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Mashonda
Mashonda Karima Dean (born January 9, 1978) is an American R&B singer from Boston, Massachusetts. She appeared on several songs from hip hop artists in the 2000s. In 2004, she married record producer Swizz Beatz, and was once signed to his label Full Surface, under the aegis of J Records. Mashonda released her debut studio album ''January Joy'' in 2005. In 2011, Mashonda was a member of the first season of VH1's reality show '' Love & Hip Hop: New York''. Musical career In 1998, Mashonda signed a publishing deal with Warner Chapel Music. She subsequently wrote for singer Monifah and worked with Full Force. The following year, she signed a recording contract with Columbia Records. In 1999, she was featured on American rapper Jay-Z's single "Girl's Best Friend", for the soundtrack to the film ''Blue Streak''. The song, produced by Swizz Beatz, was also included as a hidden track on Jay-Z's fourth studio album '' Vol. 3... Life and Times of S. Carter'' (1999). Mashonda's voc ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
January Joy
''January Joy'' is the only studio album by American singer Mashonda, released in Japan in November 2005 via J Records and Full Surface Records. The album features tracks, produced by Swizz Beatz and Kanye West, including two singles: "Back Of Da Club" and "Blackout". The album failed to chart. Track listing Samples *"Out There" by Willie Hutch on ''The World Is Ours'' *"Friends Or Lovers" by Act 1 on ''Used To'' *"I Can't Believe (Someone Like You Could Really Love Me)" by Sarah Dash on ''Hold Me'' *"The Highways of My Life" by The Isley Brothers on ''Lonely'' *"Groovin'" by Willie Mitchell on ''Why I Love You'' Lyrical interpolations *"Do for Love by 2Pac Tupac Amaru Shakur ( ; born Lesane Parish Crooks, June 16, 1971 – September 13, 1996), also known as 2Pac and Makaveli, was an American rapper. He is widely considered one of the most influential rappers of all time. Shakur is among the b ... on ''No One Else'' References 2005 debut albums Albums produc ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Swizz Beatz
Kasseem Daoud Dean (born September 13, 1978), known professionally as Swizz Beatz, is an American record producer, rapper, disc jockey (DJ) and songwriter. Born and raised in New York City, Dean embarked on his musical career as a DJ. At the age of 18, he started to gain recognition in the hip hop industry through his family's record label, Ruff Ryders, as well as his friendship and work with East Coast rapper DMX. Working with DMX as his producer, DJ and hype man, helped Dean gain prominence as a high-profile personality in hip hop. Dean later found a protégé in Philadelphia-based rapper Cassidy, whose success helped the launch of his own label imprint, Full Surface, in 2001. He went on to sign multiple artists to the label, including Eve, Mashonda and Bone Thugs-n-Harmony, among others. Dean went on to release two albums under the label; the first was a compilation, titled '' Swizz Beatz Presents G.H.E.T.T.O. Stories'', released in 2002, and later his debut studio album, ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Back Of Da Club
''Back of da Club'' is a song by American singer Mashonda from her debut studio album ''January Joy'' (2005). It was released as the lead single from the album in October 2005. It is the only single by Mashonda available on iTunes. The CD single track listing comes in MP3 format. Track listing # Back Of Da Club (Radio Edit) # Instrumental # Call Out Hook Chart positions The song debuted at number 86 on the 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 ... chart. Charts References {{authority control 2005 songs 2005 debut singles Song recordings produced by Swizz Beatz Songs written by Swizz Beatz ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Split Personality (Cassidy Album)
''Split Personality'' is the debut studio album by American rapper Cassidy. It was released on March 16, 2004, by Full Surface, with manufacturing and distribution from J. The album debuted at number 2 on the US ''Billboard'' 200, selling 118,000 copies in its first week. To date, the album was certified gold by the Recording Industry Association of America (RIAA) for the shipments of 500,000 copies in the United States. Background and recording Recording sessions for the album began in 2003. The album was broken down into three parts. The first part of the record (credited as "Cassidy") was more pop and radio friendly, with records such as "Get No Better" and the R. Kelly assisted lead single "Hotel". The second part of the record (credited as "The Problem") was targeted directly towards Cassidy's fans, who began to support him following his appearances on various mixtapes, with songs such as "Blood Pressure" and "The Problem". The third and final part of the record (credite ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Girl's Best Friend
"Girl's Best Friend" is a 1999 single by rapper Jay-Z that features vocals from Mashonda. It was released on August 9, 1999, as a single to promote the comedy film ''Blue Streak'' and appears on its soundtrack '' Blue Streak: The Album''. In the same year, it appeared as a hidden track on Jay-Z's fourth album '' Vol. 3... Life and Times of S. Carter''. Its beat, produced by Swizz Beatz, contains a sample of "Keep It Comin' Love" by KC and the Sunshine Band. Martin Lawrence, the star of ''Blue Streak'', makes a cameo in the music video (directed by Francis Lawrence) as his character's "Pizza Man" disguise, dancing to the song and making silly faces in the camera. Formats and track listings *CD # "Girl's Best Friend (Radio Version)" (3:26) # "Girl's Best Friend (LP Version)" (3:59) # "Girl's Best Friend (Instrumental)" (4:08) *Vinyl A-side *# "Girls Best Friend" *# "Girls Best Friend (Radio Version)" B-side *# "I Put You On" *# "While You Were Gone" Charts Weekly charts Yea ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Full Surface Records
Full Surface is a record label founded in 2001, by American hip hop recording artist and record producer Kasseem "Swizz Beatz" Dean. With the help of his protégé, Cassidy, who was the 1st artist signed, the label was established. The label used to operate through Sony's J and through Universal's Interscope, Motown and Universal Motown. However, the label also had released material through joint ventures with other companies outside the Sony BMG group. It operates as a subsidiary of Warner and is distributed by Atlantic. History In 2001, Philadelphia-based battle rapper Cassidy, was the 1st artist to sign a recording contract with Full Surface. His March 2004 debut major label studio album ''Split Personality'' was certified Gold in America in April 2004. In 2002, it was announced Swizz Beatz signed Southern rapper Yung Wun, to the label. In a January 2003 interview with AllHipHop, Swizz Beatz said: "My new label ull Surfaceis on its way, by storm. We are moving like the ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Blue Streak (soundtrack)
''Blue Streak: The Album'' is a soundtrack to the 1999 comedy film ''Blue Streak''. It is composed of fourteen R&B and hip hop tracks from various artists and producers. The album peaked at number 31 on the ''Billboard'' 200 and number 9 and on the Top R&B/Hip-Hop Albums. Its lead single, "Girl's Best Friend" performed by Jay-Z, peaked at #52 on the Hot 100 and #19 on the Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs. So Plush's " Damn (Should've Treated U Right)" peaked at #41 on the Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs and #68 on the R&B/Hip-Hop Airplay. Track listing Personnel *Shawn Corey Carter - performer (track 1) *Mashonda Tifrere - performer (track 1) * Kasseem Dean - producer (track 1) *Ken "Duro" Ifill - mixing (track 1) * Tyrese Darnell Gibson - performer (track 2) * Dwight Errington Myers - performer (track 2) * Steven Aaron Jordan - performer & producer (track 2) *Audrey Martells - performer (track 2) * Nicole Renée Harris - performer (track 2) *Tony Black - mixing (track 2) *Rhonda Roussel - pe ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Cassidy (rapper)
Barry Adrian Reese (born July 7, 1982), better known by his stage name Cassidy, is an American rapper from Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. He is perhaps best known for his singles "Hotel" (featuring R. Kelly), " Get No Better" (featuring Mashonda), " I'm a Hustla", "B-Boy Stance", and " My Drink n My 2 Step" (featuring Swizz Beatz). Cassidy first garnered attention for his freestyles and competitions as a battle rapper in the late 1990s. American record producer Swizz Beatz found Cassidy in 2002 and signed him to his Full Surface Records imprint under Ruff Ryders Entertainment and J Records, which helped him gain major recognition. He rose to prominence with his debut studio album ''Split Personality'', which was released in March 2004 and debuted at number two on the US ''Billboard'' 200. Early life Barry Adrian Reese was born to an East African mother of Ethiopian descent. Musical career 2002–05: ''Split Personality'' and ''I'm a Hustla'' In 2002, Cassidy signed a recordi ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
All Or Nothing (Fat Joe Album)
''All or Nothing'' is the sixth studio album by American rapper Fat Joe. It was released on June 14, 2005, by Terror Squad and Atlantic Records. The album received generally positive reviews from critics. ''All or Nothing'' debuted at number six on the US Billboard 200, selling 106,500 copies in the first week, and spawned two singles: " So Much More" and " Get It Poppin'". Critical reception Steve 'Flash' Juon of ''RapReviews'' found the record to be much more than its first two singles, praising the beats for emitting a fiery energy throughout the track listing and Joe's performance for being similar to The Notorious B.I.G. in terms of delivering both crossover radio singles and hardcore bangers, concluding that "Fat Joe is nobody's joke any more - he goes for "All or Nothing" on this album and in doing so even serves notice to competitors for that dapper throne that it's not 50's to own. I think it's safe to say he doubled up on the bet." Andy Kellman of AllMusic said it was ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Fat Joe
Joseph Antonio Cartagena (born August 19, 1970), better known by his stage name Fat Joe, is an American rapper from New York City. He began his music career as a member of hip hop group Diggin' in the Crates Crew (D.I.T.C.), then forged a solo career and set up his own label, Terror Squad, to which he signed Big Pun, Remy Ma, Tony Sunshine, Cuban Link, Armageddon, Prospect, Triple Seis, and a then-unknown DJ Khaled, as well as discover producers Cool & Dre. Fat Joe's debut solo album, ''Represent'', was released in 1993 and spawned the single "Flow Joe", which reached number one on the ''Billboard'' Hot Rap Songs chart. His most commercially successful album to date was ''Jealous Ones Still Envy (J.O.S.E.)'' (2001); it was certified platinum by the RIAA and internationally certified silver by the BPI, as well as reaching the top 100 on multiple music charts. He is best known for the songs "Lean Back" (2004; with Terror Squad), "What's Luv?" (2002; featuring Ashanti and J ... [...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] |
Guest Appearance
In show business, a guest appearance is the participation of an outsider performer (such as a musician or actor) in an event such as a music record or concert, show, etc., when the performer does not belong to the regular band, cast, or other performing group. In music, such an outside performer is often referred to as a guest artist. In performance art, the terms guest role or guest star are also common, the latter term specifically indicating the guest appearance of a celebrity. The latter is often also credited as special guest star or special musical guest star by some production companies. In pop music and hip-hop, such guests are often referred to as featured artists or featured guests. Such a performer may be annotated in credits or even in song titles by the abbreviation ''feat.'' or further abbreviation ''ft.''; or by the word ''with'' or abbreviation ''w/''. In a TV series, a guest star is an actor who appears in one or a few episodes (sometimes a story arc). In some ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
