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Burnin' Sneakers
''Burnin' Sneakers'' is the second studio album by Bomfunk MC's, released in April 1, 2002 through Sony Music Entertainment. Track listing Personnel Bomfunk MC's * Raymond Ebanks (a.k.a. B.O.W. or B.O. Dubb) - vocals * Ismo Lappalainen (a.k.a. DJ Gismo) - DJ, turntables, samples, keyboards, producer * Ville Mäkinen (a.k.a. Mr Wily) - bass, keyboards * Ari Toikka (a.k.a. A.T.) - drums, percussion Additional musicians * Jaakko Salovaara (a.k.a. JS16) - producer * Max'C - vocals (on ''Live Your Life'') * Jessica Folcker - vocals (on ''Something Going On'') * Mr B - vocals (on ''Where’s the Party At'') References {{Authority control 2002 albums Bomfunk MC's albums ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Bomfunk MC's
The Bomfunk MC's is a Finnish hip hop group that was active between 1998 and 2005, before reuniting in 2018. The group's frontman is the rapper B.O. Dubb (born Raymond Ebanks, and formerly known as "B.O.W."), and the main producer is Jaakko Salovaara, known as "JS16". Career 1999–2005 The band's debut release was the 1999 album '' In Stereo'' (Sony Music), which contained the singles "Freestyler", "Uprocking Beats", and "B-Boys & Flygirls", all of which were popular in the United Kingdom. "Uprocking Beats" reached the number one position on the Finnish Dance charts. '' In Stereo'' sold over 600,000 units. The album's success led to the release of "Freestyler" in Scandinavia and Germany; by 2000, "Freestyler" was popular throughout Europe, becoming the region's highest-selling single of the year. The single also reached the number one position in Australia, New Zealand, Denmark, Norway, Sweden, the Netherlands, Italy, and Germany, and was number 2 in the United Kingdom. Howeve ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
JS16
Jaakko Salovaara (born 13 January 1975), better known by his stage name JS16, is a Finnish musician, DJ and record producer. He is best known for his work with Finnish hip hop group Bomfunk MC's, producing their most successful song "Freestyler", and for his work with Finnish DJ and producer Darude, as well as other solo productions and remixes. He released his debut studio album, ''Stomping System'' in 1998. He is part of the DJ duo Dallas Superstars with Heikki L, and owns the dance music record label 16 Inch Records. Career His first release was the 1991 single "Hypnosynthesis", at the age of 16 (hence the number 16 in his artist name). With the release of the club/dance music album ''Stomping System'' in 1998 and hits like "Stomp to My Beat" and "Love Supreme", he gained the Finnish audience's attention. Furthermore, the single "Stomping System" also reached #6 on the UK Club Chart. JS16 has also gained fame by being the producer of Finnish electro-hop group Bomfunk MC's, ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
In Stereo (Bomfunk MC's Album)
''In Stereo'' is the debut studio album by hip hop group Bomfunk MC's, released in 1999 through Sony Music Finland. The album reached No. 1 on that year's Finnish albums chart and remained on that chart for 69 weeks. "Freestyler" was released as a single and became a chart-topping hit worldwide during the first half of 2000, reaching No. 1 in eleven countries. In the group's native Finland, the album resulted in Emma awards for best new band, best debut album, best song ("Freestyler"), and best producer (JS16). . 23 June 2001. Retrieved 20 December 2014. ''In Stereo'' was [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Reverse Psychology (album)
''Reverse Psychology'' is the third studio album by Bomfunk MC's, released in 2004 through Polydor Records. Track listing Personnel Bomfunk MC's * Raymond Ebanks (a.k.a. B.O.W. or B.O. Dubb) - vocals * Riku Pentti (DJ Infekto) - DJ, turntables, samples, keyboards, producer * Ville Mäkinen (a.k.a. Mr Wily) - bass, keyboards * Ari Toikka (a.k.a. A.T.) - drums, percussion Additional personnel * Jaakko Salovaara Jaakko Salovaara (born 13 January 1975), better known by his stage name JS16, is a Finnish musician, DJ and record producer. He is best known for his work with Finnish hip hop group Bomfunk MC's, producing their most successful song "Freestyler ... (a.k.a. JS16) - producer * Okke Komulainen - keyboards External linksCD Universe {{Authority control Bomfunk MC's albums 2004 albums ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Sony Music Entertainment
Sony Music Entertainment (SME), also known as simply Sony Music, is an American multinational music company. Being owned by the parent conglomerate Sony Group Corporation, it is part of the Sony Music Group, which is owned by Sony Entertainment and managed by the American umbrella division of Sony. It was originally founded in 1929 as American Record Corporation and renamed as Columbia Recording Corporation in 1938, following its acquisition by the Columbia Broadcasting System. In 1966, the company was reorganized to become CBS Records, and Sony Corporation bought the company in 1988, renaming it under its current name in 1991. In 2004, Sony and Bertelsmann established a 50-50 joint venture known as Sony BMG, which transferred the businesses of Sony Music and Bertelsmann Music Group into one entity. However, in 2008, Sony acquired Bertelsmann's stake, and the company reverted to the Sony Music name shortly after; the buyout allowed Sony to acquire all of BMG's labels, which ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Live Your Life (Bomfunk MC's Song)
"Live Your Life" is a song by Bomfunk MC's The Bomfunk MC's is a Finnish hip hop group that was active between 1998 and 2005, before reuniting in 2018. The group's frontman is the rapper B.O. Dubb (born Raymond Ebanks, and formerly known as "B.O.W."), and the main producer is Jaakko Sa ... and Max'C. The single was released in 2002 and reached the top ten in the United Kingdom, United States, Germany and Japan. The song has been listed for four weeks on the German Singles Top 100. It entered the chart on position 67 in 2003 and peaked on number 67, where it stayed for one week. The single was accompanied by multiple remixes. Charts Track listing References 2002 songs 2002 singles Bomfunk MC's songs Number-one singles in Finland {{2000s-hiphop-single-stub ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Raymond Ebanks
Raymond Anthony Ebanks, also known as B.O. Dubb (formerly known as B.O.W.; born 2 January 1970), is a British-born Finnish rapper best known as the frontman of the hip-hop group the Bomfunk MC's. Early career Raymond was born in London to a British father of Jamaican and English extraction and a Finnish mother. He began recording music as a teenager in the early 1990s as part of the hip hop group "The Master Brothers", who often performed over DJ sets at clubs. Whilst no recordings were made, some of their performances were recorded, and have emerged online. Around this time, Raymond performed guest raps on the song Cryin' Out by Rama (1994). Soup De Loop In 1995, Raymond teamed up with longtime producer Jaakko "JS16" Salovaara and singer Mari Vesala to form the pop group Soup De Loop, and signed to the now defunct Blue Bubble Records. Their music was a combination of female sung house and G-Funk hip hop music, with Mari singing and Raymond providing raps. The group relea ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Jaakko Salovaara
Jaakko Salovaara (born 13 January 1975), better known by his stage name JS16, is a Finnish musician, DJ and record producer. He is best known for his work with Finnish hip hop group Bomfunk MC's, producing their most successful song "Freestyler", and for his work with Finnish DJ and producer Darude, as well as other solo productions and remixes. He released his debut studio album, ''Stomping System'' in 1998. He is part of the DJ duo Dallas Superstars with Heikki L, and owns the dance music record label 16 Inch Records. Career His first release was the 1991 single "Hypnosynthesis", at the age of 16 (hence the number 16 in his artist name). With the release of the club/dance music album ''Stomping System'' in 1998 and hits like "Stomp to My Beat" and "Love Supreme", he gained the Finnish audience's attention. Furthermore, the single "Stomping System" also reached #6 on the UK Club Chart. JS16 has also gained fame by being the producer of Finnish electro-hop group Bomfunk MC's, w ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Jessica Folcker
Jessica Elisabeth Angelique Folcker (born 9 July 1975), known professionally as Jessica, is a Swedish singer. Her debut album ''Jessica'' in 1998 used her mononym, whereas follow up album ''Dino'' credited Jessica Folker. Her following albums ''På svenska'' in 2005 and ''Skin Close'' in 2007 have used her full name Jessica Folcker. She is best known for her two international hits "Tell Me What You Like" and " How Will I Know (Who You Are)" both in 1998 and for "(Crack It) Something Going On" that featured her vocals and was a big hit for Bomfunk MC's in 2002. Biography Folcker was born as ''Jessica Elisabeth Angelique Folcker'' in Täby, Stockholm County, on 9 July 1975. Her mother is Swedish and her father is from Senegal. Jessica attended Adolf Fredrik's Music School in Stockholm for six years until she was 17. Her big dream of becoming a singer, was fulfilled when she was engaged as a backing singer for the Ace of Base and Dr. Alban. She also performed the chorus in Leila K' ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Mr B
''Mister'', usually written in its contracted form ''Mr.'' or ''Mr'', is a commonly used English honorific for men without a higher honorific, or professional title, or any of various designations of office. The title 'Mr' derived from earlier forms of ''master'', as the equivalent female titles ''Mrs'', ''Miss'', and '' Ms'' all derived from earlier forms of ''mistress''. ''Master'' is sometimes still used as an honorific for boys and young men. The modern plural form is ''Misters'', although its usual formal abbreviation ''Messrs''(.) derives from use of the French title ' in the 18th century. ' is the plural of ' (originally ', "my lord"), formed by declining both of its constituent parts separately. Historical etiquette Historically, ''mister'' was applied only to those above one's own status if they had no higher title such as ''Sir'' or ''my lord'' in the English class system. That understanding is now obsolete, as it was gradually expanded as a mark of respect to those ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
