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Keyshia Cole Albums
Keyshia Myeshia Cole Johnson; born October 15, 1981) is an American singer, songwriter, and television personality. Born and raised in Oakland, California, Cole began her career as a backing vocalist for MC Hammer. After signing with A&M Records, she released her debut studio album, ''The Way It Is (Keyshia Cole album), The Way It Is'' in 2005. The album was certified platinum by the Recording Industry Association of America (RIAA) and garnered two nominations at the 2006 Soul Train Music Awards. Cole starred in the BET reality television series ''Keyshia Cole: The Way It Is'' (2006–2008), which became one of the most-watched programs in the network's history. In 2007, Cole released her second studio album, ''Just Like You (Keyshia Cole album), Just Like You'', which spawned three number-one Billboard Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs, R&B singles — "Let It Go (Keyshia Cole song), Let It Go" (featuring Missy Elliott and Lil' Kim), "I Remember (Keyshia Cole song), I Remember" and "Heaven ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Tracy High School
Tracy High School is a four-year public secondary school located in Tracy, California, United States. Enrollment during the 2009-2010 school year was 2339 students. History. The West Side Union High School, renamed Tracy Union High School in 1928, is located on Tracy's eastern edge on of land on Eleventh Street. Prior to its opening in 1917, high school students attended classes in second-floor classrooms at Tracy School on Central Avenue. Before 1912, students had to attend school in Stockton or elsewhere. The high school, designed by W.H. Weeks in the mission style, was built on the unit system so additions could be made without changing the building's style. Costing about $65,000, the school was originally built with 14 classrooms and an auditorium with seating for about 1,000 people. In 1922 a gymnasium was added so that the school would meet California accreditation requirements. In 2006 the voters passed Measure E, which provided the funds to completely renovate the cam ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
MC Hammer
Stanley Kirk Burrell (born March 30, 1962), better known by his stage name MC Hammer (or simply Hammer), is an American rapper, dancer, record producer and entrepreneur. He is known for hit songs such as "U Can't Touch This", "2 Legit 2 Quit" and "Pumps and a Bump", flashy dance movements, extravagant choreography and his eponymous Hammer pants. Remembered for a rapid rise to fame, Hammer has also been an entrepreneur and celebrity spokesperson. A multi-award winner, Hammer is considered a "forefather" and pioneering innovator of pop rap (incorporating elements of freestyle music), and is the first hip hop artist to achieve diamond status for an album. After being labeled a sellout, and with the changing landscape of hip hop music, Hammer attempted to appeal to the rise of gangsta rap. However, due to overexposure and critical backlash, his popularity waned by the mid-1990s (which led to a highly publicized bankruptcy beginning in 1996). Along with a Mattel doll and othe ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Lil' Kim
Kimberly Denise Jones (born July 11, 1974), Those giving 1974 include: * * * * * better known by her stage name Lil' Kim, is an American rapper and reality television personality. Born and raised in Brooklyn, New York City, she lived much of her adolescent life on the streets after being expelled from home. In her teens, Jones would freestyle rap, influenced by fellow female hip hop artists like MC Lyte and the Lady of Rage. In 1994, she was discovered by fellow rapper The Notorious B.I.G., who invited her to join his group Junior M.A.F.I.A.; their debut album, ''Conspiracy (Junior M.A.F.I.A. album), Conspiracy'', generated two top 20 singles in the United States and was Gold certification, certified gold by the Recording Industry Association of America (RIAA). Lil' Kim's debut studio album, ''Hard Core (Lil' Kim album), Hard Core'' (1996) was certified Platinum certification, double platinum, has since sold more than six million copies worldwide, and spawned three successful si ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Missy Elliott
Melissa Arnette Elliott (born July 1, 1971), better known as Missy Elliott or Missy “Misdemeanor” Elliot, is an American rapper, singer, songwriter, and record producer. She embarked on her music career with R&B girl group Sista in the early-mid 1990s and later became a member of the Swing Mob collective along with childhood friend and longtime collaborator Timbaland, with whom she worked on projects for American R&B acts Aaliyah, 702, Total, and SWV. Following several collaborations and guest appearances, she launched her solo career in 1997 with her debut album ''Supa Dupa Fly'', which spawned the top 20 single "Sock It 2 Me". The album debuted at number three on the ''Billboard'' 200, the highest charting debut for a female rapper at the time. Elliott's second album, '' Da Real World'', was released in 1999 and produced the singles "She's a Bitch", "All n My Grill", and top five hit " Hot Boyz". The remix of the latter song broke the record for most weeks at number-one ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Let It Go (Keyshia Cole Song)
"Let It Go" is a song by American R&B singer Keyshia Cole featuring American rappers Missy Elliott and Lil' Kim. It was written by Cole, Jack Knight, Cainon Lamb, Lil' Kim, and Missy Elliott for her second album '' Just Like You'' (2007) and samples " Juicy Fruit" by Mtume, and "Don't Stop the Music" by Yarbrough and Peoples, while also interpolating " Juicy" by The Notorious B.I.G., who also sampled "Juicy Fruit." An uptempo song written by all three artists with Jack Knight, Cainon Lamb and James Mtume and produced by Lamb and Elliott, it marked the first collaboration between any of the three artists with one another. Released as the album's lead single, it debuted at number 74 on the ''Billboard'' Hot 100 on the issue date of July 7, 2007, and peaked at number 7, becoming Cole's third top ten hit single altogether and first top ten ''Billboard'' Hot 100 single as a lead artist. It also became Cole's first number-one hit on the R&B/Hip-Hop Songs chart. It was nominated ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Billboard Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs
The Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs chart ranks the most popular R&B and hip hop songs in the United States and is published weekly by ''Billboard''. Rankings are based on a measure of radio airplay, sales data, and streaming activity. The chart had 100 positions but was shortened to 50 positions in October 2012. The chart is used to track the success of popular music songs in urban, or primarily African American, venues. Dominated over the years at various times by jazz, rhythm and blues, doo-wop, rock and roll, soul, and funk, it is today dominated by contemporary R&B and hip hop. Since its inception, the chart has changed its name many times in order to accurately reflect the industry at the time. History Beginning in 1942, ''Billboard'' published a chart of bestselling black music, first as the Harlem Hit Parade, then as Race Records. Then in 1949, ''Billboard'' began publishing a Rhythm and Blues chart, which entered "R&B" into mainstream lexicon. These three charts were consolidated ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
The Way It Is
The Way It Is may refer to: Music * ''The Way It Is'' (Bruce Hornsby album), by Bruce Hornsby and the Range ** "The Way It Is" (song), the title song * ''The Way It Is'' (Glenn Hughes album), or the title song * ''The Way It Is'' (John Williamson album), 1999 * ''The Way It Is'' (Keyshia Cole album), 2005 * ''The Way It Is'' (Snowy White album), or the title song * ''The Way It Is'', a 2000 album by Madasun * "The Way It Is", a song by The Strokes from album '' Room on Fire'' * "The Way It Is", a song by Simon Townshend from album Among Us * "The Way It Is", a song by The Sheepdogs from their self-titled album, ''The Sheepdogs'' * "The Way It Is", a song by Nicole Atkins from her album ''Neptune City'' * "The Way It Is", a song by Tesla from their album '' The Great Radio Controversy'' * "The Way It Is", a song by Emily Williams released as a single Other uses * '' Keyshia Cole: The Way It Is'', a 2006–2008 American reality TV series * ''The Way It Is'' (TV series), ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Reality Television
Reality television is a genre of television programming that documents purportedly unscripted real-life situations, often starring unfamiliar people rather than professional actors. Reality television emerged as a distinct genre in the early 1990s with shows such as ''The Real World'', then achieved prominence in the early 2000s with the success of the series '' Survivor'', '' Idols'', and '' Big Brother'', all of which became global franchises. Reality television shows tend to be interspersed with "confessionals", short interview segments in which cast members reflect on or provide context for the events being depicted on-screen; this is most commonly seen in American reality television. Competition-based reality shows typically feature gradual elimination of participants, either by a panel of judges, by the viewership of the show, or by the contestants themselves. Documentaries, television news, sports television, talk shows, and traditional game shows are generally not clas ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
2006 Soul Train Music Awards
The 2006 Soul Train Music Awards were held on March 18, 2006 at the Pasadena Conference Center in Pasadena, California and was hosted by Vivica Fox and Tyrese. The show marked the 20th Anniversary of the Soul Train Music Awards. Special awards Quincy Jones Award for Outstanding Career Achievements – Female * Destiny's Child Quincy Jones Award for Outstanding Career Achievements – Male * Jamie Foxx Stevie Wonder Award for Outstanding Achievement in Songwriting * R. Kelly Sammy Davis, Jr. Award for "Entertainer of the Year" * John Legend Winners and nominees Winners are in bold text. Best R&B/Soul Album – Male * John Legend – '' Get Lifted'' ** Anthony Hamilton – '' Soulife'' ** R. Kelly – ''TP.3 Reloaded'' ** Charlie Wilson – '' Charlie, Last Name Wilson'' Best R&B/Soul Album – Female * Mariah Carey – '' The Emancipation of Mimi'' ** Keyshia Cole – '' The Way It Is'' ** Faith Evans – '' The First Lady'' ** Fantasia – '' Free Yourself'' Best R ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Recording Industry Association Of America
The Recording Industry Association of America (RIAA) is a trade organization that represents the music recording industry in the United States. Its members consist of record labels and distributors that the RIAA says "create, manufacture, and/or distribute approximately 85% of all legally sold recorded music in the United States". RIAA is headquartered in Washington, D.C. RIAA was formed in 1952. Its original mission was to administer recording copyright fees and problems, work with trade unions, and do research relating to the record industry and government regulations. Early RIAA standards included the RIAA equalization curve, the format of the stereophonic record groove and the dimensions of 33 1/3, 45, and 78 rpm records. RIAA says its current mission includes: #to protect intellectual property rights and the First Amendment rights of artists #to perform research about the music industry #to monitor and review relevant laws, regulations, and policies Between 2001 and 202 ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
The Way It Is (Keyshia Cole Album)
''The Way It Is'' is the debut studio album by American singer Keyshia Cole, released on June 21, 2005, through A&M Records and Interscope Records. The album features guest appearances from Jadakiss, Chink Santana, Metro City and Eve. Cole co-wrote every song on the album, and also worked with a number of producers and writers, including Ron Fair, Sean Garrett, Kerry "Krucial" Brothers, Polow da Don, John Legend, Alicia Keys and Kanye West. ''The Way It Is'' is an R&B album, with some tracks having hip hop and hip hop soul sensibilities. Lyrically, the album speaks of romantic relationships. Four official singles were released from ''The Way It Is''; all reached the top 40 of the US Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs. The album's lead single " I Changed My Mind" peaked at number seventy-one on the US ''Billboard'' Hot 100 and number twenty-three on the Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs. " (I Just Want It) To Be Over" was released as the album's second single and peaked at number thirty on the Hot R&B/Hi ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
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