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Greatest Hits (A Lighter Shade Of Brown Album)
''Greatest Hits'' is a compilation album, the sixth and thus far final album released by A Lighter Shade of Brown. It was released on October 19, 1999 for Thump Records and was produced and arranged by DJ Rectangle, Pebo Rodriguez and Bill Walker. Track listing #" On a Sunday Afternoon" – 3:47 #" Latin Active" – 3:29 #"If You Wanna Groove" feat. NOVELIST – 3:43 #" Homies" – 3:31 #" Hey DJ" – 3:59 #"Dip into My Ride" – 4:37 #"Brownies" – 3:36 #" Brown & Proud" – 3:45 #"Spill the Wine" – 3:46 #"Whatever You Want" – 3:58 #"T.J. Nights" – 3:28 #"Street Life" (DJ Rectangle DJ Rectangle is an American DJ/turntablist and Dance/ Hip Hop/Club record producer. In 1993, DJ Rectangle won the US DMC Championship and the International DJ Search, to become the official DJ for Def Jam recording artist Warren G. He then to ... Remix) – 4:45 References {{DEFAULTSORT:Greatest Hits (A Lighter Shade Of Brown Album) A Lighter Shade of Brown albums 1999 greatest h ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
A Lighter Shade Of Brown
A Lighter Shade of Brown (LSOB) was an American hip hop duo from Riverside, California best known for their 1990 hit single "On a Sunday Afternoon", a success in the U.S., written by songwriters and musicians David Dunson and Micah Carson. History LSOB was formed in 1989 by One Dope Mexican (Robert Gutierrez) and Don't Try To Xerox (Bobby Ramirez). Biography Allmusic.com They recorded demos and landed a record deal soon after with small independent label Pump. Their debut album, 1990's ''Brown and Proud'', brought the group their lone Top 40 single in the U.S. with "On A Sunday Afternoon," which contained samples of The Young Rascals' 1967 hit " Groovin' " and Tommy James and the Shondells' 1969 hit " Crystal Blue Persuasion", and peaked at #39 on the ''Billboard'' Hot 100. The song also went to #1 for 2 weeks in New Zealand. The duo provided songs for Latino-market movies such as '' Mi Vida Loca'' and '' I Like It Like That'' following the release of their second LP, 199 ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Thump Records
Thump Records is a record label specialized in various genres of music. Founded by Bill Walker and Al Lopez for $10,000. In 1997 Bill Walker became its sole C.E.O. and President. History Thump's success was ignited by the popularity of its Old School and Low Rider compilation series (co-branded with Low Rider Magazine). Thump's Distributor is major label Universal, and Thump has also signed many artists under its own banner. Tierra gained hit The Intruders' 1967 song " Together", written by Gamble & Huff, which reached #18 on the ''Billboard'' Hot 100 from Boardwalk Records, and later Tierra joined Thump Records. Artists on Thump Records * Frenchy Valens * Ronnie Hudson * 3AM * Zapp Band * vixen ent * Nate Dogg * Bizzy Bone * Adolfo * Bad Mouth * Candy Man * Daphee (singer) "I Like My Hair Like This" * Deja Destinee * DJ Flash * DJ King Assassin * Domino * Don Cisco * El Chicano * Hispanic MC's * Jodi V * Joe Moses * Jonny Z * Jorge G * J.V. * Katalina * KEVI ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
If You Could See Inside Me
''If You Could See Inside Me'' is an American Hip-hop music album, and it is the fifth and final studio album by A Lighter Shade of Brown. It was released on August 10, 1999 through Associated Records. Production was handled by One Dope Mexican,Julio G, Tony G and DTTX. It features guest appearances from A.L.T., Jay Tee, Kid Frost and Steve Wilcox. Track listing #"Next To Ball"- 3:43 #"Major League"- 4:26 #"JD Interlude"- 0:56 (featuring Steve Wilcox) #"Presidential"- 4:22 (featuring Kid Frost and Jay Tee) #"Hardcore Spirits"- 4:36 (featuring A.L.T. Alvin Lowell Trivette (born May 17, 1970), known as A.L.T., is an American rapper. known for the 1991 hit "Lowrider (On the Boulevard)" (as a member of Latin Alliance) and the 1992 hit "Tequila" (No. 48 on the ''Billboard'' Hot 100). Biography ...) #"If You Could See Inside Me"- 4:01 #"Gonna Give It To You"- 3:54 #"Sunny Day"- 4:32 #"Party Don't Start"- 4:26 #"Paradise"- 4:16 #"(Hidden Track)" References External links * { ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
AllMusic
AllMusic (previously known as All Music Guide and AMG) is an American online music database. It catalogs more than three million album entries and 30 million tracks, as well as information on musicians and bands. Initiated in 1991, the database was first made available on the Internet in 1994. AllMusic is owned by RhythmOne. History AllMusic was launched as ''All Music Guide'' by Michael Erlewine, a "compulsive archivist, noted astrologer, Buddhist scholar and musician". He became interested in using computers for his astrological work in the mid-1970s and founded a software company, Matrix, in 1977. In the early 1990s, as CDs replaced LPs as the dominant format for recorded music, Erlewine purchased what he thought was a CD of early recordings by Little Richard. After buying it he discovered it was a "flaccid latter-day rehash". Frustrated with the labeling, he researched using metadata to create a music guide. In 1990, in Big Rapids, Michigan, he founded ''All Music Guide' ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
DJ Rectangle
DJ Rectangle is an American DJ/turntablist and Dance/ Hip Hop/Club record producer. In 1993, DJ Rectangle won the US DMC Championship and the International DJ Search, to become the official DJ for Def Jam recording artist Warren G. He then toured with Warren G on his Regulate tour, and continued to appear on various television shows including ''Late Night with Conan O'Brien'', ''The Jon Stewart Show'', ''Late Night with David Letterman'', MTV Spring Break, and London’s ''Top of the Pops'', to name a few. DJ Rectangle has also toured with other established artists, including R. Kelly, Heavy D, Montell Jordan, Monica, Bone Thugs n Harmony and Ice Cube. He has also performed with Snoop Dogg, Nate Dogg, The Lady of Rage, Foxy Brown, Tha Dogg Pound, The Luniz, Ron Isley, and many more. He was one of the first DJs to integrate original freestyles from major recording artists into his own mixtapes and has released an extensive set of battle records used by many successive DJs to ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
On A Sunday Afternoon
"On a Sunday Afternoon" is a song by American hip hop duo A Lighter Shade of Brown and the second single from their debut studio album, ''Brown & Proud'' (1990). Featuring singer Shiro Stokes and radio disc jockey Huggy Boy James "Dick" Hugg (also known as "Huggy Boy") (June 9, 1928 – August 30, 2006) was a radio disc jockey in Los Angeles, California. Rock and Roll Hugg was the first white disc jockey to broadcast (on station KRKD) from the front window of ..., it was produced by Jammin' James Carter. It is the group's most successful song, peaking at number 39 on the US ''Billboard'' Hot 100 and reaching number one in New Zealand for two weeks; it is certified gold in the latter country. Background and content Clif Richey, the manager of A Lighter Shade of Brown, wanted them to write a song with a vibe similar to that of " Summertime" by DJ Jazzy Jeff & The Fresh Prince, which was a hit at the time, but about what their friends and family did at the park. As a re ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Latin Active
"Latin Active" is a song by American hip hop duo A Lighter Shade of Brown and the lead single from their debut studio album ''Brown & Proud ''Brown & Proud'' is the debut studio album by Latin hip hop group A Lighter Shade of Brown from Riverside, California. It was released in 1990 through Pump Records with distribution via Quality Records. Recording sessions took place at Paramount ...'' (1990). It features singer Shiro Stokes and rapper Teardrop. It was produced by Fabe Love and Jammin' James Carter. Background and content Teardrop rhymes in both English and Spanish in the song. She declares herself as Chicana in the original version, but when the song was released as a single the lyric was substituted with "Latina". Charts References {{A Lighter Shade of Brown 1990 songs 1991 singles A Lighter Shade of Brown songs ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Homies (A Lighter Shade Of Brown Song)
"Homies" is a song by American hip hop duo A Lighter Shade of Brown and the second single from their second studio album ''Hip Hop Locos'' (1992). It was produced by Jammin' James Carter and peaked at number 57 on the ''Billboard'' Hot 100. Background and composition DTTX stated regarding to the song, "We were writing about some of the feelings two friends go through when they grow up together, from youth to old age. Everybody–Latino or not–can relate to that." The song also contains a sample of "Tracks of My Tears" by The Miracles The Miracles (also known as Smokey Robinson and the Miracles from 1965 to 1972) were an American vocal group that was the first successful recording act for Berry Gordy's Motown Records, and one of the most important and most influential groups .... Charts References {{A Lighter Shade of Brown 1992 singles 1992 songs A Lighter Shade of Brown songs Songs written by Smokey Robinson Songs about friendship ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Hey DJ (The World's Famous Supreme Team Song)
"Hey! DJ" is a song by The World's Famous Supreme Team. Writing is credited to Larry Price (Sedivine the Mastermind), Ronald Larkins Jr. (Just Allah the Superstar), and Malcolm McLaren and it was produced by Stephen Hague. Released on 12" in 1984 on Island Records, there were three mixes included. The song refers to McLaren's previous hit "Buffalo Gals (Malcolm McLaren song), Buffalo Gals", which the group featured on. "Hey DJ" peaked at number fifteen on the US soul chart. Release "Hey D.J." was released in Europe on Charisma Records in February 1984. The song was released in the United States through Atlantic Records. Reception From contemporary reviews, Jim Zebora of ''Record-Journal'' described the song as "one of the better raps to hit vinyl in recent memory" and a must-have for any record collector who "still spins "Rapper's Delight" and "The Breaks (song), The Breaks"." Musician Limahl reviewed the single in ''Smash Hits'' noting that despite not working with Malcolm McLar ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Brown & Proud
''Brown & Proud'' is the debut studio album by Latin hip hop group A Lighter Shade of Brown from Riverside, California. It was released in 1990 through Pump Records with distribution via Quality Records. Recording sessions took place at Paramount Recording Studios, Trax Recording Studio and Image Recorders in Hollywood, and at Beach Recording Studios in Redondo Beach. Production was handled by Fabe Love, Jammin' James Carter, D.J. Romeo, D.J. Battlecat and Tony G. It features guest appearances from Chulo, Huggy Boy, Teardrop, King Ed and Shiro. The album peaked at #184 on the ''Billboard'' 200 and #8 on the Heatseekers Albums in the United States. It spawned three singles: "T.J. Nights", " Latin Active" and " On a Sunday Afternoon". The latter two made it to the ''Billboard'' charts, peaking at #59 and #39 respectively on the Hot 100. Track listing Samples *"Bouncin'" **"Think (About It)" by Lyn Collins **"More Bounce to the Ounce" by Zapp **"Boyz-N-The-Hood (Remix)" by E ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
