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Boombastic (other)
Boombastic may refer to: * ''Boombastic'' (album), a 1995 album by Shaggy ** "Boombastic" (song), a song by Shaggy from the album * '' Boombastic Hits'', a 2003 compilation album by Shaggy * ''Boombastic'', a 1990 album by Little John See also * * Bombastic (other) {{dab ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Boombastic (album)
''Boombastic'' is the third studio album released by Jamaican artist Shaggy. The album was released on July 11, 1995. The album spawned five singles: "In the Summertime", a remake of the Mungo Jerry hit, " Boombastic", which peaked at number 1 on the UK Singles Chart, at 3 on the ''Billboard'' Hot 100 and at number 1 on the U.S. R&B chart, "Why You Treat Me So Bad", the double A-side "Something Different" / "The Train Is Coming", and "Day Oh", which was released as a Japanese only single. "Boombastic" was used as the theme for a 1995 Levi's ad, which was directed by Michael Mort and Deiniol Morris. It was also used in the 2006 and 2007 films, respectively, ''Barnyard'' and ''Mr. Bean's Holiday''. A remake of "In the Summertime" was re-released for the 1996 film '' Flipper''. Charts and awards The album won the Grammy Award for Best Reggae Album.Jaconson, Kevin (2014)Boombastic Times for Shaggy, ''Jamaica Observer'', January 21, 2014. Retrieved January 24, 2014 The album was c ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Boombastic (song)
"Boombastic" or "Mr. Boombastic" is a song by Jamaican musical artist Shaggy, released on June 5, 1995 as the second single from his third studio album, '' Boombastic'' (1995). After being used in an ad for Levi's, it achieved commercial success in many countries, including Ireland, UK, Sweden, New Zealand, and Australia, where it topped the singles charts. It spent a week at number one on the US ''Billboard'' R&B chart, and a similar stint atop the UK Singles Chart. It also reached number three on the ''Billboard'' Hot 100. A remix featuring Sting International, which features a sample of Marvin Gaye's "Let's Get It On", was released in January 1996. The latter is featured on some versions of the ''Boombastic'' album as a bonus track. Critical reception AllMusic editor David Jeffries viewed the song as "pivotal". Larry Flick from ''Billboard'' noted that it "jerks about with a hypnotic groove that owes as much to hip hop and rave/ pop as it does to traditional island music ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Boombastic Hits
''Boombastic Hits'' is the second compilation album released by Jamaican singer Shaggy. The album was released on November 6, 2003. The album features a range of material from Shaggy's albums " Boombastic" and "Midnite Lover", as well as the b-side "One Burner", which had previously never been included on any of Shaggy's albums. Track listing # "Boombastic" - 4:09 (From 'Boombastic') # "Piece of My Heart" (featuring Marsha) - 4:18 (From 'Midnite Lover') # "Something Different" (featuring Wayne Wonder) - 4:31 (From 'Boombastic') # "Perfect Song" (featuring Maxi Priest) - 3:43 (From 'Midnite Lover') # "One Burner" - 3:52 (B-Side to 'Piece of My Heart') # "Heartbreak Suzie" (featuring Gold Mine) - 4:09 (From 'Boombastic') # "My Dream" - 3:23 (From 'Midnite Lover') # "Geenie" (featuring Brian and Tony Gold) - 4:00 (From 'Midnite Lover') # "Forgive Them Father" - 3:28 (From 'Boombastic') # "Midnite Lover" - 3:44 (From 'Midnite Lover') # "Gal You a Pepper" - 4:18 (From 'Boombastic') # ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Little John (musician)
John McMorris (born 1970), better known as Little John, is a Jamaican dancehall musician best known for his 1980s recordings. History Born 1970 in Kingston, Jamaica,Little John , . Retrieved 8 April 2011 Little John was so called as he began performing and recording at the age of nine.Larkin, Colin (1998) ''The Virgin Encyclopedia of Reggae'', Virgin Books, , p. 171 He first recorded for 's Youth in Progress label (including debut single "51 Storm"), and is regarded by some as the first dancehall singer, known for his ability to create lyrics over any b ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |