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1996 In Hip Hop Music
This article summarizes the events, album releases, and album release dates in hip hop music for the year 1996. Released albums Highest-charting singles Highest first-week sales See also *Last article: 1995 in hip hop music *Next article: 1997 in hip hop music This article summarizes the events, album releases, and album release dates in hip hop music for the year 1997. Released albums Highest-charting singles Highest first-week sales See also *Last article: 1996 in hip hop music *Next artic ... References {{DEFAULTSORT:1996 In Hip Hop Hip hop Hip hop music by year ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Skillz (rapper)
Donnie Shaquan Lewis, (born June 2, 1974) also known as Skillz, or Mad Skillz is an American rapper known for his acclaimed 1996 album '' From Where???'', a reference to his origins in Virginia, not a New York City or Los Angeles rapper. He is also known for his yearly "Rap Ups," which he has done annually since 2002 (except in 2013). Skillz is also the creator of the web series "Hip Hop Confessions", a series of shows that gathers hip hop purists and hip hop lovers alike where they reveal something hip hop related that they have never told anyone. The show has featured Q-Tip, Peanut Butter Wolf, Kwamé and DJ Jazzy Jeff. Early life Lewis was born June 2, 1974, in Detroit, Michigan and after spending his early childhood in Fayetteville, North Carolina, he then moved to Richmond, Virginia, at a young age. He credits Run DMC for getting him involved in hip hop as a child. Career He first made a name for himself by finishing in second place (Losing to MC Supernatural) in ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Busta Rhymes
Trevor George Smith Jr. (born May 20, 1972), known professionally as Busta Rhymes, is an American rapper, singer, songwriter, record producer and actor. Chuck D of Public Enemy gave him the moniker Busta Rhymes, after NFL and CFL wide receiver George "Buster" Rhymes. He has received 12 Grammy Award nominations for his work, making him one of the most-nominated artists without winning. Busta Rhymes was an original member of Leaders of the New School, a group that attracted national attention when they opened on tour for Public Enemy. He gained exposure for their guest appearance on A Tribe Called Quest's track "Scenario". Shortly thereafter, the group broke up, leading Rhymes to become a sought after solo artist, appearing on numerous tracks for other artists before his solo debut album, ''The Coming'' (1996). The album reached the top ten on the ''Billboard'' 200 album chart, was certified platinum by the Recording Industry Association of America (RIAA), and earned him a ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Once Upon A Time In America (album)
''Once Upon a Time in America'' is the debut studio album by American rapper Smoothe da Hustler. It was released on March 19, 1996 via Profile Records. It was produced entirely by New York City-based producer DR Period with the exception of the song "Glocks On Cock", which was produced by Kenny Gee. It features guest appearances from Trigga tha Gambler, Kovon and DV Alias Khrist. The album was met with positive reviews, but failed to sell well, only making it to 93 on the ''Billboard'' 200, while faring better on the Top R&B/Hip-Hop Albums, peaking at 11. The album produced three singles: "Broken Language" b/w "Hustlin'", "Dollar Bill" b/w "My Brother My Ace" and "Hustler's Theme" b/w "Murdafest". "Broken Language" was alleged to be the inspiration behind Heather Headley's 2002 song "He Is". In a 2006 ''Vibe'' interview with Bobbito Garcia, Headley noticed the similarities between the two songs. In a 2006 interview, Smoothe da Hustler confirmed that the song's writer and producer ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Smoothe Da Hustler
Damon Smith, (born February 8, 1975) known by his stage name Smoothe Da Hustler, is an American rapper, songwriter, record producer, actor, and entrepreneur. He released his debut LP ''Once Upon a Time in America'' on Profile Records in 1996. He runs an entertainment company, SMG Entertainment, which includes the record label SMG Records. Profile records "Broken Language" Smoothe Da Hustler's musical career began when he joined fellow Brooklyn rapper The Notorious B.I.G. on his 1994 ''Ready to Die'' promotional tour. The following year, Smoothe Da Hustler teamed up with producer D/R Period to release “Broken Language” independently in his hometown of Brownsville, Brooklyn, NY. The track was a 'Hip Hop Quotable' in the November 1995 issue of ''The Source'' and led to a record deal with Profile Records. ''Once Upon A Time In America'' Profile Records re-released “Broken Language” on Smoothe Da Hustler's 1996 debut album ''Once Upon a Time in America''. The album pe ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Off Parole
''Off Parole'' is the third studio album by American rapper Rappin' 4-Tay, released March 19, 1996 on Chrysalis Records. The album features production by The Enhancer, G-Man Stan, Lil' Fly, Mike Dean, Rappin' 4-Tay and Too Short. It peaked at number 10 on the ''Billboard'' Top R&B/Hip-Hop Albums and at number 38 on the ''Billboard'' 200. _Charts_&_Awards_>_Billboard_Albums_))).html" ;"title="((( Off Parole > Charts & Awards > Billboard Albums )))">((( Off Parole > Charts & Awards > Billboard Albums ))) All Media Guide, LLC. Retrieved on 2010-01-15. The album features guest performances by Too Short, MC Breed, Lil' Fly, Get Low Playaz (JT The Bigga Figga, San Quinn & Seff The Gaffla) and Jasmyne Forté (4-Tay's Seven Year Old Daughter). Four music videos were produced to promote the album, including: "Never Talk Down" featuring Too Short & MC Breed, "A Lil' Some'em Some'em", "Ain't No Playa (Playaz Sh*t)" and "Off Parole". The song, "Never Talk Down", is a slightly different ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Rappin' 4-Tay
Anthony H. Forté (born March 2, 1968), better known by his stage name Rappin' 4-Tay, is an American rapper from San Francisco, California. Early life Anthony Forte was born March 2, 1968 and grew up in San Francisco's Fillmore District. He has a twin sister. He has a son as well as three daughters. Music career Right after high school, 4-Tay made his debut on the Too Short album '' Life Is...Too Short''. He was later convicted on drug charges and served ten months in prison. Upon his release from prison he released his debut album ''Rappin' 4-Tay Is Back'' in 1991, and followed up in 1994 with ''Don't Fight the Feelin''', which included the hits "Playaz Club" (which sampled the song " Private Number" by William Bell and Judy Clay and hit number 36 on the ''Billboard'' Hot 100), the "Dank Season" featuring Seff Tha Gaffla, and " I'll Be Around" (which hit number 39 on the US Hot 100, number 59 in Australia, and number one in New Zealand ). In 1995, two Rappin' 4-Tay songs—"P ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Wise Intelligent
Timothy Grimes, better known by his stage name Wise Intelligent, is an American hip hop musician from Trenton, New Jersey. He is a member of Poor Righteous Teachers. He released ''The Talented Timothy Taylor'' in 2007. His third solo studio album, ''The Unconkable Djezuz Djonez'', was released in 2011. In 2012, ''Complex (magazine), Complex'' included him on the "50 Most Slept-On Rappers of All Time" list. In 2017, he released a collaborative album with Gensu Dean, titled ''Game of Death''. Discography Studio albums * ''Killin' U... for Fun'' (1996) * ''The Talented Timothy Taylor'' (2007) * ''The Unconkable Djezuz Djonez'' (2011) * ''El Negro Guerrero'' (2013) * ''Stevie Bonneville Wallace'' (2016) * ''The Blue Klux Klan'' (2017) * ''Game of Death'' (2017) * ''Ponzie'' (2018) Compilation albums * ''Blessed Be the Poor?'' (2007) Extended plays * ''Omnicide'' (2020) Singles * "Killin'-U" b/w "Tu-Shoom-Pang" (1995) * "Rastafarian Girl" (1996) * "Never Kill Again" b/w "Freesty ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Gamers (album)
''Gamers'' is the second album released by The Conscious Daughters. It was released on March 5, 1996, for Scarface Records, distributed by Priority Records and featured production by Paris, Tone Capone, Studio Ton and Mike Mosley. Gamers only made it to one Billboard chart, it made it to 29 on the Top R&B/Hip-Hop Albums chart. One single charted, entitled "Gamers". Track listing #"Strikin'" (K. Smith, C. Green)- 4:21 #"Gamers" (K. Smith, C. Green)- 4:32 #"You Want Me" (K. Smith, C. Green)- 3:03 #"All Caught Up" (K. Smith, C. Green, O. Jackson)- 3:48 #"She's So Tight" (K. Smith, C. Green)- 4:19 #"It Don't Stop" (Featuring Suga T) (K. Smith, C. Green, F. Morales, M. Ludlum, T. Stevens)- 5:17 #"Female Vocalism" (K. Smith, C. Green, E. Brooks)- 4:11 #"Da Mack Hit" (K. Smith, C. Green, O. Jackson)- 3:31 #"Who Got Da Mic" (K. Smith, C. Green)- 4:18 #"TCD Fo' Life (West Coast Bomb)" (K. Smith, C. Green, O. Jackson)- 3:35 #"Come Smooth, Come Rude" (K. Smith, C. Green, O. Jackson)- 4: ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
The Conscious Daughters
The Conscious Daughters (TCD) were an American female hip hop duo from the Bay Area, California, United States, consisting of Carla "CMG" Green and Karryl "Special One" Smith. The duo signed in 1993 to Paris's record label, Scarface Records, after passing him a demo tape at a club. They released their first studio album, ''Ear to the Street''. The single and video release of their 1994 single, "Somethin' to Ride To (Fonky Expedition)", helped TCD gain national recognition. Soon after, they were signed by Priority/EMI Records and released their second album, ''Gamers''. Many collaborations, projects and television appearances followed, most notably ''Rap City'', MTV Jams, and ''Soul Train''. In 2007, Nas released the track "Where Are They Now (West Coast Remix)" which featured Breeze, Kam, King Tee, Candyman, Threat, Ice-T, Sir Mix-A-Lot and TCD. Their third album, ''The Nutcracker Suite'', was released on Guerrilla Funk Records on February 10, 2009. In 2010, TCD severed ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
The Awakening (Lord Finesse Album)
''The Awakening'' is the third and final album by the hip hop artist Lord Finesse, released in 1996. Unlike his first two albums, ''The Awakening'' features a large number of album guests, including Doo-Wop, O.C., KRS-One, MC Lyte, Marquee, Akinyele, Showbiz, Diamond D, A.G., Kid Capri, Large Professor and Brand Nubian's Grand Puba and Sadat X. The album features the single "Hip 2 Da Game" and the hidden track "Actual Facts". Music videos There have been music videos for the tracks "Hip 2 Da Game", "Actual Facts" & "Gameplan". Gameplan features a cameo from Big L Lamont Coleman (May 30, 1974February 15, 1999), known professionally as Big L, was an American rapper and record executive. Emerging from Harlem in New York City in 1992, Coleman became known among underground hip-hop fans for his freestyling .... Big L appears during the chorus for “Food for Thought” Track listing *Note: "Actual Facts" is not listed anywhere on the jacket on CD or vinyl editions; th ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Lord Finesse
Lord Finesse (born Robert Hall Jr., February 19, 1970) is an American rapper and hip-hop record producer from The Bronx, New York best known as the leader of the D.I.T.C. crew. About.com ranked him number 29 on its list of the Top-50 Hip-Hop Producers. Career In 1989, Finesse and his former partner DJ Mike Smooth signed with Wild Pitch Records, home of other popular hip hop artists such as Gang Starr, Main Source, Chill Rob G, Percee P and O.C. In 1990, the duo released their debut album ''Funky Technician''. The album featured production from future star beat-makers DJ Premier, Diamond D and Showbiz. Soon after, Finesse formed the popular New York underground crew D.I.T.C., an acronym for "Diggin In The Crates", together with Showbiz and A.G. and Diamond D. Future members included Fat Joe, O.C., Buckwild, and Big L. Finesse returned as a solo artist in early 1992 with his second effort, ''Return of the Funky Man''. The album featured guest appearances from Percee P and AG. ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
