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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, singer, songwriter, and record producer. He is also a part of the production team The Invasion and lead member of the hip hop group The HBK Gang. Iamsu! has released numerous mixtapes in his career including ''Suzy 6 Speed'', ''Million Dollar Afro'' with fellow California rapper Problem and the ''Kilt'' series. He is also known for featuring on LoveRance's " Up!", E-40's " Function", and Sage the Gemini's "Gas Pedal". His debut album ''Sincerely Yours'' was released on May 13, 2014. Early life Sudan Ameer Williams was born on November 16, 1989, in Richmond, California, however, he moved to live in Pinole. At a young age, he would be listening to artists such as Kanye West, R. Kelly, Aaliyah, Marching Band, The Grammar Band and reggae music. At the age of 14, he began making music. Around that time, he was "always playing with instru ... [...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 Iamsu!, other 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, Kool John and Skipper. 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. It was ... [...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 Richmond, California and 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 of 2013 the group released their debut mixtape ''Gang Forever''. HBK Gang Records is the name of an associated independent record label. History Founding HBK Gang is primarily composed of friends 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. As of 2013, members include 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 found and organize the group in 2011. Iamsu! was b ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Kilt II
''Kilt II'' is the fifth solo mixtape by American rapper Iamsu!. The mixtape was released on June 6, 2013 independently for free. Then on July 9, 2013, a deluxe edition of the mixtape was released to digital music retailers. Production on the mixtape was primarily handled by Iamsu! and other members of the group The Invasion, among others such as Trackademicks, and Tha Bizness. The album featured guest appearances members of The Invasion, HBK Gang, among others such as Problem, Juvenile, Ty Dolla Sign, Terrace Martin, Tank, and Mistah FAB. The mixtape was met with generally positive reviews from music critics. Background On February 13, 2013, both Iamsu! and Problem, who they had met for the first time at the " Function" video shoot, released a collaboration mixtape, titled ''Million Dollar Afro''. The mixtape was praised by Tom Breihan of Stereogum and ''Spin'' named the mixtape one of the best rap releases of 2013. On March 5, 2013, ''Spin'' named Iamsu! as the tent ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Gas Pedal
"Gas Pedal" is a song by American rapper Sage the Gemini with additional vocals from fellow Bay Area rapper Iamsu!. It was produced by Dominic Wynn Woods and written by Woods and Sudan Williams. It was released on March 21, 2013 as the second single from his debut studio album '' Remember Me''. "Gas Pedal" peaked at number 29 on the ''Billboard'' Hot 100, making this the first top 40 hit for both artists, and making it one of the best known songs in the hyphy genre. It also reached the top ten on the Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs and Hot Rap Songs charts at numbers 6 and 4, 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 br ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Show Banga
Show Banga is a rapper and songwriter from San Francisco, California. Currently signed to Cam Publishin he was releasing singles as early as 2011 on HomeTeam Entertainment, and in 2013 he released the deluxe edition of his album ''Don't Stop Votin'.'' Show Banga's single "Milli," which was produced by Dave-O of The A-Team, was released in 2014. According to ''Rehab Online Magazine'', "Show Banga arguably has one of the most rare apflows in the Bay Area, with 'I Been That' being a contender for the rapper’s breakout cut. However, the bass-packed track 'Milli' is pretty damn hard." In April 2015, he released ''Mayor 4 Life'' on EMPIRE Recordings, with guest artists such as E-40, Kool John, Sage The Gemini, and P-Lo. Show Banga has performed at festivals such as SXSW, and was on to tour with Iamsu! in spring 2015. On August 12, 2016, he released his technical sophomore album, ''Showtime 2''. Now, under new management, he's been churning out singles during the 2020 pandemic ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Up! (LoveRance Song)
"UP! (Beat The Pussy Up)" is the debut single by American Hip hop music, hip hop recording artist LoveRance, featuring vocals from recording artists Iamsu! and Skipper P. The song was produced by Iamsu!. The official remix features rapper 50 Cent. The artwork for the single's cover is inspired by the promotional artwork from the 1993 film ''Poetic Justice (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. Track listing *Download digital #UP! (featuring 50 Cent) — 3:51 *Download digital #UP! (featuring Iamsu! and Skipper) — 4:10 Charts Weekly charts Year-end charts Certifications References 2011 singles 2011 songs 50 Cent songs Iamsu! songs Songs written by 50 Cent Interscope Records singles Dirty rap songs {{2010s-hiphop-single-stub ... [...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 Sr. (born November 15, 1967), better known by his stage name E-40, is an American rapper. He is a founding member of the rap group The Click, and the founder of Sick Wid It Records. He has released 26 studio albums to date, ... ... [...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, Iamsu! and 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 though." Remixes The official r ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Problem (rapper)
Jason L. Martin (born May 8, 1987), better known by his stage name Problem, is an American rapper, songwriter and record producer. He has released nineteen mixtapes in his career, the most recent being ''S2'', released 2018. His debut EP, '' Understand Me'', was released on December 10, 2013. He is best known for his single "Like Whaaat" and for featuring on E-40's " Function". Early life Problem 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 a song called "Be Thankful", featured on Snoop Dogg's compilation album ''The Big Squeeze''. The track garnered praise from notable artist such as Nas and Talib Kweli amongst others. Problem began recording records with various West Coast artists such as Daz, Kurupt, Snoop Dogg, and DJ Quik. Problem's first big break was when Snoop Dogg heard a record which was also produced by Terrace Martin called "Neva Hafta To Wurry About That". He ... [...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 and record producer from Fairfield, California. He is perhaps best known for his 2013 singles "Gas Pedal" (featuring Iamsu!), which peaked at number 29 on the ''Billboard'' Hot 100, and "Red Nose", as well his feature on Flo Rida's 2014 single " Going Down For Real (GDFR)".Sage The Gemini – Chart history Billboard. Retrieved on September 14, 2013. His debut studio album '' Remember Me'' was released through |
Jonn Hart
Di'Jonn Grizzell, (born August 29, 1989) better known by his stage name Jonn Hart, is an American singer, rapper from Oakland, California. He is a former member of the band Tha Outfit and was formerly signed to Epic Records. His debut release, " Who Booty", has been in regular rotation on radio stations, peaked at #3 on the Rhythmic Songs chart, and debuted on the '' Billboard'' Top 40 Pop Songs chart in February 2013 and December 2012, respectively. 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 Magazine, 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 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, and a remix version featuring French Montana Karim Khar ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Richmond, California
Richmond is a city in western Contra Costa County, California, United States. The city was incorporated on August 7, 1905, and has a city council.East Shore and Suburban Railway Chronology , '' El Cerrito Historical Society'', June 2007. Retrieved August 15, 2007. Located in the San Francisco Bay Area's region, Richmond borders San Pablo, [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
