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Murphy Lee
Torhi Harper (born December 18 1979), better known by his stage name Murphy Lee, is an American rapper, best known as a member of the hip hop group St. Lunatics. His debut album, '' Murphy's Law'', peaked at number 8 on the ''Billboard'' 200 music chart in October of 2003. It was released on September 23, 2003 and was certified gold on November 17, 2003. It featured the single from the '' Bad Boys II Soundtrack'' "Shake Your Tailfeather" (with Nelly and P. Diddy). Discography Studio albums Singles Featured singles Guest appearances * 2001: "Batter Up" (Nelly featuring Murphy Lee & Ali) * 2001: "Thicky Thick Girl" (Nelly featuring Murphy Lee & Ali) * 2001: "Steal the Show" (Nelly featuring Ali, Murphy Lee, & Kyjuan) * 2001: "Wrap Sumden" (Nelly featuring Ali, Murphy Lee, & Kyjuan) * 2002: "Dem Boyz" (Nelly featuring Kyjuan & Murphy Lee) * 2002: "Oh Nelly" (Nelly featuring Murphy Lee) * 2002: "Air Force Ones" (Nelly featuring Ali, Murphy Lee, & Kyjuan) * 2002: "Roc the Mic ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Welcome To Atlanta
"Welcome to Atlanta" is a 2002 hip hop song by Jermaine Dupri featuring Ludacris. It was released in 2002 as the second single released from Dupri's 2001 album '' Instructions'' and also appeared as a hidden track on Ludacris' second album, '' Word of Mouf''. The song praises Dupri and Ludacris's hometown of Atlanta, Georgia. It samples "Five Minutes Of Funk" by Whodini, as well as "Do It Baby" by The Miracles. Dupri produced an official remix of the song, "Welcome To Atlanta (Coast 2 Coast Remix)", which features, in addition to Dupri and Ludacris, three rappers from other American cities extolling their own hometowns: P. Diddy (for New York City), Murphy Lee (for St. Louis) and Snoop Dogg (for Long Beach, California). Music video The music video for "Welcome to Atlanta" was directed by Marc Klasfeld. It shows a tour bus being taken around Atlanta by the duo, as well as scenes of nightlife within the city. It features cameo appearances by many notable Atlanta-based rappers, si ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Sleepy Brown
Patrick Leroy "Sleepy" Brown (born January 24, 1970) is an American singer-songwriter and record producer from Savannah, Georgia. He is one-third of the successful Atlanta-based production team of Organized Noize, which has created hits for acts such as Outkast, Goodie Mob and TLC. TLC's "Waterfalls", penned by Brown and Organized Noize's Rico Wade and Ray Murray, was a #1 hit single on ''Billboard's'' Hot 100 in the summer of 1995. Career Patrick Brown was born in Savannah, Georgia on January 24, 1970. Besides production work, Brown also records as an artist himself, both for his own recordings (including his 2004 single "I Can't Wait" from the '' Barbershop 2: Back in Business'' film soundtrack), and on songs with collaborators such as Beyoncé and Big Boi (on the latter's US No. 1 and UK No. 7 hit "The Way You Move"). Brown independently released his debut solo album, ''Sleepy's Theme – The Vinyl Room'' in 1998. He was slated to release an album on the DreamWorks Recor ... [...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] |
Beanie Sigel
Dwight Equan Grant (born March 6, 1974), better known by his stage name Beanie Sigel, is an American rapper from South Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. He first became known for his association with Jay-Z and Roc-A-Fella Records, releasing his debut studio album ''The Truth'' through Roc-A-Fella in February 2000 to critical and commercial success. Sigel's second studio album, '' The Reason'', saw similar commercial success, but received mixed reviews from critics. His third album, '' The B. Coming'', was critically acclaimed and peaked at number 3 on the Billboard 200. After a short break from music, Sigel returned to Roc-A-Fella in 2007 and released his fourth studio album '' The Solution'' in December 2007 to positive reviews. After leaving Roc-A-Fella once again, Sigel's fifth and sixth studio albums, ''The Broad Street Bully'' and '' This Time'' were released independently in 2009 and 2012, respectively. Sigel is also known for his numerous legal issues, including a trial for at ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Freeway (rapper)
Leslie Edward Pridgen (born August 6, 1978), better known by his stage name Freeway, is an American rapper from North Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. He is best known as a member of the rap group State Property, during his time with Roc-A-Fella Records alongside Jay-Z. In 2009, Freeway was briefly signed to Cash Money Records, but returned to work again with Jay-Z at the mogul's entertainment organization and record label, Roc Nation, with his 2018 album ''Think Free''. Life and career Early life and career beginnings Freeway was born Leslie Pridgen on August 6, 1978. He adopted his moniker from the name of the infamous drug trafficker "Freeway" Rick Ross as he found no one wanted to listen to a rapper named Leslie. Freeway began his career by participating in freestyle battles in his high school and met fellow Philadelphia native Beanie Sigel, while rapping on stage at a hometown nightclub. Not long after being signed to Roc-A-Fella Records, Sigel put in a word for Freeway, w ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Shake Ya Tailfeather
"Shake Ya Tailfeather" is a song recorded by American rappers Nelly, P. Diddy and Murphy Lee. It was released in 2003 from the '' Bad Boys II Soundtrack''. It topped the ''Billboard'' Hot 100 singles chart, giving Nelly his third number one on the chart, Lee's first and P. Diddy's fifth, making Diddy a rapper with the most number one hits on the chart at the time, before surpassed by Drake. The song was also included on Lee's debut album, '' Murphy's Law''. The song won the Grammy Award for Best Rap Performance by a Duo or Group at the 2004 Grammy Awards. Track listing US promo # "Shake Ya Tailfeather" ain Edit- 4:57 # "Shake Ya Tailfeather" nstrumental- 4:45 Europe promo # "Shake Ya Tailfeather" adio Edit- 4:02 # "Shake Ya Tailfeather" lbum Version- 4:57 Europe single # "Shake Ya Tailfeather" adio Edit- 4:02 # "Shake Ya Tailfeather" lbum Version- 4:57 # Loon - "Relax Your Mind" - 4:19 Europe 12" vinyl :A. "Shake Ya Tailfeather" (Main) :B1. "Shake Ya Tailfeather" ( ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Nellyville
''Nellyville'' is the second studio album by American rapper and singer Nelly. It was released on June 25, 2002, by Universal Records and Fo' Reel Entertainment. The album's production was handled by Waiel Yaghnam, the Neptunes, Jay E, Trackboyz, Ryan Bowser, and Just Blaze. Two singles from ''Nellyville'', "Hot in Herre" and "Dilemma", both topped the US ''Billboard'' Hot 100 for respectively seven and ten weeks. The album received generally favorable reviews from music critics, who praised the production. ''Nellyville'' debuted at the top of the US ''Billboard'' 200, with sales of 715,000 equivalent-units in the opening week of the country. It remained at number one for four non-consecutive weeks and was eventually certified six-times platinum by the Recording Industry Association of America (RIAA) for shipments of over six million equivalent-units in sales, which allowed ''Nellyville'' to become Nelly's second number-one, multi-platinum, and top-10 album in the United States ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Air Force Ones (song)
"Air Force Ones" is a song by American rapper Nelly, from his second album ''Nellyville'' . It was released on November 4, 2002, and features fellow St. Lunatics rappers Kyjuan, Ali and Murphy Lee. The song was the third top 5 hit from ''Nellyville'' on the U.S. ''Billboard'' Hot 100, peaking at number 3. Its video, whose exteriors were shot at the SE corner of Delmar and Westgate in University City, Missouri, featured St. Louis professional athletes Marshall Faulk, Torry Holt, D'Marco Farr, Ray Lankford, and Ozzie Smith, and hip hop artists Big Tymers and WC. Meaning The Nike Air Force One is a type of shoe. In the song, Nelly and the St. Lunatics each brag about their usage and opinions of the shoes. Remix The official remix was included on Nelly's remix album '' Da Derrty Versions: The Reinvention'' and David Banner's album '' MTA2: Baptized in Dirty Water''. It features the St. Lunatics on the 1st part of the chorus, David Banner, and 8Ball. David Banner is also the prod ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Country Grammar
''Country Grammar'' is the debut studio album by American rapper and singer Nelly. It was released on June 27, 2000, by Universal Records. The production on the album was handled by Jason "Jay E" Epperson, with additional production by C-Love, Kevin Law, City Spud, Steve "Blast" Wills and Basement Beats. Nelly contributed to all lyrics on the album, with Epperson and City Spud also contributing. The album introduced a unique St. Louis sound, and introduces Nelly's vocal style of pop-rap singalongs and Midwestern, Missouri twang. It was supported four successful singles: "Country Grammar (Hot Shit)", " E.I.", "Ride wit Me" and "Batter Up". Its lead single, "Country Grammar (Hot Shit)", peaked at number 7 on the ''Billboard'' Hot 100 and UK Singles Chart. Its second single "E.I." peaked at number 16 on the Hot 100, number 12 on the UK Singles Chart and number 11 on the ARIA Singles Chart. "Ride wit Me" peaked within the top five on the Hot 100, ARIA Singles Chart, Irish Singles C ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Batter Up
"Batter Up" is a song by American hip hop group St. Lunatics, with member Nelly credited as a featured artist. The track was produced by Steve "Blast" Wills and first appeared on Nelly's debut solo album, ''Country Grammar'' (2000). It was later included on the group's album '' Free City'' (2001) as a bonus track. A remixed version of "Batter Up" appears on Nelly's album '' Da Derrty Versions: The Reinvention'' (2003). The song's hook interpolates "Movin' On Up", the theme song of the television sitcom ''The Jeffersons''. The show's star Sherman Hemsley appears in the music video for "Batter Up", initially as a sports announcer In sports broadcasting, a sports commentator (also known as sports announcer or sportscaster) provides a real-time commentary of a game or event, usually during a live broadcast, traditionally delivered in the historical present tense. Radio was ... and later dancing with members of St. Lunatics. Track listings US 12-inch single :A1. "Batter Up" (cl ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
