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Dupri
Jermaine Dupri Mauldin (born September 23, 1972) is an American rapper, songwriter, record producer, record executive, entrepreneur, and DJ. Early life Jermaine Dupri Mauldin was born on September 23, 1972, the son of Tina (Mosley) and Michael Mauldin, a Columbia Records executive. Dupri's promising musical career began before he was even 10 years old. His father, also an Atlanta talent manager, had coordinated a Diana Ross show in 1982; to the delight of concert-goers, Dupri managed to get on-stage and dance along with Ross. Dupri got his start as a dancer for the hip hop group Whodini when he was twelve. He made an appearance in their music video for the song "Freaks Come Out at Night". He began performing around the country, appearing with Herbie Hancock and Cameo before he opened the New York Fresh Festival, with Run-D.M.C., Whodini, and Grandmaster Flash. Career 1992–1996: Early career and breakthrough In 1990, he produced his first act, the female hip hop trio Silk Tym ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
So So Def
So So Def Recordings is an American record label based in Atlanta, Georgia, United States, and owned by producer Jermaine Dupri, specializing in Southern hip hop, R&B and bass music. So So Def has managed artists such as Bow Wow, Kris Kross, TLC, and Usher. Beginnings So So Def was established in 1993 as a spin-off of Dupri's production company of the same moniker, through a joint venture with Sony and Columbia. Its first act was Xscape, whose debut album was released in the fall of the same year and went Platinum—as did their 2nd and 3rd albums, released in 1995 and 1998. In 1994, the label released the debut album of Da Brat, who became the 1st solo female emcee to be certified for Platinum album sales. In 1996, Kandi Burruss brought Jagged Edge to the attention of the label; their debut album, ''A Jagged Era'', was released in 1997. So So Def later released the Triple Platinum debut album by Lil’ Bow Wow in 2000. Other acts on the label have included: Dem Franchise ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
So So Def Recordings
So So Def Recordings is an American record label based in Atlanta, Georgia, United States, and owned by producer Jermaine Dupri, specializing in Southern hip hop, R&B and bass music. So So Def has managed artists such as Bow Wow, Kris Kross, TLC, and Usher. Beginnings So So Def was established in 1993 as a spin-off of Dupri's production company of the same moniker, through a joint venture with Sony and Columbia. Its first act was Xscape, whose debut album was released in the fall of the same year and went Platinum—as did their 2nd and 3rd albums, released in 1995 and 1998. In 1994, the label released the debut album of Da Brat, who became the 1st solo female emcee to be certified for Platinum album sales. In 1996, Kandi Burruss brought Jagged Edge to the attention of the label; their debut album, ''A Jagged Era'', was released in 1997. So So Def later released the Triple Platinum debut album by Lil’ Bow Wow in 2000. Other acts on the label have included: Dem Franchise ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Ocean's 7
Ocean's 7 is an American musical collective composed of singer-songwriters, record producers, and rappers consisted of Jermaine Dupri, Bryan-Michael Cox, Bryan Michael-Cox, Johntá Austin, Usher (musician), Usher, Nelly, Trey Songz, and Dupri's assistant Tyrone. The group released the mixtape ''3000 And 9 Shit'', on May 5, 2009. Formed by Dupri in 1989, the group was modeled after the Rat Pack in the film ''Ocean's 11''. Like the Rat Pack, the group's initial members, Dupri, Michael-Cox, and Austin are all associates and have teamed up to write and produce various hit singles for several artists in their careers. Often the team works together or just in a pairing. Their most notable productions are "U Got It Bad", "Burn (Usher song), Burn" "Confessions Part II" by fellow member "Usher (singer), Usher," "Be Without You" by Mary J. Blige, "Everytime tha Beat Drop", "Love All Over Me" by Monica (singer), Monica, Like You (Bow Wow song), "Like You", "Outta My System" and "Shortie Lik ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Janet Jackson
Janet Damita Jo Jackson (born May 16, 1966) is an American singer, songwriter, actress, and dancer. She is noted for her innovative, socially conscious and sexually provocative records, as well as elaborate stage shows. Her sound and choreography became a catalyst in the growth of MTV, enabling her to rise to prominence while breaking gender and racial barriers in the process. Lyrical content which focused on social issues and lived experiences set her reputation as a role model for youth. The tenth and youngest child of the Jackson family, she began performing at the MGM Grand. She starred in the variety television series ''The Jacksons'' in 1976 and went on to appear in other television shows throughout the 1970s and early 1980s, including '' Good Times'', ''Diff'rent Strokes'', and '' Fame''. After signing a recording contract with A&M Records in 1982, she became a pop icon following the release of her third and fourth studio albums ''Control'' (1986) and ''Rhythm Nation ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Hummin' Comin' At 'Cha
''Hummin' Comin' at 'Cha'' is the debut studio album by American R&B singing group Xscape. Released on October 12, 1993, by So So Def Recordings (as the label's inaugural release) and Columbia Records, the album produced the singles " Just Kickin' It", "Understanding", " Love on My Mind" and “Tonight”, and peaked at number 17 on the Billboard 200 and number 3 on the U.S. Billboard Top R&B/Hip-Hop albums chart, becoming certified platinum by the RIAA with sales over one million copies sold. Track listing Credits and personnel Musicians *LaMarquis Mark Jefferson - bass, guitar *Jermaine Dupri - piano *Jermaine Dupri, Francesca Restrepo - art direction * McKinley Horton - keyboard, product *Kevin Lively, Phil Tan- engineer *Bernie Grundman, Joe Nicolo, Phil Nicolo, Howie Weinberg- mastering *Jermaine Dupri, Phil Tan- mixing Production *Vocal assistance: Dionne Farris Dionne Yvette Farris (born December 4, 1969) is an American singer, songwriter, and producer. Bor ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Totally Krossed Out
''Totally Krossed Out'' is the debut studio album by American hip hop duo Kris Kross. It was produced and largely written by Jermaine Dupri and Joe "The Butcher" Nicolo and released on March 31, 1992, by Ruffhouse Records and Columbia Records. After developing a musical concept for the duo, Dupri and Nicolo spent two years writing and producing the album. Commercial performance ''Totally Krossed Out'' was a huge success for the duo, selling over four million copies and reaching No. 1 on the ''Billboard'' 200 and the Top R&B/Hip-Hop Albums chart, where it remained for two and six non-consecutive weeks respectively. Four singles were released, including "Jump" and " Warm It Up", both of which reached No. 1 on the Hot Rap Singles, and " I Missed the Bus" and " It's a Shame". The album was certified 4× platinum by the RIAA. Music videos were released for the four singles and for "The Way of Rhyme", even though the song was not released as a single. Critical reception In a c ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Warm It Up
"Warm It Up" is the second single released from Kris Kross' debut album, ''Totally Krossed Out''. Produced and written by Jermaine Dupri, "Warm It Up" was released as the follow-up to the duo's multi-platinum chart topping hit, "Jump" on June 4, 1992. The song became the second consecutive top 15 hit released from the album, reaching 13 on the ''Billboard'' Hot 100, and #4 in Canada, as well as their second consecutive single to reach #1 on the Rap charts. "Warm It Up" was certified gold on August 8, 1992. In 1993 Kids Incorporated covered "Warm It Up" in the Season 9 episode "Secret Admirer". The music video was directed by Rich Murray and was awarded Best Rap Video by a new artist by Billboard Magazine in 1992 Critical reception Steve Huey from AllMusic stated that the song "is nearly as good" as their debut single. Larry Flick from '' Billboard'' wrote, "While it's difficult to imagine anything coming close to matching the astonishing success of "Jump", this chunky pop/ hip- ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Jump (Kris Kross Song)
"Jump" is a song by American hip hop duo Kris Kross, released on February 6, 1992, as their first single from their debut studio album, '' Totally Krossed Out'' (1992). It achieved international success, topping charts in Switzerland, Australia, and the United States. Additionally, it was the third best-selling song of 1992 in the United States with sales of 2,079,000 physical copies that year. Composition "Jump", a hip hop song, was written and produced by Jermaine Dupri and Joe "The Butcher" Nicolo. Chris "Mac Daddy" Kelly and Chris "Daddy Mac" Smith were only 12 and 13 years old when they recorded the song. The song samples "I Want You Back" by The Jackson 5, "Funky Worm" by Ohio Players, "Impeach the President" by The Honey Drippers, "How I Could Just Kill a Man" by Cypress Hill, "Escape-Ism" by James Brown, " Saturday Night" by Schoolly D, and a replay of " O.P.P." by Naughty by Nature. At the beginning of their song they dissed another kid group Another Bad Creation whe ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Kris Kross
Kris Kross was an American hip hop duo that consisted of Chris "Mac Daddy" Kelly and Chris "Daddy Mac" Smith. Kris Kross was the youngest hip-hop duo to gain success, with gold and platinum albums at 12 and 13 years old. The duo was discovered by Jermaine Dupri in 1991 and hit worldwide status the following year with their smash hit debut single, "Jump", which topped the ''Billboard'' Hot 100 for eight weeks and was certified double platinum as a single. They went on to release three studio albums, with their debut album '' Totally Krossed Out'' topping the US ''Billboard'' 200, and their following albums, '' Da Bomb'' and '' Young, Rich & Dangerous'' making it into the Top 20. The duo were also noted for their signature fashion style of wearing their clothes backwards. Chris Kelly died of a drug overdose on May 1, 2013. He has been referenced on the albums or songs of Eminem, Dr. Dre, 2Pac, Method Man, and many more. History The friendship of Atlanta, Georgia natives, Ja ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Whodini
Whodini is an American hip hop group that was formed in 1982. The Brooklyn, New York-based trio consisted of vocalist and main lyricist Jalil Hutchins; co-vocalist John Fletcher, a.k.a. Ecstasy (who wore a Zorro-style hat as his trademark; June 7, 1964 – December 23, 2020); and turntable artist DJ Drew Carter, a.k.a. Grandmaster Dee. Coming out of the fertile New York rap scene of the early 1980s, Whodini was one of the first rap groups to add a R&B twist to their music, thus laying the foundation for a new genre, new jack swing. The group made its name with good-humored songs such as "Magic's Wand" (the first rap song accompanied by a video), "The Haunted House of Rock", "Friends", "Five Minutes of Funk", and "Freaks Come Out at Night". Live performances of the group were the first rap concerts with the participation of breakdance dancers from the group UTFO. Russell Simmons was the manager of the group in the 1980s. The group released six studio albums. Fourteen of the g ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Michael Mauldin (producer)
Michael Thomas Mauldin (born October 30, 1953) is an American media proprietor and record executive. He is CEO of Mauldin Brand AC/VC and serves as Chairman for the Black American Music Association; a 501(c)(6) trade association. He is also the Managing Director for 2475 AtVille Entertainment. Mauldin is owner of Air Control Music publishing and he is a live event producer and CEO of Scream Nation, a concert tour joint venture for the world famous "Scream Tour". Mauldin is former President of Columbia Records Black Music Division and former Senior Vice President of Columbia Records Group, a talent manager, and is the father of recording artist/producer/Hall of Fame songwriter Jermaine Dupri. In 1993, Mauldin helped Jermaine Dupri (his then 19-year-old son) establish his record label So So Def Recordings and was instrumental in helping Dupri and the So So Def artists achieve worldwide acclaim. Mauldin is the executive producer of albums including ''JE Heartbreak II'' by Jagg ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Xscape (band)
Xscape is an American girl group from Atlanta, Georgia, formed in 1991 by Kandi Burruss, Tameka "Tiny" Cottle, LaTocha Scott, Tamera Coggins-Wynn, and Tamika Scott. The following year Coggins-Wynn left the group and Xscape became a quartet. They were discovered by Jermaine Dupri who signed the group to his So So Def label. The group released their debut album ''Hummin' Comin' at 'Cha'' in 1993, which spawned two of their biggest hits "Just Kickin' It" and "Understanding". The album was certified Platinum on February 1, 1994. Xscape has sold more than 7 million records worldwide. The group went on to release their second album, '' Off the Hook'' in 1995 and was certified Platinum on November 16, 1995. The lead single " Feels So Good" and "Who Can I Run To" were both certified Gold in the United States. Their third and final album ''Traces of My Lipstick'' was released in 1998. The lead single "The Arms of the One Who Loves You" was certified Gold on May 14, 1998, and the album wa ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
