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Grammy Award For Best Rap Solo Performance
The Grammy Award for Best Rap Solo Performance was awarded from 1991 to 2011, alongside the Best Rap Performance by a Duo or Group. Previously, a single award was presented for Best Rap Performance. In 2003, this award was split into separate awards for Best Female Rap Solo Performance and Best Male Rap Solo Performance. In 2005, it was again presented as a single award. As of 2012, the award was permanently discontinued due to a major overhaul of Grammy categories. Since 2012, all solo and duo/group rap performances has been shifted to the revived Best Rap Performance category. Years reflect the year in which the Grammy Awards were presented, for works released from October a year and a half prior to September the previous year. Recipients Each year is linked to the article about the Grammy Awards held that year. Multiple wins ;4 wins *Eminem ;3 wins *Missy Elliott ;2 wins * LL Cool J *Kanye West *Will Smith Multiple nominations ;8 nominations *Eminem ;7 no ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Grammy Award
The Grammy Awards, stylized as GRAMMY, and often referred to as The Grammys, are awards presented by The Recording Academy of the United States to recognize outstanding achievements in music. They are regarded by many as the most prestigious and significant awards in the music industry in the United States, and thus the show is frequently called "music's biggest night". The trophy depicts a gilded gramophone, and the original idea was to call them the "Gramophone Awards". The Grammys are the first of the Big Three networks' major music awards held annually, and are considered one of the four major annual American entertainment awards with the Academy Awards (for films), the Emmy Awards (for television), and the Tony Awards (for theater). The first Grammy Awards ceremony was held on May 4, 1959, to honor the musical accomplishments of performers for the year 1958. After the 2011 ceremony, the Recording Academy overhauled many Grammy Award categories for 2012. The 67th Ann ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Here Comes The Hammer
"Here Comes the Hammer" is a song written and performed by American rapper MC Hammer, first released on his third album, ''Please Hammer Don't Hurt 'Em'' (1990). It was also released as a single, which reached number 54 on the US ''Billboard'' Hot 100. The song also reached the Top 20 on the ''Billboard'' Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs and Hot Rap Songs charts. It was also nominated for a Grammy Award. At the time of its release, the music video accompanying the release of the single was one of the most expensive ever. Lyrics and music ''Hartford Courant'' critic Dawne Simon described "Here Comes the Hammer" as "upbeat", but the lyrics as "egotistical chants". ''Billboard'' described it as a "James Brown-inspired funk rave, replete with rapid-fire rhyming, a rousing chant at the chorus and infectious synth line". The song samples Brown's 1970 hit " Super Bad". Reception ''Billboard'' considered "Here Comes the Hammer" to be a "winner". However, although the three previous singles from th ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Ditty (Paperboy Song)
"Ditty" is a song by American rapper Paperboy from his debut studio album, '' The Nine Yards'' (1993). It is the opening track on the album and was issued as the album's lead single. The song is primarily based around a sample of Zapp's " Doo Wa Ditty (Blow That Thing)", but it also contains a sample of James Brown's " Funky President (People It's Bad)". "Ditty" is Paperboy's only song to chart on the ''Billboard'' Hot 100, peaking at No. 10 in 1993. It was awarded a platinum certification from the Recording Industry Association of America. In 1994, the song was nominated for a Grammy Award for Best Rap Solo Performance, but lost to "Let Me Ride" by Dr. Dre. Credits and personnel *Vocals: Mitchell Johnson *Mastered by: Phil Austin *Mixed by: Gary "D.J. GLE" Ellis *Instruments: Dave Cochrane Track listing #"Ditty" (Explicit) - 4:02 #"Ditty" (Edited) - 3:56 #"Ditty" (Album Version) - 4:59 #"Ditty" (Remix - Explicit) - 5:04 #"Ditty" (Remix - Edited) - 5:04 #"Ditty" (Radio Mix - ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Paperboy (rapper)
Mitchell Charles Johnson (born October 2, 1969) better known by his stage name Paperboy, is an American rapper. He is best known for his single " Ditty" which charted at #10 on the Hot 100 in 1993. Johnson was born in San Diego, California, and later moved to Oakland. Career Paperboy's associated acts were R. Kelly, Eazy-E, and Rhythm D. His most acclaimed album was his 1993 debut, '' The Nine Yards'', which was certified gold by the Recording Industry Association of America (RIAA). The album featured 10 tracks with G-Funk influenced production from Rhythm D, who was known for producing for artists on Ruthless Records such as Eazy-E, B.G. Knocc Out, and Dresta. Its single " Ditty" is Paperboy's most successful single. Paperboy's second album, ''City to City'', was released in 1996. Discography Studio albums * '' The Nine Yards'' (1993) * ''City to City'' (1996) * ''The Love Never Dies'' (2004) * ''The New News'' (2008) Singles External links Paperboyat AllMusic AllMu ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Let Me Ride
"Let Me Ride" is a song by American rapper and producer Dr. Dre, released in August 1993 by Death Row, Interscope and Priority as the third and final single from his debut studio album, ''The Chronic'' (1992). It experienced moderate success on the charts, until it became a massive hit when Dre won Best Rap Solo Performance for at the 36th Annual Grammy Awards. The song features singers Ruben and Jewell, as well as uncredited vocals by fellow rapper Snoop Dogg, who wrote the song. Dr. Dre's lyrics were written by RBX, originally intended for a different track. Dr. Dre, RBX and Snoop Dogg share songwriting credits for the song. "Let Me Ride"'s chorus involves both a sample and an interpolation of the chorus of the 1976 Parliament song " Mothership Connection (Star Child)", which itself quotes the Negro spiritual " Swing Down Sweet Chariot". "Let Me Ride" also samples James Brown's "Funky Drummer" and Bill Withers's 1973 single "Kissing My Love". Music video The accompanying ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
1994 Grammy Awards
The 36th Annual Grammy Awards were held on March 1, 1994. They recognized accomplishments by musicians from the previous year. Whitney Houston was the Big Winner winning 3 awards including Record of the Year and Album of the Year while opening the show with "I Will Always Love You". Audrey Hepburn's win made her the fifth person to become an EGOT, and the first person to complete the status posthumously. Paul Simon was the first performer of the evening. Performers * Whitney Houston – I Will Always Love You * Kenny G & Toni Braxton – Breathe Again * Gloria Estefan w/ Tito Puente, Sheila E. and Arturo Sandoval – Mi Tierra * Garth Brooks – Standing Outside the Fire * Clint Black & Wynonna Judd - A Bad Goodbye * Sting – If I Ever Lose My Faith in You * Aerosmith – Livin' on the Edge * Billy Joel – The River Of Dreams -- In retaliation of the producers cutting Frank Sinatra's acceptance speech short, Joel intentionally prolonged the song with extended beats of s ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Marky Mark And The Funky Bunch
Marky Mark and the Funky Bunch was an American hip-hop group formed in 1991 by Mark Wahlberg (alias Marky Mark), Scott Gee, Hector the Booty Inspector, DJ-T, and Ashey Ace. The group's best known song is "Good Vibrations", which made it to number one on the ''Billboard'' Hot 100 in 1991, while their follow-up song " Wildside" peaked at number 10. History Marky Mark and the Funky Bunch released their debut album, '' Music for the People'' on July 23, 1991. The album was a huge success for the group, making it to No. 1 on the Top Heatseekers chart and No. 21 on the ''Billboard'' 200. The album's success was fueled by two top-10 singles, both of which were certified gold, "Good Vibrations", which went to No. 1 on the ''Billboard'' Hot 100, and " Wildside" which went to No. 10 on the Hot 100. The album itself first went gold on November 15, 1991, before being certified platinum on January 14, 1992. At the height of the group's success, they also had a video game released by Digi ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Strictly Business (LL Cool J Song)
Strictly Business may refer to: * ''Strictly Business'' (EPMD album), an album by EPMD ** "Strictly Business" (EPMD song), the debut single by EPMD from its debut album, ''Strictly Business'' * ''Strictly Business'' (Haystak & Jelly Roll album), 2011 * ''Strictly Business'' (1931 film), a 1931 British comedy film directed by Mary Field and Jacqueline Logan * ''Strictly Business'' (1962 film), a 1962 Soviet film based on O. Henry stories * ''Strictly Business'' (1991 film), a 1991 American comedy film directed by Kevin Hooks ** ''Strictly Business'' (soundtrack), the soundtrack to the 1991 comedy film, ''Strictly Business'' ** Strictly Business (LL Cool J song), from the soundtrack to the 1991 film * Strictly Business (professional wrestling), a professional wrestling stable in National Wrestling Alliance {{disambiguation ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Addams Groove
"Addams Groove" is a single performed by hip-hop artist Hammer that was released as the theme song to the 1991 film ''The Addams Family''. It was the second single from his 1991 album, ''Too Legit to Quit'', included in the track list for the cassette version of the album but not the CD. The song was his fifth and last top-10 hit in the United States and was the recipient of the Golden Raspberry Award for Worst Original Song at the 12th Golden Raspberry Awards in 1992. The song was also parodied by Italian comedy music duo Giovanni Alamia and Tony Sperandeo with the title of "Rap Ghiaccio" and was taken from their album of the same year of the release of the song "Brutti, sporchi e monelli". Music video A music video was produced to promote the single. It featured Hammer and several of his dancers performing in their unique style around the Addams mansion as well as most of the cast of the film. The video opens with Hammer pleading with Wednesday (Christina Ricci) and Pugsley ( J ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Baby Got Back
"Baby Got Back" is a song written, co-produced and recorded by American rapper Sir Mix-a-Lot. Released in May 1992 by Def American and Reprise as the second single from his third album, '' Mack Daddy'' (1992), the song samples the 1986 Detroit techno single "Technicolor" by Channel One. At the time of its original release, the song caused controversy because of its outspoken and blatantly sexual lyrics objectifying women, as well as specific references to the buttocks, which some people found objectionable. The song's accompanying music video was briefly banned by MTV. Mix-a-Lot defended the song as being empowering to curvaceous women who were being shown skinny models as an ideal for beauty. "Baby Got Back" topped the US ''Billboard'' Hot 100, and spent five weeks atop the chart. It was the second best-selling song in the US in 1992. The song was ranked number 17 on VH1's "100 Greatest Songs of Hip Hop" in 2008. In October 2023, ''Billboard'' ranked it among the "500 Bes ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Sir Mix-a-Lot
Anthony L. Ray (born August 12, 1963), better known by his stage name Sir Mix-a-Lot or his CB handle Prime Minista, is an American rapper. He is best known for his 1992 hit song " Baby Got Back", which peaked at number one on the ''Billboard'' Hot 100. Early life Anthony Ray was born on August 12, 1963, in Auburn, Washington, and grew up in Seattle's Central District. In Ray's youth, his mother worked as a licensed practical nurse at the King County Jail. Ray was a fan of hip hop and started rapping in the early 1980s. While living in the Bryant Manor apartments on 19th Ave and East Yesler Way, Anthony Ray started school at Roosevelt High School, near the University District, when the Seattle Public School District was in the throes of what would be a 21-year experiment to integrate the school system. Students were bused from their neighborhoods to schools at the other end of the city. From 1978 to 1999, when the busing program was in operation, minorities carried the burde ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
1993 Grammy Awards
The 35th Annual Grammy Awards were held on February 24, 1993 and recognized accomplishments by musicians from the previous year. The nominations were announced on January 7, 1993. The evening's host was the American stand-up comedian Garry Shandling, who hosted the ceremony for the third time. The CBS network broadcast the show live from the Shrine Auditorium in Los Angeles, California. This particular Grammy live broadcast was the commercially most successful of its kind in the 1990s. As Nielsen Media Research and ''Billboard'' magazine stated on January 10, 2004, "the highest-rated Grammy show of the 1990s was the 1993 telecast, which got a 19.9 rating/31 share and 30 million United States viewers" alone. British guitarist and singer Eric Clapton was the night's big winner, winning six awards out of nine nominations including Album, Song and Record of the Year. Michael Jackson received the Grammy Legend Award from his sister Janet Jackson. A small segment of the show was "How ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
