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DC4 (mixtape)
''DC4'' (abbreviation of ''Dreamchasers 4'') is the eleventh mixtape by American rapper Meek Mill. It was released on October 27, 2016, by Maybach Music Group, Dream Chasers Records and Atlantic Records. The mixtape serves as the fourth installment of his ''Dreamchasers'' series, following '' Dreamchasers 3'' (2013). It features guest appearances from Tory Lanez, Lil Uzi Vert, Nicki Minaj, Quavo, Don Q, Young Thug, 21 Savage, YFN Lucci, Maybach Music Group, Guordan Banks, Pusha T, Lil Snupe, and French Montana. Cover art Artist R. Craig designed the artwork for DC4, recreating a mugshot of Meek when he was 18 years old. Meek spoke to '' Billboard'' about the police brutality he experienced before taking the image, He said, " hada concussion, stitches, braids ripped out," he said. "My blood was on the ceiling, on the floor." Commercial performance ''DC4'' debuted at number three on the US ''Billboard'' 200, moving 87,000 units in its first week, with 45,000 pure album sales ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Meek Mill
Robert Rihmeek Williams (born May 6, 1987), known professionally as Meek Mill, is an American rapper. Born and raised in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, he embarked on his music career as a battle rapper, and later formed a short-lived rap group, The Bloodhoundz. In 2008, Atlanta-based rapper T.I. signed Meek Mill to his first record deal. In February 2011, after leaving Grand Hustle Records, Mill signed with Miami-based rapper Rick Ross's Maybach Music Group (MMG). Mill's debut album, '' Dreams and Nightmares'', was released in 2012 under MMG and Warner Bros. Records. The album, preceded by the lead single "Amen" (featuring Drake), peaked at number two on the U.S. ''Billboard'' 200. In October 2012, Mill announced the launch of his own label imprint, Dream Chasers Records, named after his mixtape series. Meek Mill often collaborates with MMG label-mates; he has made notable appearances on MMG's ''Self Made'' compilation series, with his first two singles, "Tupac Back" (featur ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Litty
"Litty" is a song by American rapper Meek Mill featuring Tory Lanez. It was sent to urban contemporary radio on February 14, 2017, as the lead single from Mill's eleventh mixtape '' DC4'' (2016). It's about both rappers talking about their luxurious lifestyles and taking shots at Drake. "Litty" debuted and peaked at number 49 on the ''Billboard'' Hot 100. It also reached numbers 14 and 18 on the Hot Rap Songs and Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs charts respectively. It was certified Platinum by the Recording Industry Association of America (RIAA), denoting sales of over a million units in the United States. The track also charted in Canada, peaking at number 54 on the Canadian Hot 100. An accompanying music video for the single, released on Mill's 30th birthday, features both artists as part of a crew of young hustlers committing credit card scams. Background and composition "Litty" is a hip hop and trap song. The rappers talk about their luxurious lifestyles with "machismo-like" lyrics. ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
YFN Lucci
Rayshawn Lamar Bennett (born February 16, 1991), known professionally as YFN Lucci, is an American rapper and singer from Atlanta, Georgia. In 2014, he signed a record deal with Think It's A Game Entertainment and released his debut mixtape, ''Wish Me Well''. In 2016, he released his second mixtape, ''Wish Me Well 2'', which included the hit single " Key to the Streets" (featuring Migos and Trouble). His debut extended play, ''Long Live Nut'', was released in 2017 and peaked at number 27 on the ''Billboard'' 200 chart. The EP's first single " Everyday We Lit" (featuring PnB Rock; produced by June James), has peaked at number 33 on the ''Billboard'' Hot 100 and became his highest charting single to date. In 2018, Bennett released his debut studio album ''Ray Ray From Summerhill'' which peaked at number 14 on the ''Billboard'' 200. In May 2021, he was amongst 11 others charged in a RICO indictment. Early life Rayshawn Lamar Bennett was born in Atlanta, Georgia. He grew up lis ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
21 Savage
Shéyaa Bin Abraham-Joseph (born October 22, 1992), known professionally as 21 Savage, is a rapper based in Atlanta, Georgia, United States. Born in London, he moved to Atlanta with his mother at age seven. He became known after releasing two mixtapes in 2015, before attaining international attention with the release of the collaborative EP ''Savage Mode'' (2016) with Metro Boomin; its singles " X" (featuring Future) and " No Heart" peaked within the top 40 on the ''Billboard'' Hot 100 and 21 Savage's profile also later increased with a guest feature on Drake's 2016 single " Sneakin'. He then signed a recording contract with Epic Records in January 2017. 21 Savage's debut studio album, '' Issa Album'' (2017), peaked at number two on the U.S. ''Billboard'' 200 and its lead single "Bank Account" reached number 12 on the Hot 100. He then released the collaborative album '' Without Warning'' (2017) with Offset and Metro Boomin, with the song "Ric Flair Drip" peaking at number ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Young Thug
Jeffery Lamar Williams (born August 16, 1991), known professionally as Young Thug, is an American rapper, singer, and songwriter. He is considered to be an influential figure of his generation, with his music impacting the modern sound of hip hop and trap music. Known for his eccentric vocal style and fashion, Thug initially released a series of independent mixtapes beginning in 2011 with ''I Came from Nothing''. In early 2013, he signed with Gucci Mane's 1017 Records, and later that year he released his label debut mixtape ''1017 Thug'' to critical praise. Young Thug received mainstream recognition in 2014 with the singles " Stoner" and "Danny Glover" in addition to appearances on several singles, including T.I.'s "About the Money", Tyga's " Hookah", and Rich Gang's "Lifestyle". That year, he also signed to Lyor Cohen's 300 Entertainment and collaborated on the mixtape '' Rich Gang: Tha Tour Pt. 1''. In 2015, he amassed a number of mixtapes, including ''Barter 6'' and two i ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Don Q (rapper)
Le'Quincy Anderson (born April 28, 1990), better known by his stage name Don Q, is an American rapper. He is best known for his collaborations with labelmate A Boogie wit da Hoodie. Early life Le'Quincy Anderson was born and raised in the Bronx in New York City. He began writing raps in the 5th grade but did not start taking rap seriously until high school, he first rapped in a booth at the age of 16. Don grew up listening to artists such as Cassidy, Fabolous, Jadakiss, Styles P, Lloyd Banks and Jay-Z. As he got older he began battle rapping in the streets, parks, and different blocks which helped him build confidence. Don began battling because he was inspired by the Smack DVD series. Don's first stage name was Q da Don, he would then change it to Don Q, after the popular rum after seeing it on the shelves at local liquor stores. Don released his first mixtape at 17. The mixtape was in dedication to Andre "Pop" Davidson, a standout basketball player at John F. Kennedy Hig ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Quavo
Quavious Keyate Marshall (born April 2, 1991), known professionally as Quavo (), is an American rapper, singer, and actor. He is best known as the co-founder and former frontman of hip hop group Migos. Quavo is the uncle of late fellow Migos member Takeoff, and cousin of Offset. He is also a partial owner of the FCF Glacier Boyz. Outside of Migos, Quavo has been featured on several U.S. top 10 hits, including Post Malone's "Congratulations", which was later certified Diamond by the Recording Industry Association of America (RIAA); as well as DJ Khaled's " No Brainer" and " I'm the One", the latter of which peaked at number one on the ''Billboard'' Hot 100. In 2018, he released his debut solo album ''Quavo Huncho'', which peaked at number 2 on the ''Billboard'' 200. Early life Quavious Keyate Marshall was born on April 2, 1991, in Athens, Georgia. The three members of Migos grew up together in Gwinnett County, a mostly suburban area 30–40 minutes northeast of Atlanta. ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Nicki Minaj
Onika Tanya Maraj-Petty (; born December 8, 1982), known professionally as Nicki Minaj ( ), is a Trinidadian-born rapper based in the United States. She is known for her musical versatility, animated flow in her rapping, alter egos and accents. Minaj is regarded as being the most influential female rapper of her generation and has been called the greatest female rapper of the 21st century. Maraj first gained recognition after releasing three mixtapes between 2007 and 2009. Her debut album, ''Pink Friday'' (2010), topped the U.S. ''Billboard'' 200 chart. Its fifth single, " Super Bass", reached number three on the U.S. ''Billboard'' Hot 100 chart and was certified diamond by the RIAA. Minaj's follow-up album, '' Pink Friday: Roman Reloaded'' (2012) explored dance-pop. The lead single, " Starships", peaked in the top five worldwide. Her third album, ''The Pinkprint'' (2014) explored more personal topics and marked a return to her hip hop roots. Its second single, "Anaconda ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Lil Uzi Vert
Symere Bysil Woods ( ; born July 31, 1995), known professionally as Lil Uzi Vert, is an American rapper, singer, and songwriter. They are characterized by their face tattoo, facial tattoos, facial piercings, eccentric hairstyles and androgynous fashion, imagery built on a melodic emo approach to Trap music, trap. Born and raised in Philadelphia, Lil Uzi Vert gained initial recognition following the release of the commercial mixtape ''Luv Is Rage'' (2015), which led to a recording contract with Atlantic Records, to whom they signed under DJ Drama's DJ Drama, Generation Now imprint. Lil Uzi Vert attracted mainstream attention following the release of their debut single "Money Longer" in 2016. The song would act as the lead single for the subsequent mixtape ''Lil Uzi Vert vs. the World'' (2016), which also contained the song "You Was Right". After releasing two additional mixtapes in 2016 and 2017, including one in collaboration with Gucci Mane, Lil Uzi Vert was featured on the Bill ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Tory Lanez
Daystar Shemuel Shua Peterson (born July 27, 1992), known professionally as Tory Lanez, is a Canadian rapper, singer, songwriter, and convicted felon. He received initial recognition from the mixtape ''Conflicts of My Soul: The 416 Story'', released in August 2013. In 2015, Tory Lanez signed to record producer Benny Blanco's Mad Love Records through Interscope Records. Lanez's debut studio album, ''I Told You'' (2016), included the singles " Say It" and " Luv", which peaked at number 23 and 19 on the ''Billboard'' Hot 100, respectively. In 2018, Lanez released his second and third studio albums, '' Memories Don't Die'' and ''Love Me Now?'' His fourth studio album ''Chixtape 5'' (2019) peaked at number 2 on the US ''Billboard'' 200. In 2020, he released his fifth studio album '' Daystar'', which debuted at number 10 on the ''Billboard'' 200 and featured controversial responses to the revelations of him shooting fellow rapper Megan Thee Stallion earlier that year. Lanez recei ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Guest Appearances
In show business, a guest appearance is the participation of an outsider performer (such as a musician or actor) in an event such as a music record or concert, show, etc., when the performer does not belong to the regular band, cast, or other performing group. In music, such an outside performer is often referred to as a guest artist. In performance art, the terms guest role or guest star are also common, the latter term specifically indicating the guest appearance of a celebrity. The latter is often also credited as special guest star or special musical guest star by some production companies. In pop music and hip-hop, such guests are often referred to as featured artists or featured guests. Such a performer may be annotated in credits or even in song titles by the abbreviation ''feat.'' or further abbreviation ''ft.''; or by the word ''with'' or abbreviation ''w/''. In a TV series, a guest star is an actor who appears in one or a few episodes (sometimes a story arc). In some ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Dreamchasers 3
''Dreamchasers 3'' is the tenth mixtape by American rapper Meek Mill. It was released on September 29, 2013, by Maybach Music Group and Dream Chasers Records. It was also released for free download on mixtape hosting websites. The mixtape features guest appearances from Travis Scott, Diddy, Nicki Minaj, Rick Ross, Mase, French Montana, Future, Yo Gotti, Fabolous, and Jadakiss, along with his Dream Chasers Records artists Lil Snupe, Omelly, Louie V Gutta, and Guordan Banks, among others. Background In November 2012, in an interview with Cosmic Kev producer, Jahlil Beats stated that he would be producing on ''Dreamchasers 3''. On January 5, 2013, Meek Mill revealed a tentative track listing on his Instagram. On March 8, Meek Mill announced that the mixtape would be released on May 6. On August 26, he announced that the mixtape would be released on September 20. On September 3, 2013, the mixtape was pushed back until September 29. The following day, the first song from the mix ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
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