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I Always Feel Like
" I Always Feel Like" is the lead single released from TRU's fourth studio album, '' Tru 2 da Game''. Background The song incorporated the melody and contained re-sung elements of Rockwell's 1984 hit, " Somebody's Watching Me", with Mo B. Dick singing the hook from the original song. Mo B. Dick also produced the song, along with fellow Beats By the Pound members KLC Craig Stephen Lawson (born July 15, 1969), known professionally as KLC, is an American record producer, DJ, and drummer. He found fame as a member of No Limit Records' in-house production team Beats by the Pound. Since leaving the label, he has ... and Craig B. Master P, Silkk the Shocker and Mia X performed the song. Released less than a month before ''Tru 2 da Game'', "I Always Feel Like" became the group's most successful single, reaching number 71 on the ''Billboard'' Hot 100. It was also a sizable rap hit, peaking at number 11 on the ''Billboard'' Hot Rap Singles. Single track listing #"I Always Feel ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
TRU (group)
TRU (an abbreviation of The Real Untouchables) was an American hip hop group from New Orleans, active from 1989 to 2005. The group originally consisted of rappers on the New Orleans-founded record label, No Limit Records. The members are brothers Master P, C-Murder, and Silkk the Shocker. The group released six albums, incorporating the typical No Limit formula of G-funk rhythms married to hardcore gangsta lyrics. History The group originally consisted of Master P, C-Murder, Silkk the Shocker. King George, Big Ed the Assassin, Cali G, Sonya C, Chilee Powdah and Milkman, before being shortened to just Master P, C-Murder and Silkk the Shocker. The group's first two releases, 1993's '' Who's Da Killer?'' and 1992's ''Understanding the Criminal Mind'', were released independently through In-a-minute Records. In 1995, the group released their third album, ''True'' on No Limit Records, which had been established the previous year. In 1997, the group was shortened to include just t ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
I Miss My Homies
"I Miss My Homies" is the first single from American rapper Master P's 1997 studio album, ''Ghetto D'', produced by Mo B. Dick & Odell of Beats By The Pound. The single was released a month prior to the album's unveiling. The song featured Silkk the Shocker, O'Dell, Sons of Funk, Mo B. Dick, and Pimp C. The song contains an element of sample of "Brandy" by The O'Jays from the 1978 album ''So Full of Love ''So Full Of Love'' is a 1978 album by The O'Jays. The album contains the #1 R&B hit " Use ta Be My Girl", and was awarded RIAA Platinum Certification for sales of 1,000,000 copies. The single "Brandy" has long been speculated by many fans to b ...''. Charts and certifications Weekly charts Certifications References 1997 singles 1997 songs Master P songs Mystikal songs Silkk the Shocker songs Pimp C songs Songs written by Pimp C {{1990s-single-stub ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Rap Songs
Hot Rap Songs (formerly known as Hot Rap Tracks and Hot Rap Singles) is a chart released weekly by '' Billboard'' in the United States. It lists the 25 most popular hip-hop/rap songs, calculated weekly by airplay on rhythmic and urban radio stations and sales in hip hop-focused or exclusive markets. Streaming data and digital downloads were added to the methodology of determining chart rankings in 2012. From 1989 through 2001, it was based on how much the single sold in that given week. The song with the most weeks at number one is "Old Town Road", with a total of 20 weeks. Chart statistics and other facts Artists with the most number-one singles Note: Rihanna is a featured artist on all her number-one singles. Artists with the most consecutive weeks at number one *25 weeks – Lil Wayne ("Lollipop", " A Milli") *20 weeks – Drake ("I'm On One", "Headlines"); T-Pain (" Good Life", "Low"); T.I. ("Whatever You Like", " Live Your Life") *19 weeks – 50 Cent ("Candy Shop", "H ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Billboard Hot 100
The ''Billboard'' Hot 100 is the music industry standard record chart in the United States for songs, published weekly by '' Billboard'' magazine. Chart rankings are based on sales (physical and digital), radio play, and online streaming in the United States. The weekly tracking period for sales was initially Monday to Sunday when Nielsen started tracking sales in 1991, but was changed to Friday to Thursday in July 2015. This tracking period also applies to compiling online streaming data. Radio airplay, which, unlike sales figures and streaming, is readily available on a real-time basis, is also tracked on a Friday to Thursday cycle effective with the chart dated July 17, 2021 (previously Monday to Sunday and before July 2015, Wednesday to Tuesday). A new chart is compiled and officially released to the public by ''Billboard'' on Tuesdays but post-dated to the following Saturday. The first number-one song of the ''Billboard'' Hot 100 was " Poor Little Fool" by Ricky Ne ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Silkk The Shocker
Vyshonn King Miller (born June 18, 1975), better known by his stage name Silkk the Shocker, is an American rapper and actor. He originally went under the stage name Silkk, but later adopted Silkk the Shocker after the release of his first album. He has now signed partnership with his brother Master P and his nephew Romeo label No Limit Forever. Music career 1996–1998: ''The Shocker and Charge It 2 Da Game'' Silkk the Shocker rose to fame in the mid-late 1990s. After striking a deal with Priority, No Limit Records released Silkk's debut album '' The Shocker'' in August 1996, produced by Beats By The Pound, DJ Daryl, K-Lou and T-Bone. After changing his name to Silkk the Shocker, he went on to appear on numerous albums from TRU's ''Tru 2 da Game'', Mia X's ''Unlady Like'', and Mystikal's ''Unpredictable''. He used the Shocker alias on a few No Limit albums in 1997. Silkk would appear on Master P's 1997 hit "Make 'Em Say Uhh!" which is featured on Master P's 1997 album ''Ghetto ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Master P
Percy Robert Miller Sr. (born April 29, 1967), known by his stage name Master P, is an American rapper, record executive, record producer, actor, and entrepreneur. He is the founder of the record label No Limit Records, which was relaunched as New No Limit Records through Universal Records and Koch Records, and again as Guttar Music Entertainment, and currently, No Limit Forever Records. He is also the founder and CEO of P. Miller Enterprises and Better Black Television, which was a short-lived online television network. Miller gained fame in the mid-1990s with the success of his hip hop group TRU as well as his fifth solo rap album '' Ice Cream Man'', which contained his first single " Mr. Ice Cream Man". Miller's popularity grew in 1997 after the success of his Platinum single "Make 'Em Say Uhh!". In total, Miller has released 15 studio albums. Early life Percy Robert Miller was born and raised in Central City in the Third Ward of Uptown New Orleans, Louisiana in the Ca ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Somebody's Watching Me
"Somebody's Watching Me" is a song recorded by American singer Rockwell, released by the Motown label in 1984, as the lead single from his debut studio album of the same name. It features guest vocals by brothers Michael Jackson (in the chorus) and Jermaine Jackson (additional backing vocals). The song became a major commercial success internationally, topping the charts in Belgium, France, and Spain, and reaching the top 5 in Canada, West Germany, the Netherlands, New Zealand, South Africa, Sweden, Switzerland, and the United States. In the UK, it reached No. 6 and is Rockwell's only top 40 hit on the UK Singles Chart. Background and composition Rockwell is a son of Motown CEO Berry Gordy. At the time of the recording, Rockwell was estranged from his father and living with Ray Singleton, his father's ex-wife and the mother of his older half-brother, Kerry Gordy. Singleton served as executive producer on the project and would occasionally play some demo tracks to Berry. The eld ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Hoody Hooo
"Hoody Hooo" is the first single from TRU's 1999 album ''Da Crime Family'', and released on No Limit Records. The single was written by Master P, Silkk The Shocker, and C-Murder and is produced by then WNBA athlete Chantel Tremitiere and Beats By the Pound's KLC. The song peaked at #31 on the Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Singles & Tracks. Sample credits The song contains samples from the theme to the 1978 horror film, ''Halloween''. Music video The music video was shot in New Orleans, Louisiana. The video starts off with Master P, Silkk The Shocker, and C-Murder in a military base in the future. Also in the video, there are numerous occasions when female dancers are dancing to a white background. Although there appear to be a large number of dancers, there are actually only two thanks to the use of computer graphics. Most of the TRU members are wearing Ricky Williams jerseys, since he was still playing for the New Orleans Saints The New Orleans Saints are a professional America ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Make 'Em Say Uhh!
"Make Em Say Uhh!" is the second single from Master P's 1997 studio album ''Ghetto D'', produced by KLC. The album was released in 1997, but the single was not released until January 1998 though Priority Records and Master P's No Limit Records. The song featured performers Fiend, Silkk The Shocker, Mia X and Mystikal. It reached #16 on the ''Billboard'' Hot 100, making it Master P's highest-charting single at the time (and later would tie with "I Got the Hook-Up!"). The single was certified Platinum by the RIAA. Music video The music video, directed by Michael Martin, took place on a basketball court, with Master P, the other performers, and members of Master P's No Limit crew dancing and playing basketball. A gold tank is driven to the court, and performers dance on it. A gorilla mascot dunks a basketball and performs acrobatics. Featured in the video is an appearance from professional basketball player Shaquille O'Neal who is enthusiastic in the prowess of the performers. ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Mia X
Mia Young (born January 9, 1970), better known by her stage name Mia X, is an American rapper and songwriter. She was the first female emcee to get a contract with rapper and entertainment magnate, Master P on his successful record label No Limit Records. She is known for collaborations with several No Limit Records artists, including Master P and Silkk the Shocker on the seminal albums, '' Ice Cream Man'', ''Ghetto D'' and '' Charge It 2 Da Game''. Personal life Young was born in the 7th Ward housing projects in New Orleans, Louisiana. In 2006 in a magazine article, her publicist releases a statement of an upcoming cookbook. Before her cookbook she did on online page on instagram #teamwhipdempots. Her cookbook was finally released in 2018. In the 2010s, Mia X was diagnosed with uterine cancer and beat it. In surgery for the cancer, the surgeons accidentally "tore her cornea off", and that left her with 73% vision in one eye. Music career Music beginnings Mia X and her car ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
The Medicine Men
The Medicine Men (or Beats by the Pound) are a New Orleans, Louisiana-based American music production team made up of KLC, Mo B. Dick, Craig B, Carlos Stephens, DJ Daryl, and O'Dell. The collective helped sell 30 million records for Master P's No Limit Records, from 1995 to 1999, as well the majority of releases from No Limit Records during the days it was distributed by Priority Records. They would later receive nomination for Producers of the Year and collectively be voted as one of Hip-Hop's "Thirty Most Powerful People" by The Source in 1999. From 1995 to 1999 many of The Medicine Men productions feature hooks from Mo B. Dick or O'Dell credited as a featured artist. Singles produced Other production Members ;Current members * KLC (1995–present) * Mo B. Dick (1995–present) * Craig B (1996–present) * O'Dell (1997–present) * Carlos Stephens Carlos Stephens aka Clos, is a record producer from New Orleans, Louisiana. He found fame as a member of No Limit ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Rockwell (musician)
Kennedy William Gordy (born March 15, 1964), better known by his stage name Rockwell, is an American singer. He is most well known for his hit 1984 single "Somebody's Watching Me" which features Michael Jackson on the chorus vocals. He is the son of Motown founder Berry Gordy. Other relatives include singers Redfoo, Rhonda Ross Kendrick, and Sky Blu; they are his half-siblings and half-nephew, respectively. Early life Kennedy William Gordy is the son of Motown founder and CEO Berry Gordy and Margaret Norton. His father named him Kennedy William after John F. Kennedy and William "Smokey" Robinson. Career To avoid the appearance of nepotism, he secured his record deal without his father's knowledge. Motown actually came up with the name Rockwell and the young Gordy agreed to the change because he believed he "rocked well." In 1984, Rockwell had his biggest single, "Somebody's Watching Me", with childhood friend Michael Jackson singing the chorus lyrics and Jermaine Jackson sing ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
