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Dedication 3
''Dedication 3'' is a mixtape by Lil Wayne, hosted by DJ Drama. It is the sequel to its predecessors, '' The Dedication'' and the highly successful ''Dedication 2'', becoming the third in Lil Wayne's "Gangsta Grillz" series. Lil Wayne also told MTV, "''Tha Carter IV'' is nice but you need to be looking for ''Dedication 3''". Shaheem Reid, , September 15, 2008. Although ''Dedication 3'' was a major success, it failed to match that of its predecessors despite gaining some attention. The mixtape has sold over 70,000 copies in the Un ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Lil Wayne
Dwayne Michael Carter Jr. (born September 27, 1982), known professionally as Lil Wayne, is an American rapper, singer, songwriter, and record executive. His career began in 1995, at the age of 12, when he was signed by rapper Birdman (rapper), Birdman, joining Cash Money Records as the youngest member of the label. From then on, Wayne was the flagship artist of Cash Money Records before ending his association with the company in June 2018. Regarded as one of the most influential hip hop artists of his generation by ''XXL (magazine), XXL'', he has often been cited as one of the greatest rappers of all time. In 1995, Wayne was put in a duo with label-mate B.G. (rapper), B.G. (at the time known as Lil Doogie) and they recorded an album, True Story (The B.G.'z album), ''True Story'', released that year, although Wayne (at the time known as Baby D) only appeared on three tracks. Wayne and B.G. soon joined the southern hip hop group Hot Boys, with Cash Money label-mates Juvenile (ra ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Mack Maine
Jermaine Anthony Preyan (born July 28, 1982), better known by his stage name Mack Maine, is an American record executive, songwriter, and rapper from New Orleans, Louisiana. Mack Maine has been the president of Young Money Entertainment since 2009, and is also the founder of his own label, Soothe Your Soul Records. Mack Maine has had a long and fruitful working relationship with Young Money’s flagship artist, Lil Wayne, who is a longtime friend of his. He co-wrote Wayne’s singles “How to Love" and "Got Money", and also co-wrote " So Sophisticated" by Wayne’s close associate Rick Ross; he received formal writing credit on all three. Early life and career Jermaine Anthony Preyan was born in New Orleans, Louisiana. He formed a friendship with Dwayne Carter aka Lil Wayne at the age of eleven. He and Lil Wayne, along with rapper Curren$y and Cortez Bryant attended Eleanor McMain Secondary School. In 2003, he placed 16th out of a thousand contestants in a freestyle battle ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Tyga
Michael Ray Nguyen-StevensonMicheal Ray Stevenson at California Birth Index. Retrieved on February 4, 2018. (born November 19, 1989), known professionally as Tyga () (a for Thank you God always), is an American rapper. After a number of independent releases, Tyga signed a recording contract with , and |
Shanell
Shanell Lynn Woodgett (born November 15, 1980) known simply as Shanell or SnL, is an American singer and songwriter from Atlanta, Georgia. She is signed to Lil Wayne's Young Money Entertainment, which was formerly an imprint of Birdman's Republic Records-distributed Cash Money Records. Biography Born in Anaheim, California Shanell was raised in Atlanta, Georgia and is the older sister of recording artist D. Woods. Her introduction to music was from her father, a Merrill Lynch Financial Advisor. A classically trained dancer in the disciplines of Jazz, ballet and modern dance, she began her career as a music video dancer for artists like Ciara. Dancing by day, Shanell penned songs by night to production from Iowa producer and friend Bangladesh, garnering a name for herself as a songwriter.Biography! Shanell aka SnL Fans!. Retrieved 17 August 2011. As ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Dunk Ryders
Dunk or Dunks may refer to: People Dunk * Ben Dunk, (born 1987), Australian cricketer * Bill Dunk, (born 1938), Australian golfer * Chris Dunk (born 1958), American former tennis player * Harrison Dunk (born 1990), English footballer * Lewis Dunk (born 1991), English footballer * Mark C. Dunk (born 1957), also known as Kosmo Vinyl, sometime manager of the English rock band The Clash and record producer * Thomas Dunk (died 1718), English ironmonger, benefactor and Sheriff of London * Thomas von der Dunk (born 1961), Dutch cultural historian, writer and columnist * William Dunk (1897–1984), Australian government official Dunks * Henry Dunks, (1882– 1955), Australian politician Places * Dunk, Queensland , a locality in the Cassowary Coast Region, Australia * Dunk Island, off the coast of Queensland, Australia Other uses * Slam dunk, type of basketball shot * Dunk (band), a 1990s Canadian power pop band * Dunk (elephant), the first elephant to reside at the National Zoo in W ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
La The Darkman
Lason Jackson (born July 23, 1979), better known as La the Darkman, is a Wu-Tang Clan affiliated rapper and MC. Biography Jackson was born in New York City, New York and grew up Crown Heights, Brooklyn with his brother William Jackson. He negotiated his first deal while finishing high school and was a protégé of the Wu-Tang Clan having grown particularly close with various members. Jackson later secured a distribution deal through Navarre Distribution, with whom he released his debut album '' Heist of the Century'' in 1998. He later toured with several singers and groups such as 50 Cent and the Wu-Tang Clan, as well as launching his own management company and children's clothing store. Jackson later relocated to Atlanta, Georgia, where he worked with Aphilliates Music Group and Embassy Entertainment, later negotiating a joint-venture deal with both companies for Universal Records. He also worked in a business capacity for DJ Drama, setting up booking arrangements and endorsement ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Let Me Get Em
"Let Me Get 'em" is a promo single from rap artist Soulja Boy's first studio album '' souljaboytellem.com''. The song peaked number 15 on the Bubbling Under R&B/Hip-Hop Singles. Music video The music video premiered on BET in February, 2008. The music video is in black and white showing friends of Soulja Boy doing the "Pool Palace", and girls dancing. At the end of the clip, it shows a sample of Soulja Boy and his friends all by a car singing a track on the album, "Snap and Roll." Cameos are made by S.O.D. Money Gang member Arab, and Collipark artist Hurricane Chris. Song information The track provides a warning at the beginning of the song, stating that the song is only a dance. No official remix was made to the song, but Lil Wayne did a freestyle to the song for his mixtape ''Dedication 3'', he titled it "Bang Bang", and featured guests are Gudda Gudda and Jae Millz Jarvis Mills (born September 11, 1983), better known by his stage name Jae Millz, is an American rapper from ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Gudda Gudda
Carl Eugene Lilly Jr. (born March 11, 1983), better known by his stage name Gudda Gudda, is an American rapper from New Orleans. He was originally a member of Sqad Up with Kidd Kidd and Lil Wayne. After forging a long-time friendship with Wayne, he signed to Young Money Entertainment, and later Republic Records. Biography 1983–2003: Early life and career Gudda was born Carl Lilly on March 11, 1983, in San Jose, California. When he was still a baby he moved to New Orleans, Louisiana. He grew up in the Ninth Ward of New Orleans, 9th Ward, where he befriended Lil Wayne at the age of fifteen, who he met at a dice game. This was much before he had ever thought of rapping as a career. As he began to rap, Wayne would mentor and inspire him, and actually wrote Gudda's first rap. Together they formed the group Sqad Up with rappers Dizzy and Kidd Kidd. Throughout 2002 and 2003, Gudda was featured on the seven mixtapes that Sqad Up released over the time period. 2005–12: ''Guddavi ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Soulja Boy
DeAndre Cortez Way (born July 28, 1990), known professionally as Soulja Boy (formerly Soulja Boy Tell 'Em), is an American rapper and record producer. He rose to prominence, after his self published debut single "Crank That (Soulja Boy)" peaked at number 1 on the U.S. ''Billboard'' Hot 100, for seven non-consecutive weeks in 2007. He then released his debut album '' Souljaboytellem.com'' (2007), which also included the single " Soulja Girl". His second album '' iSouljaBoyTellem'' (2008), included in the U.S. ''Billboard'' Hot 100 top 20 singles "Turn My Swag On" and "Kiss Me thru the Phone". Way was listed at number 18 on the ''Forbes'' list of Hip-Hop Cash Kings of 2010 for earning $7 million that year. Early life Way was born in Chicago and moved to Atlanta at the age of six, where he became interested in rap music. At age 14, he moved to Batesville, Mississippi, with his father. Musical career 2004–2007: Early recordings and building an Internet following Way's father ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Yung L
Christopher Omenye, professionally known as Yung L (pronounced Young L), is a Nigerian singer, songwriter, and performer. Early life Yung L was born and raised in Jos, Plateau state. His mother greatly influenced his decision to become a musician, first by introducing him to the church drummer, and later, to the church pianist (Meca-E of Square Records). They both taught him the rudimentary aspects of music and how to play certain instruments. He soon began playing the drums in church, and Secondary School. A graduate of the University of Jos, Omenye started singing, rapping, and performing at social events and joined a music group known as Mac9. They performed songs by some of Yung L’s musical influences such as Damian Marley and Jay-Z. Music career While attending the University of Jos Medical School, Yung L met other budding musicians, such as Ice Prince (formerly, Endia, J.Milla, and Chopstix the producer. Together, they formed the GRIP movement, with Yung L acting as ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Ain't I
"Ain't I" is a song by American hip hop recording artist Yung L.A., released as his debut single on November 25, 2008 via Grand Hustle and Interscope Records. The song was intended to be the lead single from his then-debut album ''Futuristic Leland'', which was later shelved. The song, produced by B Franks, features guest appearances from his then-mentor Young Dro and Grand Hustle label-boss T.I., after the two remixed the song to release it commercially. Upon its release, the song reached number 47 on the US ''Billboard'' Hot 100 chart, on March 28, 2009. The single is a remix of the original version, which features Grand Hustle label-mate Big Kuntry King. Yung L.A. Biography'allmusic''. Accessed April 13, 2009. "Ain't I" was nominated for "Best Collaboration" at the BET Awards. Music video The Kai Crawford-directed music video was released on BET's ''106 & Park'' on December 9, 2008. The video features cameo appearances from DJ Drama and Lil Duval. It managed to peak at number ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Too $hort
Todd Anthony Shaw (born April 28, 1966), better known by the stage name Too Short (stylized as Too $hort), is an American rapper and record producer. He became famous in the West Coast hip hop scene in the late 1980s, with lyrics often based on pimping and promiscuity, but also drug culture and street survival. This is respectively exemplified in his most popular songs "Blow the Whistle" and " The Ghetto". A pioneer of West Coast rap, Shaw began recording in 1983, cultivating a large following in his native Oakland. In 1987, his fourth album ''Born to Mack'' attracted the attention of Jive Records, who signed him and distributed the album nationally. His subsequent 1988 album '' Life Is...Too Short'' was highly successful, going double platinum, and he remained prominent into the 1990s. Early life Shaw was born and grew up in Los Angeles, California. In the early 1980s, he and his family moved to Oakland, California. He was a drummer in the band at Fremont High School in Oa ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
