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Fergalicious
"Fergalicious" is a song recorded by American singer, songwriter and rapper Fergie for her debut studio album, '' The Dutchess'' (2006). The title is a portmanteau of ''Fergie'' and ''delicious''. It was written by Fergie and The Black Eyed Peas groupmate will.i.am, who also produced the song as well as performed additional instrumentation and rap vocals. The song was slated as the second single from the album and released for airplay on October 23, 2006. "Fergalicious" is a dance, electro and hip hop song with R&B characteristics. It contains compositional samples of "Supersonic", a song written by Dania Maria Birks, Juana Michelle Burns, Juanita A. Lee, Kim Nazel, and Fatima Shaheed and performed by J. J. Fad, and "Give It All You Got", a song written by Derrick Rahming and popularized by Afro-Rican. The song's bridge contains an interpolation of " Night Train" by Jimmy Forrest and James Brown. The critical reception of "Fergalicious" was positive, with many praising it a ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
The Dutchess
''The Dutchess'' is the debut solo studio album by American singer and rapper Fergie. It was released on September 13, 2006, through A&M Records and the will.i.am Music Group as her first solo album. The album was recorded between The Black Eyed Peas' tour in 2005, and the songs were written throughout the last eight years that preceded its release. While developing the album, Fergie wanted to create an autobiographical album that would be more intimate between her and the listener. By doing so, the album experiments with different music genres, including pop, hip hop, R&B, reggae, punk rock and soul. Lyrically, ''The Dutchess'' has themes about love and critics, while also dealing with her drug abuse and addiction. Upon its release, ''The Dutchess'' received mixed reviews from music critics, with many praising its production, calling it one of the most eclectic and adventurous albums of 2006, but some criticized the album's lyrical content and believed the material was not s ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Clumsy (Fergie Song)
"Clumsy" is a song recorded by American singer Fergie (singer), Fergie for her debut studio album, ''The Dutchess'' (2006). The song was released as the album's fifth single on September 25, 2007. It was written by Fergie, Bobby Troup and will.i.am, who also produced the track. It was partially recorded in Los Angeles and in the John Lennon Educational Tour Bus. "Clumsy" is a Pop music, pop, bubblegum pop and Contemporary R&B, R&B song. The song's lyrics about being clumsy and in love flow alongside its computerized and bleeping beat taken from "The Bubble Bunch" by Jimmy Spicer, as well as a sample of "The Girl Can't Help It (song), The Girl Can't Help It", originally performed by Little Richard. The song received generally mixed to positive reviews. Critics praised the Little Richard sample and the goofy lyrics on feelings of love. Some critics deemed it to be the album's highlight and pop at its finest, while others considered it flat. "Clumsy" peaked at number five on the Bill ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Fergie (singer)
Stacy Ann Ferguson (born March 27, 1975), better known by her stage name Fergie (), is an American singer and rapper. She first achieved chart success as part of the hip hop group the Black Eyed Peas. Her debut solo album, '' The Dutchess'' (2006), saw commercial success and spawned three ''Billboard'' Hot 100 number one singles: "London Bridge", " Glamorous", and "Big Girls Don't Cry". Although she vocally incorporates rapping into some of her performances, she does not consider herself a rapper. Fergie was originally a member of the children's television series '' Kids Incorporated'' and the girl group Wild Orchid. In 2001, she left the group and in the subsequent year joined the Black Eyed Peas. She worked with the Black Eyed Peas on two albums before releasing her debut solo album, ''The Dutchess'', in 2006. She continued her collaboration with the Black Eyed Peas and released a further two albums with them, '' The E.N.D.'' (2009) and '' The Beginning'' (2010). Her seco ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Glamorous (Fergie Song)
"Glamorous" is a song recorded by American singer Fergie featuring American rapper Ludacris for the former's debut studio album, '' The Dutchess'' (2006). It was released as the third single from ''The Dutchess'' worldwide except for in the United Kingdom, where it served as the second single. The song was serviced to mainstream radios on January 23, 2007, and to Rhythmic radios on February 20, 2007, in the United States, through A&M Records, together with will.i.am Music Group and Interscope Records. It was written by Fergie, Ludacris, will.i.am, Elvis Williams and Polow da Don; the latter also produced the song. "Glamorous" is an airy R&B song that has a slower feel from the album's previous hip hop and dance-tinged singles. The lyrics deal with the lead staying rooted despite her success and fame. "Glamorous" garnered generally mixed to positive reviews from music critics, who commented on its smooth, generic sound and its lyrics, which have been likened to those of Gwen S ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
London Bridge (Fergie Song)
"London Bridge" is a song recorded by American singer and rapper Fergie for her debut studio album ''The Dutchess'' (2006). It was written by Fergie, Mike Hartnett, Sean Garrett, and its sole producer Polow da Don. A dance-pop-influenced hip hop song, it contains compositional samples of "Down to the Nightclub", performed by Tower of Power. It was released as the lead single from ''The Dutchess'' on July 18, 2006, by A&M Records, Interscope Records and will.i.am Music Group. Music critics gave "London Bridge" generally mixed reviews, with some of them criticizing the song's sexually suggestive lyrics and comparing the song to Gwen Stefani's single "Hollaback Girl" (2005). "London Bridge" was a commercial success and reached the top ten in 13 countries. In the United States, it peaked at number one on the ''Billboard'' Hot 100 chart and was certified platinum by the Recording Industry Association of America (RIAA), selling over two million digital copies and becoming the si ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Hip Hop Is Dead (song)
"Hip Hop Is Dead" is the first and title single taken from Nas' 2006 album of the same name. It is produced by and features will.i.am. It peaked at number 48 on the ''Billboard'' Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs chart, Allmusic: Hip Hop Is Dead?Allmusic/''Billboard''. Retrieved on December 6, 2006 as well as number 41 on the ''Billboard'' Hot 100. On December 31, 2007, the music video for "Hip Hop Is Dead" appeared at number 93 on BET's ''Notarized: Top 100 Videos of 2007'' countdown, even though the video was released in December 2006. Overview The lyrics deal with the idea of hip-hop's death as artistically viable music, as explained below: Nas decries hip hop's commercialization and pledges to stay true to its origins, as in the last line of verse 1, where Nas mentions MC Shan and MC Ren, by saying "So nigga, who's your top ten, is it MC Shan is it MC Ren." Nas also mentions NBA commissioner David Stern. Original samples "Hip Hop Is Dead" contains samples of " ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
I Love My Bitch
"I Love My Bitch" (known as "I Love My Chick" in its edited version) is a song by Busta Rhymes featuring will.i.am (who also produced the track) and Kelis, released as the second single (music), single from Busta Rhymes' seventh studio album, ''The Big Bang (Busta Rhymes album), The Big Bang'' (2006). The release date for the single in the United Kingdom was July 10, 2006. However, due to the UK chart rules allowing songs to chart on music download, download sales alone, one week before the single's physical release, it was Busta Rhymes' second consecutive hit to make the top 40, entering at number 23 on download sales only, the same position that "Touch It (Busta Rhymes song), Touch It" had charted at. Upon its physical release, the single became his second consecutive top ten solo hit, peaking at number eight there, two positions lower than "Touch It" had charted. Music video The music video "I Love My Chick" is based on the film ''Mr. & Mrs. Smith (2005 film), Mr. & Mrs. Smith' ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Afro-Rican
Afro-Rican is a Miami bass and hip-hop group, most known for their songs "Give it All You Got (Doggy Style)" and "All of Puerto Rico". The group was formed by Derrick Rahming, and the remainder of the lineup has changed throughout the group's existence.David JeffriesAfro-Rican biographyat AllMusic (accessed 2016-05-25). Members of the group have included Rahming, Juan Arroyo (DJ Slice), and Marcus Rice (MD Rock). History From "We Down Express" to the "Afro-Rican Connection" Afro-Rican grew out of the open-air mobile DJ crew, We Down Express. As the crew We Down Express, they recorded the song "Bass Attack" for Pandisc Records in 1986, which failed to make much of a mark. Later that year, they rechristened themselves as the Afro-Rican Connection to highlight their biracial makeup, possibly as a way to maximize marketability. As The Afro-Rican Connection, they released the single "It's Live" with "Regina" as a B-side in 1986. Early years and Afro-Rican By 1987, as uptempo clu ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Monkey Business (The Black Eyed Peas Album)
''Monkey Business'' is the fourth studio album by American group Black Eyed Peas. It was released on May 25, 2005, by the will.i.am Music Group and A&M Records. It was recorded in "two and three-month spurts" throughout 2004 while the group was on tour. The album was certified three times Platinum by the RIAA in the U.S. and has sold over 9 million copies worldwide. The Canadian Recording Industry Association has certified ''Monkey Business'' 6× Platinum, with sales of over 600,000 copies. The Australian Recording Industry Association (or ARIA) has also certified ''Monkey Business'' 6× Platinum, denoting sales of over 420,000 copies. The album's tracks earned the group four 2006 Grammy Award nominations and they also won the Grammy for Best Rap Performance by a Duo or Group for "Don't Phunk with My Heart". According to IFPI, over 2 million copies have been sold in Europe. The band promoted the album embarking on two concert tours: the Monkey Business Tour and the Black Blue & You ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Electro (music)
Electro (or electro-funk)Rap meets Techno, with a short history of Electro Globaldarkness.com. Retrieved on July 18, 2011. is a of and early hip hop directly influenced by the use of the Roland TR-808 drum machines, a ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
My Humps
"My Humps" is a song recorded by American group the Black Eyed Peas for their fourth studio album '' Monkey Business'' (2005). It was written and produced by group member will.i.am. Musically, it's a hip hop and dance song structured as a duet between will.i.am and Fergie. The song sparked controversy because of its title and lyrics, which center on a woman who uses her breasts and buttocks to accomplish her goals. It was released as the third single from ''Monkey Business'' on September 20, 2005, by A&M Records and Interscope Records. Music critics responded negatively to "My Humps", deeming it a repetitive and puerile form of sexual titillation. The song garnered comparisons to Kelis' 2003 hit single " Milkshake", a song that presents similar sexual themes and uses milk as a metaphor. Despite the negative critical response, the song won Best Pop Performance by a Duo or Group with Vocals at the 49th Annual Grammy Awards (2007). A commercial success, it became the Black Ey ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
James Brown
James Joseph Brown (May 3, 1933 – December 25, 2006) was an American singer, dancer, musician, record producer and bandleader. The central progenitor of funk music and a major figure of 20th century music, he is often referred to by the honorific nicknames "the Hardest Working Man in Show Business", "Godfather of Soul", "Mr. Dynamite", and "Soul Brother No. 1". In a career that lasted more than 50 years, he influenced the development of several music genres. Brown was one of the first 10 inductees into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame at its inaugural induction in New York on January 23, 1986. Brown began his career as a gospel singer in Toccoa, Georgia. He first came to national public attention in the mid-1950s as the lead singer of the Famous Flames, a rhythm and blues vocal group founded by Bobby Byrd. With the hit ballads " Please, Please, Please" and " Try Me", Brown built a reputation as a dynamic live performer with the Famous Flames and his backing band, sometimes ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
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