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Bulletproof (1996 Soundtrack)
''Music From The Motion Picture Bulletproof'' is the soundtrack to Ernest Dickerson's 1996 action comedy film ''Bulletproof''. It was released on September 3, 1996, through MCA Soundtracks and contained mainly hip hop and R&B music. The album peaked at No. 85 on the ''Billboard'' 200 and No. 23 on the Top R&B Albums Top R&B/Hip-Hop Albums is a music chart published weekly by '' Billboard'' magazine that ranks R&B and hip hop albums based on sales in the United States and is compiled by Nielsen SoundScan. The chart debuted as Hot R&B LPs in the issue dated J ... and featured five charting singles "Champagne", "Where I'm From", "Where You Are", "Until The Day", and "How Could You". Track listing Charts References External links * Hip hop soundtracks 1996 soundtrack albums Action film soundtracks Comedy film soundtracks MCA Records soundtracks Contemporary R&B soundtracks Albums produced by Hurby Azor Albums produced by Mickey Petralia Albums produced by Mario C ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Bulletproof (1996 Film)
''Bulletproof'' is a 1996 American buddy cop action comedy film directed by Ernest Dickerson and starring Damon Wayans and Adam Sandler. Released theatrically in the United States by Universal Pictures on September 6, 1996, ''Bulletproof'' was panned by critics and grossed $22.6 million worldwide. Plot Archie Moses is a small-time thief in Los Angeles who smuggles drugs for drug lord Frank Colton, who launders his drug money through a car dealership. Moses is unaware that his best friend, Rock Keats, is actually LAPD undercover cop Jack Carter, who befriended him to infiltrate Colton's gang. Carter has Moses include him in Colton's next drug shipment, secretly planning to arrest Colton and take in Moses, whom he has come to care about, unharmed. Carter's undercover status is revealed before he can enact his plan, however, and a hurt Moses pulls a gun on him. During the raid on Colton's warehouse, an out of control crane hits Moses in the back, causing him to accidentally shoot ... [...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] |
Where You Are (Rahsaan Patterson Song)
"Where You Are" is a single released in 1997 by American neo soul singer Rahsaan Patterson. The song was released in support of his debut studio album, ''Rahsaan Patterson'', and appeared on the ''Bulletproof'' soundtrack in 1996. "Where You Are" peaked at number 53 on the ''Billboard'' Hot R&B Singles The Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs chart ranks the most popular R&B and hip hop songs in the United States and is published weekly by ''Billboard''. Rankings are based on a measure of radio airplay, sales data, and streaming activity. The chart had 100 p ... chart. The song was released as a single in the UK in 1998. Track listing ;UK CD" single Charts References {{DEFAULTSORT:Where You Are 1997 singles Rahsaan Patterson songs Songs written by Rahsaan Patterson 1997 songs MCA Records singles ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Tasha Holiday
Tasha Holiday is an American contemporary R&B singer who was signed to MCA Records in the 1990s. Her biggest success was with the single " Just the Way You Like It" which peaked in the top thirty of the ''Billboard'' R&B singles chart, and became one of BET's most played music videos. ''Billboard'' Magazine called her album '' Just the Way You Like It'' "a promising debut". She also sang vocals on the single "Don't You Worry" by reggae Reggae () is a music genre that originated in Jamaica in the late 1960s. The term also denotes the modern popular music of Jamaica and its diaspora. A 1968 single by Toots and the Maytals, " Do the Reggay" was the first popular song to use ... artist Ruffa. In 2006, she appeared on the track "Life So Real" (with Da Unknown) on the Lil' O album ''Neva Lay Down Vol. 1 xplicit'. In 2011, she worked with producer Mike Nitty and a single, "I Used To Love You" was released on YouTube on June 22, 2011. They also premiered a song "They Want Me ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
K-Ci & JoJo
K-Ci & JoJo is an American R&B duo, consisting of brothers Cedric "K-Ci" Hailey (born September 2, 1969) and Joel "JoJo" Hailey (born June 10, 1971). Natives of Monroe, North Carolina, they are also the lead singers of the chart-topping R&B group Jodeci with the DeGrate brothers—Donald (better known as DeVante Swing) and Mr. Dalvin. History Music beginnings K-Ci and JoJo first landed on the scene as members of a family gospel quartet, Little Cedric and the Hailey Singers of North Carolina. The group released 3 albums on the AIR (Atlanta International Records) label: "I'm Alright Now" in 1983, "Jesus Saves" which hit number 4 on the Billboard Gospel chart in 1984 and "God's Blessings" which hit number 22 in 1985. They joined brothers Donald "DeVanté Swing" DeGrate and Dalvin "Mr. Dalvin" DeGrate to form the R&B group Jodeci. K-Ci & JoJo's first sign of independence came in 1994 when K-Ci covered Bobby Womack's hit "If You Think You're Lonely Now" for the movie ''Jason's ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
How Could You (K-Ci & JoJo Song)
"How Could You" is a song by American R&B duo K-Ci & JoJo, written by Joe N Elias, Gloria E Harvey and Jonathan H. Robinson. It appears on the soundtrack to the film ''Bulletproof'', and was also included on the duo's 1997 debut album ''Love Always'' as its closing track. It was a minor chart hit in both America and Australia, but was an even major one in New Zealand, peaking the Top 10. Music video The official music video A music video is a video of variable duration, that integrates a music song or a music album with imagery that is produced for promotion (marketing), promotional or musical artistic purposes. Modern music videos are primarily made and used as a m ... for the song was directed by Brian Luvar. Charts Weekly charts Year-end charts References 1996 songs 1996 debut singles K-Ci & JoJo songs MCA Records singles Music videos directed by Brian Luvar Songs written by Jon-John Robinson {{1990s-R&B-song-stub ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Nonchalant
Tanya Pointer, also known as Nonchalant ( born October 18, 1970) is an American female rapper, and songwriter from Washington, D.C. who was signed to MCA Records. Nonchalant is best known as Nassim for her hit single " 5 O'Clock", which peaked at number 24 on the US ''Billboard'' Hot 100 and was eventually certified gold by the RIAA, for sales of over 500,000 copies. It peaked at number 44 in the UK Singles Chart in June 1996. Her debut album, ''Until the Day'', was released on March 26, 1996, and while it received positive reviews, it failed to match the success of its lead single, reaching number 94 on the US ''Billboard'' 200. After her album ran its course, Nonchalant appeared on the song "Keep on Pushin'" from the ''Dangerous Ground'' soundtrack alongside fellow rappers MC Lyte, Yo-Yo and Bahamadia. She released a single entitled "Take It There" in 1998, but after it failed to catch on, she was dropped from MCA. Her last appearance was on the ''Half Baked ''Half B ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Christopher Williams (singer)
Christopher Williams is an American singer and former actor. Williams, who emerged during the late 1980s as a recording artist for Geffen Records, has scored many R&B hit singles, notably "Talk to Myself" (1989), " I'm Dreamin'" (1991) and " Every Little Thing U Do" (1993). Career Music The single "I'm Dreamin'", from the ''New Jack City'' soundtrack, became a No. 1 single on Billboard's Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Singles & Tracks charts. After a six-year hiatus from recording music, he returned to the scene with ''Real Men Do'' on the indie label Renegade, in 2001. It received a glowing, flattering review in ''Ebony Magazine'' that summer. In between solo pursuits, he has been a contributor to Alex Bugnon's "As Promised", with a smooth-jazz version of Mary J. Blige's "All That I Can Say", featured on "In Your World" with Twista & The Speedknot Mobstas, a very up-tempo track on the soundtrack of "Doctor Dolittle", and on the Cafe Soul All-Stars CD with a single titled "Used to Be". Ot ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
DTTX (rapper)
Bobby Ramirez, (September 26, 1969 – July 13, 2016), professionally known by his stage name DTTX (short for 'Don't Try To Xerox'), was an American rapper, best known for being a member of the Latin hip hop duo Lighter Shade of Brown. Career Ramirez was born on September 26, 1969, in Hanford, California, to parents of Mexican descent. In 1989, Ramirez and Robert "ODM" Gutierrez formed the hip hop group A Lighter Shade of Brown in Riverside. From 1990, the duo has released five studio albums before they went on hiatus in 1999. In 2010, the duo returned to performing and released their sixth album in 2011. DTTX has released four solo albums from 2001 to 2006, and appeared on the soundtrack to the 1996 film ''Bulletproof''. Death DTTX was discovered on July 7, 2016, unresponsive in a Las Vegas street, with severe burns all over his body and a temperature of 107 °F degrees. Ramirez was rushed to the hospital, where he would be in a coma for 11 days before dying at Sunrise Hosp ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Passion (rapper)
Passion is an American former rapper. In 1996, she signed a deal with MCA Records and released her first single " Where I'm From", which peaked at 29 on the Hot Rap Singles. Her first album, '' Baller's Lady,'' was released on August 27, 1996, and entered the Top R&B/Hip-Hop Albums chart, peaking at 85. Passion made a cameo appearance in the 1996 E-40 music video for "Rapper's Ball". She continued to perform until 1998, with her last major appearance being on No Limit Records No Limit Records is an American record company founded by Master P. The label's albums were distributed by Priority Records, Universal and Koch Records. The label included artists such as Snoop Dogg, Mercedes, Silkk the Shocker, Mystikal, Mia X, ...' compilation '' Mean Green''. Discography Studio albums Singles Soundtrack appearances Guest appearances Videography Music videos References {{DEFAULTSORT:Passion American women rappers African-American women rappers Living people West Co ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Where I'm From (Passion Song)
"Where I'm From" is the lead single by American former rapper Passion taken from her only studio album, '' Baller's Lady''. Released in early 1996, the song became a minor hit on the ''Billboard'' Hot Rap Songs charts. Background The song samples the 1988 Too Short and Rappin' 4-Tay song, "Don't Fight the Feelin'", which originally sampled the 1982 One Way song of the same name. "Where I'm From" was produced by Studio Ton and written by Passion Broussard, Kevin Irving, and Valerie Webb. The Remix The album's final track, "Don't Fight the Remix" is a remixed version of the song and features performances from Rappin' 4-Tay, Too Short and Soul Depot. This remix is a bonus track exclusive to the CD release. A clean version of the remix, titled the "Don't Fight the Clean Mix II", appeared in the 1996 film ''Bulletproof'' and was released as a single and a music video to promote the film's soundtrack A soundtrack is recorded music accompanying and synchronised to the images ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Lost Boyz
Lost Boyz are an American hip hop group from Queens, New York, consisting of MC Mr. Cheeks, Freaky Tah, and K Chrys. Originally in the early 90's LB consisted of Mr. Cheeks, Freaky Tah, Spigg Nice, and Pretty Lou. Member K Chrys or “Kacey Chrysler” has been in ongoing social media controversy dating back to 2018. Dozens of women have come forward claiming that Chrysler had been predatory while providing screenshots of him soliciting nude photos from them. Chrysler’s tactic appears to be privately messaging women with the simple sentence “R U signed?” or the champagne glass emoji. Chrysler proceeds to tell the unsuspecting young women that they should be signed and work with him. He then tells them in order to get them bookings, they must send over nude photos of themselves. After that Chrysler comments on their bodies and offers to pay to get their body surgically enhanced. Any model that resists or backtracks, he blocks immediately. Several women have come forw ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
