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Dria (recording Artist)
Diondria Elaine Thornton (née Thomas) (born October 7, 1981) is an American singer-songwriter born in Houston, Texas. Early life Thomas was born in Houston, Texas, United States, and raised in Fullerton, California. Her father was a public transit driver for OCTA (Orange County Transit Authority) and her mother worked for the Human Services dept. She has a younger sister named Brittany Thomas. She began her artistic endeavours at Huntington Beach Academy for The Performing Arts (APA) in Huntington Beach, Ca. At APA, she studied Musical Theatre, Chamber Choir, Chamber Orchestra (as a violinist), Show Choir, Actors Repertoire and Improvisational Acting. After graduating High School she attended University of Houston with a major in Psychology and joined a local Houston girls group. After moving back to California in 2002, she pursued her solo career writing and producing her own songs. She began performing live and singing national anthems for USTA/UWTA tennis matches an ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Houston
Houston (; ) is the most populous city in Texas, the most populous city in the Southern United States, the fourth-most populous city in the United States, and the sixth-most populous city in North America, with a population of 2,304,580 in 2020. Located in Southeast Texas near Galveston Bay and the Gulf of Mexico, it is the seat and largest city of Harris County and the principal city of the Greater Houston metropolitan area, which is the fifth-most populous metropolitan statistical area in the United States and the second-most populous in Texas after Dallas–Fort Worth. Houston is the southeast anchor of the greater megaregion known as the Texas Triangle. Comprising a land area of , Houston is the ninth-most expansive city in the United States (including consolidated city-counties). It is the largest city in the United States by total area whose government is not consolidated with a county, parish, or borough. Though primarily in Harris County, small portions of the ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Drake (musician)
Aubrey Drake Graham ( ; born October 24, 1986) is a Canadian rapper and singer. An influential figure in contemporary popular music, Drake has been credited for popularizing singing and R&B sensibilities in hip hop. He gained recognition by starring as Jimmy Brooks in the CTV teen drama series '' Degrassi: The Next Generation'' (2001–08) and subsequently pursued a career in music releasing his debut mixtape '' Room for Improvement'' in 2006. He released the mixtapes ''Comeback Season'' (2007) and '' So Far Gone'' (2009) before signing with Young Money Entertainment. Drake's first three albums, ''Thank Me Later'' (2010), '' Take Care'' (2011) and ''Nothing Was the Same'' (2013), were all critical successes and propelled him to the forefront of hip hop. His fourth album, ''Views'' (2016), saw exploration of dancehall and stood atop the ''Billboard'' 200 for 13 non-consecutive weeks, making it the first album by a male artist to do so in over a decade, and featured the cha ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Seamus Haji
Seamus may refer to: * Séamus, a male first name of Gaelic origin Film and television * Seamus (''Family Guy''), a character on the television series ''Family Guy'' * Seamus, a pigeon in '' Cats & Dogs: The Revenge of Kitty Galore'' * Seamus McFly, a fictional Irish character from ''Back to the Future Part III'' (Marty McFly's Great Great Grandfather) * M/V ''Seamus'' (934TXS), a space salvage freighter, and the primary setting for ''Archer'' season 10, " Archer: 1999" Music * "Seamus" (song), the fifth song on Pink Floyd's 1971 album ''Meddle'' Other uses * Society for Electro-Acoustic Music in the United States * Seamus (dog), a dog belonging to U.S. presidential candidate Mitt Romney * Seamus Finnigan, a character in Harry Potter by J.K. Rowling * Sheamus, Irish-born professional wrestler who has worked for WWE since 2009. See also * * * Sheamus (born 1978), Irish professional wrestler * Shamus (other) Shamus may refer to: * ''Shamus'' (video game), a 1982 c ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
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 ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Everybody (Logic Album)
''Everybody'' (stylized as ''ΞVERYBODY'') is the third studio album by American rapper Logic. It was released on May 5, 2017, by Visionary Music Group and Def Jam Recordings. The album features guest appearances from Killer Mike, Alessia Cara, Khalid, J. Cole, No I.D., and Neil deGrasse Tyson, among others. The production on the album was handled by ten producers including 6ix and Logic. ''Everybody'' was supported by three singles: " Everybody", "Black Spiderman" and " 1-800-273-8255". The album received generally favorable reviews from critics and debuted at number one on the US ''Billboard'' 200. It is Logic's first number-one album on the chart. Background On October 3, 2016, Logic revealed a working title of the album to be called ''AfricAryaN'', stating the title was due to "being black and white, and seeing life from two sides. t's aboutcultural evolution ecausewe all have so many different ethnicities in our blood, no matter how pure we think we are." The album's title ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Rather You Than Me
''Rather You Than Me'' is the ninth studio album by American rapper Rick Ross. It was released on March 17, 2017, through Maybach Music Group and Epic Records. The album features guest appearances from Raphael Saadiq, Chris Rock, Young Thug, Wale, Future, Jeezy, Yo Gotti, Gucci Mane, Ty Dolla Sign, Nas, Meek Mill, Anthony Hamilton, Scrilla, and Dej Loaf. It was supported by two singles: " I Think She Like Me", and "Trap Trap Trap". ''Rather You Than Me'' charted at number three on the US ''Billboard'' 200, and received positive critical reviews from critics. Promotion The album's lead single, " I Think She Like Me", was released on January 26, 2017. The song features a guest appearance from American recording artist Ty Dolla Sign. The music video for the song was released on January 27, 2017. "Trap Trap Trap" was first released as the album's promotional single on March 10, 2017. The song features guest appearances from American rappers Young Thug and Wale. It was late ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Symbolyc One (S1)
Larry Darnell Griffin Jr. (born August 3, 1976), professionally known as Symbolyc One or S1, is an American record producer from Waco, Texas. He founded the group Strange Fruit Project and is signed to Kanye West's Very GOOD Beats as a producer. Origin Griffin was born August 3, 1976 in Waco, Texas, and grew up there in a Christian household. In junior high school, he learned alto saxophone and played piano throughout his teen years, including for Sunday school at his local church. After forming a hip hop group in 2007 with his cousin, Myth, Griffin started making beats and producing recording. In 2010, he received his associate degree in audio engineering from McLennan Community College. From 2007-2008, S1 competed in national U.S. beat competitions such as iStandard, Red Bull Big Tune, and Sha Money's One Stop Shop. Music career In his role as main producer of the group Strange Fruit Project, Griffin's style and production range includes R&B, soul, underground and urban ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Venus Williams
Venus Ebony Starr Williams (born June 17, 1980) is an American professional tennis player. A former world No. 1 in both singles and doubles, Williams has won seven Grand Slam singles titles, five at Wimbledon and two at the US Open. She is widely regarded as one of the all-time greats of the sport. Along with her younger sister, Serena, Venus Williams was coached by her parents Oracene Price and Richard Williams. Turning professional in 1994, she reached her first major final at the 1997 US Open. In 2000 and 2001, Williams claimed the Wimbledon and US Open titles, as well as Olympic singles gold at the 2000 Sydney Olympics. She first reached the singles world No. 1 ranking on 25 February 2002, becoming the first African American woman to do so in the Open era, and the second of all-time after Althea Gibson. She reached four consecutive major finals between 2002 and 2003, but lost each time to Serena. She then suffered from injuries, winning just one major title between ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
1-800-273-8255 (song)
"1-800-273-8255" (also known simply as "1-800") is a song by American rapper Logic, featuring guest vocals from Canadian singer Alessia Cara and American singer Khalid. It was released on April 27, 2017, through Visionary Music Group and Def Jam Recordings, as the third single from Logic's third studio album, '' Everybody''. The song's title is the previous phone number for the American National Suicide Prevention Lifeline (NSPL), now known as the 988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline. Although the lifeline has since changed its phone number to 988 in July 2022, the original number still remains in use today. It was written by the three recording artists alongside Dylan Wiggins, Drew Taggart of The Chainsmokers, and 6ix, who produced the track with Logic. "1-800-273-8255" eventually peaked at number 3 on the US ''Billboard'' Hot 100 and received nominations for Song of the Year and Best Music Video at the 60th Annual Grammy Awards. Background In an interview with Genius, Logic said: ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Jeffery (mixtape)
''Jeffery'' (originally titled ''No, My Name is Jeffery'') is the fourth commercial mixtape by American rapper Young Thug. It was released for retail purchase on August 26, 2016, by 300 Entertainment and Atlantic Records. The mixtape features guest appearances from Travis Scott, Gucci Mane, Gunna, Migos members Quavo and Offset, and Wyclef Jean. It also features production from TM88 and Wheezy. ''Jeffery'' charted at number eight on the US ''Billboard'' 200, and received widespread acclaim from critics. Its artwork, which features Young Thug in a dress, went viral. The mixtape was named among the best releases of 2016 by several publications, including ''Pitchfork'', '' Fact'', ''Complex'', and ''Rolling Stone''. Background ''Jeffery'' was announced on July 9, 2016, via Young Thug's Instagram, along with previews of new music. It was initially slated for release on August 16, coinciding with Young Thug's birthday, but was pushed back. The mixtape was accompanied by his decisi ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Under Pressure (album)
''Under Pressure'' is the debut studio album by American rapper Logic. It was released on October 21, 2014, by Visionary Music Group and Def Jam Recordings. Development and composition of the album began in 2013, with recording taking place during a two-week span at the beginning of 2014. The album's production was primarily handled by No I.D., with smaller contributions from a variety of record producers, including 6ix, DJ Dahi, DJ Khalil, S1, Jake One and Dun Deal. The standard edition of the album contained no guest appearances; Big Sean and Childish Gambino were featured on the album's deluxe edition. ''Under Pressure'' received generally positive reviews from critics, drawing particular attention to Logic's bluntness in his storytelling, its perceptive lyricism, and the album's toned-down production, resembling the ever-changing production of rap and hip hop releases of the 1990s. It was also named one of the best albums of 2014 by several publications. The album debuted at n ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
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