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Kier Gist
Keir Lamont Gist (born September 15, 1969), professionally known by his stage name KayGee, is an American DJ and record producer from East Orange, New Jersey, best known as a member of hip hop trio Naughty by Nature. He has won a Grammy Award for Best Rap Album at the 38th Annual Grammy Awards for ''Poverty's Paradise''. In the mid-'90s, Gist created his own R&B-oriented record label, Illtown, which was evolved and developed into Divine Mill, where he discovered and signed acts such as Zhané, Next, Jaheim, Tha' Rayne and Koffee Brown. Discography Studio albums *''Independent Leaders'' (1989) *'' Naughty by Nature'' (1991) *''19 Naughty III'' (1993) *''Poverty's Paradise'' (1995) *'' Nineteen Naughty Nine: Nature's Fury'' (1999) *''Anthem Inc.'' (2011) Selected production discography Awards and nominations ! , - , rowspan="2", 1995 , ''Poverty's Paradise'' , Grammy Award for Best Rap Album , , rowspan="4", , - , "Feel Me Flow" , rowspan="3", Grammy Award for ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
East Orange, New Jersey
East Orange is a City (New Jersey), city in Essex County, New Jersey, Essex County, in the U.S. state of New Jersey. As of the 2020 United States census, 2020 U.S. census, the city's population was 69,612. The city was List of municipalities in New Jersey, the state's 20th most-populous municipality in 2010, after having been the state's 14th most-populous municipality in 2000.The Counties and Most Populous Cities and Townships in 2010 in New Jersey: 2000 and 2010 New Jersey Department of Labor and Workforce Development. Accessed November 3, 2019. The United States Census Bureau, Census Bureau's Population Estimates Program calculated that the city's population was 68,903 in 2021, ranking the city the List of United St ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Koffee Brown
Koffee Brown was an American R&B and neo-soul duo consisting of male singer Falonte "Fonz" Moore and female singer Vernell "Vee" Sales. They were discovered by music producer Kay Gee and RL of Next, and were signed to Arista Records. They are best known for their songs "After Party", and "Weekend Thing". ''Mars/Venus'' Their first and only album, ''Mars/Venus ''Mars/Venus'' is the only studio album by American contemporary R&B duo Koffee Brown. It was released on March 6, 2001 through Arista Records. Recording sessions took place at Battery Studios in New York and at Da Mill Studios and Head Up Record ...'', was released on March 6, 2001, and featured the single "After Party," which peaked at Number 44 on the ''Billboard'' Hot 100. The album itself peaked at Number 32 on the ''Billboard'' 200. It performed considerably better on Billboard's R&B Chart, however, peaking at Number 7. Discography References American soul musical groups African-American musical gro ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Miilkbone
Thomas Wlodarczyk (born March 4, 1974), better known by his stage name Miilkbone, is an American rapper and songwriter. Career Miilkbone began his career by recording cassettes with Biz Markie, eventually becoming an affiliate of Naughty by Nature. He signed a record deal with Capitol Records in 1993 and released his debut album, ''Da' Miilkrate'' on June 21, 1995. The album featured two singles, " Keep It Real", and " Where'z Da' Party At ?", which were minor hits on the rap charts. After a four-year hiatus caused by the shutting down of Capitol's urban department, Miilkbone resurfaced in 1999, appearing on Death Row Records' '' Chronic 2000'' compilation. His track, "Presenting Miilkbone" was an answer record to Eminem's "Just Don't Give a Fuck", in which the latter attacked several other white rappers and said he would "crush a Miilkbone". Two years later, Miilkbone released his second album '' U Got Miilk ?'' through Lightyear Entertainment. He then dropped out of the publi ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Rottin Ta Da Core
''Rottin ta da Core'' is the first and only studio album by American rap group Rottin Razkals. It was released on March 14, 1995 through Illtown/ Mad Sounds Recordings and was produced by the group's mentors, Naughty by Nature. The album managed to make it to three different Billboard charts, #190 on the ''Billboard'' 200, #28 on the Top R&B/Hip-Hop Albums and #14 on the Top Heatseekers and featured two charting singles. "Hey Alright" made it to #74 on the Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Singles & Tracks and #23 on the Hot Rap Singles, while " Oh Yeah" made it to #63 on the Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Singles & Tracks and #14 on the Hot Rap Singles chart. Track listing #"Intro"- 1:36 #"Batter Up"- 5:03 (featuring Bad News, Headache, Road Dawgs, Steel Handler & Treach) #" Oh Yeah"- 3:23 #"Frustration"- 4:00 (featuring Cruddy Click & Road Dawgs) #"A-Yo"- 3:31 #"Hey Alright"- 4:18 #"Lik' a Shot"- 4:07 (featuring Black, Cruddy Click, Dueja, Headache, Road Dawgs & Supreme C) #"One Time for Ya Mind"- 4:00 #"Get u ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Rottin Razkals
The Rottin Razkals were an American hip hop group signed to Motown Records' sub-label, Mad Sounds Recordings. Composed of three members, Chap, Fam, and Diesel (Treach's younger brother), the group was closely associated with Naughty by Nature, first appearing on their 1993 album, ''19 Naughty III'' on the song "Knock Em Out Da Box". Eventually landing a deal with Motown, the Rottin Razkals' debut album, '' Rottin ta da Core'', was released on March 14, 1995. Though the album did not make it very high on the charts, only peaking at #190 on the ''Billboard'' 200, two singles from the album found some success on the Hot Rap Singles chart, "Hey Alright" and " Oh Yeah" made it to #23 and #14 on the chart respectively. The group has yet to release a second album, but they did appear on Naughty by Nature's albums, ''Poverty's Paradise'' and ''IIcons ''IIcons'' is the sixth studio album by American hip hop group Naughty by Nature. It was released on May 7, 2002 on TVT Records. Producti ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Pronounced Jah-Nay
''Pronounced Jah-Nay'' is the debut studio album by American R&B group Zhané. It was released on February 15, 1994, via Motown. Recording sessions took place at Enterprise Studios and at Encore Studios in Burbank, at Marion Recording Studio in Fairview, New Jersey, and at Unique Recording Studios and at Soundtrack Studios in New York City. Production was handled by Naughty by Nature and Zhané. The album peaked at number thirty-seven on the ''Billboard'' 200 and number eight on the Top R&B Albums chart. It was certified platinum by the Recording Industry Association of America on October 4, 1996. The album produced five singles: " Hey Mr. D.J.", "Groove Thang", " Sending My Love", "Vibe" and "You're Sorry Now". Its lead single, "Hey Mr. D.J.", became the group's most successful song, reaching number six on the ''Billboard'' Hot 100 and receiving gold certification by the RIAA. Critical reception ''Music & Media'' wrote, "The concept this female duo– Renee Neufville and Je ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Black Reign (album)
''Black Reign'' is the third studio album by American rapper Queen Latifah, released in 1993. ''Black Reign'' was her most successful album up to that point, peaking at number 60 on the ''Billboard'' 200. The album also peaked at number fifteen on the Top R&B/Hip-Hop Albums. The album sold in excess of 500,000 copies, achieving gold status. Critical reception ''Trouser Press'' wrote that Latifah "rhymes over bottom-booming jeep beats and sings to sweet soul, dancehall and, in the case of 'Winki’s Theme,' a song for her late brother, a live jazz quartet." ''The New York Times'' wrote: "As one of hip-hop's true vocal virtuosos, Queen Latifah tosses off articulate, quick-changing syncopations when she raps, slipping in and out of a Jamaican accent and singing melodic choruses in a sweet, strong voice." Track listing #" Black Hand Side" – 3:22 #"Listen 2 Me" – 4:43 #"I Can't Understand" – 3:50 #" Rough..." (featuring Treach, Heavy D, and KRS-One) – 5:04 #"4 The D.J.'s (I ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Queen Latifah
Dana Elaine Owens (born March 18, 1970), known professionally as Queen Latifah, is an American rapper, actress, and singer. Born in Newark, New Jersey, she signed with Tommy Boy Records in 1989 and released her debut album ''All Hail the Queen'' on November 28, 1989, featuring the hit single "Ladies First". ''Nature of a Sista''' (1991) was her second and final album with Tommy Boy Records. Latifah starred as Khadijah James on the Fox sitcom ''Living Single'' from 1993 to 1998. Her third album, '' Black Reign'' (1993), became the first album by a solo female rapper to receive a gold certification from the Recording Industry Association of America (RIAA), and spawned the single "U.N.I.T.Y.", which was influential in raising awareness of violence against women and the objectification of Black female sexuality. The track reached the top 40 on the ''Billboard'' Hot 100, and won a Grammy Award. She then starred in the lead role of '' Set It Off'' (1996) and released her fourth al ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Down With The King (album)
''Down with the King'' is the sixth studio album by American hip hop group Run-D.M.C., released on May 4, 1993, by Profile Records. The album was produced by Pete Rock, Q-Tip, EPMD, DJ Kay Gee of Naughty by Nature, Jam Master Jay, The Bomb Squad, Daniel Shulman, Run-D.M.C., Chyskills, Jermaine Dupri and Clifton "Specialist" Dillon. Showcasing their evolving style, this innovative album boasted invited guests, including reggae star Mad Cobra and Rage Against the Machine guitarist Tom Morello. The album features guest appearances from rappers Pete Rock & C.L. Smooth, Q-Tip, EPMD and Onyx. ''Down with the King'' was generally received more favorably by fans and critics than the group's previous album, ''Back from Hell''. Thanks to the title track, the album was certified Gold by the RIAA after only two months, July 20, 1993. ''Down with the King'' peaked at number 7 on the US ''Billboard'' 200, and number 1 on the Top R&B/Hip Hop Albums chart. The album features three '' Bi ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Run-DMC
Run-DMC (also spelled Run-D.M.C.) was an American hip hop group from Hollis, Queens, New York City, founded in 1983 by Joseph Simmons, Darryl McDaniels, and Jason Mizell. Run-DMC is regarded as one of the most influential acts in the history of hip hop culture and one of the most famous hip hop acts of the 1980s. Along with Beastie Boys, LL Cool J and Public Enemy, the group pioneered new school hip hop music. The group was among the first to highlight the importance of the MC and DJ relationship. With the release ''Run-D.M.C.'' (1984), Run-DMC became the first hip hop group to achieve a Gold record. ''Run-D.M.C.'' was followed with the certified Platinum record ''King of Rock'' (1985), making Run-DMC the first hip hop group to achieve this. '' Raising Hell'' (1986) became the first multi-platinum hip hop record. Run-DMC's cover of "Walk This Way", featuring the group Aerosmith, charted higher on the ''Billboard'' Hot 100 than Aerosmith's original version, peaking at number f ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Anthem Inc
Elevance Health, Inc. is an American health insurance provider. The company's services include medical, pharmaceutical, dental, behavioral health, long-term care, and disability plans through affiliated companies such as Anthem Blue Cross and Blue Shield, Empire BlueCross BlueShield in New York State, Anthem Blue Cross in California, Wellpoint, and Carelon. It is the largest for-profit managed health care company in the Blue Cross Blue Shield Association. As of 2022, the company had 46.8 million members within their affiliated companies' health plans. Prior to June 2022, Elevance Health was named Anthem, Inc. Based on its 2021 revenues, the company ranked 20th on the 2022 Fortune 500. History Anthem In 1946, Anthem began in Indianapolis, Indiana, as Mutual Hospital Insurance Inc. and Mutual Medical Insurance Inc. The companies grew significantly, controlling 80% of the medical insurance market in Indiana by the 1970s. In 1972, The two firms, then known as Blue Cross of Indian ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
