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A Dream (DeBarge Song)
"A Dream" is a song by DeBarge. Written by Bunny DeBarge and produced by El DeBarge, the song is from their hit album ''In a Special Way''. Although the track was not released as a single, the song has been popular over the years on R&B radio and has been sampled by several artists in the hip-hop and urban contemporary genres. Background "A Dream" was one of the few songs in which DeBarge member, sister Bunny DeBarge, played a role as both its songwriter and its lead vocalist while her four brothers (Mark DeBarge, Mark, Randy DeBarge, Randy, El DeBarge, El and James DeBarge) sang in the background. The song talked of a woman's dose of reality when she realizes the happiness she thought she felt with a suitor wasn't real, recalling how at one point she and her lover "danced to a melody" of a song, then when "the music stops", she realizes the dream is "haunting (her) again". Samples, covers and other use • In the following years, the song would be used as a sample for some R&B a ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
DeBarge
DeBarge was an American musical recording group composed of several members of the DeBarge family. In addition to various solo projects completed by members of the family, DeBarge was active between 1979 and 1989. The group originally consisted of El DeBarge, El, Mark DeBarge, Mark, Randy DeBarge, Randy, and Bunny DeBarge, Bunny. James DeBarge, James joined the group a year later for their second album. Bobby DeBarge, Bobby and Chico DeBarge, Chico joined in 1987 and 1988 respectively, replacing Bunny and El. DeBarge released six studio albums, four of them with Motown subsidiary Gordy Records. These albums included ''The DeBarges'' (1981), ''All This Love (album), All This Love'' (1982), ''In a Special Way'' (1983), and ''Rhythm of the Night (album), Rhythm of the Night'' (1985). The latter became the group's best-selling album and contained the single "Rhythm of the Night (song), Rhythm of the Night", which hit No. 3 on the US Billboard Hot 100, making it their highest charting ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Mary J
Mary may refer to: People * Mary (name), a feminine given name (includes a list of people with the name) Religious contexts * New Testament people named Mary, overview article linking to many of those below * Mary, mother of Jesus, also called the Blessed Virgin Mary * Mary Magdalene, devoted follower of Jesus * Mary of Bethany, follower of Jesus, considered by Western medieval tradition to be the same person as Mary Magdalene * Mary, mother of James * Mary of Clopas, follower of Jesus * Mary, mother of John Mark * Mary of Egypt, patron saint of penitents * Mary of Rome, a New Testament woman * Mary, mother of Zechariah and sister of Moses and Aaron; mostly known by the Hebrew name: Miriam * Mary the Jewess one of the reputed founders of alchemy, referred to by Zosimus. * Mary 2.0, Roman Catholic women's movement * Maryam (surah) "Mary", 19th surah (chapter) of the Qur'an Royalty * Mary, Countess of Blois (1200–1241), daughter of Walter of Avesnes and Margaret of Blois * ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Meek Mill
Robert Rihmeek Williams (born May 6, 1987), known professionally as Meek Mill, is an American rapper. Born and raised in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, he embarked on his music career as a battle rapper, and later formed a short-lived rap group, The Bloodhoundz. In 2008, Atlanta-based rapper T.I. signed Meek Mill to his first record deal. In February 2011, after leaving Grand Hustle Records, Mill signed with Miami-based rapper Rick Ross's Maybach Music Group (MMG). Mill's debut album, '' Dreams and Nightmares'', was released in 2012 under MMG and Warner Bros. Records. The album, preceded by the lead single "Amen" (featuring Drake), peaked at number two on the U.S. ''Billboard'' 200. In October 2012, Mill announced the launch of his own label imprint, Dream Chasers Records, named after his mixtape series. Meek Mill often collaborates with MMG label-mates; he has made notable appearances on MMG's ''Self Made'' compilation series, with his first two singles, "Tupac Back" (featur ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Whatever You Need (Meek Mill Song)
"Whatever You Need" is a song by American rapper Meek Mill featuring American singers Chris Brown and Ty Dolla $ign. The lead single from the former's third album ''Wins & Losses'' (2017), it is a hip hop and R&B song that contains a sample of Tony! Toni! Toné!'s 1990 song " Whatever You Want" and from 1983 song "A Dream" by DeBarge DeBarge was an American musical recording group composed of several members of the DeBarge family. In addition to various solo projects completed by members of the family, DeBarge was active between 1979 and 1989. The group originally consisted .... Track listing Charts Weekly charts Year-end charts Certifications References {{Authority control 2017 singles 2017 songs Meek Mill songs Chris Brown songs Ty Dolla Sign songs Songs written by Meek Mill Songs written by Chris Brown Songs written by Ty Dolla Sign Songs written by Larrance Dopson Songs written by Mustard (record producer) Song recordings produced by Mustard ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
A-Reece
Lehlogonolo Ronald Mataboge (born March 27, 1997), known professionally as A-Reece, is a South African rapper, songwriter and record producer. He was raised in Pretoria, Gauteng. A-Reece was under Ambitiouz Entertainment in 2015, but with no paper work signed yet . He gained popularity in 2015 following the release of his single, "Couldn't", which featured the rapper Emtee. After disputes with management of the label, he left to become an independent artist late 2016. A-Reece released his debut studio album, ''Paradise'' (2016) which produced the singles, "Couldn't" and "Mgani". In 2017, A-Reece released his second album ''From Me to You & Only You.'' In 2018, he released a collaborative album with Ecco and Wordz titled "''Long Lost Letters''" (L3), the lead single was "Welcome To My Life". In October that year he released his 5th Extended Play, ''And I'm Only 21''. In 2019, he released ''Reece Effect''. In 2021, A-Reece signed a distribution deal with Apple Music owned A&R ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Cocaine (album)
''Cocaine'' is the thirteenth solo studio album by American rapper Z-Ro. It was released on October 27, 2009 via Rap-A-Lot Records, Asylum Records and Warner Bros. Records. Production was mostly handled by Z-Ro himself, alongside Bigg Tyme, Big E, and Beanz N Kornbread. It features guest appearances from Chris Ward, Lil' Flip, Big Pokey, Billy Cook, Gucci Mane, Lil' O and Mike D. The album peaked at number 147 on the ''Billboard'' 200 in the United States. Track listing Sample credits *"Intro" contains a sample of "Happiness" by Maze *"Don't Worry Bout Mine" contains an interpolation of " Summer Breeze" by The Isley Brothers *"That's the Type of Nigga I Am" contains a sample of " Sweet Dreams" by Air Supply *"I Don't Give a Damn" contains samples of " Street Life" by The Crusaders and "A Dream" by DeBarge *"Can't Leave Drank Alone" contains a sample of "Feenin'" by Jodeci *"Bring My Mail" contains a sample of "Ring My Bell" by Anita Ward Anita Ward (born December 20, 1956 o ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Z-Ro
Joseph Wayne McVey IV (born January 19, 1977), better known by his stage names Z-Ro and the Mo City Don, is an American rapper from Houston, Texas. He was named one of America's most underrated rappers by ''The New York Times'' in 2007. Early life and career Z-Ro was born Joseph Wayne McVey IV in Houston's South Park neighborhood on January 19, 1977. When he was six, his mother died, and he was shuttled from household to household in search of stability, eventually settling in the Ridgemont area, a middle-class neighborhood in Southwest Houston near the suburb of Missouri City. When Z-Ro reached his late teens he was unemployed and resorted to drug dealing and hustling on the streets. According to Z-Ro, listening to the music of 2Pac, Geto Boys, Bone Thugs-N-Harmony, Street Military, K-Rino and Klondike Kat inspired him to work harder for his goal of leaving the streets. Z-Ro discovered his talent of freestyle rapping and after going through a couple of recording studios to make ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Lady Gaga
Stefani Joanne Angelina Germanotta ( ; born March 28, 1986), known professionally as Lady Gaga, is an American singer, songwriter, and actress. She is known for her image reinventions and musical versatility. Gaga began performing as a teenager, singing at open mic nights and acting in school plays. She studied at Collaborative Arts Project 21, through the New York University Tisch School of the Arts, before dropping out to pursue a career in music. After Def Jam Recordings canceled her contract, she worked as a songwriter for Sony/ATV Music Publishing, where she signed a joint deal with Interscope Records and KonLive Distribution, in 2007. Gaga had her breakthrough the following year with her debut studio album, ''The Fame,'' and its chart-topping singles " Just Dance" and " Poker Face". The album was later reissued to include the extended play ''The Fame Monster'' (2009), which yielded the successful singles " Bad Romance", " Telephone", and "Alejandro". Gaga's five suc ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Keshia Chanté (album)
''Keshia Chanté'' is a self-titled debut studio album by Canadian singer Keshia Chanté, released by BMG Music Canada on June 22, 2004, and was certified gold. The album received positive reviews from critics and industry insiders, winning numerous awards, including a Juno Award for R&B/Soul Recording of the Year, making Chanté the youngest winner. The album garnered numerous awards and accolades. Singles The album features the singles "Shook", "Unpredictable", "Bad Boy", "Does He Love Me?" ft. Foxy Brown and "Let The Music Take You". The album was certified gold. Her debut single "Shook (The Answer)" was released in early 2003, when Chanté was only 14 years old. It won an Urban Music Award for Best Pop/R&B Single. The follow-up, "Unpredictable" went No. 3 on both radio & video charts; /sup> she released her first video, which hit No. 1 on YTV and the top ten on MuchMusic. In November 2003, the CD single of "Unpredictable" was certified gold. Because of that single, in 2003, ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Keshia Chanté
Keshia Chanté Harper (born June 16, 1988) is a Canadian singer, television host, actress, songwriter and philanthropist. As a teenager, Chanté gained recognition with the release of her singles "Unpredictable", "Bad Boy" and "Does He Love Me" "Been Gone" "2U" and "Fallen" featuring Drake and has since released four albums. In 2013, she rose to international prominence as co-host of BET's ''106 & Park'' with Bow Wow which launched her career as a TV Host & Television Personality. Chante is also known as Drake's musical muse who he refers to as "KIKI" in his song In My Feelings. Chanté made history as the youngest Juno Award winner and is a 7-time nominee, and has won five Canadian Urban Music Awards and two Canadian Radio Music Awards. Chanté was given a star on the Brampton Arts Walk of Fame for her achievements in Canadian Music & Film. Chanté has had many #1 singles on radio in both Canada & Japan, as well as eight Top 10 singles on the radio music charts. She has earned ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Gina Ravera
Gina Ravera is an American actress. She has appeared in the films ''Showgirls'' (1995), ''Soul Food'' (1997), '' Kiss the Girls'' (1997), and ''The Great Debaters'' (2007). She co-starred as detective Irene Daniels in the TNT crime drama series ''The Closer'' (2005-2009). Life and career Ravera was born in San Francisco, California. She is of mixed African-American and Puerto Rican heritage. She is a classically trained dancer. In the early 1990s, Ravera began appearing in guest-starring roles on television shows, including ''The Fresh Prince of Bel-Air'', ''Melrose Place'', and '' Star Trek: The Next Generation''. During 1993-94, she was a cast member of the CBS crime series ''Silk Stalkings''. In films, she had a starring role in the 1995 erotic drama ''Showgirls'', directed by Paul Verhoeven, and in 1997 appeared in the comedy-drama ''Soul Food''. Ravera later went to television, appearing in TV films of the week and in series guest roles and regular roles. She was a regular c ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Michael Beach
Michael Anthony Beach (born October 30, 1963) is an American actor. He has appeared in films '' Lean on Me'' (1989), ''One False Move'' (1992), ''Short Cuts'' (1993), ''Waiting to Exhale'' (1995), ''A Family Thing'' (1996), ''Soul Food'' (1997), and ''Aquaman'' (2018). On television, he played Al Boulet on the NBC medical drama '' ER'' from 1995 to 1997. From 1999 to 2005, Beach was a regular cast member in another NBC drama series, ''Third Watch'', as Monte Parker, and as T.O. Cross in FX's ''Sons of Anarchy''. Early life Beach was born in Roxbury, Massachusetts on October 30, 1963. He graduated from Juilliard School with a degree for the Bachelor of Fine Arts. Career Beach's big screen debut was in '' End of the Line'' in 1987, and he went on to appear opposite Morgan Freeman and Beverly Todd in '' Lean on Me'' (1989). Beach also co-starred in films including '' Internal Affairs'', ''Cadence'' (both 1990), ''One False Move'' (1992) with Cynda Williams, ''Short Cuts'' and ''Tr ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
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