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Family Tree (N.W.A Album)
''Family Tree'' is the final compilation album by American hip hop group N.W.A. It features 3 of the original 6 members of N.W.A, as well as guest performances by Westside Connection, Snoop Dogg and Xzibit. Track listing External linksN.W.Aat AllMusicN.W.Aat Discogs Discogs (short for discographies) is a database of information about audio recordings, including commercial releases, promotional releases, and bootleg or off-label releases. While the site was originally created with a goal of becoming the la ...N.W.Aat MusicBrainz N.W.A albums Gangsta rap compilation albums 2008 compilation albums Priority Records compilation albums {{2008-hiphop-album-stub ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Compilation Album
A compilation album comprises Album#Tracks, tracks, which may be previously released or unreleased, usually from several separate recordings by either one or several Performing arts#Performers, performers. If by one artist, then generally the tracks were not originally intended for release together as a single work, but may be collected together as a greatest hits album or box set. If from several performers, there may be a theme, topic, time period, or genre which links the tracks, or they may have been intended for release as a single work—such as a tribute album. When the tracks are by the same recording artist, the album may be referred to as a retrospective album or an anthology. Content and scope Songs included on a compilation album may be previously released or unreleased, usually from several separate recordings by either one or several performers. If by one artist, then generally the tracks were not originally intended for release together as a single work, but may ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
It Was A Good Day
"It Was a Good Day" is a song by American rapper Ice Cube, released on February 23, 1993 as the second single from his third solo album, '' The Predator'' (1992). The song peaked at No. 7 on the ''Billboard'' Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs chart and No. 27 on the UK Charts. On the ''Billboard'' Hot 100, the song peaked at No. 15, making it Ice Cube's highest-charting single on the chart to date. "It Was a Good Day" was ranked at No. 81 on the list of greatest rap songs of all time by About.com, No. 77 on VH1's 100 Greatest Songs of the 90s, No. 36 on ''Rolling Stone'' 100 Greatest Hip-Hop Songs of All Time, and No. 352 on the latter's list of Top 500 Best Songs of All Time. In 2008, the song was ranked at No. 28 on VH1's 100 greatest hip-hop songs. Background Ice Cube originally recorded a demo of "It Was a Good Day" in his home studio, and later went on to record the album version in Los Angeles at Echo Sound Studios in 1992, where it was one of the first ideas for his upcoming album. ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Final Frontier (song)
"Final Frontier" is the solo debut single by MC Ren released from his debut EP, ''Kizz My Black Azz'' and his first track released after the breakup of N.W.A. It was released on September 14, 1992 and was produced by Bobby "Bobcat" Ervin of the L.A. Posse. Though the song was only a minor success, making it to 80 on the Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Singles & Tracks and 17 on the Hot Rap Singles, it has arguably become MC Ren's most well known song. It has also appeared on the compilations, '' The N.W.A Legacy, Vol. 1: 1988–1998'', '' Ruthless Records Tenth Anniversary: Decade of Game'' and ''Family Tree''. The songs samples the Boogie Down Productions Boogie Down Productions (BDP) was an American hip hop group originally composed of KRS-One, D-Nice, and DJ Scott La Rock. DJ Scott La Rock was murdered on August 27, 1987, five months after the release of BDP's debut album, ''Criminal Minded ... song, " The Bridge Is Over". Single track listing #"Final Frontier" (Clean)- 4:10 #"The ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
No One Can Do It Better
''No One Can Do It Better'' is the debut studio album by The D.O.C., released on August 1, 1989, by Ruthless Records and Atlantic Records. It reached no.1 on the US Top R&B/Hip-Hop Albums chart for two weeks, while peaking in the Top 20 on the ''Billboard'' 200 chart. The album was certified Gold by the RIAA three months after it was released, and Platinum on April 21, 1994. This was the only solo album The D.O.C. was able to record before a car accident resulted in crushing his larynx and permanently changing his voice. In recent years, however, he has been undergoing vocal surgery. He would not release another album until 7 years later, with '' Helter Skelter'' (1996), also released by Warner Music Group, but on Giant Records rather than Atlantic. The Formula has been seen as the song that invented G-funk. Album information Idolizing East Coast acts such as Run-D.M.C. and Public Enemy, The D.O.C. always showed more of a lyrical style, not talking about guns, drugs and violence. ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
The D
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The D may refer to: * A nickname for the city of Detroit * Tenacious D, an American rock band composed of Jack Black and Kyle Gass * The D Las Vegas, a hotel and casino in Nevada * A slang term for dick See also * D (other) D is the fourth letter of the Latin alphabet. D or d may also refer to: Places * D River, in Oregon, US * Detroit, US (nickname "D") People with the name * D, the bass player for Australian band Testeagles * "D!" or "Dee!", names of Detlef So ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
It's Funky Enough
"It's Funky Enough" is the debut single by American rapper, The D.O.C., featured as the first track on his 1989 debut album ''No One Can Do It Better''. It spent 18 weeks on the US Top Rap Songs chart, including four at #1. A video shot in black and white was made to promote the song. Background The song was produced by Dr. Dre. It samples "Misdemeanor" by Foster Sylvers. The song has appeared on many video games such as '' Grand Theft Auto: San Andreas'', '' True Crime: Streets of LA'', and '' Madden 2005''. Its line "Y'all ready for this?" has been sampled on many rap tracks. Samples and covers Most notably, "Y'all ready for this?" has been made globally famous as a sample in the song "Get Ready for This" by the early 1990s dance group 2 Unlimited. That song is arguably the most played opening song for arena-based sporting events. The quote "stop him in his tracks, show him that I am Ruthless" was sampled by Eazy-E for the chorus of his diss song against Dr. Dre, " Real Mutha ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Mack 10 (album)
''Mack 10'' is the debut solo studio album by American rapper Mack 10. It was released on June 20, 1995 via Priority Records. Production was handled by Ice Cube, 88 X Unit, Dr. Jam, Madness 4 Real, DJ Crazy Toones, and Mack 10 himself. It features guest appearances from K-Dee, Westside Connection and the Mary Jane Girls. The album peaked at number 33 on the ''Billboard'' 200 and went Gold by the Recording Industry Association of America on September 12, 1995. The song "Foe Life" was used in the 1997 film Anaconda, starring producer Ice Cube. Track listing ;Sample credits *Track 4 contains an interpolation of " Mary Jane" written and performed by Rick James *Track 7 contains a sample from "Remind Me" written and performed by Patrice Rushen *Track 10 contains samples from "Devotion" written by Maurice White & Philip Bailey and performed by Earth, Wind & Fire, and "Flashlight" written by George Clinton, William Collins & Bernie Worrell and performed by Parliament *Track 12 co ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Mack 10
Dedrick D'Mon Rolison (born August 9, 1971), better known by his stage name Mack 10, is an American rapper. He has sold nearly 11 million records combining his solo and group works. Mack 10 made his first appearance on Ice Cube's 1994 " Bootlegs & B-Sides" compilation on the remixed track "What Can I Do?" and was a member of hip hop supergroup Westside Connection along with WC and Ice Cube. Mack 10 is also this creator of independent record label Hoo-Bangin' Records and made his stage name with the Ingram MAC-10 submachine gun. Career Mack 10 made his first appearance on Ice Cube's "Bootlegs & B-Sides" compilation on the track "What Can I Do? (Remix)" His debut, gold selling album ''Mack 10'' was released in 1995 on the Priority label. He made his hip hop debut with the hit single, "Foe Life", off his self-titled album. His next two releases "Based on a True Story" (1997) and "The Recipe" (1998) also reached gold certification and peaked at No. 14 and No. 15 on the Billboard ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Foe Life
The discography of West Coast hip hop artist Mack 10 consists of eight studio albums, two compilation albums, twenty-two singles, and fifteen music videos. He has also collaborated on two albums and was featured in two soundtrack albums. After signing to Priority Records in 1995, Mack 10 released his self-titled debut album in June. The album, produced by fellow rapper Ice Cube, saw considerable commercial success and went Gold in the US. His prosperity continued when he released '' Based on a True Story'', which peaked at number fourteen on the US ''Billboard'' 200. The rapper collaborated with Tha Dogg Pound to record " Nothin' But the Cavi Hit" which was released on the '' Rhyme & Reason'' soundtrack. Mack 10's 1998 release, '' The Recipe'', was the rapper's third and final album to be certified Gold in the US by RIAA. Mack 10's album sales began to decline after his first compilation album release, ''Hoo-Bangin': The Mix Tape, Vol. 1''. His fourth studio album, ''The Paper ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Make Way For The Motherlode
''Make Way for the Motherlode'' is the debut studio album by the American West Coast hip-hop recording artist, Yo-Yo. ''Make Way for the Motherlode'' was released on March 19, 1991 through East West Records and Atlantic Records. The album featured production by Ice Cube, Sir Jinx, and Del Tha Funkee Homosapien. ''Make Way for the Motherlode'' charted well on the Billboard Charts, peaking at number 74 on the ''Billboard 200'' and number 5 on the Top R&B/Hip-Hop Albums chart. ''Make Way for the Motherlode'' had two singles, including "You Can't Play with My Yo-Yo" and "What Can I Do?", both of which featured Ice Cube. The background vocals for "You Can't Play with My Yo-Yo" were sung by MC SOULA. Critical reception Alex Henderson of AllMusic wrote: "As positive as Queen Latifah but as abrasive in her delivery as MC Lyte, Yo-Yo showed some potential on her debut album, ''Make Way for the Motherlode''." Robert Christgau commented that: "By loosing Roxanne Shante Lolita Shante Goode ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Yo-Yo (rapper)
Yolanda Whitaker, also known as Yo-Yo (born August 4, 1971) is an American rapper and actress. Much of Yo-Yo's music advocates female empowerment. She is the protégé of gangsta rapper Ice Cube. Yo-Yo has dubbed her crew the IBWC, Intelligent Black Woman's Coalition. Career Music Yo-Yo first appeared as a guest on Ice Cube's 1990 debut studio album ''AmeriKKKa's Most Wanted'' on the track "It's a Man's World". Cube returned the favor by appearing on "You Can't Play with My Yo-Yo", on Yo-Yo's 1991 debut album, ''Make Way for the Motherlode''. Each of the videos for the singles from the album were directed by Okuwah Garrett of Power Films. Her follow-up album released in 1992, ''Black Pearl'', was well received by critics,Abdul-Adil, Jaleel (August 1, 1993), "Yo Yo and MC Lyte Turn Tables on Male Rappers", ''Chicago Sun-Times'', p. 9 partly because of its focus on positive messages and uplifting themes that heavily contrasted with the popular gangsta rap style at the time. Des ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Black Mafia Life
''Black Mafia Life'' is the second studio album by American hip hop group Above the Law. This album is what would be considered the blueprint of the G-Funk sound similar to Dr Dre's The Chronic. The album was recorded in 1991 into 1992 but was held back due to legal issues with Epic And Dr. Dre's Departure from Ruthless Records. It was released on February 2, 1993, via Ruthless Records. The album peaked at number 6 on the Top R&B/Hip-Hop Albums and number 37 on the US ''Billboard'' 200. ''Rolling Stone'' gave the album 4.5 stars of 5. As on the group's previous works, ''Livin' Like Hustlers'' and ''Vocally Pimpin''', this album's audio production was mostly handled by A.T.L. themselves, but this one excluded any contributions from Lay Law. It featured guest appearances from Kokane, Eazy-E, 2Pac, MC Ren, and Money-B. Its lead single "V.S.O.P." peaked at number 9 on the Hot Rap Singles and number 97 on the Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Singles & Tracks. Above the Law member Go Mack left t ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |