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Derrty Entertainment
Derrty Entertainment is a record label founded by rapper Nelly who is the CEO. The president of the label is Ali. Derrty is a division of Motown. In recent years, the label has collaborated with So So Def, Star Trak and Sho'Nuff. Fo' Reel Entertainment is record label distributed by Universal, also founded by Nelly that released albums and singles under the imprint between 2000 and 2010. Roster Current artists * St. Lunatics **Nelly (CEO) **Ali (President) **Murphy Lee **City Spud **Kyjuan * Avery Storm *REZ *JGE Lil shxwn *YAK BoyFresh Former artists *Kutt Calhoun * Big Gipp *King Jacob *Slyro Jenkins *Jung Tru *Prentiss Church *Chocolate Tai DJs and producers *DJ Trife (Nelly's personal DJ since he started his career) *Jayson "Koko" Bridges (produced the hit songs "Shake Ya Tailfeather" and "Over and Over") *Jason "Jay-E" Epperson (produced the hit songs "Country Grammar", "Work It", " E.I.", " Midwest Swing" and more songs for Nelly and The Lunatics) *Dorian "Doe" ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Country Grammar (Hot Shit)
"Country Grammar (Hot Shit)" (also known as "Country Grammar (Hot...)") is the debut single of American rapper Nelly. The song was written by Nelly and Jason "Jay E" Epperson, who also produced the track. Released on February 29, 2000, as the lead single from Nelly's 2000 debut album, ''Country Grammar'', the single peaked at number seven in both the United States and the United Kingdom and reached the top 20 in Australia, Canada, Germany, and the Netherlands. Composition The song's melody and chorus were taken from a song popularly sung by children with clapping games called "Down Down Baby". On the clean version, the word "shit" is backmasked, and most of the explicit words are replaced by radio-friendly words and bleep-related sound effects. For instance, the lyrics "street sweeper baby cocked" in the chorus are replaced with "boom boom baby" due to its reference to a shotgun. "Country Grammar" references Beenie Man's 1998 dancehall single " Who Am I (Sim Simma)" with the lin ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Free City (album)
''Free City'' is the only studio album by hip-hop group St. Lunatics. It was released on June 5, 2001, almost a full year after the release of group member Nelly's debut, ''Country Grammar''. The album was a commercial success as it debuted at number 3 on the ''Billboard'' 200 with 196,000 copies sold in its first week. The album was certified Platinum by the RIAA a month later. The title ''Free City'' came from their fifth member City Spud who was incarcerated at the time of release. Track listing #"Just for You (The Introductory Poem)" (feat. Amber Tabares) (1:26) #"S.T.L." (5:21) (Kyjuan, Ali, Murphy Lee, Nelly) #"Okay" (3:50) (Ali, Murphy Lee, Kyjuan) #"Summer in the City" (4:37) (Nelly, Kyjuan, Murphy Lee, Ali) #"Mad Baby Daddy (Skit), Part 1" (1:40) #"Boom D Boom" (3:27) (Ali) #"Midwest Swing" (4:40) (Nelly, Murphy Lee, Kyjuan, Ali) #"Show 'Em What They Won" (4:31) (Ali, Nelly, Kyjuan, Murphy Lee) #"Let Me in Now" (4:42) (Nelly, Ali, Murphy Lee, Kyjuan) #"Diz Iz Da Life" ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Batter Up
"Batter Up" is a song by American hip hop group St. Lunatics, with member Nelly credited as a featured artist. The track was produced by Steve "Blast" Wills and first appeared on Nelly's debut solo album, ''Country Grammar'' (2000). It was later included on the group's album '' Free City'' (2001) as a bonus track. A remixed version of "Batter Up" appears on Nelly's album '' Da Derrty Versions: The Reinvention'' (2003). The song's hook interpolates "Movin' On Up", the theme song of the television sitcom ''The Jeffersons''. The show's star Sherman Hemsley appears in the music video for "Batter Up", initially as a sports announcer In sports broadcasting, a sports commentator (also known as sports announcer or sportscaster) provides a real-time commentary of a game or event, usually during a live broadcast, traditionally delivered in the historical present tense. Radio was ... and later dancing with members of St. Lunatics. Track listings US 12-inch single :A1. "Batter Up" (cl ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Ride Wit Me
"Ride wit Me" is a song by American rapper Nelly featuring City Spud. It was released on February 13, 2001, as the third single from Nelly's debut studio album, ''Country Grammar'' (2000). "Ride wit Me" peaked at number three on the ''Billboard'' Hot 100. Outside of the United States, "Ride Wit Me" peaked within the top ten of the charts in Australia, Ireland, the Netherlands, Norway, and the United Kingdom. Composition "Ride wit Me" was written by Nelly and Jason "Jay E" Epperson and interpolates the 1982 song " I Like It" by DeBarge, so William DeBarge, Etterline Jordan, and El DeBarge were also given writing credits. Chart performance In the United States, "Ride wit Me" became Nelly's highest-charting single at the time, peaking at number three on the ''Billboard'' Hot 100. In the United Kingdom, "Ride wit Me" debuted and peaked at number three on the UK Singles Chart on May 13, 2001 – for the week ending date May 19, 2001 – becoming Nelly's highest-charting song in ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
RIAA Certification
In the United States, the Recording Industry Association of America (RIAA) awards certification based on the number of albums and singles sold through retail and other ancillary markets.RIAA certification criteria Retrieved on September 11, 2006 Other countries have similar awards (see music recording certification). Certification is not automatic; for an award to be made, the must first request certification. The audit is conducted against net shipments after returns (most often an artist's royalty s ... [...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] |
Country Grammar
''Country Grammar'' is the debut studio album by American rapper and singer Nelly. It was released on June 27, 2000, by Universal Records. The production on the album was handled by Jason "Jay E" Epperson, with additional production by C-Love, Kevin Law, City Spud, Steve "Blast" Wills and Basement Beats. Nelly contributed to all lyrics on the album, with Epperson and City Spud also contributing. The album introduced a unique St. Louis sound, and introduces Nelly's vocal style of pop-rap singalongs and Midwestern, Missouri twang. It was supported four successful singles: "Country Grammar (Hot Shit)", " E.I.", "Ride wit Me" and "Batter Up". Its lead single, "Country Grammar (Hot Shit)", peaked at number 7 on the ''Billboard'' Hot 100 and UK Singles Chart. Its second single "E.I." peaked at number 16 on the Hot 100, number 12 on the UK Singles Chart and number 11 on the ARIA Singles Chart. "Ride wit Me" peaked within the top five on the Hot 100, ARIA Singles Chart, Irish Singles C ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Apple Bottoms
AppleBottoms is a fashion brand for women launched in 2003 by rap artist Nelly, Yomi Martin, Nick Loftis, and Ian Kelly. The brand was initially a denim label, but has since expanded to include other women's and girl's clothing, perfume and accessories. The brand was launched with a model search televised on VH1. It quickly became popular in the hip hop community, and is referenced in various rap songs, including Twista's "Overnight Celebrity", MC Jin's "36-24-36", DaCav5's "Tetris", Flo Rida's " Low", and Eminem's "Shake That". In 2006, it was the sixth most searched for denim brand on Google. The brand's last ad campaign was in 2010, and featured Nelly. On March 7, 2020, Nelly hinted at a comeback by the brand via Instagram Instagram is a photo and video sharing social networking service owned by American company Meta Platforms. The app allows users to upload media that can be edited with filters and organized by hashtags and geographical tagging. Posts can .... ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Farrah Franklin
Farrah Laron Franklin (born May 3, 1981) is an American R&B singer and actress. She is also a former member of the girl group Destiny's Child. Along with Michelle Williams, she replaced the group's original members LaTavia Roberson and LeToya Luckett. Franklin spent several months with the group before departing as a member. While her musical contribution to the group was minimal, Franklin's vocals are featured on the group's single "Independent Women Part I" which peaked at number one on the ''Billboard'' Hot 100 chart, following her departure. Early life Franklin was born in Des Moines, Iowa, and raised in Fresno, California. She considers Lawrence Bohanon to be her dad, as she never met her biological father, Rodney Allen Heard. Franklin grew up attending church and loving music. She started singing at age two, inspired by Bohanon, who played bass guitar in local bands. She also had a passion for acting and dance. When Franklin was eight, she began performing in plays at t ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Tilt Ya Head Back
"Tilt Ya Head Back" is a song by American recording artists Nelly and Christina Aguilera, taken from Nelly's album ''Sweat'' (2004). The song was released to US radio stations on September 15, 2004, as the second single from the album. Written by Nelly, Dorian Moore and Tegemold Newton and produced by Doe Mo' Beats, "Tilt Ya Head Back" is a hip hop and pop number that features a sample of Curtis Mayfield's " Superfly". Most contemporary critics responded positively towards the song, praising the duo's vocals and recognising it one of the album's highlights. Commercially, "Tilt Ya Head Back" garnered moderate success, peaking at number 58 on the US ''Billboard'' Hot 100 and charting within the top ten on the charts of Australia, Denmark, New Zealand, and the United Kingdom. An accompanying music video for "Tilt Ya Head Back" was directed by Little X. The duo performed the song at the 2004 MTV Video Music Awards, which gained positive feedback from media outlets. Background ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
