2017 In Hip Hop Music
This article lists the events, album releases, and album release dates in hip hop music for the year 2017. Events January *On January 8, Drake's Summer Sixteen Tour was declared the highest grossing hip-hop concert tour in history with a gross of $84,300,000 from a total of 54 different shows. The previous record holder was Jay-Z and Kanye West's Watch the Throne Tour, which made a total of $75,000,000 from 63 live shows. *On January 9, West Coast record producer and DJ Crazy Toones died at the age of 45 from a heart attack. *On January 18, 21 Savage announced that he had signed a deal with Epic Records. The same day that Fat Joe announced that he had signed a management deal with Jay Z's Roc Nation company. *On January 19, XXXTentacion's court date for his October 2016 arrest was pushed back to April 1. February *On February 7, Jim Jones announced that he signed a management deal with Jay Z's Roc Nation company, ending their long-standing feud. *On February 10, Gucci Mane ann ... [...More Info...]       [...Related Items...]     OR:     [Wikipedia]   [Google]   [Baidu]   |
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1017 Records
The New 1017 Records, also known as 1017 Global Music, LLC and formerly 1017 Brick Squad, So Icey Entertainment, & 1017 Eskimo, is an American record label founded by Gucci Mane after his departure from Mizay Entertainment and the closing of So Icey. The label was home to Ralo, Hoodrich Pablo Juan, Waka Flocka Flame, OJ Da Juiceman and others. History 2007–2013 In 2007 Gucci Mane founded his first independent record label, So Icey Entertainment, after signing with Mizay Entertainment. Soon after Gucci released his independent album, ''Trap-A-Thon''. From 2007 - 2009, So Icey Entertainment flooded the streets and online streaming platforms with mixtapes. These early years of internet mixtapes would change independent music forever, paving the way for platforms like Youtube, Soundcloud, and Audiomack. Gucci, along with his independent label, So Icey Entertainment, is also responsible birthing legendary trap music names such as: Dj Drama, Gangsta Grillz, The Affiliates, Tra ... [...More Info...]       [...Related Items...]     OR:     [Wikipedia]   [Google]   [Baidu]   |
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Vic Mensa
Vic (; es, Vic or Pancracio Celdrán (2004). Diccionario de topónimos españoles y sus gentilicios (5ª edición). Madrid: Espasa Calpe. p. 843. ISBN 978-84-670-3054-9. «Vic o Vich (viquense, vigitano, vigatán, ausense, ausetano, ausonense): Ciudad barcelonesa, cabeza del partido judicial situada cerca de los ríos Ter y Méder, en la Plana de Vich.») is the capital of the ''comarca'' of Osona, in the province of Barcelona, Catalonia, Spain. Vic is located from Barcelona and from Girona. Geography Vic lies in the middle of the Plain of Vic, equidistant from Barcelona and the Pyrenees. Vic has persistent fog in winter as a result of a thermal inversion, with temperatures as low as -10 °C, an absolute record of -24 °C and episodes of cold and severe snowstorms. For this reason the natural vegetation includes the pubescent oak typical of the sub-Mediterranean climates of eastern France, Northern Italy and the Balkans. Names Originally known as ''Auso'', it ... [...More Info...]       [...Related Items...]     OR:     [Wikipedia]   [Google]   [Baidu]   |
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Kodak Black
Bill Kahan Kapri (born Dieuson Octave; June 11, 1997), better known by his stage name Kodak Black, is an American rapper. He gained initial recognition with his single "No Flockin", released in 2014. His debut album, ''Painting Pictures'' (2017), peaked at number three on the US Billboard 200, ''Billboard'' 200 and included the Billboard Hot 100, ''Billboard'' Hot 100 top 10 single "Tunnel Vision (Kodak Black song), Tunnel Vision". Black's second album, ''Dying to Live (Kodak Black album), Dying to Live'' (2018), peaked at number one on the ''Billboard'' 200 and was supported by the single "Zeze (song), Zeze" (featuring Travis Scott and Offset (rapper), Offset), which peaked at number 2 on the Hot 100. Kodak Black's career has been marked by periods of mainstream success, as well as public controversies and legal issues. His legal troubles began in middle school and spiked significantly throughout the late 2010s. In 2019, Black was arrested for weapons possession and was sente ... [...More Info...]       [...Related Items...]     OR:     [Wikipedia]   [Google]   [Baidu]   |
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ShETHER
"Shether" (sometimes stylized as shETHER) is a diss track by American rapper Remy Ma. The song is aimed at rapper Nicki Minaj. It was released on February 25, 2017, by Empire Distribution. The song's title and beat is from the diss track "Ether" by Nas. Background and release Disagreements between Remy Ma and Minaj originated in 2007, when Ma took note of Minaj's freestyle record, nicknamed "Dirty Money", from her mixtape ''Playtime Is Over'' (2007). In the record, Minaj recites: "Tell that bitch with the crown to run it like Chris Brown/she won three rounds, I'ma need a hundred thou/like 'Chinatown' — bitches better bow down/oh you ain't know, betcha bitches know now/fuck I got a gun — let her know that I'm the one". Minaj reportedly never confirmed or denied that the song was about Ma, however Ma remarked in a 2010 interview, "To this day I still feel like he songis a stab at me; I'm gonna iss Minajback for that one". Although Ma and Minaj shared words of encouragement in ... [...More Info...]       [...Related Items...]     OR:     [Wikipedia]   [Google]   [Baidu]   |
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Remy Ma
Reminisce Mackie ( Smith; born May 30, 1980), known professionally as Remy Ma, is an American rapper. Discovered by Big Pun, she came to prominence for her work as a member of Fat Joe's group, Terror Squad. In 2006, she released her debut studio album '' There's Something About Remy: Based on a True Story'', which became a modest success, peaking at number 33 on the ''Billboard'' 200 chart. Ma's most commercially successful songs include " Whuteva", " Ante Up (Remix)", "Lean Back", " Conceited", and " All the Way Up". She is one of only four multiple winners of the BET Award for Best Female Hip-Hop Artist, which she won in 2005 and 2017. Ma is the recipient of two ''Vibe'' Awards, two Source Awards, and has been nominated for four Grammy Awards. Since 2015, she has starred on VH1's reality series '' Love & Hip Hop: New York'', alongside her husband Papoose. Life and career Early life and career beginnings Mackie was born in The Bronx, and grew up in Castle Hill Projec ... [...More Info...]       [...Related Items...]     OR:     [Wikipedia]   [Google]   [Baidu]   |
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Swalla (song)
"Swalla" is a song by American singer Jason Derulo featuring Nicki Minaj and Ty Dolla $ign, released on February 24, 2017, by Warner Bros. Records. The song was written by the artists alongside LunchMoney Lewis, Robert Diggs, Jacob Kasher Hindlin, Russell Jones. and producer Ricky Reed. The song was originally intended to be the first single from Derulo's fifth studio album, then titled ''777''. Background and release Derulo previewed "Swalla" in a video posted in August 2016. He officially announced it as a single on January 2, 2017. "Swalla" premiered on February 23, 2017, and was released for download on iTunes Store the next day. While talking about the song on the red carpet of the 59th Grammy Awards, Derulo said: "I never believe in forcing a collaboration. You know, I’m a fan of both of theirs and I thought that they fit the track perfectly. It’s one of those ones that’ll get you up and doing your thing. I feel like it’s gonna stick out on the radio. There’s not ... [...More Info...]       [...Related Items...]     OR:     [Wikipedia]   [Google]   [Baidu]   |
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Make Love (Gucci Mane Song)
"Make Love" is a hip hop song by rappers Gucci Mane and Nicki Minaj. It was released as a single on February 23, 2017, by Young Money Entertainment and Atlantic Records as the first single from Mane's eleventh studio album ''Mr. Davis''. It debuted and peaked at number 78 on the US ''Billboard'' Hot 100. On April 19, Mane released the music video for "Make Love". Following the release of the track, critics suggested that the track may have contained attacks directed at Minaj's enemies, most notably Remy Ma, who released the diss track, "Shether", aimed at Minaj, two days after "Make Love" was released. Background The collaboration marks the first time after seven years Mane and Minaj were on a song together. The song also marks the first time the pair worked together since they exchanged heated words on Twitter in 2013. On February 23, 2017, Mane announced on his Twitter that he was dropping the "hardest song of the year" at midnight. A music video soon followed. On the track, ... [...More Info...]       [...Related Items...]     OR:     [Wikipedia]   [Google]   [Baidu]   |
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Nicki Minaj
Onika Tanya Maraj-Petty (; born December 8, 1982), known professionally as Nicki Minaj ( ), is a Trinidadian-born rapper based in the United States. She is known for her musical versatility, animated flow in her rapping, alter egos and accents. Minaj is regarded as being the most influential female rapper of her generation and has been called the greatest female rapper of the 21st century. Maraj first gained recognition after releasing three mixtapes between 2007 and 2009. Her debut album, ''Pink Friday'' (2010), topped the U.S. ''Billboard'' 200 chart. Its fifth single, " Super Bass", reached number three on the U.S. ''Billboard'' Hot 100 chart and was certified diamond by the RIAA. Minaj's follow-up album, '' Pink Friday: Roman Reloaded'' (2012) explored dance-pop. The lead single, " Starships", peaked in the top five worldwide. Her third album, ''The Pinkprint'' (2014) explored more personal topics and marked a return to her hip hop roots. Its second single, "Anaconda ... [...More Info...]       [...Related Items...]     OR:     [Wikipedia]   [Google]   [Baidu]   |
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Dreamville Records
Dreamville Records is an American record label founded by American rapper J. Cole and his manager Ibrahim Hamad. The label is currently distributed through Interscope Records, a unit of Universal Music Group. The roster includes Bas (rapper), Bas, Ari Lennox, Cozz, Omen (musician), Omen, Lute (rapper), Lute, JID, EarthGang, and Cole himself. Dreamville also houses American record producers Elite (record producer), Elite, Ron Gilmore, and Cedric Brown. History 2007–2012: Formation and early years During the composition of ''The Come Up'', Cole started his own record label in early 2007 with current Sudanese-American label president Ibrahim Hamad. Cole and Hamad met while attending St. John's University (New York City), St. John's University. Cole sought for an avenue to release his own music, while Hamad yearned to start a record label, prompting the two to team up to form Dreamville Records. Rapper Omen (musician), Omen has been affiliated with Dreamville since the beginning, ... [...More Info...]       [...Related Items...]     OR:     [Wikipedia]   [Google]   [Baidu]   |
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XO Records
XO (also known as XO Records) is a Canadian record label founded by singer the Weeknd, his managers Wassim Slaiby and Amir "Cash" Esmailian, and his creative director La Mar Taylor. Slaiby also serves as the label's CEO. As of 2012, it operates as a subsidiary of Universal Music Group, and is distributed through Republic Records. The label's current acts include the Weeknd, Belly, Nav and Chxrry22. The label has had six projects debut at number one on the ''Billboard'' 200: ''Beauty Behind The Madness'', '' Starboy'', ''My Dear Melancholy'', '' Bad Habits'', '' After Hours'' and '' Good Intentions'', with the latter two both achieving this in the first half of 2020. History In 2011, the Weeknd, Wassim Slaiby, Amir Esmailian and La Mar Taylor founded XO as an unofficial imprint to release The Weeknd's three mixtapes; ''House of Balloons'', ''Thursday'', and ''Echoes of Silence''. The mixtapes earned the Weeknd a following and recognition from mainstream publications, and helpe ... [...More Info...]       [...Related Items...]     OR:     [Wikipedia]   [Google]   [Baidu]   |
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The Weeknd
Abel Makkonen Tesfaye (born February 16, 1990), known professionally as the Weeknd, is a Canadian singer, songwriter, record producer, and actor. Known for his sonic versatility and dark lyricism, his music explores escapism, Romance (love), romance, and melancholia, and is often inspired by personal experiences. He has received List of awards and nominations received by the Weeknd, numerous accolades, including four Grammy Awards, a Latin Grammy Awards, Latin Grammy Award, 20 Billboard Music Awards, ''Billboard'' Music Awards, 17 Juno Awards, six American Music Awards, two MTV Video Music Awards, and nominations for an Academy Awards, Academy Award and a Primetime Emmy Awards, Primetime Emmy Award. Born and raised in Toronto, Tesfaye began his career in 2009 by anonymously releasing music on YouTube. Two years later, he co-founded the XO (record label), XO record label and released the mixtapes ''House of Balloons'', ''Thursday (album), Thursday'' and ''Echoes of Silence'', ... [...More Info...]       [...Related Items...]     OR:     [Wikipedia]   [Google]   [Baidu]   |