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Microphone Fiend
"Microphone Fiend" is the second single released from the hip hop duo Eric B. & Rakim's second album '' Follow the Leader''. The song became a signature song for rapper Rakim, and AllMusic's Steve Huey says the song "weaves references to substance addiction throughout in explaining why Rakim can't keep away from the mic." Featuring a prominent sample of Average White Band's 1975 hit "School Boy Crush", the song was further evidence of Eric B.'s fondness for soul samples and became one of the most quoted songs in hip hop. Rakim has described the song's theme as evolving from an initial concept of being in love with the microphone: Covers "Microphone Fiend" contains many of the elements that are often cited as having been prominent in the golden age of hip hop, such as samples, record scratching, and vocal syncopation. The song has been covered numerous times and has become a 'standard' of hip-hop music. * The most notable cover was performed by Rage Against the Machine for th ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Eric B
The given name Eric, Erich, Erikk, Erik, Erick, or Eirik is derived from the Old Norse name ''Eiríkr'' (or ''Eríkr'' in Old East Norse due to monophthongization). The first element, ''ei-'' may be derived from the older Proto-Norse ''* aina(z)'', meaning "one, alone, unique", ''as in the form'' ''Æ∆inrikr'' explicitly, but it could also be from ''* aiwa(z)'' "everlasting, eternity", as in the Gothic form ''Euric''. The second element ''- ríkr'' stems either from Proto-Germanic ''* ríks'' "king, ruler" (cf. Gothic ''reiks'') or the therefrom derived ''* ríkijaz'' "kingly, powerful, rich, prince"; from the common Proto-Indo-European root * h₃rḗǵs. The name is thus usually taken to mean "sole ruler, autocrat" or "eternal ruler, ever powerful". ''Eric'' used in the sense of a proper noun meaning "one ruler" may be the origin of ''Eriksgata'', and if so it would have meant "one ruler's journey". The tour was the medieval Swedish king's journey, when newly elected, to s ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Renegades (Rage Against The Machine Album)
''Renegades'' is the fourth studio album by American rock band Rage Against the Machine (RATM), released on December 5, 2000, by Epic Records, almost two months after their first breakup. The album consists of covers of songs by Bruce Springsteen, Bob Dylan, Afrika Bambaataa, Minor Threat, Eric B. & Rakim, The Stooges, MC5, The Rolling Stones, Cypress Hill, Devo, and others. ''Renegades'' is RATM's only album not to be accompanied by a supporting tour. Shortly after the release of the album, three of the four band members (minus vocalist Zack de la Rocha) formed a new band, Audioslave, with former Soundgarden vocalist/guitarist Chris Cornell. RATM did, however, release the live album ''Live at the Grand Olympic Auditorium'' in 2003, consisting of their final two concerts before their initial break-up. The album achieved platinum status a little over a month after its initial release. Artwork The album's cover art is a tribute to the pop art work ''LOVE'' by Robert Indiana, wi ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Malice N Wonderland
''Malice n Wonderland'' is the tenth studio album by American rapper Snoop Dogg; it was released on December 8, 2009, by Doggystyle Records, Capitol Records and Priority Records. Production for the album took place from January 2009 to September 2009 at several recording studios and the production was handled by Battlecat, The-Dream, Tricky Stewart, The Neptunes, Teddy Riley, Lil Jon and Terrace Martin. The album debuted at number 23 on the US ''Billboard'' 200 chart, selling 61,000 copies in its first week. Upon its release, ''Malice n Wonderland'' received generally mixed to positive reviews from music critics. Background The album was originally planned to be released through a distribution deal with MTV, after his departure with Interscope Records. In 2009, Priority Records announced that Snoop Dogg was appointed creative chairman of Priority Records and the label also announced plans to release his tenth studio album on the label. The album consists of fourteen tracks an ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
I Wanna Rock (Snoop Dogg Song)
"I Wanna Rock" is the third official single from American rapper, Snoop Dogg's tenth studio album, ''Malice n Wonderland''. It was released digitally on iTunes on November 17, 2009, after the second single " That's Tha Homie". The song was produced by Scoop DeVille and mixed by Dr. Dre, and Snoop Dogg released it on a mixtape titled "I Wanna Rock" on November 23. The song was confirmed by BBC Radio 1 to be released in the UK on March 15, 2010 but is now listed as "Coming Soon". The lines "Right about now" and "I wanna rock right now" as well as the beat are sampled from Rob Base and DJ E-Z Rock's 1988 song " It Takes Two." The main sample is from "Space Dust" by Galactic Force Band. The song features no production from Dr. Dre, but was mixed by him. The beat was produced by Scoop DeVille Music video The music video (directed by Erick Peyton) premiered on MTV Hits and MTV.com on November 26, 2009. It features Jamie Foxx, America's Best Dance Crew season 3 winners Quest Crew, ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Snoop Dogg
Calvin Cordozar Broadus Jr. (born October 20, 1971), known professionally as Snoop Dogg (previously Snoop Doggy Dogg and briefly Snoop Lion), is an American rapper. His fame dates back to 1992 when he featured on Dr. Dre's debut solo single, "Deep Cover", and then on Dre's debut solo album, ''The Chronic''. Broadus has since sold over 23 million albums in the United States and 35 million albums worldwide. His accolades include an American Music Award, a Primetime Emmy Award, and 17 nominations at the Grammy Awards. Broadus' debut solo album, ''Doggystyle,'' produced by Dr. Dre, was released by Death Row Records in November 1993, and debuted at number one on the popular albums chart, the ''Billboard'' 200, and on '' Billboard''s Top R&B/Hip-Hop Albums chart. Selling 800,000 copies in its first week, ''Doggystyle'' was certified quadruple-platinum in 1994 and featured the singles " What's My Name?" and "Gin and Juice". In 1994, Death Row Records released a soundtrack, by Broad ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Subnoize Souljaz
Suburban Noize Records, also known as "Subnoize", is an independent record label based in Burbank, California that specializes in punk rock and hip hop music. The label was founded in 1997 by the Kottonmouth Kings' vocalist Daddy X and Kevin Zinger.- History A majority of the label's merchandise and album sales are via the Internet and merchandising booths at live performances. The label relies heavily on word of mouth and underground promotion techniques. A feud in 2013 between the label's founders, Daddy X and Kevin Zinger, put the label in limbo for a few years. On April 9, 2019, it was announced that Suburban Noize was reforming with Madchild, Kottonmouth Kings, Hed PE, Swollen Members, Big B, Chucky Chuck of DGAF, Saint Dog, UnderRated of Potluck and Moonshine Bandits. On November 1, 2019, it was announced that Whitney Peyton had signed to Suburban Noize. [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Radiohead
Radiohead are an English rock band formed in Abingdon, Oxfordshire, in 1985. The band consists of Thom Yorke (vocals, guitar, piano, keyboards); brothers Jonny Greenwood (lead guitar, keyboards, other instruments) and Colin Greenwood (bass); Ed O'Brien (guitar, backing vocals); and Philip Selway (drums, percussion). They have worked with the producer Nigel Godrich and the cover artist Stanley Donwood since 1994. Radiohead's experimental approach is credited with advancing the sound of alternative rock. Radiohead signed to EMI in 1991 and released their debut album, ''Pablo Honey,'' in 1993; their debut single, " Creep", became a worldwide hit. Radiohead's popularity and critical standing rose with the release of '' The Bends'' in 1995. Radiohead's third album, '' OK Computer'' (1997), brought them international fame; noted for its complex production and themes of modern alienation, it is acclaimed as a landmark record and one of the best albums in popular music. Radiohea ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Jonathan Hay (publicist)
Jonathan Hay (born December 16, 1975) is an American publicist and record producer. His music career started in the 1990s when he stumbled upon a recording studio while attending college in Louisville, Kentucky. Hay is most known for his work with "Pon de Replay", the debut single from Rihanna. He has produced six albums and a single that topped the Billboard charts in multiple genres including hip hop and jazz. Hay's ''Follow the Leader (Reimagined As Jazz)'', a collaboration album with Eric B. & Rakim ended Michael Bublé's 38 week reign at the top of the Billboard charts and remained for 11 consecutive weeks. Publicist career Starting out in the music business as a publicist, Jonathan Hay worked with established recording artists and record labels alike. His first professional project was with Quo, the short lived hip-hip duo that was signed to Michael Jackson's MJJ Productions. Hay's first success was achieved with Days of the New, the multi-platinum rock band who had fo ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Benny Reid
Benny Reid (born October 7, 1980) is a jazz saxophonist, music producer, and composer. Reid was born in Westfield, New Jersey, and his parents exposed him to the music of John Coltrane and Miles Davis. His high school teacher was Andy Fusco, saxophonist with the Buddy Rich band. Reid cited as his biggest saxophone influences Stan Getz, Joe Henderson, and Paul Desmond. In 2002, he graduated from the music program at Indiana University. In 2008 he graduated with a Master's degree from Queens College. Reid also studied with Barry Harris, Eric Alexander, Mike LeDonne, Chris Potter, and Dick Oatts. Reid's first album as leader, ''Findings'', was released in 2007 by Concord Records. His second, ''Escaping Shadows'', includes a cover version of "Always and Forever" by Pat Metheny. Reid released ''Follow The Leader'' oFat Beats','' a reimagined work of the iconic Eric B. & Rakim album of the same name which went on to achieve number one status on two Billboard charts. Reid is activ ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
The New Classic
''The New Classic'' is the debut studio album by Australian rapper Iggy Azalea. It was released on 21 April 2014 by Def Jam Recordings. Primarily a hip hop album, ''The New Classic'' features elements of EDM, dance-pop and trap in its production. The album debuted at number three on the ''Billboard'' 200 chart, with first-week sales of 52,000 copies in the United States. ''The New Classic'' was the highest-charting female rap album since Nicki Minaj's '' Pink Friday: Roman Reloaded'' (2012) and the highest chart entry for a female rapper's debut album since Minaj's ''Pink Friday'' (2010) entered at number two. The album also moved up to number one on the ''Billboard'' Top R&B/Hip-Hop Albums and Top Rap Albums, making Azalea the first non-American female rapper to reach the summit of these charts. The album produced five singles. "Work", "Bounce", and " Change Your Life" were released as the first three singles all of which attained commercial success on charts worldwide. The ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Iggy Azalea
Amethyst Amelia Kelly (born 7 June 1990), known professionally as Iggy Azalea (), is an Australian rapper. At the age of 16, Azalea moved from Australia to the United States in order to pursue a career in music. Azalea earned public recognition after releasing the music videos for her songs " Pussy" and "Two Times" on YouTube, both of which gained rapid popularity. Azalea shortly after released her debut mixtape, ''Ignorant Art'' (2011), and subsequently signed a recording contract with American rapper T.I.'s Grand Hustle label. Azalea's debut studio album, ''The New Classic'' (2014), peaked among the top five on several charts worldwide, but received mixed reviews from within the industry. The album eventually topped the ''Billboard'' Top R&B/Hip-Hop Albums, making Azalea the first non-American female rapper to reach the top of the chart. ''The New Classic'' was preceded by Azalea's debut single "Work" and chart-topping single "Fancy" (featuring Charli XCX), which hit the U. ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Results May Vary
''Results May Vary'' is the fourth studio album by American rap rock band Limp Bizkit, released on September 23, 2003, through Flip and Interscope Records. It is the band's only release under the sole-leadership of vocalist Fred Durst after the temporary departure of guitarist Wes Borland, who left in 2001. Guitarist Mike Smith of Snot was brought in to replace Borland, although his time with the band was brief, and Durst along with a number of guests ended up handling the majority of the album's guitar work. The album differed from Limp Bizkit's established sound up until that point; although the album still featured elements of hip hop and nu metal, it also branched out into other musical styles, including alternative rock, acoustic, funk, jazz, and emo. It also featured less rapping and more introspective lyrics related to heartbreak, bullying, and self-pity. An alleged affair with Britney Spears by Durst (denied by Spears) during collaborating sessions for her 2003 album ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
