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Introductions And Reviews
Introduction, The Introduction, Intro, or The Intro may refer to: General use * Introduction (music), an opening section of a piece of music * Introduction (writing), a beginning section to a book, article or essay which states its purpose and goals ** Foreword, a beginning section * Introduction (British House of Commons), a ceremonial seating for members elected in by-elections * Introduction (House of Lords), a ceremonial seating for some new members * Intro (demoscene), in the demoscene, a short computer program produced for promotion or to meet competition requirements * Introduced species or introduction, a species established by humans outside its natural range * Right of initiative (legislative), the ability of an entity to introduce a bill or other proposed legislation before a Legislature. * Product launch, the introduction of a new product to market Music Performers *Intro (R&B group), an American R&B trio *Introduction (rock band), a Swedish rock group Albums *Intr ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Introduction
Introduction, The Introduction, Intro, or The Intro may refer to: General use * Introduction (music), an opening section of a piece of music * Introduction (writing), a beginning section to a book, article or essay which states its purpose and goals ** Foreword, a beginning section * Introduction (British House of Commons), a ceremonial seating for members elected in by-elections * Introduction (House of Lords), a ceremonial seating for some new members * Intro (demoscene), in the demoscene, a short computer program produced for promotion or to meet competition requirements * Introduced species or introduction, a species established by humans outside its natural range * Right of initiative (legislative), the ability of an entity to introduce a bill or other proposed legislation before a Legislature. * Product launch, the introduction of a new product to market Music Performers * Intro (R&B group), an American R&B trio *Introduction (rock band), a Swedish rock group Albums * ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Larry Heard
Larry Heard (born May 31, 1960) is an American DJ, record producer, and musician who has recorded under various names, most notably Mr. Fingers. He is widely known as a pioneering figure in 1980s house music, and was leader of the influential group Fingers Inc., whose 1988 album '' Another Side'' was the first long-form house LP. He is regarded as a progenitor of the deep house subgenre, bridging the gap between the futurism of house and the lush sound of disco. His landmark 1986 single " Can You Feel It" would be a major influence on dance music. Early life Born on the South Side of Atlanta, Heard grew up hearing jazz and Motown at home, and could play several instruments from a young age. Before beginning his solo musical career in 1983, he was the drummer, at the age of 17, in the band Infinity (a jazz fusion cover group that included Adonis). He is sometimes cited as having been a member of the Manhattan Transfer, but Heard has denied this, saying, " filled in for somebody on ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
White Feathers
''White Feathers'' is the debut album by English new wave band Kajagoogoo, released on 18 April 1983 by EMI Records. The album contains their most successful single, "Too Shy", a UK No. 1 hit in February 1983, as well as two other UK Top 20 hits: "Ooh to Be Ah" and "Hang on Now". Background ''White Feathers'' was produced by Nick Rhodes, of Duran Duran, and Colin Thurston, who was Duran Duran's producer at the time. The sole exception is the self-titled instrumental track "Kajagoogoo", produced by Tim Palmer and the band. This track song was featured as the opening title song in the 1984 John Hughes movie ''Sixteen Candles''. After the band was featured on the VH1 program ''Bands Reunited'' in 2003, renewed interest in Kajagoogoo prompted the band's original label EMI to re-issue ''White Feathers'' on CD in the UK for the first time in 2004 (although it had been available on CD in Japan and the U.S. since 1993). Originally containing 10 tracks, the 2004 version of the album c ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Outside Closer
''Outside Closer'' is the sixth studio album by Hood. It was released on Domino Recording Company on 17 January 2005. Critical reception At Metacritic, which assigns a weighted average score out of 100 to reviews from mainstream critics, the album received an average score of 80, based on 27 reviews, indicating "generally favorable reviews". ''No Ripchord'' placed it at number 14 on the "Top 50 Albums of 2005" list. Track listing Personnel Credits adapted from liner notes. * Hood Hood may refer to: Covering Apparel * Hood (headgear), type of head covering ** Article of academic dress ** Bondage hood, sex toy * Hoodie, hooded sweatshirt Anatomy * Clitoral hood, a hood of skin surrounding the clitoris * Hood, a flap of ... – music, production, mixing, photography, sleeve design * I. Haywood – additional drums (3) * Nicola Hodgkinson – vocals * Andrew Johnson – vocals * G. S. Brown – piano, keyboards * M. Wright – flute, clarinet * E. Marcasi – trumpet, hor ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Celine Dion (album)
''Celine Dion'' is the eleventh studio album by Canadian singer Celine Dion, and her second English-language album. It was originally released by Columbia Records on 30 March 1992, and features the Grammy and Academy Award-winning song "Beauty and the Beast", and other hits like "If You Asked Me To" and "Love Can Move Mountains". The album was produced by Walter Afanasieff, Ric Wake, Guy Roche and Humberto Gatica. It reached number one in Quebec, number three in Canada and was certified Diamond there, denoting shipments of over one million copies in this country. At the 35th Annual Grammy Awards, ''Celine Dion'' was nominated for the Grammy Award for Best Female Pop Vocal Performance. The album has sold over five million copies worldwide. To support it, Dion toured as the opening act for Michael Bolton on his "Time, Love and Tenderness Tour" in the summer of 1992 through the United States. From August 1992 till March 1993, she toured Canada with her Celine Dion in Concert tour. Ba ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Chicago Transit Authority (album)
''Chicago Transit Authority'' is the debut album by the Chicago-based rock band Chicago (then known as Chicago Transit Authority). It was recorded and released in 1969 and became a sleeper hit, reaching number 17 on the ''Billboard'' 200 by 1971 and spawning several successful singles, including " Does Anybody Really Know What Time It Is?", "Questions 67 and 68" and "Beginnings". The album stayed on the ''Billboard'' chart for 171 weeks, beating the previous record for a rock album's longevity of 155 weeks and has been certified double by the Recording Industry Association of America (RIAA)
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Intro (The Xx Song)
"Intro" is the opening song of English indie pop group The xx's debut studio album, '' xx'' (2009). It was composed as an instrumental by the group and produced by one of its members, Jamie xx. The song has been positively received, as well as earning comparisons to the works of Casiokids and Interpol. It has been analysed by ''The Daily Telegraph'' to have been a "TV favourite", getting play in several television commercials, events, and shows. The track has reached number 129 on the UK Singles Chart, as well as charting in France, Spain and the United States. Production "Intro"'s production was handled by Jamie xx, who was also mixer. The recording and mixing was held between December 2008 and May 2009 at XL Studios, a studio by XL Recordings located in London, England. Rodaidh McDonald engineered the track and was also the mixer. Romy Madley Croft and Baria Qureshi played guitar, the latter being a keyboardist for the song, while Oliver Sim was bassist. Finally, the mastering w ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Intro (DaBaby Song)
"Intro" (stylized in all-caps) is a song by American rapper DaBaby, released as the lead single and opening track from his second studio album ''Kirk'' on September 19, 2019. The song peaked at number 13 on the US ''Billboard'' Hot 100. Music and lyrics The song explores themes of family and DaBaby handling his newfound success. The song strays away from his usual comedic subject matter, which is synonymous with his music. He explains how he found out about his father's passing only moments before he was informed that his debut studio album, ''Baby on Baby'', debuted atop the ''Billboard'' Mainstream R&B/Hip-Hop chart. The song is produced by DJ K.i.D, who sampled NSYNC's 1998 rendition of "O Holy Night" for the song. The song's chorus makes references to Martin and Gina, characters from the TV series ''Martin'', and tennis players and sisters Venus and Serena Williams. Music video The music video was released on September 20, 2019. It begins with DaBaby walking towards ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
No Introduction
''No Introduction'' is the debut studio album by American rapper Tyga. It was released on June 10, 2008, by Decaydance Records, serving as Tyga's first independent release with the label.(April 7, 2008)Tyga: No Introduction Album Cover Art ''ProHipHop''. Accessed May 9, 2008. Recording sessions took place from 2005 to 2008, with Pete Wentz serving as the records executive producers, while the production was handled by Patrick Stump and S*A*M & Sluggo; as well as two guest appearances from Tyga's then-label-mates Travie McCoy and Alex DeLeon, among others. The album was supported by three singles: "Diamond Life" featuring Patty Crash, "Coconut Juice" featuring Travie McCoy, and "AIM". Music and lyrics The album identifies Tyga's past effort of alternative rap rock due to the pop rock style of Decaydance Records label. This was the rapper's "clean" debut attempt, which features no explicit language or references, except of one vague noun use of the word "shit" in the song "Pillow ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
The Intro (Ruth B EP)
''The Intro'' is the debut EP by Canadian singer/songwriter Ruth B. It was released on November 27, 2015, and was met with generally positive reviews. Background Ruth B had initially gained popularity by posting six-second snippets of her singing on Vine; she was encouraged by her fans to write a full-length song, so she wrote "Lost Boy", which ended up being her first hit. The song entered the Top 100 of the iTunes chart "with no promotion", and B began receiving offers for recording contracts from various record labels. She signed to Columbia Records and shortly after began recording music for "The Intro." B stated in an interview with Rookie that being signed "felt really validating and cool that people in the business thought that I could do it, not just my friends and family." Writing and recording Ruth B began writing music after being signed to her record label; she stated that she wanted to take an "honest, real, and vulnerable" approach when writing the music. Ruth B sel ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Intro – The Gift Recordings
''Intro – The Gift Recordings'' is a compilation album by Pulp. It contains the band's three singles recorded for Gift and was released in October 1993. The version of "Babies" included here is the original single mix released in 1992, slightly different from the 1994 version available on the album '' His 'n' Hers''. "Sheffield: Sex City" features a spoken vocal contribution from keyboardist Candida Doyle - reciting a selection from the book ''My Secret Garden'' by Nancy Friday - which is one of the few times her voice is audible on a Pulp song. Track listing All music written by Pulp, all lyrics written by Jarvis Cocker (except where noted). #"Space" – 5:11 #" O.U. (12" Mix)" – 3:43 #"Babies" – 4:04 #"Styloroc (Nites of Suburbia)" – 3:10 #" Razzmatazz" – 3:40 #"Sheffield: Sex City" – 8:31 (opening spoken passage taken from ''My Secret Garden'' by Nancy Friday) ;Inside Susan – A Story in 3 Parts #"Stacks" – 2:42 #"Inside Susan" – 5:34 #"59 Lyndhurst Grove" ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Intro (Ich Troje Album)
Ich Troje ("The Three of Them") is a Polish pop band. Ich Troje was founded in 1996 by songwriter Michał Wiśniewski and composer Jacek Łągwa. Since 2000, Ich Troje has been one of the most successful Polish groups. They have sold more than 1.5 million records since June 2001. Their songs are typically about love, betrayal and break-ups. They represented Poland in the Eurovision Song Contest twice: with " Keine Grenzen – Żadnych granic" in 2003 and "Follow My Heart" in 2006. Members Former members are Magdalena Pokora (a.k.a. Magda Femme, 1996–2000), Justyna Majkowska (2000–2003), Elli Mücke (2003) and Ania Wisniewska (2003–2010). After a series of auditions including fan votes, Norwegian singer Jeanette Vik was in December 2010 chosen as the band's next lead singer. Eurovision 2003 On 25 January 2003, Polish TV viewers chose Ich Troje to represent them in 2003 Eurovision Song Contest by televoting. The band took part in the contest with the song " Keine Grenzen ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |