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808 Melo
Andre Michael Loblack (born 6 April 1997), known professionally as 808Melo or 808MeloBeats, is a British record producer and songwriter from Ilford, East London. 808Melo is credited as a pioneer of UK drill and Brooklyn drill and is known for his bass heavy percussion. In 2019, he produced Pop Smoke's debut mixtape, '' Meet the Woo''. He also produced most of the songs on Pop Smoke's sophomore mixtape, '' Meet the Woo 2'', and he helped produce Pop Smoke's posthumous album '' Shoot for the Stars, Aim for the Moon'', which topped the ''Billboard'' Hot 100 artist charts in July 2020. 808Melo has also produced songs for Travis Scott, Fivio Foreign, and Lil Tjay. Career 808Melo started producing in 2016 when he bought a laptop computer and the FL Studio digital audio workstation program. He developed a style of crisp bass lines with sliding 808 percussion drum patterns. He became popular in the UK after producing songs for Headie One, 410, K-Trap, CB and ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Shoot For The Stars, Aim For The Moon
''Shoot for the Stars, Aim for the Moon'' is the debut studio album by American rapper Pop Smoke. It was posthumously released on July 3, 2020, by Victor Victor Worldwide and Republic Records, and a deluxe edition of the album that includes fifteen additional tracks—including remixes of three songs from the original—was released on July 20 that year, a date that would have been Pop Smoke's 21st birthday. It is a drill, trap, and R&B record. American rapper 50 Cent executive-produced ''Shoot for the Stars, Aim for the Moon'' following the murder of Pop Smoke during a home invasion on February 19, 2020. 50 Cent finished the album for Pop Smoke by calling the featured artists and taking care of the deadlines. After the completion, 50 Cent helped fulfill Pop Smoke's wish to take his mother to an awards show. Jess Jackson mastered and sequenced ''Shoot for the Stars, Aim for the Moon'' and reworked the tracks to get the professional sound of a big recording stud ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
JackBoys
''JackBoys'' (stylized in all caps) is a collaborative compilation album by American record label Cactus Jack Records, under the name JackBoys, and American rapper Travis Scott, its leader. It was released through the label alongside Epic Records on December 27, 2019. The album features guest appearances from Rosalía, Lil Baby, Sheck Wes, Don Toliver, Quavo, Offset, Young Thug, and Pop Smoke. JackBoys is a hip hop collective of rappers signed to Scott's Cactus Jack imprint, including Scott himself, Wes, Toliver, Luxury Tax 50, and Scott's DJ Chase B. Upon debut, ''JackBoys'' opened atop the US ''Billboard'' 200 on January 11, 2020, becoming the first number one album of the 2020s. This is Scott's third album to debut atop the chart since his third studio album, ''Astroworld'' (2018). Background and release In March 2017, Scott announced he would be launching his own imprint, under the name of Cactus Jack Records. During an interview, Scott said, "I'm not doing it to ha ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Gatti (song)
"Gatti" is a song by JackBoys, and American rappers Travis Scott and Pop Smoke from Travis Scott's and the JackBoys' compilation album, ''JackBoys'' (2019). The song was written by Travis Scott, Pop Smoke, 808Melo, Axl, and Peter Klapka. 808Melo handled the song's production, while Axl was credited as a co-producer. A drill song, it sees Travis Scott rap about American model Kylie Jenner and why they broke up. Many critics lauded Pop Smoke's inclusion in the song. "Gatti" peaked at number 69 on the US ''Billboard'' Hot 100, giving Pop Smoke his first Hot 100 hit in the United States. It also reached the top-70 of record charts in Canada and the United Kingdom. An accompanying music video was released on December 30, 2019, and directed by Cactus Jack and White Trash Tyler. The visual features Travis Scott driving around New York's streets in a black and blue Bugatti Chiron while Pop Smoke is sat in the passenger seat. The video received positive reviews, with some critics p ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
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] |
Skepta
Chief Joseph Olaitan Adenuga Jr. (born 19 September 1982), known professionally as Skepta, is a British-Nigerian grime MC, rapper and record producer. Alongside his younger brother Jme, he briefly joined Roll Deep before they became founding members of Boy Better Know in 2005. With Boy Better Know, Skepta clashed with fellow MC Devilman for the video release ''Lord of the Mics 2'', in what is remembered as one of the biggest clashes in grime history. Skepta released his debut studio album ''Greatest Hits'' in 2007 and his second album, ''Microphone Champion'' in 2009, both independently; while his third studio album ''Doin' It Again'' was released in 2011 by AATW. He made his acting debut in the 2015 film '' Anti-Social''. Skepta's fourth studio album, '' Konnichiwa'' (2016), featured the hit singles " That's Not Me" and "Shutdown". The album, which was widely acclaimed, won the Mercury Prize. In 2018, he produced and was featured on American rapper ASAP Rocky's single "Pr ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Recording Industry Association Of America
The Recording Industry Association of America (RIAA) is a trade organization that represents the music recording industry in the United States. Its members consist of record labels and distributors that the RIAA says "create, manufacture, and/or distribute approximately 85% of all legally sold recorded music in the United States". RIAA is headquartered in Washington, D.C. RIAA was formed in 1952. Its original mission was to administer recording copyright fees and problems, work with trade unions, and do research relating to the record industry and government regulations. Early RIAA standards included the RIAA equalization curve, the format of the stereophonic record groove and the dimensions of 33 1/3, 45, and 78 rpm records. RIAA says its current mission includes: #to protect intellectual property rights and the First Amendment rights of artists #to perform research about the music industry #to monitor and review relevant laws, regulations, and policies Between 2001 and 202 ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Welcome To The Party (Pop Smoke Song)
"Welcome to the Party" is the debut single by American rapper Pop Smoke from his debut mixtape ''Meet the Woo'' (2019). It was released on April 23, 2019, by Victor Victor Worldwide and Republic Records. The song was written by the rapper and 808Melo, with the latter solely producing it. The official remix for "Welcome to the Party" was released on August 15, 2019, with fellow New York rapper Nicki Minaj. A remix with British rapper Skepta was also released on August 21, 2019. Both remixes were later released on the reissue deluxe release of ''Meet the Woo''. A drill track, Pop Smoke raps about the streets and gang members. The song received positive reviews from music critics, with many praising it for introducing drill music to the mainstream. The song featured on 2019 year-end lists by ''Complex'', ''The New York Times'', ''Pitchfork'', and ''Time''. The remix featuring Minaj peaked at number five on the US ''Billboard'' Bubbling Under Hot 100 and number 48 on the Hot R& ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
OFB (rap Group)
OFB, short for Original Farm Boys, is a British hip hop collective based in Broadwater Farm, London. OFB is one of the most prominent UK drill groups. History Headie One (formerly Headz) and RV (formerly Young RV) are among the most prominent members of the group. They were both originally rappers in Star Gang, a road rap group from the 2000s and an offshoot group from the Tottenham Mandem gang. RV and Headie One have frequently collaborated with each other, including co-releasing the mixtapes ''Sticks & Stones'' (2016) and ''Drillers x Trappers'' (2017). In February 2018, Headie One released his solo mixtape, ''The One''. The mixtape included the song "Know Better" featuring RV, which became an "underground hit". This was followed by another solo mixtape, ''The One Two'', in June 2018, which entered the UK Albums Chart at number 32. Bandokay, Double Lz and SJ are the younger members within OFB, initially using the name Y.OFB (Young OFB) signifying their status as younge ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
K-Trap
Devonte Kasi Martin Perkins (born 21 October 1995), better known by his stage name K-Trap, is a British rapper and songwriter from South London. He is known for his prominence in the UK drill UK drill is a subgenre of drill music and road rap that originated in the South London district of Brixton from 2012 onwards. Initially borrowing heavily from the style of Chicago drill music before creating its own unique sound, UK drill artist ... scene, releasing notable mixtapes such as ''The Last Whip'' (2017), ''The Re-Up'' (2018) and ''No Magic'' (2019). Previously K-Trap was widely known for wearing a balaclava to conceal his identity until June 2019 where he revealed his face for the first time in the music video for his single ''‘Big Mood’'', promoting his mixtape ''No Magic''. His debut studio album, ''Street Side Effects'', was released on 13 November 2020. His mixtape collaboration with Blade Brown, ''Joints'', was released on 25 March 2022. Discography Studio albums ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
410 (group)
Skengdo x AM, whose real names are Terrell Doyley and Joshua Malinga, respectively, are a British hip hop duo from Brixton, London. They are both members of the UK drill group and alleged gang, 410, which is known to have conflict with neighbouring Harlem Spartans, based in Kennington. The duo gained some media attention in 2019 where they were handed a suspended jail sentence due to performing a song that police alleged encouraged gang violence. Skengdo x AM have sold-out tours in the UK, performed at Reading and Leeds Festival, and topped the iTunes hip-hop charts. History In 2017, Skengdo x AM released his debut mixtape, ''2Bunny''. In 2018, the pair collaborated with Chicago drill pioneer Chief Keef in a song titled "Pitbulls". In 2017, Skengdo x AM released a successful "Mad About Bars" episode on Mixtape Madness with Kenny Allstar, which was later directly parodied by Big Shaq in " Man's Not Hot". As of February 2022, it has clocked up 30 million views on YouTube. ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
