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I Am Not A Human Being II
''I Am Not a Human Being II'' is the tenth studio album by American rapper Lil Wayne. It was released on March 26, 2013, by Young Money Entertainment, Cash Money Records and Republic Records.Recording sessions took place during 2006 to 2012, with Lil Wayne serving as the records executive producers, alongside Ronald "Slim" Williams and Birdman, who enlisted a wide variety of record producers such as Cool & Dre, Mike Will Made It, David Banner, T-Minus, Diplo, Juicy J and Street Runner, among others. The album serves as the sequel to ''I Am Not a Human Being'' (2010), incorporating the elements of these hip hop styles. The album was supported by three singles: "No Worries" featuring Detail, " Love Me" featuring Drake and Future, and "Rich As Fuck" featuring 2 Chainz; the latter of which peaked at numbers 29, 9 and 38 respectively, on the US ''Billboard'' Hot 100. It was the last album Lil Wayne released under Cash Money Records. ''I Am Not a Human Being II'' was included ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Lil Wayne
Dwayne Michael Carter Jr. (born September 27, 1982), known professionally as Lil Wayne, is an American rapper, singer, songwriter, and record executive. His career began in 1995, at the age of 12, when he was signed by rapper Birdman (rapper), Birdman, joining Cash Money Records as the youngest member of the label. From then on, Wayne was the flagship artist of Cash Money Records before ending his association with the company in June 2018. Regarded as one of the most influential hip hop artists of his generation by ''XXL (magazine), XXL'', he has often been cited as one of the greatest rappers of all time. In 1995, Wayne was put in a duo with label-mate B.G. (rapper), B.G. (at the time known as Lil Doogie) and they recorded an album, True Story (The B.G.'z album), ''True Story'', released that year, although Wayne (at the time known as Baby D) only appeared on three tracks. Wayne and B.G. soon joined the southern hip hop group Hot Boys, with Cash Money label-mates Juvenile (ra ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Eric Lewis (pianist)
Eric Robert Lewis (born May 13, 1973), popularly known as ELEW, is an American jazz pianist who has found cross-over success playing rock and pop music. He is known for his unconventional and physical playing style, which eschews a piano bench and includes reaching inside the piano lid to pull at the strings directly, as well as the creation that he calls "Rockjazz", a genre that "takes the improvisational aspect of jazz and 'threads it through the eye of the needle of rock.'" Lewis began his career as a jazz purist, playing as a sideman for jazz artists like Wynton Marsalis, Cassandra Wilson, Elvin Jones, Jon Hendricks, and Roy Hargrove as well as performing as a member of the Lincoln Center Jazz Orchestra. However, he eventually became interested in rock music and embarked on a solo career as a crossover musician, quickly gaining recognition for his instrumental "Rockjazz" piano covers of mainstream rock hits like The Rolling Stones' "Paint It, Black" and The Killers' " Mr. Brig ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Rapping
Rapping (also rhyming, spitting, emceeing or MCing) is a musical form of vocal delivery that incorporates "rhyme, rhythmic speech, and street vernacular". It is performed or chanted, usually over a backing beat or musical accompaniment. The components of rap include "content" (what is being said), "flow" (rhythm, rhyme), and "delivery" (cadence, tone). Rap differs from spoken-word poetry in that it is usually performed off-time to musical accompaniment. Rap is a primary ingredient of hip hop music commonly associated with that genre; however, the origins of rap predate hip-hop culture by many years. Precursors to modern rap include the West African griot tradition, Cockney rhyming slang, certain vocal styles of blues, jazz, 1960s African-American poetry and ''Sprechgesang''. The use of rap in popular music originated in the Bronx, New York City in the 1970s, alongside the hip hop genre and cultural movement. Rapping developed from the role of master of ceremonies (MC) at ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Studio Album
An album is a collection of audio recordings issued on compact disc (CD), Phonograph record, vinyl, audio tape, or another medium such as Digital distribution#Music, digital distribution. Albums of recorded sound were developed in the early 20th century as individual Phonograph record#78 rpm disc developments, 78 rpm records collected in a bound book resembling a photograph album; this format evolved after 1948 into single vinyl LP record, long-playing (LP) records played at revolutions per minute, rpm. The album was the dominant form of recorded music expression and consumption from the mid-1960s to the early 21st century, a period known as the album era. Vinyl LPs are still issued, though album sales in the 21st-century have mostly focused on CD and MP3 formats. The 8-track tape was the first tape format widely used alongside vinyl from 1965 until being phased out by 1983 and was gradually supplanted by the cassette tape during the 1970s and early 1980s; the populari ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Rich As Fuck
"Rich As Fuck" (edited for explicit album as "Rich As F**k" and for clean album as "Rich As F***") is a song by American hip hop recording artist Lil Wayne, sent to urban radio on April 9, 2013, as the third and final single from his tenth studio album, '' I Am Not a Human Being II'' (2013). The song, produced by T-Minus and Nikhil Seetharam, features a guest appearance from fellow rapper 2 Chainz. The song has since peaked at number 38 on the US ''Billboard'' Hot 100 and at number 11 on the ''Billboard'' Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs. Background On January 6, 2013, the song "Rich As Fuck," featuring rapper 2 Chainz leaked unmastered and was originally set to be the second single from '' I Am Not a Human Being II'', but " Love Me" was released as a single instead. On April 9, 2013, "Rich As Fuck" was released as the third and final single from the album. The official version of the song was remastered and the first and second verse were switched around, compared to the leaked version ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Love Me (Lil Wayne Song)
"Love Me" is a song by American rapper Lil Wayne featuring Canadian rapper Drake and fellow American rapper Future from the former's tenth studio album ''I Am Not a Human Being II'' (2013). Written by the artists alongside producers Mike WiLL Made It and A+, it was released on January 18, 2013 by Young Money Entertainment, Cash Money Records, and Republic Records as the second single from the album. It also appeared for free download on the Rich Gang mixtape ''Rich Gang: Allstars''. The song became a top ten hit, peaking at number nine on the US ''Billboard'' Hot 100 and becoming Lil Wayne's 18th top ten single on that chart. It also became Future's first top 10 hit and most successful single until " Mask Off," which peaked at number five on the ''Billboard'' Hot 100 in May, 2017. Background The song leaked online in late December 2012, after Cash Money’s DJ E-Feezy premiered ''I Am Not a Human Being II''s lead single on December 29, 2012. The artwork for the single wa ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
No Worries (Lil Wayne Song)
"No Worries" is a song by American hip hop recording artist Lil Wayne, released on September 3, 2012, as the lead single from his tenth studio album, ''I Am Not a Human Being II''. It features vocals from Detail and was produced by Detail himself, along with the production team The Order. Background The song was originally set to be Wayne's next single from his upcoming album. After many push backs on the release of his twelfth mixtape, he decided to include the song on '' Dedication 4'' (2012), and was officially released September 3, 2012, as the first single from his then-upcoming tenth studio album ''I Am Not a Human Being II'' (2013). Complex named the song #50 on their list of best songs of 2012. Music video The music video premiered on MTV on November 21, 2012, and then on BET's 106 & Park on November 26, 2012, and was directed by Colin Tilley. The video pays homage to the film ''Fear and Loathing in Las Vegas ''Fear and Loathing in Las Vegas: A Savage Journey to ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Dedication 5
''Dedication 5'' is a mixtape by American rapper Lil Wayne, hosted by DJ Drama. The mixtape was released on September 1, 2013. It is the fifth installment of Lil Wayne's "''Dedication''" series, following its predecessors '' The Dedication'', ''Dedication 2'', ''Dedication 3'' and '' Dedication 4''. It's also the fifth installment of Lil Wayne's "Gangsta Grillz" series. The mixtape features guest appearances from The Weeknd, Chance the Rapper, Jae Millz, Future, Birdman, Mack Maine, T.I., Vado and Kidd Kidd among others. Background On June 10, 2013 Lil Wayne released a freestyle over Ace Hood's hit ”Bugatti” instrumental featuring fellow Young Money artist Boo, which was later confirmed to be the first song from ''Dedication 5''. Later that day DJ Drama confirmed on his Twitter that the mixtape is coming by stating: "Yup. D5. Tunechi. Dram. YM. Stay tuned. But pleaaaase.... b patient." hinting that the mixtape was still in development. Mack Maine intensified the topic wh ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Dedication 4
''Dedication 4'' is a mixtape by Lil Wayne, hosted by DJ Drama. The mixtape was originally supposed to be released on August 15, 2012, but got delayed several times and was released on September 3, 2012. It is the fourth installment of Lil Wayne's ''Dedication'' series, following its predecessors '' The Dedication'', ''Dedication 2'' and ''Dedication 3''. It's also the fourth installment of Lil Wayne's "Gangsta Grillz" series. Background On July 15, 2012, Wayne announced that the mixtape will be released some time in August, 2012 stating "''Dedikation 4 coming next month.''" DJ Drama revealed to MTV that Cortez Bryant told him that Wayne "''had been mentioning it and was gearing up''", and during a stop of Drake's Club Paradise Tour Bryant told him "''it was a 100% go".'' On August 1, 2012, Lil Wayne confirmed the release date of the mixtape when he called into DJ Drama's Hot 107.9 radio show. Wayne then also named three instrumentals ("Cashin Out", "I Don't Like" and "Burn") tha ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
T-Minus (record Producer)
Tyler Mathew Carl Williams (born February 25, 1988), professionally known as T-Minus, is a Canadian record producer. He has produced hit records and worked with many popular artists including Lil Wayne, Eminem, Drake, Nicki Minaj, The Weeknd, Kendrick Lamar, Camila Cabello, Travis Scott, Justin Bieber, Belly, ASAP Rocky, Big Sean, DJ Khaled, 2 Chainz, Lana Del Rey, Sia, J. Cole, and more. He is one of Drake's longest and most frequent collaborators, contributing to songs such as "HYFR", " The Motto", "Make Me Proud" (featuring Nicki Minaj) and " Blem". He has garnered over 20 awards and nominations including Grammys, Platinum certifications, and BMI's Producer of the Year (earned on multiple occasions). Early life T-Minus first started experimenting with music as a student at Pickering High School. "I’ve always loved music," he says. "I used to play the drums, so I’ve always been interested in music in that way." After sitting at the drum kit for a few years, he decided ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Soulja Boy
DeAndre Cortez Way (born July 28, 1990), known professionally as Soulja Boy (formerly Soulja Boy Tell 'Em), is an American rapper and record producer. He rose to prominence, after his self published debut single "Crank That (Soulja Boy)" peaked at number 1 on the U.S. ''Billboard'' Hot 100, for seven non-consecutive weeks in 2007. He then released his debut album '' Souljaboytellem.com'' (2007), which also included the single " Soulja Girl". His second album '' iSouljaBoyTellem'' (2008), included in the U.S. ''Billboard'' Hot 100 top 20 singles "Turn My Swag On" and "Kiss Me thru the Phone". Way was listed at number 18 on the ''Forbes'' list of Hip-Hop Cash Kings of 2010 for earning $7 million that year. Early life Way was born in Chicago and moved to Atlanta at the age of six, where he became interested in rap music. At age 14, he moved to Batesville, Mississippi, with his father. Musical career 2004–2007: Early recordings and building an Internet following Way's father ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
