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Fabolous
John David Jackson (born November 18, 1977), better known by his stage name Fabolous, is an American rapper. Raised in Brooklyn, he first gained recognition while still a senior in high school, when he performed live on American music executive DJ Clue's radio show, then on WQHT, Hot 97. Jackson subsequently signed to DJ Clue's Desert Storm Records, Desert Storm imprint, and later secured a distribution deal with major-label, Elektra Records, Elektra. Jackson gained prominence with his first release, ''Ghetto Fabolous'' (2001), which spawned the hit singles "Can't Deny It" (featuring Nate Dogg) and "Young'n (Holla Back)". His second release was 2003's ''Street Dreams (Fabolous album), Street Dreams'', which was supported by two US Top 40, top 10 singles, "Can't Let You Go" (featuring Lil' Mo) and "Into You (Fabolous song), Into You" (featuring Tamia or Ashanti (singer), Ashanti). Including the aforementioned songs, Jackson's series of hit singles extended throughout the 2000s, i ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Ghetto Fabolous
''Ghetto Fabolous'' is the debut studio album by American rapper Fabolous. The album was released on September 11, 2001 through Desert Storm Records and Elektra Records. The production on the album was handled by DJ Clue, The Neptunes, Rockwilder, Timbaland, Rick Rock and Just Blaze, among others. ''Ghetto Fabolous'' was supported by three Single (music), singles: "Can't Deny It", Young'n (Holla Back)" and "Trade It All". The album received mixed critical reviews, and was a commercial success. The album debuted at number four on the US Billboard 200, ''Billboard'' 200 chart, selling 143,000 copies in its first week. The album was certified RIAA Certification, platinum by the Recording Industry Association of America (RIAA). Singles The first single from the album was "Can't Deny It". The single was produced by Rick Rock, and features a chorus by Nate Dogg that alters lyrics from 2Pac's "Ambitionz Az a Ridah". The single peaked at number 25 on the US Billboard Hot 100, ''Billboar ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Can't Let You Go
"Can't Let You Go" is a song by American hip-hop artist Fabolous. It was released on February 23, 2003 as the second single from his second studio album '' Street Dreams''. It is a hip hop and R&B song that features Mike Shorey and Lil' Mo and was produced by Just Blaze. Background When Lil' Mo was going to record the first single to her debut album titled " Superwoman Pt. II", she asked DJ Clue for Fabolous to do the track with her after hearing him on one of Clue's mixtapes.Shaheem Reid (February 19, 2003)Fabolous Molds New ' R. Kelly,' Credits Mixtape For Bringing Him, Lil' Mo Together''MTV''. Accessed August 27, 2008. She had previously worked with Jay-Z and Ja Rule, but wanted Fabolous on the track, despite only hearing him on a mixtape. Music video The music video was filmed in Los Angeles, California on February 21 and 22, 2003, after the music video for Lil' Mo's " 4Ever" was filmed in Brooklyn, New York the previous month.Jon Wiederhorn (January 27, 2003)Fabolous And Lil ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Into You (Fabolous Song)
"Into You" is the third single from American rapper Fabolous's second studio album, '' Street Dreams'' (2003), featuring either Ashanti or Tamia. The song also appears on Tamia's album ''More''. "Into You" originally featured Ashanti, but after Irv Gotti of Murder Inc. Records refused to let her film a music video to promote the single, Fabolous reached out to Tamia to re-record a commercial version. Both the album and single versions received heavy radio-play, resulting in all three artists being credited on the US ''Billboard'' Hot 100. Based on Tamia's 1998 single " So Into You", which samples the Commodores Commodores are an American funk and soul band, which were at their peak in the late 1970s through the mid 1980s. The members of the group met as mostly freshmen at Tuskegee Institute (now Tuskegee University) in 1968, and signed with Motown in ...' song "Say Yeah", "Into You" reached number four on the ''Billboard'' Hot 100, becoming the second single from the album ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Street Dreams (Fabolous Album)
''Street Dreams'' is the second studio album by American rapper Fabolous. The album was released on March 4, 2003, by Desert Storm Records and Elektra Records. It was received moderately from a critical standpoint and was a commercial success. It reached number three on the US ''Billboard'' 200, with 185,000 copies sold in its first week. It had four charting singles, but only "Into You", which featured Tamia (and an alternate version, featuring Ashanti) and " Can't Let You Go" were major successes. Produced by Just Blaze and guest vocals from Lil' Mo and Mike Shorey, "Can't Let You Go" reached number one on the Rhythmic Top 40, and number four on the US ''Billboard'' Hot 100 chart. "Into You" with the help of Ashanti/Tamia also reached number four on the ''Billboard'' Hot 100. The remix of "Trade It All", which featured P. Diddy and Jagged Edge reached number 20 on the chart. Critical reception ''Street Dreams'' was met with "mixed or average" reviews from critics. At Met ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Breathe (Fabolous Song)
"Breathe" is the first single of Fabolous' album '' Real Talk.'' Background The song utilizes a sample of Supertramp's "Crime of the Century", with the latter taking 100 percent of the track's publishing. The single acquired two remixes; one featuring 50 Cent and Mase; another with Noztra. The music video features cameos by The Game, Just Blaze, J. D. Williams, and DJ Clue. Legacy It reached #10 on the ''Billboard'' Hot 100 in November 2004. ''Pitchfork Media'' named "Breathe" the number nine song of the year for 2004, stating "'Breathe' sounds like the track Fab was always meant to rap over." The song was also listed by ''Pitchfork Media'' as the 288th best song of the 2000s. ''Complex'' named it number 60 on best songs of the decade. The Beastie Boys performed their song "So What'cha Want" over the beat of "Breathe" on ''Late Show with David Letterman The ''Late Show with David Letterman'' is an American late-night talk show hosted by David Letterman on CBS, the firs ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Throw It In The Bag
"Throw It in the Bag" is the first single from Fabolous' album '' Loso's Way'' (2009). The song features singer The-Dream, who also provided the production alongside Tricky Stewart. Music video The video for "Throw It In The Bag" was released on May 28, 2009, and was directed by Erik White. It features Claudia Jordan as a thief who is stealing from a jewelry store. Talking about Vazi A's character in the video, Fabolous says "I'm kinda feelin' cats. I'm feeling her integrity, I'm feeling her style, I'm feeling her going out and taking what she wants. By the end of the video, I'm kinda looking past her being this big thief, and maybe next time she throws things in the bag is because I'm buying it for her."Fabolous Falls For A Thief In 'Throw It In The Bag' Video. "MTV" Accessed Ma ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Desert Storm Records
Desert Storm Records is an American record label founded by Skane Dolla, Ken Duro Ifill, and DJ Clue, DJ Clue? in 1997. The label was formerly distributed through Elektra Records, Elektra and Atlantic Records, Atlantic and is currently distributed through Def Jam Recordings, Def Jam and Universal Music Group, Universal. Desertstormradio.com Owner DJ Clue, Cease, DJ Culture @therealculture Artists *DJ Clue, DJ Clue? (Roc-A-Fella/Def Jam) *Fabolous (Street Family/Def Jam) *DJ Envy *Red Cafe Former Artists *Thara Prashad Discography DJ Clue - ''The Professional (album), The Professional'' *Released: December 15, 1998 *Chart positions: #26 U.S Billboard 200, ''Billboard'' 200 *RIAA Certification: Platinum DJ Clue - ''The Professional, Pt. 2'' *Released: February 27, 2001 *Chart positions: #3 U.S Billboard 200, ''Billboard'' 200 *RIAA Certification: Gold *U.S. sales: 882,000 Fabolous - ''Ghetto Fabolous'' *Released: September 11, 2001 *Chart positions: #4 U.S Billboard 200, ''Billbo ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Baby Don't Go (Fabolous Song)
"Baby Don't Go" is the fourth single from Fabolous's fourth album ''From Nothin' to Somethin'''. The video features Jermaine Dupri and is produced by him also. T-Pain contributes to the radio and album version. A somewhat similar instrumental for the song was used in Season 2 of Jersey Shore. The song contains samples from "The Finer Things" by Chuck Stanley and "Let Me Get Some" by Whodini. Music video The video, which features Fabolous & Jermaine Dupri premiered on BET's ''106 & Park'' on September 12, 2007. Larissa Hodge-Aurora and Shay Johnson, or better known as Bootz and Buckeey from VH1's ''Flavor of Love'' and '' Charm School'' make cameos. The video was shot at the New Jersey mansion of New York Giants defensive end Osi Umenyiora Ositadimma "Osi" Umenyiora (born November 16, 1981) is a former American football defensive end. He played college football for Troy University and was drafted by the New York Giants in the second round of the 2003 NFL Draft. Umenyior ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Can't Deny It
"Can't Deny It" is the debut single by American rapper Fabolous from his debut studio album ''Ghetto Fabolous''. It features Nate Dogg and uncredited backing vocals by Lil' Mo. The song was produced by Rick Rock. Its chorus contains similar lyrics to the chorus of 2Pac Tupac Amaru Shakur ( ; born Lesane Parish Crooks, June 16, 1971 – September 13, 1996), also known as 2Pac and Makaveli, was an American rapper. He is widely considered one of the most influential rappers of all time. Shakur is among the b ...'s "Ambitionz az a Ridah". Official versions * Can't Deny It (Album Version) / (LP Version) 5:04 * Can't Deny It (Radio Edit) 4:18 Charts Weekly charts Year-end charts Personnel * Aladdin – A&R * Clue – Executive Producer, A&R * Tom Coyne – Mastering * E Bass – Producer * Paul Gregory – Engineer * Nick Howard – Engineer * Just Blaze – Producer * Rick Rock – Producer * Skane – Executive Producer * Jason Stasium – Engineer References External ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Make Me Better
"Make Me Better" is the third single from Fabolous' album ''From Nothin' to Somethin'''. The song features Ne-Yo on the hook and is produced by Timbaland. Song Content Timbaland is quoted as saying that: : "''the beat is unique sounding and the strings are so good that they will have to be used on future songs". The strings are sampled from Sherine's "Al Sa'ban Aleh". As for the lyrics, Fabolous and Ne-Yo tell ladies they are forces to be reckoned with on their own — but with their ladies upgrading them, they're that much better. :"You want a girl that completes you and makes you better," he explained. "You don't want a girl who brings more arguments and more bills. ... You want a girl who, when you're walking around with your tie crooked, she fixes your tie. .... That's the kind of omanI'm looking for. Whether she's a celebrity or non-celebrity don't really matter. You just need somebody you can connect with. "It touches so many places," Fab added of the song. "It's a sexy recor ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Young'n (Holla Back)
"Young'n (Holla Back)" is the second single from Fabolous' debut album ''Ghetto Fabolous''. It peaked at number thirty-three on the ''Billboard'' Hot 100 and number seventeen on the Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Singles & Tracks The Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs chart ranks the most popular R&B and hip hop songs in the United States and is published weekly by ''Billboard''. Rankings are based on a measure of radio airplay, sales data, and streaming activity. The chart had 100 p ....[] The song was also used in much promotion material for the popular video game ''Need For Speed: Underground'', and was featured as soundtrack in the game's game demo, demo but was seemingly removed from the final cut. Charts Weekly charts Year-end charts References 2001 singles Fabolous songs 2001 songs Song recordings produced by the Neptunes Elektra Records singles {{2000s-hiphop-single-stub ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
DJ Clue
Ernesto Shaw (born January 8, 1975), better known as DJ Clue, is an American disc jockey (DJ), record producer, radio personality and record executive. Early life DJ Clue was born in Queens, New York City to Panamanian and Jamaican immigrants. Career DJ Clue has his own program, titled "Desert Storm Radio", every Monday to Friday 6:00 pm – 10:00 pm, on Power 105.1 in New York. Prior to this, he disc-jockeyed at Hot 97, until 2006. In 1998, DJ Clue founded Desert Storm Records, a record label, with his childhood friends Skane Dolla (manager) and recording engineer Ken Duro Ifill. In 1999, DJ Clue took part in the Hard Knock Life Tour, including a stop in Toronto at the Air Canada Centre. [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
