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For The Love Of You
"For the Love of You" (sometimes titled "For the Love of You (Part 1 & 2)") is a song recorded by the Isley Brothers, who released the song as the second single off their 1975 album, '' The Heat Is On''. The record showcased the two sides of the act, with the album's first single " Fight the Power" reflecting a fast-paced funk vibe while showcasing a ballad side on the latter. The song later became a crossover hit for the brothers. Release "For the Love of You" was released in September 1975, after the success of its predecessor, "Fight the Power", had started to dwindle, leading to a drop of the charts. "For the Love of You" nearly repeated the success of its predecessor, reaching #22 on the ''Billboard'' Hot 100, giving the brothers the rarity of having two top 40 singles off one album as opposed to one every album, marking it as the first time that had happened since the 1972 album, '' Brother, Brother, Brother'', where two top 40 singles emerged from that album ("Work to Do" ...
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The Isley Brothers
The Isley Brothers ( ) are an American musical group originally from Cincinnati, Ohio, that began as a vocal trio consisting of brothers O'Kelly Isley Jr., Rudolph Isley and Ronald Isley in the 1950s. With a career spanning over seven decades, the group has enjoyed one of the "longest, most influential, and most diverse careers in the pantheon of popular music". Together with a fourth brother, Vernon, the group performed gospel music until Vernon's death a few years after its formation. After moving to New York City in the late 1950s, the group had their first successes during these early years, and rose to prominence in 1959 with their fourth single, " Shout", written by the three brothers, which became their first single to chart on the ''Billboard'' Hot 100, and sold over a million copies. In the 1960s, the group recorded songs for a variety of labels, including the top 20 single "Twist and Shout" and the Motown single "This Old Heart of Mine (Is Weak for You)", before recor ...
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Regine Velasquez
Regina Encarnacion Ansong Velasquez ( ; born April 22, 1970) is a Filipina singer, actress, and record producer. She is considered one of the most influential figures in Philippine popular culture and is known for her vocal range and belting technique. She had unorthodox voice training during her childhood, where she was immersed neck-deep in the sea. Velasquez rose to prominence after winning the television talent show ''Ang Bagong Kampeon'' in 1984 and the Asia Pacific Singing Contest in 1989. Under the name Chona, she signed a recording contract with OctoArts International in 1986 and released the single "Love Me Again", which was commercially unsuccessful. The following year, she adopted the stage name Regine Velasquez for her debut studio album, '' Regine'' (1987), under the guidance of Viva Records executive Vic del Rosario and producer Ronnie Henares. She explored Manila sound and kundiman genres on her second and third studio albums, '' Nineteen 90'' (1990) and ' ...
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Poisonous Mentality
''Poisonous Mentality'' is the second album released by rap group, Poison Clan. It was released on April 7, 1992 for Luke Records and was produced by JT Money, Devastator, Mike "Fresh" McRay and Luther Campbell. The album found mild success, peaking at #62 on the Top R&B/Hip-Hop Albums and #20 on the Top Heatseekers. By the time this album was released, Debonaire had left the group and was replaced by Uzi and Madball. Track listing * All songs written by Jeff Thompkins, except as indicated. #"JT's Dream" - 2:46 #"Inside Edition" - 2:49 #"All They Good 4" - 3:11 #"Uzi Gets Shot" - :18 #"Action" (featuring Likkle Wicked) - 3:14 #"Livin' in the City" - 3:54 #"Raymond Up the Road" - :18 #"Fugitive" - 3:15 #"Ho Stories" - 3:20 #"JT's Confession" - :39 #"I Hate Ho's" (featuring Devastator) - 3:12 #"Drugz Bullshitin'" - :15 #"Rough Nigga Gettin' Busy" - 4:26 #"The Tip on Madball" - :28 #"Some Shit I Used to Do" - 4:00 #"That Was Ram" - :40 #"Groove With the ...
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Poison Clan (rap Group)
Poison Clan was a Southern hip hop group signed to Luke Records from 1990 to 1995. The group had various lineups and members were JT Money Jeffrey Jermaine Thompkins (born September 14, 1972), known by his stage name JT Money, is an American rapper and the leader of Miami-based hip hop group Poison Clan. Thompkins began his career in the late 1980s as a protégé of Luther "Luke" ..., Debonaire, Drugz, Uzi, Madball and Big Ram. Discography Albums Studio albums Compilations American hip hop groups Southern hip hop groups Musical groups from Miami Gangsta rap groups {{US-hip-hop-bio-stub ...
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Murs For President
''Murs for President'' is the sixth studio album by American emcee MURS. The album was released on September 30, 2008 under Warner Bros. Records, making this his only album to date to be released under a major label. Release The album debuted at No. 45 on ''Billboard'' 200 and No. 11 on Rap Albums, with 12,000 copies sold in its first week. It has sold 58,000 copies in the United States as of May 2015. Track listing Unless otherwise noted, Information is based on Liner NotesMurs. “Murs for President” (Album notes). Warner Bros. Records. 2008. ;Sample Credits *”I'm Innocent” samples “Innocent ‘Til Proven Guilty” (performed) by Honey Cone. *”Lookin' Fly” samples “ The Green Hornet Theme” by Al Hirt. *”Can It Be” samples “I Wanna Be Where You Are” by Michael JacksonFunkWorm. “Hip Hop Artists...Michael Jackson”. Ihh. 26 June 2009. http://www.indiehiphop.net/hip-hop-artists-who-sampled-michael-jackson/ *”Everything” samples ...
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Murs (rapper)
Nicholas Neil Carter (born March 16, 1978), better known by his stage name Murs, is an American rapping, rapper. His name is an acronym (or backronym) for which he himself has created multiple meanings, such as "Making the Universe Recognize and Submit" or "Making Underground Raw Shit." Murs is a former member of the rap group Living Legends (group), Living Legends, along with Luckyiam, Sunspot Jonz, The Grouch (rapper), The Grouch, Scarub, Eligh, Aesop, Bicasso and Arata. He is currently a member of several groups: 3 Melancholy Gypsys (along with Scarub and Eligh), Felt (hip hop group), Felt (along with Slug (rapper), Slug), and Melrose (along with Terrace Martin). He is also a vocalist in The Invincibles, along with Whole Wheat Bread (band), Whole Wheat Bread. On October 13, 2016, Murs set a Guinness World Record for rapping for 24 hours non-stop during a live stream on Twitch (service), Twitch. On June 11, 2013, Murs released an album as lead vocalist of a band called The W ...
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Ballers (album)
''Ballers'' is the second studio album by American hip hop group, 504 Boyz. It was released on December 10, 2002, through The New No Limit and was produced by Donald XL Robertson with additional production by newcomer Todd Moultrie on the reggae influenced My Life is Sweet. The album peaked at number 49 on the ''Billboard'' 200 and number 13 on the Top R&B/Hip-Hop Albums chart. The members that perform on this album include Master P, Silkk The Shocker, Magic, Krazy, Choppa, T-Bo and Curren$y Shante Scott Franklin (born April 4, 1981), better known by his stage name Currensy (often stylized as Curren$y), is an American rapper. In 2011, he founded the label Jet Life Recordings. Music career 2002–2008: No Limit and Young Money .... Track listing Charts Weekly charts Year-end charts References 2002 albums 504 Boyz albums No Limit Records albums {{2002-hiphop-album-stub ...
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504 Boyz
504 Boyz were an American hip hop group from New Orleans, Louisiana named for the New Orleans area code. The original 504 Boyz, Master P (as "Nino Brown"), Mystikal (as "G. Money"), Silkk The Shocker (as "Vito"), C-Murder, and Krazy, released their first album, 'Goodfellas' in 2000. It included the hit single " Wobble Wobble", a " bounce-flavored song"Matt Miller, ''Bounce: Rap Music and Local Identity in New Orleans'' (University of Massachusetts Press, 2012), , pp. 126, 143-145Excerpts availableat Google Books. which peaked at #17 in the U.S. In 2002 C-Murder was arrested for murdering a fan and Mystikal for the rape and extortion of his hairdresser. They were replaced by Choppa, Currensy, Magic, and T-Bo on the 2002 album Ballers, which produced a minor hit single ''Tight Whips''. After Hurricane Katrina hit New Orleans in 2005, 504 Boyz released a benefit compilation ''We Gon Bounce Back'', their third and final album.Lewis Watts, Eric Porter, ''New Orleans Suite: Music an ...
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Masta Ace
Duval Clear (born December 4, 1966), known better by his stage name Masta Ace, is an American rapper and record producer from New York City. He appeared on the classic 1988 Juice Crew posse cut " The Symphony". He is noted for his distinct voice and rapping proficiency,Shapiro, Peter, 2005, ''The Rough Guide To Hip-Hop, 2nd Edition, Penguin'', p. 247. and has influenced several MCs. Biography 1988–1994 Clear graduated from the University of Rhode Island in 1988, after meeting Marley Marl in 1987 during his summer break. Ace made his recording debut on the Juice Crew posse-cut " The Symphony", along with fellow Juice Crew members Craig G, Kool G Rap and Big Daddy Kane, released on Marley Marl's ''In Control'' album. The album also featured two additional Ace tracks, "Keep Your Eyes on the Prize" and "Simon Says". In 1989, he released his first solo single, "Together" b/w "Letter to the Better". A year later, his debut album, '' Take a Look Around'' was released through Marl ...
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Lazy Afternoon (Regina Belle Album)
''Lazy Afternoon'' is the seventh studio album by American singer Regina Belle. It was released by Peak Records on July 13, 2004 in the United States. The album is a collection of jazz, soul and pop standards. It peaked at number 9 on the ''Billboard'' Top Contemporary Jazz chart and number 58 on the magazine's Top R&B/Hip-Hop Albums. Belle's rendition of the Isley Brothers song "For the Love of You" served as the album's lead single. "Fly Me to the Moon" and "If I Ruled the World" each received some airplay but did not chart. Critical reception Allmusic editor Scott Yanow wrote that "what is particularly unusual about this set ..is the repertoire. Over half of the songs are jazz standards, and it is a particular treat hearing Belle's soulful renditions ..The music is not really jazz (although it hints at it), but the jazz tunes give Belle an opportunity to stretch both herself and the format a bit. George Duke is a major asset as both a producer and a keyboardist, Everette Ha ...
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Harold Melvin & The Blue Notes
Harold Melvin & the Blue Notes were an American soul and R&B vocal group. One of the most popular Philadelphia soul groups of the 1970s, the group's repertoire included soul, R&B, doo-wop, and disco. Founded in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania in the middle of the 1950s as The Charlemagnes, the group is most noted for several hits on Gamble and Huff's Philadelphia International label between 1972 and 1976, although they performed and recorded until Melvin's death in 1997. Despite group founder and original lead singer Harold Melvin's top billing, the Blue Notes' most famous member was Teddy Pendergrass, their lead singer during the successful years at Philadelphia International. The remaining members of the Blue Notes have reunited for Soul Train Cruises in 2013, 2015, and 2017. History Early years The group formerly known as The Charlemagnes took on the name "The Blue Notes" in 1954, with a line-up consisting of lead singer Franklin Peaker, Bernard Wilson, Roosevelt Brodie, Jesse ...
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The Love I Lost
"The Love I Lost" is a song by American R&B group Harold Melvin & the Blue Notes. Originally written as a ballad by Philly soul songwriters Kenny Gamble and Leon Huff, the song was transformed into a disco song and features drummer Earl Young. It was released from the '' Black & Blue'' album in late 1973 and sold more than a million copies. In the 21st century, the track has been the subject of extended re-edits by notable remixers Tom Moulton and Dimitri From Paris. Background "The Love I Lost" is considered an early example of disco. The track was one of the transitional songs marking the emergence of disco from traditional rhythm and blues as a distinctive style of music. Charts The song peaked at number seven on the US ''Billboard'' Hot 100 and spent two weeks at number one on the ''Billboard'' Hot Soul Singles chart. It also reached number 21 in the United Kingdom in early 1974. Certifications West End featuring Sybil version On January 4, 1993, American R&B and ...
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