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Best Rap Solo Performance
The Grammy Award for Best Rap Solo Performance was awarded from 1991 to 2011, alongside the Best Rap Performance by a Duo or Group. Previously, a single award was presented for Best Rap Performance. In 2003, this award was split into separate awards for Best Female Rap Solo Performance and Best Male Rap Solo Performance. In 2005, it was again presented as a single award. As of 2012, The award was permanently discontinued due to a major overhaul of Grammy categories. Since 2012, all solo and duo/group rap performances has been shifted to the revived Best Rap Performance category. Years reflect the year in which the Grammy Awards were presented, for works released from October a year and a half prior to September the previous year. Recipients Each year is linked to the article about the Grammy Awards held that year. Category facts *Most wins in this category (including male & female solo wins) **1. Eminem – 4 wins **2. Missy Elliott- 3 wins **3. LL Cool J, Will Smith, ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Grammy Award
The Grammy Awards (stylized as GRAMMY), or simply known as the Grammys, are awards presented by the Recording Academy of the United States to recognize "outstanding" achievements in the music industry. They are regarded by many as the most prestigious, significant awards in the music industry worldwide. It was originally called the Gramophone Awards, as the trophy depicts a gilded gramophone. The Grammys are the first of the Big Three networks' major music awards held annually, and is considered one of the four major annual American entertainment awards, alongside the Academy Awards (for films), the Emmy Awards (for television), and the Tony Awards (for theater). The first Grammy Awards ceremony was held on May 4, 1959, to honor the musical accomplishments of performers for the year 1958. After the 2011 ceremony, the Recording Academy overhauled many Grammy Award categories for 2012. History The Grammys had their origin in the Hollywood Walk of Fame project in the 1 ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Here Comes The Hammer
"Here Comes the Hammer" is a song written and performed by American rapper MC Hammer, first released on his third album, ''Please Hammer Don't Hurt 'Em'' (1990). It was also released as a single, which reached number 54 on the US ''Billboard'' Hot 100. The song also reached the Top 20 on the ''Billboard'' Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs and Hot Rap Songs charts. It was also nominated for a Grammy Award. At the time of its release, the music video accompanying the release of the single was one of the most expensive ever. Lyrics and music ''Hartford Courant'' critic Dawne Simon described "Here Comes the Hammer" as "upbeat", but the lyrics as "egotistical chants". ''Billboard'' described it as a "James Brown-inspired funk rave, replete with rapid-fire rhyming, a rousing chant at the chorus and infectious synth line". The song samples Brown's 1970 hit " Super Bad". Reception ''Billboard'' considered "Here Comes the Hammer" to be a "winner". However, although the three previous singles from th ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Ditty (Paperboy Song)
"Ditty" is a song by American rapper Paperboy from his debut studio album '' The Nine Yards''. It is the opening track on the album and was issued as the album's lead single. The song is primarily based around a sample of Zapp's " Doo Wa Ditty (Blow That Thing)", but it also contains a sample of James Brown's " Funky President (People It's Bad)". "Ditty" is Paperboy's only song to chart on the ''Billboard'' Hot 100, peaking at No. 10 in 1993. It was awarded a platinum certification from the Recording Industry Association of America. In 1994, the song was nominated for a Grammy Award for Best Rap Solo Performance, but lost to " Let Me Ride" by Dr. Dre. Credits and personnel *Vocals: Mitchell Johnson *Mastered by: Phil Austin *Mixed by: Gary "D.J. GLE" Ellis *Instruments: Dave Cochrane Track listing #"Ditty" (Explicit) - 4:02 #"Ditty" (Edited) - 3:56 #"Ditty" (Album Version) - 4:59 #"Ditty" (Remix - Explicit) - 5:04 #"Ditty" (Remix - Edited) - 5:04 #"Ditty" (Radio Mix - feat. ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Paperboy (rapper)
Mitchell Charles Johnson (born October 2, 1969) better known by his stage name Paperboy, is an American rapper. He is best known for his single " Ditty" which charted at #10 on the Hot 100 in 1993. Johnson was born in San Diego, California and later moved to Oakland. Career Paperboy's associated acts were R. Kelly, Eazy-E, and Rhythm D. His most acclaimed album was his 1992 debut, '' The Nine Yards'', which was certified gold by the Recording Industry Association of America (RIAA). The album featured 10 tracks with G-Funk influenced production from Rhythm D, who was known for producing for artists on Ruthless Records such as Eazy-E, B.G. Knocc Out, and Dresta. Its single " Ditty" is Paperboy's most successful single. Paperboy's second album, ''City to City'', was released in 1996. Discography Studio albums * '' The Nine Yards'' (1992) * ''City to City'' (1996) * ''The Love Never Dies'' (2004) Singles External links Paperboyat AllMusic AllMusic (previously known as All ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Let Me Ride
"Let Me Ride" is a song by rapper and producer Dr. Dre, released in 1993 as the third single from his debut studio album, ''The Chronic''. It experienced moderate success on the charts, until it became a massive hit when Dre won a Grammy Award for Best Rap Solo Performance for the song during the Grammy Awards of 1994. The chorus is sung by Ruben and Jewell, and Snoop Dogg (then known as Snoop Doggy Dogg) raps the line "Rollin' in my 6-4" and appears in some background vocals. Dr. Dre's lyrics were written by RBX, originally intended for a different track. Dr. Dre, RBX and Snoop Dogg share songwriting credits for the song. "Let Me Ride"'s chorus involves both a sample and an interpolation of the chorus of the 1976 Parliament song "Mothership Connection (Star Child)", which itself quotes the Negro spiritual " Swing Down Sweet Chariot". "Let Me Ride" also samples James Brown's "Funky Drummer" and Bill Withers's 1973 single "Kissing My Love". Hip Hop Dx placed the song on thei ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
1994 Grammy Awards
The 36th Annual Grammy Awards were held on March 1, 1994. They recognized accomplishments by musicians from the previous year. Whitney Houston was the Big Winner winning 3 awards including Record of the Year and Album of the Year while opening the show with "I Will Always Love You". Audrey Hepburn's win made her the fifth person to become an EGOT, and the first person to complete the status posthumously. Paul Simon was the first performer of the evening. Performers * Whitney Houston – I Will Always Love You * Kenny G & Toni Braxton – Breathe Again * Gloria Estefan – Mi Tierra * Garth Brooks – Standing Outside the Fire * Sting – If I Ever Lose My Faith In You * Aerosmith – Livin' On The Edge * Billy Joel – The River Of Dreams * Aretha Franklin – (You Make Me Feel Like) A Natural Woman * Natalie Cole – It's Sand Man * Bonnie Raitt, Don Was, Bruce Springsteen, Steve Winwood, Tony! Toni! Toné!, Narada Michael Walden, B.B. King - Tribute to Curtis Mayfield ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Marky Mark And The Funky Bunch
Marky Mark and the Funky Bunch was an American hip-hop group formed in 1991 by Mark Wahlberg (alias Marky Mark), Scott Gee, Hector the Booty Inspector, DJ-T, and Ashey Ace. The group's best known song is "Good Vibrations", which made it to number one on the ''Billboard'' Hot 100 in 1991, while their follow-up song " Wildside" peaked at number 10. History Marky Mark and the Funky Bunch released their debut album, '' Music for the People'' on July 23, 1991. The album was a huge success for the group, making it to No. 1 on the Top Heatseekers chart and No. 21 on the ''Billboard'' 200. The album's success was fueled by two top-10 singles, both of which were certified gold, "Good Vibrations", which went to No. 1 on the ''Billboard'' Hot 100, and " Wildside" which went to No. 10 on the Hot 100. The album itself first went gold on November 15, 1991, before being certified platinum on January 14, 1992. At the height of the group's success, they also had a video game released by Digit ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Strictly Business (LL Cool J Song)
Strictly Business may refer to: * ''Strictly Business'' (EPMD album), an album by EPMD ** "Strictly Business" (EPMD song), the debut single by EPMD from its debut album, ''Strictly Business'' * ''Strictly Business'' (Haystak & Jelly Roll album), 2011 * ''Strictly Business'' (1931 film), a 1931 British comedy film directed by Mary Field and Jacqueline Logan * ''Strictly Business'' (1962 film), a 1962 Soviet film based on O. Henry stories * ''Strictly Business'' (1991 film), a 1991 American comedy film directed by Kevin Hooks ** ''Strictly Business'' (soundtrack), the soundtrack to the 1991 comedy film, ''Strictly Business'' ** Strictly Business (LL Cool J song), from the soundtrack to the 1991 film * Strictly Business (professional wrestling), a professional wrestling stable in National Wrestling Alliance The National Wrestling Alliance (NWA) is an American professional wrestling promotion and former professional wrestling governing body operated by its parent company L ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Addams Groove
"Addams Groove" is a single performed by hip-hop artist Hammer that was released as the theme song to the 1991 film ''The Addams Family''. It was the second single from his 1991 album, ''Too Legit to Quit'', included in the track list for the cassette version of the album but not the CD. The song was his fifth and last top-10 hit in the United States and was the recipient of the Golden Raspberry Award for Worst Original Song at the 12th Golden Raspberry Awards in 1991. The song was also parodied by Italian comedy music duo Giovanni Alamia & Tony Sperandeo with the title of "Rap Ghiaccio" and was taken from their album of the same year of the release of the song "Brutti, sporchi e monelli". Music video A music video was produced to promote the single. It featured Hammer and several of his dancers performing in their unique style around the Addams mansion as well as most of the cast of the film. The video opens with Hammer pleading with Wednesday (Christina Ricci) and Pugsley ( Jim ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Baby Got Back
"Baby Got Back" is a song written and recorded by American rapper and songwriter Sir Mix-a-Lot, released in May 1992 as the second single from his third album, ''Mack Daddy'' (1992). The song was written and co-produced by him, and samples the 1986 Detroit techno single "Technicolor" by Channel One. It debuted at number 75 on the US ''Billboard'' Hot 100 on April 11, 1992 and hit number one twelve weeks later. The single spent five weeks at the top of the chart. At the time of its original release, the song caused controversy with its outspoken and blatantly sexual lyrics about women, as well as specific references to the female buttocks, which some people found objectionable. The song's accompanying music video was briefly banned by MTV. "Baby Got Back" was the second best-selling song in the US in 1992, behind Boyz II Men's " End of the Road". In 2008, it was ranked number 17 on VH1's "100 Greatest Songs of Hip Hop". Synopsis The first verse begins with "I like big butts ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Sir Mix-a-Lot
Anthony L. Ray (born August 12, 1963), better known by his stage name Sir Mix-a-Lot, is an American rapper, songwriter, and record producer. He is best known for his 1992 hit song " Baby Got Back", which peaked at number one on the ''Billboard'' Hot 100. Early life Anthony Ray was born on August 12, 1963, in Auburn, Washington, a suburb of Seattle, and grew up in Seattle's Central District. Growing up, Ray's mother worked as a licensed practical nurse (LPN) at the King County Jail making six or seven dollars an hour. Ray was a fan of hip hop and started rhyming in the early 1980s. While living in the Bryant Manor apartments on 19th Ave and East Yesler Way, Anthony Ray started school at Roosevelt High School, near the University District, when the Seattle Public School District was in the throes of what would be a 21-year experiment to integrate the school system; Guns N' Roses member Duff McKagan and actress and Charmed star Rose McGowan also went there. Students were bused fr ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
1993 Grammy Awards
The 35th Annual Grammy Awards were held on February 24, 1993 and recognized accomplishments by musicians from the previous year. The nominations were announced on January 7, 1993. The evening's host was the American stand-up comedian Garry Shandling, who hosted the ceremony for the third time. The CBS network broadcast the show live from the Shrine Auditorium in Los Angeles, California. This particular Grammy live broadcast was the commercially most successful of its kind in the 1990s. As Nielsen Media Research and ''Billboard'' magazine stated on January 10, 2004, "the highest-rated Grammy show of the 1990s was the 1993 telecast, which got a 19.9 rating/31 share and 30 million United States viewers" alone. British guitarist and singer Eric Clapton (for whom still mourned for the loss of his son two years ago) was the night's big winner, winning six awards out of nine nominations including Album, Song and Record of the Year. Michael Jackson, having been recently interviewed ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
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