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Funky Sensation
"Funky Sensation" is a song released in 1981 by American singer Gwen McCrae. The song was written by Kenton Nix who also wrote "Heartbeat" for Taana Gardner. It was produced by Nix and Henry Batts. "Funky Sensation" peaked at number 22 on the ''Billboard'' Black Singles chart and number 15 on the Club chart. This song is also included in her eponymous 1981 album ''Gwen McCrae'' and it was sampled by numerous artists. Track listing 1982 release ;12" vinyl * US: Atlantic / DMD-286 Personnel *Arrangement, producer, songwriter: Kenton Nix *Co-producer: Henry Batts *Executive producers: Henry Batts, Kenton Nix, Milton A. Simpson Chart performance Legacy *In 1981, old-school hip hop musician Afrika Bambaataa sampled the song for " Jazzy Sensation". *In 1994, ounds of Blacknesssong entitled "I Believe" *In 1995, swadsong entitled "One Shot Chiller" *in 1996, Rahsaan Patterson sampled the song for " Where You Are" *In 1996, Shyheim sampled the song for "Can You Feel It? ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Gwen McCrae
Gwen McCrae ( Mosley, December 21, 1943) is an American singer, best known for her 1975 hit record, hit "Rockin' Chair (Gwen McCrae song), Rockin' Chair". Life and career 1960s–1970s Gwen was the youngest of five children, She began performing in local nightclub, clubs as a teenager, and singing with local groups like the Lafayettes and the Independents. In 1963, she met a young sailor named George McCrae, whom she marriage, married within a week. From 1963, she sound recording and reproduction, recorded as a duet (music), duo with her husband George McCrae, George; the couple received a solo (music), solo recording contract, with Henry Stone's TK Records. The couple were discovered in 1967 by singer Betty Wright, who helped get them signed to Stone's Alston record label. Signed to TK subsidiary, Cat, as a solo artist, she found success on the United States, U.S. Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs, R&B record chart, charts with her cover version of Bobby Bland's "Lead Me On" in 1970, fol ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Where You Are (Rahsaan Patterson Song)
"Where You Are" is a single released in 1997 by American neo soul singer Rahsaan Patterson. The song was released in support of his debut studio album, ''Rahsaan Patterson'', and appeared on the ''Bulletproof'' soundtrack in 1996. "Where You Are" peaked at number 53 on the ''Billboard'' Hot R&B Singles 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 ... chart. The song was released as a single in the UK in 1998. Track listing ;UK CD" single Charts References {{DEFAULTSORT:Where You Are 1997 singles Rahsaan Patterson songs Songs written by Rahsaan Patterson 1997 songs MCA Records singles ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
1981 Songs
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1981 Singles
Events January * January 1 ** Greece enters the European Economic Community, predecessor of the European Union. ** Palau becomes a self-governing territory. * January 10 – Salvadoran Civil War: The Farabundo Martí National Liberation Front, FMLN launches its first major offensive, gaining control of most of Morazán Department, Morazán and Chalatenango Department, Chalatenango departments. * January 15 – Pope John Paul II receives a delegation led by Polish Solidarity (Polish trade union), Solidarity leader Lech Wałęsa at the Vatican City, Vatican. * January 20 – Iran releases the 52 Americans held for 444 days, minutes after Ronald Reagan is First inauguration of Ronald Reagan, sworn in as the 40th President of the United States, ending the Iran hostage crisis. * January 21 – The first DMC DeLorean, DeLorean automobile, a stainless steel sports car with gull-wing doors, rolls off the production line in Dunmurry, Northern Ireland. * January 24 – An 1981 Dawu ea ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Disclosure (band)
Disclosure is an English electronic music duo consisting of brothers Howard (born 11 May 1994) and Guy Lawrence (born 25 May 1991). They grew up in Reigate, Surrey. Their debut studio album, ''Settle'', released on 3 June 2013, by PMR Records, was nominated for Best Dance/Electronica Album at the 2014 Grammy Awards. They released a second studio album, ''Caracal'', on 25 September 2015 which was also nominated for Best Dance/Electronic Album at the 2016 Grammy Awards. Their third studio album, ''Energy'', was released on 28 August 2020, and was nominated for Best Dance/Electronic Album at the 2021 Grammy Awards, alongside the fourth single from the album, "My High", which was nominated for Best Dance Recording. Early life Born to professional musician parents, their father played in rock bands, including 'No Angry Man' and 'The Look Book' alongside his brother and Guy's godfather, and is now a professional auctioneer, whilst their mother, a session musician, fronted bands, t ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Leela James
Aleicha Janeice Campbell (born May 22, 1973) known professionally as Leela James, is an American R&B and soul singer-songwriter. Music career James made her debut on the soundtrack to the 2000 Jamie Foxx film '' Bait'' on The Roots song "Work", credited as Alechia James. In 2004, James toured as an opening act for The Black Eyed Peas and Macy Gray. That same year, she was featured on hip hop producer, DJ, and emcee Pete Rock's album ''Soul Survivor II'', providing vocals to the track "No Tears". In 2005, she lent her voice to the posthumously released Ray Charles album ''Genius & Friends'', duetting with the singer on the song "Compared to What". James' debut album, '' A Change Is Gonna Come'', was released on June 21, 2005. The album was conceived as a throwback to an earlier era of American soul music, building upon the legacy of 1960s and 1970s soul singers while incorporating elements of contemporary R&B, funk, and gospel. In the lyrics to the album's lead single, "Music" ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Ja Rule
Jeffrey Bruce Atkins (born February 29, 1976), better known by his stage name Ja Rule (), is an American rapper and actor. Born and raised in New York City, he debuted in 1999 with ''Venni Vetti Vecci'' and its lead single "Holla Holla". During the 2000s, Ja Rule was signed to Irv Gotti's Murder Inc. Records, formerly known as The Inc. From 1999 to 2005, Ja Rule had multiple hits that made the top 20 of the U.S. ''Billboard'' Hot 100 chart, including "Between Me and You" (featuring Christina Milian), "I'm Real (Murder Remix)" and "Ain't It Funny" (both with Jennifer Lopez)—which both topped the Hot 100—the number 1 hit "Always on Time" (featuring Ashanti), " Mesmerize" (featuring Ashanti), and " Wonderful" (featuring R. Kelly and Ashanti). Rule has been nominated for two American Music Awards and four Grammy Awards with respective collaborators Lil' Mo, Vita, Ashanti and Case. Following the release of his platinum-selling debut ''Venni Vetti Vecci'' (1999), he released ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Afrob
Robert Zemichiel (born 1 August 1977), known professionally as Afrob, is a German rapper and actor. Biography Afrob was born in Venice, Italy to Eritrean parents but moved to Germany at a young age. He grew up in the German city of Stuttgart, which is where he started his rap career. In 1994, Afrob began his rap career as a featured artist for befriended rap crews such as the Massiven Töne, Freundeskreis (FK), and the Spezializtz. Afrob's also gained early fame from his collaboration with Stuttgart Posses such as " Die Kolchose" and " FK Allstars" (et al. with Max Herre, Joy Denalane, Gentleman, and Sékou). It was not until 1999 that he released his first solo album, ''Rolle mit Hip Hop''. ''Rolle mit Hip Hop'' was distributed by Four Music and featured collaborations with the Kolchose, and the album peaked at spot 13 on the German album charts. The same year, Afrob released the single "Reimemonster" ("rhyme monsters") which featured Hamburg City rapper Ferris MC. For this ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
German Language
German ( ) is a West Germanic languages, West Germanic language mainly spoken in Central Europe. It is the most widely spoken and Official language, official or co-official language in Germany, Austria, Switzerland, Liechtenstein, and the Italy, Italian province of South Tyrol. It is also a co-official language of Luxembourg and German-speaking Community of Belgium, Belgium, as well as a national language in Namibia. Outside Germany, it is also spoken by German communities in France (Bas-Rhin), Czech Republic (North Bohemia), Poland (Upper Silesia), Slovakia (Bratislava Region), and Hungary (Sopron). German is most similar to other languages within the West Germanic language branch, including Afrikaans, Dutch language, Dutch, English language, English, the Frisian languages, Low German, Luxembourgish, Scots language, Scots, and Yiddish. It also contains close similarities in vocabulary to some languages in the North Germanic languages, North Germanic group, such as Danish lan ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Shyheim
Shyheim Dionel Franklin (born November 14, 1977) is an American rapper from New York better known simply as Shyheim. He initially gained fame as a teenager, releasing his debut album ''AKA the Rugged Child'' at the age of 16 in 1994. He has spent the majority of his career affiliated with the Wu-Tang Clan, frequently collaborating with Method Man and Ghostface Killah. As a teenager, Shyheim was considered one of hip hop's brightest prospects, being referred to as a "Wunderkind" and a "prodigy", even being admired by fellow rappers such as Jay-Z, who said he "looked up to him" in admiration in his autobiography ''Decoded (memoir), Decoded''. After 1996's The Lost Generation (album), The Lost Generation, Shyheim's career saw a string of underperforming releases over the next eighteen years, and was finally derailed due to a hit-and-run conviction. He was released from prison in early 2020. Career Music Shyheim's Virgin Records debut, ''AKA the Rugged Child''. It included the h ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Rahsaan Patterson
Rahsaan Patterson (born January 11, 1974) is an American singer and actor, best known for portraying "The Kid" on the 1980s television show ''Kids Incorporated.'' Career 1984: ''Kids Incorporated'' After appearing in a school talent show in 1984, Patterson auditioned for the television show ''Kids Incorporated''. He was cast as "The Kid", and remained on the show for the next few years, appearing alongside such future stars as Fergie, Renee Sands, Martika, Mario Lopez and Shanice. Music career After ''Kids Incorporated'', Patterson gained experience as a backup vocalist for several artists (including ''Kids'' co-star Martika). Following his vocal contributions on Colour Club's self-titled album, as well as writing for other artists (his credits include Brandy's platinum Top 5 smash "Baby", and Tevin Campbell's hit " Back to the World"). 1997–98: ''Rahsaan Patterson'' Patterson signed with MCA Records in 1995. Collaborating with Keith Crouch and Jamey Jaz,Ira Schickman, amo ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
