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Blah Blah (EP)
''Blah Blah EP'' is the second EP from UK hip hop artist Lady Sovereign. It was only released in the UK. The lead track from the EP was "Blah Blah". The song had a music video, which was included on the DVD, however, unlike "Random" being the lead single from '' Vertically Challenged'', "Blah Blah" was never released as a single in its own right. It was originally due to be the follow-up to "Random" but "9 to 5" was chosen instead. The EP also came with a bonus DVD and is individually numbered authenticating its limited printing. Production The bassline of the title track is sampled from Damian Marley's "All Night." Critical reception ''The Boston Globe'' praised the title track, calling it an "elastic, rapid-fire rhyme showcase." Track listing CD # "Blah Blah" - 3:58 # "A Little Bit of Shhh" (Smallstars Remix by Adrock Adam Keefe Horovitz (born October 31, 1966), popularly known as Ad-Rock, is an American rapper, guitarist and actor. He was a member of the hip-hop gro ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Lady Sovereign
Louise Amanda Harman (born 19 December 1985), better known by the stage name Lady Sovereign, is a British rapper, best known for the songs " 9 to 5" and "Love Me or Hate Me". Early life and family Lady Sovereign grew up in Chalkhill Estate in Wembley Park, London. In 2010, she said "When I heard Ms. Dynamite's track 'Boooo!' in 2001 it inspired me. I hadn't heard a female MC before that. She's real. Her presence, her image, the way she does everything... she opened so many doors for us girls, MCs are real, they write their own stuff, they rap about what they know, the stuff around them." Lady Sovereign began uploading some of her songs and a picture to various music web sites when she was 15. She told ''Newsweek'' in 2006 that comments initially ran along the lines of, "You're white. You're a girl. You're British. You're crap." Lady Sovereign signed with Universal in 2004. She released a number of solo records and opened for Basement Jaxx, the Streets, Dizzee Rascal, D12 and ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
UK Garage
UK garage, abbreviated as UKG, is a genre of electronic dance music which originated in England in the early to mid-1990s. The genre was most clearly inspired by garage house, but also incorporates elements from dance-pop, R&B, and jungle. It is defined by percussive, shuffled rhythms with syncopated hi-hats, cymbals, and snares, and may include either 4/4 house kick patterns or more irregular " 2-step" rhythms. Garage tracks also commonly feature 'chopped up' and time-stretched or pitch-shifted vocal samples complementing the underlying rhythmic structure at a tempo usually around 130 BPM. UK garage encompassed subgenres such as speed garage and 2-step, and was then largely subsumed into other styles of music and production in the mid-2000s, including bassline, grime, and dubstep. The decline of UK garage during the mid-2000s saw the birth of UK funky, which is closely related. Origins The evolution of house music in the United Kingdom in the early to mid-1990s led to t ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Grime (music)
Grime is a genre of electronic music that emerged in London in the early 2000s. It developed out of the earlier UK dance style UK garage, and draws influences from jungle, dancehall, and hip hop. The style is typified by rapid, syncopated breakbeats, generally around 140 beats per minute, and often features an aggressive or jagged electronic sound. Emceeing is a significant element of the style, and lyrics often revolve around gritty depictions of urban life. The style initially spread among pirate radio stations and underground scenes before achieving some mainstream recognition in the UK during the mid-2000s through artists such as Dizzee Rascal, Kano, Lethal Bizzle, and Wiley. In the mid-2010s, grime began to receive popular attention in Canada. The genre has been described as the "most significant musical development within the UK for decades." Grime is generally considered to be distinct from hip hop due to its roots primarily being genres such as UK garage and jungle. ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Def Jam Recordings
Def Jam Recordings (also simply known as Def Jam) is an American multinational record label owned by Universal Music Group. It is based in Manhattan, New York City, specializing predominantly in hip hop, contemporary R&B, soul and pop. The label has a London-based, UK arm known as 0207 Def Jam (formerly Def Jam UK in the 1990s until the mid-2000s) and is currently operated through EMI Records. It has a Johannesburg, South Africa and Lagos, Nigeria-based arm known as Def Jam Africa. Def Jam distributes releases of various label imprints, including Dave East's From the Dirt Records. Current artists include Justin Bieber, Toya Johnson, Nasty C, 2 Chainz, Dave East, Jeezy, Jeremih, Jhené Aiko, Fredo Bang and YK Osiris, among others. Company history Founding and CBS Records Group era (1983–1994) Def Jam was co-founded by Rick Rubin in his dormitory in Weinstein Hall at New York University, and its first release was a single by his punk-rock group Hose. Russell Simmons jo ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Chocolate Industries
Chocolate Industries was an American record label. Founded in Miami, Florida by Marvin "Seven" Bedard and cofounder Edgar Farinas the label moved to Chicago, Illinois. The label has released studio albums by the likes of Push Button Objects, Diverse, and Vast Aire. In 1999, it was named by '' Miami New Times'' as the Best Electronica Label. In 2004, it was described by '' Billboard'' as "one of Chicago's most artful, high-profile indie imprints". In 2002, Chocolate Industries released the ''Urban Renewal Program'' compilation album. In 2012, the label released a compilation album, entitled ''Personal Space: Electronic Soul 1974-1984''. Roster * Caural * The Cool Kids * Diverse * East Flatbush Project * Funkstörung * Ghislain Poirier * Ko-Wreck Technique * Lady Sovereign * Prefuse 73 * Push Button Objects * Vast Aire Theodore Arrington III (born February 5, 1978), better known by his stage name Vast Aire, is an American rapper from New York City. He is one half of the New ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Vertically Challenged (EP)
''Vertically Challenged'' is the debut EP from UK hip hop artist Lady Sovereign. It was only released in the U.S. and Australia. The EP features the UK hit single "Random" and a remix of her limited edition white-label single "Ch Ching (Cheque 1 2)". In the US, a limited edition was manufactured containing a bonus DVD. The limited edition was not released in Australia. Critical reception The ''Detroit Metro Times'' wrote that the EP "suitably reps Lady Sovereign’s ample cockiness and lyrical zing." '' Slate'' commended Sovereign's "tunefully bratty delivery." '' Billboard'' praised ''Vertically Challengeds "hands-in-the-air breakbeats, Colecovision sound effects, ndnut-job lyrics delivered in great Cockney fashion." Track listing CD: # "Random" # "Ch Ching (Cheque 1 2) (Remix)" # "Fiddle with the Volume" # "Random" (Menta Remix featuring Riko) # "A Little Bit of Shhh" # "The Battle" (Featuring Frost P, Shystie & Zuz Rock) # "A Little Bit of Shhh" (Smallstars Remix by Adro ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Public Warning
''Public Warning'' is the first studio album by English hip hop artist Lady Sovereign, released on 31 October 2006. Was originally due for release in November 2005 but was pushed back after Lady Sovereign was signed by Island Def Jam. In a July 2006 press release, the album's track listing was confirmed. ''Public Warning'' features Lady Sovereign's three past singles, tracks from her two EPs: '' Vertically Challenged'' and '' Blah Blah'', as well as newly recorded tracks for the release, including " Love Me or Hate Me" and "Those Were the Days". The album was released in the U.K. on 5 February 2007, with a live cover of the Sex Pistols' "Pretty Vacant" as a bonus track. ''Public Warning'' received generally positive reviews from critics, who praised the production and lyrical content for carrying both humor and substance. The album sold over 125,000 copies in the United States and sold 250,000 copies worldwide. Critical reception ''Public Warning'' received generally posit ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Random (Lady Sovereign Song)
"Random" is the first CD single from UK hip hop artist Lady Sovereign, following the release of her 12" vinyl single " Ch Ching (Cheque 1 2)" in 2004. It was her second and last single for Casual Records in 2005. The single was Lady Sovereign's first to make the UK top 75, peaking at #73 there and spending one week within the top 75. After the single release, she was signed by Def Jam Recordings and this single is considered to be her breakthrough into the mainstream market. "Random" was featured on an episode of ''The O.C.'' aired on April 27, 2006, playing in the background during the senior prom in Season 3, Episode 23 - " The Party Favor" and was featured as a track on '' Midnight Club 3: DUB Edition'' Remix. A remix of this song was played on the "Jamalot" episode of '' CSI: NY''. The first rapped line in the song references the hit song " Tipsy" by J-Kwon Jerrell C. Jones (born March 28, 1986), better known by his stage name J-Kwon, is an American rapper best known f ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
9 To 5 (Lady Sovereign Song)
"9 to 5" is a song recorded by from English rapper Lady Sovereign. Released as the second single from the rapper's debut studio album ''Public Warning'' (2006), following the release of her first UK top 75 single "Random". It was her debut single for Def Jam Recordings and was released on 8 August 2005. It contains a sample from the British movie ''Time Bandits''. The single became Lady Sovereign's first top 40 hit in the UK, peaking at number 33 on the singles chart. It's also featured in the EA Sports 2006 video game ''2006 FIFA World Cup''. The single was backed by a remix by indie band the Ordinary Boys. "9 to 5" also had three videos, one for the original and another two for "The Ordinary Boys Remix". Track list CD single 1 # "9 to 5" (original version) – 3:23 # "Tango" – 3:36 CD single 2 # "9 to 5" (original version) # "Nine2Five" (The Ordinary Boys remix) – 3:25 # "9 to 5" (JME remix) # "9 to 5" (Tony Senghore's Sleepwalker vocal mix) # "9 to 5" (Tony Senghore's Go ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Damian Marley
Damian Robert Nesta "Jr. Gong" Marley (born 21 July 1978) is a Jamaican DJ, singer, lyricist and rapper. He is the recipient of four Grammy Awards. Early life, education and family Damian Marley is the youngest son of reggae musician Bob Marley. He is the only child born to Marley and Cindy Breakspeare, a Jamaican jazz musician, former model and crowned Miss World 1976. After seeing the movie '' Damien: Omen II'', which is about the coming of the Antichrist, one of Bob's last requests in Germany was to have Damian's name changed. "Damien being a devil...It was inappropriate for him as a Rastafarian to have a child with that name," Bob said and Damian's name was later changed. Damian was two years old when his father died. His nickname "Junior Gong" is derived from his father's nickname of "Tuff Gong". Career Early releases (1992–2004) At the age of 13, he formed a musical group by the name of the Shephards, which included the daughter of Freddie McGregor and son of Third ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
The Boston Globe
''The Boston Globe'' is an American daily newspaper founded and based in Boston, Massachusetts. The newspaper has won a total of 27 Pulitzer Prizes, and has a total circulation of close to 300,000 print and digital subscribers. ''The Boston Globe'' is the oldest and largest daily newspaper in Boston. Founded in 1872, the paper was mainly controlled by Irish Catholic interests before being sold to Charles H. Taylor and his family. After being privately held until 1973, it was sold to ''The New York Times'' in 1993 for $1.1billion, making it one of the most expensive print purchases in U.S. history. The newspaper was purchased in 2013 by Boston Red Sox and Liverpool owner John W. Henry for $70million from The New York Times Company, having lost over 90% of its value in 20 years. The newspaper has been noted as "one of the nation's most prestigious papers." In 1967, ''The Boston Globe'' became the first major paper in the U.S. to come out against the Vietnam War. The paper's 2002 c ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
