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YG (rapper)
Keenon Dequan Ray Jackson (born March 9, 1990), better known by his stage name YG (short for Young Gangsta), is an American rapper. He released his debut mixtape ''4Fingaz'' in 2008, and its follow-up, ''The Real 4Fingaz'', the following year. The latter gained recognition for its local hit song "Toot It and Boot It", which entered the Billboard Hot 100, ''Billboard'' Hot 100 at number 67 and received RIAA certification, platinum certification by the Recording Industry Association of America (RIAA). He signed a recording contract with Def Jam Recordings in October 2009, which entered joint-venture with Atlanta-based rapper Jeezy's record label, CTE World, in 2013. His 2013 single, "My Nigga" (featuring Jeezy and Rich Homie Quan), peaked at number 19 on the ''Billboard'' Hot 100. The song and its follow-ups, "Left, Right" (featuring Mustard (record producer), DJ Mustard) and "Who Do You Love? (YG song), Who Do You Love?" (featuring Drake (rapper), Drake), preceded the release of ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Compton, California
Compton is a city located in the Gateway Cities region of southern Los Angeles County, California, United States, situated south of downtown Los Angeles. Compton is one of the oldest cities in the county, and on May 11, 1888, was the eighth city in Los Angeles County to incorporate. As of the 2020 United States census, 2020 census, the city had a total population of 95,740. It is known as the "Hub City" due to its alleged geographic centrality in Los Angeles County, though it is actually near the southern end of the county. Neighborhoods in Compton include Sunny Cove, Leland, downtown Compton, and Richland Farms. History The Tongva inhabited the Los Angeles Basin. The Spanish Empire had expanded into this area when the Viceroy of New Spain commissioned Juan Rodríguez Cabrillo to explore the Pacific Ocean in 1542–1543. In 1767, the area became part of the The Californias, Province of the Californias (), and the area was explored by the Portolá expedition in 1769–1770. ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Jeezy
Jay Wayne Jenkins (born September 28, 1977), known by his stage name Jeezy (or Young Jeezy), is an American rapper. He is credited, alongside fellow Georgia-based rappers T.I. and Gucci Mane, with pioneering the hip hop subgenre trap music for mainstream audiences. Jenkins began his career in 2001, releasing two independent albums until signing with Def Jam Recordings to release his major label debut, ''Let's Get It: Thug Motivation 101'' (2005). The album peaked at number two on the ''Billboard'' 200, sold 172,000 copies in its first week, and received Platinum certification, double platinum certification by the Recording Industry Association of America (RIAA); its lead single, "Soul Survivor (Young Jeezy song), Soul Survivor" (featuring Akon), peaked at number four on the Billboard Hot 100, ''Billboard'' Hot 100 and remains his highest-charting song. His second and third albums, ''Thug Motivation 102: The Inspiration'' (2006) and ''The Recession'' (2008) were met with continu ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Big Bank
"Big Bank" is a song by American rapper YG featuring fellow American rappers 2 Chainz & Big Sean and Trinidadian rapper Nicki Minaj. Produced by DJ Mustard, it was released on May 25, 2018, as the second single from YG's third studio album, ''Stay Dangerous'' (2018). Chart performance ''Big Bank'' debuted at number 66 on the US ''Billboard'' Hot 100 on the chart dated June 9, 2018. After climbing the charts for weeks, the song eventually reached its peak position at number 16 on the chart dated August 18, 2018, becoming YG's highest-charting song as a lead artist. On September 10, 2020, the single was certified quadruple platinum by the Recording Industry Association of America (RIAA) for combined sales and streaming equivalent units of over four million units in the United States. ''Madden NFL 19'' controversy The song is featured on the soundtrack of the 2018 video game '' Madden NFL 19''. Prior to its release, it was revealed Electronic Arts had removed quarterback Colin Ka ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Stay Dangerous
''Stay Dangerous'' is the third studio album by American rapper YG. It was released on August 3, 2018, by 4Hunnid Records and Def Jam Recordings. The album features guest appearances from various rappers, including 2 Chainz, ASAP Rocky, Ty Dolla Sign, Quavo, Mozzy, Jay 305, Big Sean, YoungBoy Never Broke Again and Nicki Minaj. ''Stay Dangerous'' was supported by two singles: "Suu Whoop" and " Big Bank". The album received generally positive reviews from critics and debuted at number five on the US ''Billboard'' 200. Promotion On August 2, 2018, YG released a trailer for the album, inspired by Dos Equis's The Most Interesting Man in the World ad campaign. Singles The album's lead single, "Suu Whoop", was released for streaming and digital download on February 16, 2018. Its music video was released on March 13, 2018. The album's second single, " Big Bank" featuring 2 Chainz, Big Sean and Nicki Minaj, was released on May 25, 2018. Its music video was released a month later. ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Still Brazy
''Still Brazy'' is the second studio album by American rapper YG. It was made available for streaming on June 14, 2016, by Apple Music. Later, it was released physically for the digital download purchases on June 17, 2016, by 4Hunnid Records, CTE World and Def Jam Recordings. The album features production handled by Swish, P-Lo, Terrace Martin, Larrance Dopson, CT Beats, Ty Dolla Sign and Hit-Boy, while YG enlisted the collaborators such as Lil Wayne, Drake, Nipsey Hussle and Slim 400, among others. ''Still Brazy'' was supported by three singles: "Twist My Fingaz", " FDT" and " Why You Always Hatin?" The album received widespread acclaim from critics and debuted at number six on the US ''Billboard'' 200, earning 38,000 album-equivalent units in its first week. It was certified gold by the Recording Industry Association of America (RIAA). Promotion To promote the album release, YG released the track, "I Wanna Benz", was released on December 12, 2015. The song features guest ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Don't Tell 'Em
"Don't Tell 'Em" is a song by American singer Jeremih from his third studio album, '' Late Nights''. It features American rapper YG, and was released as the first single from the album. The song peaked at number six on the ''Billboard'' Hot 100. Outside of the United States, "Don't Tell 'Em" peaked within the top ten of the charts in the United Kingdom, as well as the top twenty of the charts in Australia and Belgium. Background and composition Jeremih wrote "Don't Tell 'Em" in January 2014, right after knowing that one song he co-wrote, Kid Ink's " Show Me" (2013), went number 1 on the Billboard Rap Airplay chart. The song's performers co-wrote the song with its producers, DJ Mustard and Mick Schultz. "Don't Tell 'Em" is an electro-R&B song with a hip hop production. It contains an interpolation of Snap!'s 1992 single " Rhythm Is a Dancer". Remix The official remix of the song features American singer Ty Dolla Sign and rapper French Montana. A music video for the official ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Jeremih
Jeremy Phillip Felton (born July 17, 1987), known professionally as Jeremih ( ), is an American Contemporary R&B, R&B singer. He embarked on a musical career after meeting record producer Mick Schultz in 2008, and signed a recording contract with Def Jam Recordings the following year. Jeremih's 2009 debut single, "Birthday Sex" peaked at number four on the Billboard Hot 100, ''Billboard'' Hot 100 chart; it preceded the release of his Jeremih (album), self-titled debut studio album in June that year, which peaked at number six on the Billboard 200, ''Billboard'' 200. His 2010 single, "Down on Me (Jeremih song), Down on Me" (featuring 50 Cent) saw continued commercial success and matched the chart position of "Birthday Sex", also receiving RIAA certification, sextuple platinum certification by the Recording Industry Association of America (RIAA). It preceded the release of his second album ''All About You (album), All About You'' (2010), which was met with a critical and commercia ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Billboard 200
The ''Billboard'' 200 is a record chart ranking the 200 most popular music albums and EPs in the United States. It is published weekly by '' Billboard'' magazine to convey the popularity of an artist or groups of artists. Sometimes, a recording act is remembered for its " number ones" that outperformed all other albums during at least one week. The chart grew from a weekly top 10 list in 1956 to become a top 200 list in May 1967, acquiring its existing name in March 1992. Its previous names include the ''Billboard'' Top LPs (1961–1972), ''Billboard'' Top LPs & Tape (1972–1984), ''Billboard'' Top 200 Albums (1984–1985), ''Billboard'' Top Pop Albums (1985–1991), and ''Billboard'' 200 Top Albums (1991–1992). The chart is based mostly on sales—both at retail and digital – of albums in the United States. The weekly sales period was Monday to Sunday when Nielsen started tracking sales in 1991, but since July 2015, the tracking week begins on Friday (to coincide ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
My Krazy Life
''My Krazy Life'' is the debut studio album by American rapper YG. It was released on March 18, 2014, through CTE World and Pushaz Ink, and distributed by Def Jam Recordings. The album features guest appearances from Kendrick Lamar, Drake, Lil Wayne, Nicki Minaj, Rich Homie Quan, Ty Dolla Sign, Schoolboy Q, Meek Mill, Jay Rock, Tory Lanez, Jeezy, TeeFlii and RJ, while the production was primarily handled by frequent collaborator DJ Mustard, along with production from Ty Dolla Sign and Terrace Martin. ''My Krazy Life'' was supported by four singles: " My Nigga", " Left, Right", " Who Do You Love?" and "Do It to Ya". "My Nigga" peaked at number 19 on the US ''Billboard'' Hot 100 chart and was later certified five times platinum by the Recording Industry Association of America (RIAA). YG also released multiple mixtapes leading up to the album's release including the ''Just Re'd Up'' series, and the DJ Mustard-produced ''4Hunnid Degreez''. The album received generally positive ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Drake (rapper)
Aubrey Drake Graham (born October 24, 1986) is a Canadian rapper, singer, and actor. Regarded as Billboard and Vibe's 50 Greatest Rappers of All Time, one of the greatest rappers of all time, he is credited with popularizing Contemporary R&B, R&B sensibilities in hip-hop music. Drake first gained recognition by starring as Jimmy Brooks in the CTV Television Network teen drama series ''Degrassi: The Next Generation'' (2001–2008) and began his music career by releasing the mixtapes ''Room for Improvement (mixtape), Room for Improvement'' (2006), ''Comeback Season (mixtape), Comeback Season'' (2007), and ''So Far Gone (mixtape), So Far Gone'' (2009). After signing with Young Money Entertainment, Drake released his debut album ''Thank Me Later'' (2010), which debuted atop the Billboard 200, ''Billboard'' 200 chart. All of his subsequent albums—including ''Take Care'' (2011), ''Nothing Was the Same'' (2013), ''Scorpion (Drake album), Scorpion'' (2018), ''Honestly, Nevermind' ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Who Do You Love? (YG Song)
"Who Do You Love?" is a song by American hip hop recording artist YG from his debut studio album '' My Krazy Life'' (2014). It was released on February 20, 2014, as the third single from the album. The song, produced by frequent collaborator DJ Mustard, features a guest appearance from Canadian rapper Drake. The song has since peaked at number 54 on the US ''Billboard'' Hot 100 chart. Background YG has stated that the inspiration of the song came from a Lil Boosie song of the same name. The song was originally intended as the first single off of "My Krazy Life" but YG chose to go against the label due to him preferring to not rely on Drake for success. The song initially leaked New Year's Eve 2013 after a fan impersonating a DJ tricked YG into emailing him the song. Chart performance ''Who Do You Love?'' debuted at number 78 on the US ''Billboard'' Hot 100, on the chart dated March 29, 2014. The following week on the chart, the song reached its peak position at 54 on the char ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Mustard (record Producer)
Mustard may refer to: Food and plants * Mustard (condiment), a paste or sauce made from mustard seeds used as a condiment * Mustard plant, one of several plants, having seeds that are used for the condiment ** Mustard seed, small, round seeds of the mustard plant used in cooking * Mustard greens (''Brassica juncea''), edible leaves from a variety of mustard plant * Mustard oil * Mustard family, or Brassicaceae, a family of plants * Mustard tree, or ''Salvadora persica'' * Betel vine, produces the fresh fruit mustard stick * Tomalley, sometimes called the "mustard" of a crab or lobster Science and technology * Mustard (color), a dull/dark shade of yellow, similar to the color of the condiment * BAC Mustard (Multi-Unit Space Transport and Recovery Device), an experimental British spacecraft * Mustard gas or sulfur mustard, a chemical weapon * Nitrogen mustard, chemotherapy agents derived from mustard gas Other uses * Mustard (name), including a list of people with ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
