, Ruthless Records Duck Down Records, and Wu-Tang Records. According to '' Billboard'', "few record labels were as important to the rise of West Coast hip hop as Priority Records". Company history Beginnings (1985–1996) The Los Angeles-based company (with no ties or relations to a previous Priority Records label that was a subsidiary of what was then CBS Records) was formed in 1985 by three former K-tel executives: Bryan Turner, Mark Cerami and Steve Drath. Initial funding was provided by R ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Christopher Stewart (music Producer)
Christopher Alan "Tricky" Stewart (born January 4, 1974) is an American record producer, record executive, songwriter, and music publisher. Stewart, a five-time Grammy Award recipient, began producing music in 1992 and has contributed to unit sales of over 50 million for his work on hip hop, R&B and pop releases. Often in tandem with production partner and R&B singer The-Dream, he has been credited on the singles " Case of the Ex" (2000) by Mýa, "Me Against the Music" (2003) by Britney Spears, "Umbrella" (2007) by Rihanna, "Just Fine" (2007) by Mary J. Blige, "Single Ladies (Put a Ring on It)" (2008) by Beyoncé, " Touch My Body" (2008) and " Obsessed" (2009) by Mariah Carey, " One Time" (2009) and "Baby" (2010) by Justin Bieber, "Ride" (2010) by Ciara, and "Water" (2023) by Tyla, among others. Stewart co-founded the record company RedZone Entertainment in 1995, which signed R&B singer Frank Ocean prior to his mainstream breakthrough. In 2012, he was included in ''Billboard'' ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
4, 5, 6
"4, 5, 6" is the first single released from Solé's debut album, '' Skin Deep''. It was produced by Christopher "Tricky" Stewart and featured a guest verse from JT Money and a chorus by Kandi. This was Solé's second collaboration with JT Money and Stewart, as the three had worked together on JT Money's hit single "Who Dat" the previous year The song was a success, peaking at number 21 on the ''Billboard'' Hot 100 while also topping the ''Billboard'' Hot Rap Singles chart. "4, 5, 6" was certified gold by the Recording Industry Association of America (RIAA) for selling over 517,000 copies in the year of 2000. It was one of the most successful rap songs of the year 2000, reaching number 2 on the ''Billboard'' Year-End Hot Rap Singles, only behind Missy Elliott Melissa Arnette "Missy" Elliott (born July 1, 1971), also known as Misdemeanor, is an American rapper, singer, songwriter, and record producer. She began her musical career as a member of the Contemporary R&B, R&B girl ... [...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] |
Skin Deep (Solé Album)
''Skin Deep'' is the debut studio album by American rapper Solé. It was released on September 28, 1999, through DreamWorks Records. Production was handled by Focus..., Big Trev, Chuckey Charles, Colin Wolfe, Kevin Davis, Rashad Smith, and Christopher "Tricky" Stewart, who also served as executive producer together with Timmy Regisford. It features guest appearances from JT Money, Big Gipp, Bobbi Bosselina, J-Weav, Kandi Burruss, L.O., Ms. Toi, Mr. Raja, Tamar Braxton and Tech N9NE. The album debuted at No. 127 on the ''Billboard'' 200, peaked at No. 27 on the Top R&B/Hip-Hop Albums and No. 1 on the Heatseekers Albums in the United States. The album was supported with three singles: "Who Dat", "4, 5, 6" and " It Wasn't Me". "Who Dat", which peaked at No. 5 on the ''Billboard'' Hot 100 and number 2 on the Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs, previously appeared on JT Money's album ''Pimpin' on Wax ''Pimpin' on Wax'' is the debut solo studio album by American rapper JT Money. It was r ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Bully (2001 Film)
''Bully'' is a 2001 crime drama film directed by Larry Clark, and starring Brad Renfro, Bijou Phillips, Rachel Miner, Michael Pitt, Leo Fitzpatrick, Daniel Franzese, Kelli Garner, and Nick Stahl. Its plot follows a group of teenagers in South Florida who enact a murder plot against their mutual bully who has emotionally, physically, and sexually abused them for years. The film is based on the murder of Bobby Kent, and its screenplay was adapted by David McKenna (under the pseudonym Zachary Long) and Roger Pullis from the book ''Bully: A True Story of High School Revenge'' by Jim Schutze. Filming took place in southern Florida in the summer of 2000. ''Bully'' was given a limited release in the United States on July 13, 2001 by Lionsgate Films. The film received mixed reviews from critics, with some deriding it as an exploitation film for its graphic depiction of teen sexuality, though many praised it for its straightforward portrayal of youth crime and murder. It was nomin ... [...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] |
1999 Songs
1999 was designated as the International Year of Older Persons. Events January * January 1 – The euro currency is established and the European Central Bank assumes its full powers. * January 3 – The Mars Polar Lander is launched by NASA. * January 25 – The 6.2 1999 Colombia earthquake, Colombia earthquake hits western Colombia, killing at least 1,900 people. February * February 7 – Abdullah II of Jordan, Abdullah II inherits the throne of Jordan, following the death of his father King Hussein of Jordan, Hussein. * February 11 – Pluto moves along its eccentric orbit further from the Sun than Neptune. It had been nearer than Neptune since 1979, and will become again in 23rd century, 2231. * February 12 – U.S. President Bill Clinton is acquitted in Impeachment of Bill Clinton, impeachment proceedings in the United States Senate. * February 16 ** In Uzbekistan, an apparent 1999 Tashkent bombings, assassination attempt against President Isl ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
