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Alicia Myers
Alicia Myers (born November 20, 1957) is an American R&B musician. Beginning her music career with the band Al Hudson & the Soul Partners, who later evolved into One Way, Myers went on to a moderately successful solo career in the early 1980s, scoring hits such as "I Want to Thank You", "Don't Stop What You're Doin'", and "You Get the Best from Me (Say, Say, Say)". Early life/Personal life Myers was born on November 20, 1957, in Detroit, Michigan, to Lawrence and Margaret Myers, as one of their nine children. Her older brother, Jackie Myers, also a musician, would later become part of the beach band Chairmen of the Board. The two siblings competed in a local talent competition in April 1968 at Detroit's Martin Luther King Jr. High School, where they sang, "Ain't Nothing Like the Real Thing", originally performed by Marvin Gaye and Tammi Terrell, and they were awarded first place. She attended Lee University for her collegiate studies. She is a survivor of childhood tuberculos ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Detroit
Detroit ( , ; , ) is the largest city in the U.S. state of Michigan. It is also the largest U.S. city on the United States–Canada border, and the seat of government of Wayne County. The City of Detroit had a population of 639,111 at the 2020 census, making it the 27th-most populous city in the United States. The metropolitan area, known as Metro Detroit, is home to 4.3 million people, making it the second-largest in the Midwest after the Chicago metropolitan area, and the 14th-largest in the United States. Regarded as a major cultural center, Detroit is known for its contributions to music, art, architecture and design, in addition to its historical automotive background. ''Time'' named Detroit as one of the fifty World's Greatest Places of 2022 to explore. Detroit is a major port on the Detroit River, one of the four major straits that connect the Great Lakes system to the Saint Lawrence Seaway. The City of Detroit anchors the second-largest regional economy in t ... [...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 and is frequently used to convey the popularity of an artist or groups of artists. Often, a recording act will be remembered by its " number ones", those of their albums that outperformed all others 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, and acquired its current 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) and ''Billboard'' Top Pop Albums (1985–1992). The chart is based mostly on sales – both at retail and digital – of albums in the United States. The weekly sales period was originally Monday to Sunday when Nielsen started tracking sales in 1991, but since July 2015, tracking week begins on Friday (to coinc ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Thank You (Busta Rhymes Song)
"Thank You" is a song by American rapper Busta Rhymes. It was released on November 7, 2013 by Cash Money Records and Republic Records as the intended second single from his tenth studio album, '' Extinction Level Event 2: The Wrath of God''. The long-awaited album, released October 30, 2020 by Conglomerate and Empire, excluded both "Thank You" and " #Twerkit", the album's intended lead singles. The song features additional vocals from fellow rappers Q-Tip, Lil Wayne and Kanye West. The song's production was handled by Busta Rhymes himself. It also samples Alicia Myers' 1981 song, "I Wanna Thank You." While the song did not chart on the Billboard Hot 100, outside of the United States, "Thank You" peaked within the top twenty of the charts in the United Kingdom. Background In late August 2013, "Thank You" was announced as the second single from '' Extinction Level Event 2: The Wrath of God''. The song was revealed to be featuring Kanye West, Q-Tip and Lil Wayne and produced b ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Q-Tip (musician)
Kamaal Ibn John Fareed (born Jonathan William Davis, April 10, 1970), better known by his stage name Q-Tip, is an American rapper, record producer, singer, and DJ. Nicknamed The Abstract, he is noted for his innovative jazz-influenced style of hip hop production and his philosophical, esoteric and introspective lyrical themes. He embarked on his music career in the late 1980s, as an MC and main producer of the influential alternative hip hop group A Tribe Called Quest. In the mid-1990s, he co-founded the production team The Ummah, followed by the release of his gold-certified solo debut '' Amplified'' in 1999. In the following decade, he released the Grammy Award-nominated album ''The Renaissance'' (2008) and the experimental album ''Kamaal the Abstract'' (2009). As an actor, Q-Tip has appeared in various films such as ''Poetic Justice'', ''She Hate Me'' and ''Prison Song'', the latter of which he co-wrote and played the lead role. As a DJ, he has hosted the Apple Music 1 ra ... [...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] |
Tha Hall Of Game
''Tha Hall of Game'' is the third studio album by American rapper E-40, released October 27, 1996, on Jive and Sick Wid It Records. The album features production by Ant Banks, Mike Mosley, Rick Rock, Studio Ton and Tone Capone. It peaked at number 2 on the ''Billboard'' Top R&B/Hip-Hop Albums and at number 4 on the ''Billboard'' 200. _Charts_&_Awards_>_Billboard_Albums_))).html" ;"title="((( Tha Hall of Game > Charts & Awards > Billboard Albums )))">((( Tha Hall of Game > Charts & Awards > Billboard Albums ))) All Media Guide, LLC. Retrieved on December 30, 2009. One single, "Things'll Never Change"/"Rapper's Ball", peaked at number 19 on the ''Billboard'' Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs. _Charts_&_Awards_>_Billboard_Singles_))).html" ;"title="((( Tha Hall of Game > Charts & Awards > Billboard Singles )))">((( Tha Hall of Game > Charts & Awards > Billboard Singles ))) All Media Guide, LLC. Retrieved on December 30, 2009. and performed well on several other charts as well. The album was ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Suga-T
Tenina Stevens (born December 21, 1971), better known by her stage name SUGA-T, is an American rapper from Vallejo, California. She is a founding member of The Click, a rap group that also includes her brothers E-40 and D-Shot and her cousin B-Legit. The Click released their debut album, '' Down and Dirty'', in 1992 through E-40's Sick Wid It Records, after which all four member released solo projects, with Suga-T's debut album '' It's All Good'' being released in 1993. In 1995 Sick Wid It signed a major label distribution deal with Jive Records, Suga-T then appeared on The Click's second album, ''Game Related'' in 1995 and released her major label debut ''Paper Chasin''', which charted on the ''Billboard'' 200 at No. 193. She also sings multi-genres of music, writes songs and is a TV, music and executive producer. Suga-T is currently working as a performer, author, speaker, vision partner coach and is the founder of Sprinkle Me Enterprise and Sprinkle Me School of Music and Vis ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
E-40
Earl Tywone Stevens Sr. (born November 15, 1967), better known by his stage name E-40, is an American rapper. He is a founding member of the rap group The Click, and the founder of Sick Wid It Records. He has released 26 studio albums to date, appeared on numerous movie soundtracks, and has also done guest appearances on a host of other rap albums. Initially an underground artist, his 1995 solo album ''In a Major Way'' opened him up to a wider audience. Beginning in 1998, he began collaborating with mainstream rappers outside the San Francisco Bay Area. He rose to higher mainstream popularity in 2006 with his single "Tell Me When to Go", which was produced by Lil Jon. Early life Earl Tywone Stevens was born in Vallejo, California. He grew up with his siblings raised by a divorced mother who worked three jobs, and he became interested in hip hop after hearing "Rapper's Delight" by the Sugarhill Gang. Beginning in fourth grade, Stevens played the snare and bass drum. He graduated ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Close To You (Father MC Album)
''Close to You'' is the second studio album from United States, American Hip hop music, hip hop artist Father MC, released on May 19, 1992 on Uptown Records. The album peaked at number one hundred eighty-five on the Billboard 200, ''Billboard'' 200 chart. Release and reception The album peaked at the hundred and eighty-fifth spot on the U.S. Billboard 200, ''Billboard'' 200 and reached the thirty-fourth spot on the Top R&B/Hip-Hop Albums, R&B Albums chart. Alex Henderson of Allmusic gave the album a positive review, noting that the "release demonstrates that pop-rap can have integrity," and calling the work "a solid, enjoyable follow-up for the Queens native." Track listing All music by Prince Markie Dee, Mark Morales and Cory Rooney, Mark C. Rooney except where noted. Chart history Album Singles Personnel Information taken from Allmusic. *art direction – Carol Friedman *assistant engineering – Jack Hersca *assistant mixing – Jack Hersca, John Kogan, Dann Wojnar *des ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Intro (R&B Group)
Intro is an American R&B trio from Brooklyn, New York City, New York. The trio consisted of members Jeff Sanders, Clinton "Buddy" Wike and lead singer/songwriter Kenny Greene. The group was discovered by rapper Heavy D, who then introduced the group to DJ Eddie F. Eddie F signed the group to Untouchables management. Intro released two albums (for Atlantic Records): 1993's ''Intro'' and their second album, 1995's ''New Life''. The group had a string of US hits in the 1990s. The hits included the singles "Love Thang", "Let Me Be the One", the Stevie Wonder cover "Ribbon in the Sky "Ribbon in the Sky" is a song by American singer Stevie Wonder. The ballad was first featured on the 1982 greatest hits album, '' Stevie Wonder's Original Musiquarium I'', and charted at No. 54 pop, No. 21 Adult Contemporary, and No. 10 R&B in th ...", "Funny How Time Flies" and their highest charting hit, "Come Inside". Greene died in 2001. Discography Albums Singles References External links ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Kenny Greene
Kenny Greene (January 17, 1969 – October 1, 2001) was an American singer-songwriter who was also a member of the R&B group Intro. Career As a member of the R&B group Intro, Greene wrote and produced many of the group's tracks and was lead vocalist. He also wrote many songs for other artists, such as Mary J. Blige's " Reminisce" and " Love No Limit." For his work with Blige, Greene won the Songwriter of the Year award from the American Society of Composers, Authors & Publishers'. Greene also worked with Will Smith, Cam'ron and 98 Degrees. In 1998, the singer had appeared on Cam'ron's album ''Confessions of Fire'' and AZ's album ''Pieces of a Man''. The last time he recorded was early in 2001 singing background vocals for Tyrese Tyrese Darnell Gibson (born December 30, 1978) is an American actor and singer. He released his self-titled debut album in 1998, which featured the single " Sweet Lady", peaking at number twelve on the U.S. ''Billboard'' Hot 100. His se ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Father MC
Timothy Brown, also known as Father MC, is an American rapper who achieved success in the early 1990s on the Uptown Records label. Personal life Father MC appeared in the August 1996 issue of ''Playgirl'' in a photospread taken by Greg Weiner. Discography Albums * ''Father's Day'' (1990) * '' Close to You'' (1992) * ''Sex Is Law'' (1993) * ''This Is for the Players'' (1995) * ''No Secrets'' (1999) * ''Eat this Morning'' (2003) * ''Fam Body'' (2010) Songs * "Treat Them Like They Want to Be Treated" (1990) * "I'll Do 4 U" (1990) S #20* "Lisa Baby" (1991) * "I've Been Watching You "I've Been Watching You" is a song by American hip hop artist Father MC which features Lady Kazan. The song was recorded for Father MC's debut album '' Father's Day'' and released as the fourth and final single for the album in August 1991. Trac ..." (1991) * "One Nite Stand" (1992) S #111* "Everything's Gonna Be Alright" (1992) S #37* "Innocent Girl"(1993) (ft. 4 Sure) S #102* "Ï Beeped ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
