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List Of Billboard 200 Number-one Albums Of 2004
The highest-selling albums and EPs in the United States are ranked in the ''Billboard'' 200, published by ''Billboard'' magazine. The data are compiled by Nielsen Soundscan based on each album's weekly physical sales. In 2004, a total of 29 albums reached the #1 spot on the ''Billboard'' 200. R&B singer Usher's '' Confessions'' is the best-selling album of 2004, accumulating under eight million copies by the end of the year. The album debuted at number one on the ''Billboard'' 200 with sales of 1.096 million copies in the United States, breaking the record for the best opening sales week by an R&B act. ''Confessions'' gave Usher his first chart topper since he began releasing albums in the 1990s. Singer Norah Jones' '' Feels Like Home'' sold 3.8 million units, ranking as the second best-selling album of 2004. ''Feels Like Home'' is noted for its debut sales figure of 1.02 million, the second highest in a week by a female artist, behind singer Britney Spears' '' Oops!... I Di ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Extended Play
An extended play record, usually referred to as an EP, is a musical recording that contains more tracks than a single but fewer than an album or LP record.Official Charts Company , access-date=March 21, 2017 Contemporary EPs generally contain four or five tracks, and are considered "less expensive and time-consuming" for an artist to produce than an album. An EP originally referred to specific types of other than 78 [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Twista
Carl Terrell Mitchell (born November 27, 1973), better known by his stage name Twista (formerly Tung Twista), is an American rapper and record producer. He is best known for his Chopper (rap), chopper style of rapping and for once holding the title of fastest English-speaking rapper in the world according to Guinness World Records in 1992, being able to pronounce 598 syllables in 55 seconds. In 1997, after appearing on Do or Die (group), Do or Die's hit single "Po Pimp", produced by the Legendary Traxster, Twista signed with Big Beat and Atlantic Records, where he released his third album ''Adrenaline Rush (album), Adrenaline Rush'' and formed the group Speedknot Mobstaz, in 1998. His 2004 album ''Kamikaze (Twista album), Kamikaze'' topped the U.S. Billboard 200, ''Billboard'' 200, after the success of the Billboard Hot 100, ''Billboard'' Hot 100 number-one single "Slow Jamz" (with Kanye West and Jamie Foxx). Early life Carl Terrell Mitchell was born on November 27, 1973, and ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Now That's What I Call Music! 16 (U
This is a list of available actual and physical albums belonging to the UK '' Now That's What I Call Music!'' series, comprising: compact discs (CD), audio cassettes (AC), vinyl ( LP), VHS tape, DVD, and on other short-lived formats. They are categorised by series (country), then ordered by date. United Kingdom and Ireland Initially only released on vinyl and audio cassette, the first ''Now That's What I Call Music'' UK edition to be released on compact disc (CD) was ''Now That's What I Call Music! 4'' in a single-CD format in 1984, although it was a compilation of tracks from all four ''Now That's What I Call Music'' vinyl/cassette albums up to that point. Further single-CD versions of ''Now That's What I Call Music! 8'' and ''Now That's What I Call Music! 9'' followed, with full double-disc CD releases starting with ''Now That's What I Call Music! 10'' in November 1987. Phonograph record production ended on the numbered series with ''Now That's What I Call Music! 35 ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Autobiography (Ashlee Simpson Album)
''Autobiography'' is the debut studio album by American singer-songwriter Ashlee Simpson. Released in the United States by Geffen Records on July 20, 2004, the album debuted at number one on the US ''Billboard'' 200 and was certified triple platinum by the Recording Industry Association of America (RIAA). Musically, it combines elements of rock and pop. Critical reception for the album by critics was mixed. ''Autobiography'' has sold more than five million copies worldwide. Three singles from ''Autobiography'' were released: " Pieces of Me"—the first and most successful single—which was a hit in several countries in mid to late 2004, as well as the follow-up singles "Shadow" and " La La". MTV highlighted the process of making the album in the reality series ''The Ashlee Simpson Show'', which drew a large audience and served as an effective promotional vehicle for the album.Edna Gundersen"Ashlee Simpson shows big sister how it's really done" ''USA Today'', 28 July 2004. Back ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
License To Chill
''License to Chill'' is the twenty-fifth studio album by American singer-songwriter Jimmy Buffett and was released on July 13, 2004, by Mailboat and RCA Nashville. On this album, Buffett has many duets with noted contemporary country music artists, on country songs including " Hey, Good Lookin'" by Hank Williams. This rendition reached No. 8 on the ''Billboard'' country singles charts; another single, "Trip Around the Sun" (a duet with Martina McBride) reached No. 20. The album features the most covers he's recorded for an album – 11 of the 16 songs are covers. It sold 238,600 copies in its first week of release according to Nielsen SoundScan and became his album to reach No. 1 on the ''Billboard'' 200 album chart. This is also the name of his 2004 concert tour, which included two shows at Boston's Fenway Park. In November 2005, Mailboat Records released '' Live at Fenway Park'', a live recording of the two shows. Included was a 55-minute DVD of the show. Track listing ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
The Hunger For More
''The Hunger for More'' is the debut studio album by American rapper Lloyd Banks, released via Interscope Records and 50 Cent's G-Unit Records. Originally scheduled for a May 25, 2004 release, the album was ultimately released on June 29, 2004 as later planned. Background The hit singles from this album include " On Fire", "I'm So Fly", and "Karma". The album version of "Karma" uses vocals by Kevin Cossom while the single remix version features Avant. Feature appearances on this album include 50 Cent, Tony Yayo, Young Buck, Eminem, Snoop Dogg, Nate Dogg, and the Game. During the first week of ''The Hunger For Mores release, a distribution house in Manhattan was robbed of approximately eight boxes of the CDs (200 copies). A New York record store had nearly 100 copies of the CD stolen from its racks by a single perpetrator on the album's first day in stores, though they were later recovered. Concept During an interview Lloyd Banks explained the reason behind naming the album. He ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Jadakiss
Jason Terrance Phillips (born May 27, 1975), better known by his stage name Jadakiss, is an American rapper from Yonkers, New York. He began his career in the 1990s as a member of the rap trio The Lox, managed by Ruff Ryders and signed with Bad Boy Entertainment, Bad Boy. After leaving the label in 1999, they signed a joint venture deal between Interscope and Ruff Ryders. He is currently signed to Def Jam Recordings, Def Jam and D-Block. Jadakiss' debut solo album, ''Kiss Tha Game Goodbye'', was released in 2001. He has released three more solo studio albums, another album with the Lox, and an album with fellow rapper Fabolous. In 2007, Jadakiss signed with Jay-Z's Roc-A-Fella and Def Jam, which, with Ruff Ryders, co-released his 2009 album ''The Last Kiss (album), The Last Kiss''. Altogether, he has released five studio albums, most recently ''Ignatius (album), Ignatius'' in 2020. Early life Jadakiss was born on May 27, 1975, in Yonkers, New York, Yonkers, New York (state), ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Kiss Of Death (Jadakiss Album)
''Kiss of Death'' is the second album by American rapper Jadakiss. It is the follow-up to his 2001 Platinum-RIAA selling debut album '' Kiss tha Game Goodbye''. The album was released in the US on the June 22, 2004 and debuted at number one on both the ''Billboard 200'' and the Top R&B/Hip-Hop Albums charts. Singles The album's singles charted successfully. The singles include "Why" featuring Anthony Hamilton) which peaked at number 11 on the US ''Billboard'' Hot 100 and number 4 on the ''Billboard'' Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs chart and " U Make Me Wanna" featuring Mariah Carey) which peaked at number 21 on the US ''Billboard'' Hot 100 and number 8 on the ''Billboard'' Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs chart. Commercial performance The album debuted at number one on the US ''Billboard'' 200 selling 246,000 copies in its first week. It was certified Gold by the Recording Industry Association of America (RIAA) for sales of over 500,000 copies in the United States a week later. In the UK, the al ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Beastie Boys
Beastie Boys were an American rap rock group from New York City, formed in 1978. The group was composed of Mike D, Michael "Mike D" Diamond (vocals, drums), Adam Yauch, Adam "MCA" Yauch (vocals, bass), and Ad-Rock, Adam "Ad-Rock" Horovitz (vocals, guitar, Programming (music), programming). Beastie Boys were formed out of members of experimental hardcore punk band the Young Aborigines in 1978, with Diamond as vocalist, Jeremy Shatan on bass guitar, John Berry (Beastie Boys), John Berry on guitar, and Kate Schellenbach on drums. When Shatan left in 1981, Yauch replaced him on bass and the band changed their name to Beastie Boys. Berry left shortly thereafter and was replaced by Horovitz. After achieving local success with the 1983 comedy hip hop single "Cooky Puss", Beastie Boys made a full transition to hip hop, and Schellenbach left. They toured with Madonna (entertainer), Madonna in 1985 and a year later released their debut album, ''Licensed to Ill'' (1986), the first rap reco ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
To The 5 Boroughs
''To the 5 Boroughs'' is the sixth studio album by the American hip-hop group, Beastie Boys. The album was released on June 14, 2004 internationally, and a day later in the United States. The album debuted #1 on the ''Billboard'' 200, becoming the group's third consecutive album to do so, with 360,000 copies sold in its first week and is certified Platinum by the RIAA for sales of over 1,000,000 in the U.S. It was the group's first major release after the September 11 attacks on New York City and reflects on the after-effects. Release and promotion The album's lead single "Ch-Check It Out" debuted on ''The O.C.'' in "The Strip" from Season 1, airing on April 28, 2004. The album was the cause of some controversy with allegations that it installed spyware when inserted into the CD-ROM of a computer. The band has denied this allegation saying there is no copy protection software on the albums sold in the U.S. and in the U.K. While there is Macrovision CDS-200 copy protection softwa ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Velvet Revolver
Velvet Revolver was an American hard rock supergroup consisting of Guns N' Roses members Slash (lead guitar), Duff McKagan (bass, backing vocals) and Matt Sorum (drums, backing vocals), alongside Dave Kushner (rhythm guitar) formerly of punk band Wasted Youth, and Scott Weiland (lead vocalist) formerly of Stone Temple Pilots. The band formed in 2002 and was active until 2008, when Weiland left the band abruptly to rejoin Stone Temple Pilots. In 2004, the band achieved commercial success with their debut album, '' Contraband''. Despite positive reviews, some critics initially described Velvet Revolver as a mere combination of Stone Temple Pilots and Guns N' Roses, and criticizing them for a "disconnection" between Weiland and the rest of the band. With their single " Slither", they won the 2005 Grammy Award for Best Hard Rock Performance. The band released '' Libertad'' in 2007, driven by the release of the single "She Builds Quick Machines", and embarked on a tour with Alice ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Contraband (Velvet Revolver Album)
''Contraband'' is the debut studio album by American hard rock band Velvet Revolver, released on June 8, 2004, by RCA Records. A commercial success, ''Contraband'' debuted at number one on the American ''Billboard'' 200 chart and was certified double platinum by the RIAA."Velvet Revolver Shoots Straight to No. 1" billboard.com. June 16, 2004. Background and recording Velvet Revolver formed when musicians |
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