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Dave Hall (record Producer)
Dave Hall ( Dave "Jam" Hall) is an American record producer. He is best known for working on Mary J. Blige's debut album ''What's the 411?'' (including the No. 1 R&B hit single " You Remind Me"); co-writing and co-producing with Madonna several tracks from her 1994 album '' Bedtime Stories'', including the single "Human Nature"; for working with R&B harmony group Brownstone; and for co-producing two of Mariah Carey's No. 1 hits, " Dreamlover" and "Fantasy". He also produced for Usher, Donell Jones, CeCe Peniston, and Joe early in their music careers. He is also a remixer responsible for remixes of "Scream" (1995) by Michael and Janet Jackson and "Goldeneye" (1995) for Tina Turner. He was married to comedian Wanda Sykes from 1991 to 1998. Production discography '' Brand Nubian – One For All (1990)'' * Try To Do Me '' Heavy D. & the Boyz – Peaceful Journey (1991)'' * Body and Mind (produced with Nevelle Hodge) '' Strictly Business- Original Motion Picture Soundtra ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Wanda Sykes
Wanda Yvette Sykes (born March 7, 1964) is an American stand-up comedian, actress, and writer. She was first recognized for her work as a writer on '' The Chris Rock Show'', for which she won a Primetime Emmy Award in 1999. In 2004, ''Entertainment Weekly'' named Sykes as one of the 25 funniest people in America. She is also known for her roles on CBS' ''The New Adventures of Old Christine'' (2006–10), HBO's '' Curb Your Enthusiasm'' (2001–present), and ABC's '' Black-ish'' (2015–present). She currently stars in the Netflix original series '' The Upshaws'' which premiered on May 12, 2021, with Kim Fields and Mike Epps, and has appeared in the HBO Max comedy series ''The Other Two'', as well as playing Allegra Durado, a new, powerful, and "messy"-brained partner in a legal firm on Paramount+'s acclaimed ''The Good Fight.'' Aside from her television appearances, Sykes has also had a career in film, appearing in '' Monster-in-Law'' (2005), '' My Super Ex-Girlfriend'' ( ... [...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 ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Love No Limit
"Love No Limit" is a song by American recording artist Mary J. Blige. It was co-written by Kenny Greene and Dave "Jam" Hall for her debut album, ''What's the 411?'' (1992), while production was overseen by Hall. Released as the album's fourth and final single, the song became a top five hit, reaching number-five on the US R&B singles chart, and peaked at number forty-four on the US ''Billboard'' Hot 100 chart. Hall has stated in interviews, that he wanted to give the song an urban, hip-hop feel to a much more jazzy sound, when it was created. R&B singer Monica sang the song as a tribute at the Essence Awards 2003. Blige later performed the song at the 3rd BET Honors in 2010, as part of a medley of her hits, when she paid tribute to honoree Diddy. The song was also briefly played in the American comedy film ''CB4'' (1993) starring Chris Rock. Critical reception In an retrospective review, Daryl McIntosh from Albumism stated that the "emotional love ballad" "Love No Limit ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Reminisce (song)
"Reminisce" is a song by American singer Mary J. Blige from her debut album, ''What's the 411?'' (1992). It was co-written by Kenny Greene and Dave "Jam" Hall, who also produced it. Described as a new jack swing song inspired by 1970s soul music, it contains a sample of "Stop, Look, Listen" (1989) by American rapper MC Lyte. The single peaked at number fifty-seven on the ''Billboard'' Hot 100 and number six on the Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs chart. A more uptempo and hip hop-inspired remix of the song, featuring duo Pete Rock & CL Smooth, later appeared on Blige's 1993 remix album of the same name. Critical reception Daryl McIntosh from Albumism said that the song "followed what seemed to be Combs' formula" for the Yonkers, "by revolving around another '80s hip-hop sample, this time from Audio Two's close associate and femcee rhyme titan MC Lyte's "Stop, Look, and Listen". The Daily Vault's Mark Millan described it as "a slick, Whitney-esque R&B track that gives Blige a chance t ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Close To You (Father MC Album)
''Close to You'' is the second studio album from American hip hop artist Father MC, released on May 19, 1992 on Uptown Records. The album peaked at number one hundred eighty-five on the ''Billboard'' 200 chart. Release and reception The album peaked at the hundred and eighty-fifth spot on the U.S. ''Billboard'' 200 and reached the thirty-fourth spot on the R&B Albums chart. Alex Henderson of Allmusic gave the album a positive review, noting that the "release demonstrates that pop-rap can have integrity," and calling the work "a solid, enjoyable follow-up for the Queens native." Track listing All music by Mark Morales and Mark C. Rooney except where noted. Chart history Album Singles Personnel Information taken from Allmusic. *art direction – Carol Friedman *assistant engineering – Jack Hersca *assistant mixing – Jack Hersca, John Kogan, Dann Wojnar *design – Primary *direction – Vartan *drum machine – Mark Morales *engineering – Edward "DJ Eddie F" Ferre ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Father MC
Timothy Brown, also known as Father MC, is an American rapper who achieved success in the early 1990s on the Uptown Records label. Personal life Father MC appeared in the August 1996 issue of ''Playgirl'' in a photospread taken by Greg Weiner. Discography Albums * ''Father's Day'' (1990) * '' Close to You'' (1992) * ''Sex Is Law'' (1993) * ''This Is for the Players'' (1995) * ''No Secrets'' (1999) * ''Eat this Morning'' (2003) * ''Fam Body'' (2010) Songs * "Treat Them Like They Want to Be Treated" (1990) * "I'll Do 4 U" (1990) S #20* "Lisa Baby" (1991) * "I've Been Watching You "I've Been Watching You" is a song by American hip hop artist Father MC which features Lady Kazan. The song was recorded for Father MC's debut album ''Father's Day'' and released as the fourth and final single for the album in August 1991. Trac ..." (1991) * "One Nite Stand" (1992) S #111* "Everything's Gonna Be Alright" (1992) S #37* "Innocent Girl"(1993) (ft. 4 Sure) S #102* "Ï Beeped ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Shinehead
Shinehead (born Edmund Carl Aiken; 10 April 1962 in Kent, England) is a British Jamaican reggae singer/toaster/rapper. Career He began his music career by performing for different New York City reggae dancehall sound systems in the 1980s, most notably Tony Screw's Downbeat the Ruler, based in The Bronx. His recording debut was in 1986 on the African Love Music independent record label with "Who the Cap Fits (Let Them Wear It)" from the album ''Rough & Rugged''. In his early years, Jeff Buckley led his group on guitar and lent a hand with backing vocals. He appeared on Sly and Robbie's 1987 album, '' Rhythm Killers''. Shinehead was signed to a recording contract by A&R representative Raoul Roach with Elektra Records in 1988, and remained with the label until 1995. His best-known single is the cover version of Sting's " Englishman in New York", retitled as "Jamaican in New York" (1993). It reached No. 30 on the UK Singles Chart in April 1993. The single featured on the ' ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Jeff Redd
Jeff Redd is an American singer who performed new jack swing-style R&B music in the late 1980s - Early 1990s Career A New York native, Redd began singing with the short-lived group, The Sophisticated Gents, at the age of 17 in the mid-1980s. Redd has also appeared on ''Sesame Street'' to sing a song demonstrating “between”. Redd signed a deal with Uptown Records/MCA Records after André Harrell saw him perform as a solo artist. Uptown/MCA produced his 1990 debut album ''A Quiet Storm''. It included the uptempo new jack swing tracks "I Found Lovin'" and "Come and Get Your Lovin'," and the ballad "Love High." Two of the album's singles found their way onto the ''Billboard'' R&B chart: "What Goes Around Comes Around" reached #53, and "Love High" reached #16. The album ''A Quiet Storm'' had major producers such as Devante Swing from Jodeci and Timmy Allen as well as The Untouchables Dave "Jam" Hall and Eddie F. It had a strong underground following in the UK, where it fare ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Stephanie Mills
Stephanie Dorthea Mills (born March 22, 1957) is an American singer and songwriter. She rose to stardom as " Dorothy" in the original seven-time Tony Award winning Broadway run of the musical '' The Wiz'' from 1974 to 1979. The song "Home" from the show later became a Number 1 U.S. R&B hit and her signature song. During the 1980s, she had five Number 1 R&B hits, including "Home", "I Have Learned to Respect the Power of Love", " I Feel Good All Over", " (You're Puttin') A Rush on Me" and "Something in the Way (You Make Me Feel)". She won two Grammy Awards for Best Female R&B Vocal Performance for her song "Never Knew Love Like This Before" in 1981. Her albums '' What Cha Gonna Do with My Lovin'', '' Sweet Sensation'' and '' Stephanie'' went gold or platinum, all through 20th Century Fox Records. Biography Early life and career Born Stephanie Dorthea Mills to Joseph and Christine Mills and raised in Bedford–Stuyvesant, Brooklyn, Mills sang gospel music as a child at Brooklyn' ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Strictly Business (soundtrack)
''Strictly Business'' is the soundtrack to the 1991 comedy film, '' Strictly Business''. It was released on October 29, 1991 through Uptown Records and consisted of hip hop and R&B music. The soundtrack reached number 64 on the Top R&B Albums chart, and its lone single, " Strictly Business" by LL Cool J James Todd Smith (born January 14, 1968), known professionally as LL Cool J (short for Ladies Love Cool James), is an American rapper, songwriter, record producer, and actor. He is one of the earliest rappers to achieve commercial success, along ..., did not chart. Track listing {{1990s-hiphop-album-stub 1991 soundtrack albums Contemporary R&B soundtracks Hip hop soundtracks MCA Records soundtracks Uptown Records albums Comedy film soundtracks ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Peaceful Journey
''Peaceful Journey'' is the third album by rap group Heavy D & the Boyz. Reception The album was released on July 2, 1991, for Uptown Records and was produced by Pete Rock, DJ Eddie F, Teddy Riley (producer), Teddy Riley, Marley Marl and Howie Tee. This marked the group's first album since the death of member Trouble T Roy, who died almost a year before the album's release, and several on the album pay tribute to him. Though not as successful as the group's previous album, ''Big Tyme'', the album was able to reach Platinum status and made it to number 21 on the Billboard 200, ''Billboard'' 200 and number 5 on the Top R&B/Hip-Hop Albums chart. The following singles also charted: "Now That We Found Love" (UK #2, US #11), "Is It Good to You (Heavy D)" which sampled the beginning from Mama Used to Say by Junior Giscombe, Junior, "Don't Curse" and "Peaceful Journey", which sampled the bass line from This Place Hotel by The Jacksons. Guests on the album include Aaron Hall (singer), ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Heavy D
Dwight Arrington MyersCuda, Heidi Sigmund Keeping it reel. '' Vibe'' ("born Dwight Arrington Myers")Samuels, Anita M. (January 12' 1996)Heavy D, the C.E.O. ''New York Times'' (May 24, 1967 – November 8, 2011), known professionally as Heavy D, was a Jamaican-born American rapper, record producer, and actor. Myers was the leader of Heavy D & the Boyz, a group that included dancers/hype men G-Whiz (Glen Parrish) and "Trouble" T. Roy (Troy Dixon), as well as DJ and producer Eddie F (Edward Ferrell). The group maintained a sizeable audience in the United States through most of the 1990s. The five albums the group released included production mainly by Teddy Riley, Marley Marl, DJ Premier, Myers's cousin Pete Rock, and "in-house" beatmaker Eddie F. Myers also released four solo albums and discovered Soul for Real and Monifah. allmusic Biography/ref> Early life Dwight Arrington Myers was born on May 24, 1967, in Mandeville, Manchester, Jamaica, the son of nurse Eulahlee ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
