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Iamsu!
Sudan Ameer Williams (born November 16, 1989), better known by his stage name Iamsu! (stylized as IamSu! or IAMSU!), is an American rapper and record producer from Richmond, California. He is the co-founder and lead member of the hip-hop group the HBK Gang, HBK Gang, which was formed in 2008 and joined by fellow Bay Area artists including Kehlani and Sage the Gemini. He is best known for his guest appearances on Sage the Gemini's 2013 single "Gas Pedal" and LoveRance's 2011 single "Up! (LoveRance song), Up!," both of which peaked within the top 50 of the Billboard Hot 100, ''Billboard'' Hot 100. He signed with Alternative Distribution Alliance to release his debut studio album ''Sincerely Yours (Iamsu! album), Sincerely Yours'' (2014), which moderately entered the Billboard 200, ''Billboard'' 200 and received mixed reviews. Early life Sudan Ameer Williams was born on November 16, 1989, in Richmond, California. He listened to Kanye West, Aaliyah, Marching Band (band), Marching ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Sincerely Yours (Iamsu! Album)
''Sincerely Yours'' is the debut studio album by American rapper Iamsu!. The album was released on May 13, 2014, by HBK Gang and Warner Music Group's Alternative Distribution Alliance. Recording for the album took place during 2013 and 2014. The album's Record production, production was handled by members of The Invasion, Tha Bizness, Jake One, Trackademicks and Chase N. Cashe, among others. Iamsu! collaborated with various artists on the album including 2 Chainz, Wiz Khalifa, Too Short, E-40, Berner (rapper), Berner, Dizzy Wright, along with HBK Gang members Sage the Gemini, P-Lo, Kool John, Skipper and Dave Steezy. The album was supported by the singles, "Only That Real" featuring 2 Chainz and Sage the Gemini and "I Love My Squad". Background In May 2013, Iamsu! began his first headlining tour, in promotion of his mixtape ''Kilt II''. On June 6, 2013, Iamsu! released ''Kilt II''. Production on the mixtape was primarily handled by Iamsu! along with other members of The Invasion. ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Iamsu! Discography
American rapper Iamsu! has released five studio albums, nine mixtapes and 25 singles Singles are people not in a committed relationship. Singles may also refer to: Film and television * ''Singles'' (miniseries), a 1984 Australian television series * ''Singles'' (1992 film), written and directed by Cameron Crowe * ''Singles'' ... (including 18 as a featured artist). Albums Studio albums EPs Mixtapes Singles As lead artist As featured artist Other charted song Guest appearances References {{Iamsu! Discographies of American artists Hip-hop discographies ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
The HBK Gang
The HBK Gang (abbreviation for the Heartbreak Gang) is an American hip-hop collective based in the San Francisco Bay Area. Founded by Iamsu!, Chief, Skipper, and P-Lo in 2008, members also include singer Kehlani and rapper-producers Sage the Gemini, IsThatCJ, Rossi, Dave Steezy, Jay Ant, and Kool John. After contributing to various mixtapes, including Iamsu's '' Kilt II'', in August 2013, the group released their debut mixtape, ''Gang Forever''. HBK Gang Records is an associated independent record label. History Founding HBK Gang is primarily composed of colleagues who met while attending high school in the San Francisco Bay Area, specifically Pinole. The collective was founded in 2008, while many involved were still in school. By 2013, its members included Iamsu!, Kool John, P-Lo, Sage the Gemini, Skipper (or $kip), CJ, singer Rossi, Dave Steezy, and Jay Ant (or Jay Anthony). Iamsu! first began to form and organize the group in 2011. Iamsu!, hailing from Richmond, California, ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Gas Pedal
"Gas Pedal" is a song by American rapper Sage the Gemini, featuring guest vocals from fellow Bay Area rapper Iamsu!. It was released by Republic Records on March 21, 2013 as the second single from the former's debut studio album, '' Remember Me''. It was produced by Sage the Gemini, while both performers co-wrote the song. "Gas Pedal" peaked at number 29 on the ''Billboard'' Hot 100, making this the first top 40 hit for both artists. It also reached the top ten on the Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs and Hot Rap Songs charts, at numbers six and four, respectively. An official remix for the song was released featuring Canadian singer Justin Bieber. Music video Directed by SUJ, the video is set in a barely lit mansion where Sage and Iamsu! are dressed in tuxedos surrounded by various women with blank expressions on their face. A woman wearing a red veil wrapped around her face catches Sage's attention and asks for her to be brought over. When the woman is brought over to Sage, she stands ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Up! (LoveRance Song)
"UP! (Beat The Pussy Up)" is the debut single by American hip hop recording artist LoveRance. The song originally featured guest vocals from rappers Iamsu! and Skipper; however, once being re-issued by Interscope Records, the label's executive Larry Jackson placed 50 Cent on the song's commercial remix to replace both rappers. The song was produced by Iamsu!, who also performs the hook on both versions, the latter of which uncredited. According to Iamsu! himself, the song was originally his, but due to its explicit lyrics and his mother being a teacher, it was instead given to LoveRance as a lead artist. The artwork for the single's cover is inspired by the promotional artwork from the 1993 film ''Poetic Justice''. Music video On June 30, 2011 LoveRance uploaded the video for "UP! (Beat The Pussy Up)" on his YouTube and Vevo account. The music video of the remix on YouTube has received over 7 million views as of April 2024. Track listing *Download digital #UP! (featuring 5 ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Who Booty
"Who Booty" is a song by American R&B singer Jonn Hart, featuring vocals from rapper Iamsu!, originally from his debut mixtape ''Heart 2 Hart''. The song has been in regular rotation on radio stations, peaking at #3 on the Rhythmic Songs chart, and #31 on the ''Billboard'' Top 40 Pop Songs chart. Remix A remix version of the song featuring a verse from rapper French Montana extended the song's life on the airwaves. The song was released by Epic Records and was near the top 30 of ''Billboard'' Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs chart. It peaked at #66 on the ''Billboard'' Hot 100 and #20 on the Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs chart. Another remix was released, called the R&Bay Remix, featuring new verses from Jonn Hart and a guest verse from E-40 Earl Tywone Stevens (born November 15, 1967), better known by his stage name E-40, is an American rapper. Stevens is a founding member of the rap group The Click (band), The Click and the founder of Sick Wid It Records. He has released 27 stud .. ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Function (song)
"Function" is the third single from E-40's 16th studio album ''The Block Brochure: Welcome to the Soil 2''. The song features fellow rappers YG (rapper), YG, Iamsu! and Problem (rapper), Problem. The song is produced by Trend of the group League of Star 2012. The song was certified Gold by the RIAA on November 3, 2016. Music video The video was released on March 5, 2012, via E-40's account on YouTube. An audio of the song was also released to YouTube on January 14 and has over 4.5 million views. Waka Flocka Flame, Kreayshawn, Roach Gigz, Bobby Brackins, Philthy Rich, B-Legit, and DJ Amen make cameo appearances in the music video. Critical reception When reviewing for ''The Block Brochure: Welcome to the Soil 2'', Allmusic stated that "Minimal bass and scrappy attitude turn "Function" into a five-star pusher anthem." RapReviews also gave the song a positive review by saying "The Trend produced song is all the way new school with YG, IAmSu and Problem. 40 still steals the show tho ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Jonn Hart
Di'Jonn Gary Grizzell (born August 28, 1985), better known by his stage name Jonn Hart, is an American singer from Oakland, California. He is best known for his 2012 single "Who Booty" (featuring Iamsu!), which peaked at number 66 on the ''Billboard'' Hot 100. Upon its re-release by Epic Records in December of that year, the song was remixed with French Montana. Prior, he was a member of the band Tha Outfit. Life and career Hart grew up in a musical family. His mother sang in choir and his stepfather was involved in gospel music and owned his own studio. In an interview with '' XXL'', Hart stated that he used to visit the studio as a kid and realized at a very young age that he wanted to be involved with music. He graduated James Logan High School and continued his education at Morehouse College in Atlanta, Georgia. He began his career with the R&B boy band Tha Outfit. He pursued a solo career in 2012 and released the song "Who Booty", featuring Iamsu! on the original version, ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Problem (rapper)
Jason L. Martin (born May 8, 1985; stylized as JasonMartin), formerly known by the stage name Problem, is an American rapper, songwriter, and record producer from Compton, California. He is best known for his guest appearance alongside YG and Iamsu! on E-40's 2012 single, " Function", which entered the Bubbling Under Hot 100 chart and received gold certification by the Recording Industry Association of America (RIAA), along with his guest appearance on Childish Gambino's single, " Sweatpants" the following year. His 2013 single, " Like Whaaat" (featuring Bad Lucc), entered both the aforementioned chart and Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs, serving as lead single for his debut extended play (EP), '' Understand Me'' (2013). Early life Martin was born in Würzburg, West Germany and grew up in Compton, California. He entered the industry by writing a verse for producer Terrace Martin for his song "Be Thankful", featured on Snoop Dogg's compilation album ''The Big Squeeze''. The track garne ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Sage The Gemini
Dominic Wynn Woods (born June 20, 1992), better known by his stage name Sage the Gemini (), is an American rapper, singer, songwriter, and record producer from Fairfield, California. He is best known for his 2013 singles "Gas Pedal" (featuring Iamsu!) and " Red Nose," which peaked at numbers 29 and 59 on the ''Billboard'' Hot 100, respectively. Both songs preceded his debut studio album '' Remember Me'' (2014), which was released by Republic Records and saw moderate critical and commercial reception. That same year, his guest appearance alongside Lookas on Flo Rida's 2014 single, " Going Down For Real (GDFR)" peaked at number eight on the chart and received quadruple platinum certification by the Recording Industry Association of America (RIAA).Sage The Gemini – Chart history [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
LoveRance
Rance Love Oliver II (arranged as LoveRance; born September 6, 1989) is an American rapper, record producer and DJ from San Francisco, California. He is best known for his 2011 single " Up!" (featuring 50 Cent), which peaked within the top 50 of the ''Billboard'' Hot 100. He joined the hip hop group HBK Gang prior to its release, which was led by the song's producer, Iamsu!. Oliver signed with Interscope Records following the song's success, although the label only released its follow-up, "Akup" (featuring Tyga and Problem), before parting ways with the rapper. Musical career " Up!" was released independently in May 2011. The song first gained virality online and in nightclubs before peaking at number 46 on the ''Billboard'' Hot 100, number three on the Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs chart, and number two on the Hot Rap Songs in May of the following year. As Oliver was a member of the Bay Area collective The HBK Gang, the song is credited as the group's mainstream commercial breakth ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |