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N2Deep
N2Deep is an American Chicano rap duo formed in Vallejo, California in 1989. Consisting of James "Jay Tee" Trujillo and Timothy "TL" Lyon, they are best known for the 1992 hit single "Back to the Hotel", the title track of their debut album. Early third member John "Johnny Z" Zunino officially left the group as a performing member in its first year to focus exclusively on production and related behind-the-scenes responsibilities. Biography The group was formed in 1989 in Vallejo, California by Johnny Z (John Zunino), Jay Tee (James Trujillo) and TL (Timothy Lyon). While attending college in Sacramento, Johnny Z began producing hip hop music and after graduating and moving back to Vallejo, TL referred Johnny to an aspiring rapper, Jay Tee. The three began writing and recording hip hop demos and performing live shows originally as 3DEEP. Before long, Johnny Z decided to work strictly behind the scenes and on the music and production end, while Jay Tee and TL performed the vocal ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
The Best Of N2Deep
''The Best of N2Deep'' is the first greatest hits compilation and eighth album overall by rap group, N2Deep. The compilation was released in 1999 for Soul Town Records and was produced by N2Deep, Johnny Z and others. In 2002 the project was remastered and reissued with the same track listing on Jay Tee's own label 40 Ounce Records. The remastering was done by Larry Funk. ''The Best of'' Credits Allmusic. Retrieved on 2009-11-02 Track listing References External links ''The Best of'' 1999 releaseat Musicbrainz ''The Best of'' 2002 reissueat Musicbrainz MusicBrainz is a MetaBrainz project that aims to create a collaborative music database that is similar to the freedb project. MusicBrainz was founded in response to the restrictions placed on the Compact Disc Database (CDDB), a database for so ... {{DEFAULTSORT:Best Of N2deep, The N2Deep albums Jay Tee albums 1999 greatest hits albums Hip hop compilation albums ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
The Rumble (N2Deep Album)
''The Rumble'' is the fourth studio album and eighth album overall released by N2Deep. Although this album was released under the artist name N2Deep, ''The Rumble'' can actually be considered a Jay Tee solo album as N2Deep, TL only participates on one track, "1st We Drink Then We Smoke". The album was released in 1998 for Lightyear Entertainment and was produced by Johnny Z, Jay Tee, DJ Mark 7 and others. Three singles were released, "1st We Drink Then We Smoke", "We Get's Down Like That" and "All Night" and guests include Baby Beesh, The Mossie, Taydatay, Don Cisco, Mac Dre, Slow Pain and Roger Troutman. Track listing #"Intro" - 0:41 #"1st We Drink Then We Smoke" (featuring N2Deep, TL & Miami) - 3:37 #"We Get's Down Like That" (featuring Don Cisco; produced and engineered by Dave Fore) - 4:32 #"The Throw" (featuring Baby Beesh & Mac Dre) - 4:12 #"We Be All Over" (featuring The Mossie & Levitti) - 3:54 #"My Doe Is Gettin' Low" (featuring Miami & The Looie Crew) - 5:28 ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Back To The Hotel
''Back to the Hotel'' is the debut album by American rap group N2Deep, released June 23, 1992 on Profile Records. The album was produced by N2Deep and Jonny Z. The only guests on the album were fellow Vallejo, California artists B-Legit and E-40. Along with singles, music videos were released for three songs: "Back to the Hotel", "Toss Up" and "The Weekend"._Billboard_Albums_))).html" ;"title="((( Back to the Hotel > Charts & Awards > Billboard Albums )))">((( Back to the Hotel > Charts & Awards > Billboard Albums ))) All Media Guide, LLC. Retrieved on 2009-09-15. The album also featured the very successful single "Back to the Hotel", which peaked at number 14 on the ''Billboard'' Hot 100, at number 12 on the ''Billboard'' Rap Songs and performed well on several other charts as well. _Charts_&_Awards_>_Billboard_Singles_))).html" ;"title="((( Back to the Hotel > Charts & Awards > Billboard Singles )))">((( Back to the Hotel > Charts & Awards > Billboard Singles ))) All Media ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Jay Tee
James Trujillo, better known by his stage name Jay Tee, is a rapper, songwriter and hip hop producer from Vallejo, CA. He has been a part of the city's scene since the early 1990s as the lead member of N2Deep and Latino Velvet along with Baby Beesh. Even though N2Deep's 2000 album ''Slightly Pimpish/Mostly Doggish'' was a solo album, it was not until 2001 that Jay Tee released a solo album under his own name, '' So Cold''. Latino Velvet was originally composed of Jay Tee and Baby Beesh in 1997 on the album ''Latino Velvet Project''. Although the album featured several tracks with Frost and Don Cisco, it was not until 2000 that they were featured on the cover with equal billing to Jay Tee and Baby Beesh. ''Velvet City'' featured several west coast artists including: E-40, Levitti, Rappin' 4-Tay, Bosko, Cool Nutz and the Mary Jane Girls. Jay Tee is the founder and owner of 40 Ounce Records. Jay Tee has remained an underground presence in The Bay Area since his debut almost two d ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
The Golden State (N2Deep Album)
''The Golden State'' is the third studio album by rap group N2Deep. The album was released in 1997 on Swerve Records and was produced by Johnny Z, Jay Tee, Funk Daddy, Ken Franklin and Dave G. Four singles were included on the album: "Day 2 Day Basis", "Threesome", "Parkin' Lot Pimpin'" and "Cali Lifestyles". Guests on the album include Baby Beesh, Mary Jane Girls, Mac Dre, Dru Down and PSD. Track listing #"Intro"- 2:00 #"Day 2 Day Basis"- 4:33 #"Threesome" (featuring PSD & Mac Lee)- 3:34 #"On Tha' Everyday" (featuring Mary Jane Girls & Ironic)- 4:28 #"Where We Dwell" (featuring Mac Dre & Baby Beesh)- 4:30 #"From the Town" (featuring Mac Lee)- 4:12 #"Kick Way on Back" (featuring Baby Beesh)- 4:59 #"Situations"- 4:27 #"Back to the Hotel 2" (Intro by Miami)- 4:43 #"Parkin' Lot Pimpin'" (featuring Levitti, Miami & Baby Beesh and Rube of Potna Deuce)- 5:13 #"Cali Lifestyles" (featuring Dru Down & PSD)- 3:52 #"T-Shirt and Panties" (featuring Baby Beesh & PSD)- 4:00 #"Take a ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
24-7-365 (N2Deep Album)
''24-7-365'' is the second album by rap group, N2Deep. The album was released in 1994 for Bust It Records and was produced by N2Deep and Johnny Z. Despite the success of their previous album, ''Back to the Hotel'', ''24-7-365'' did not make it on any album charts or feature any charting singles. Four singles were released "Deep N2 the Game", "Small Town", "California Hot Tubs" and "Somethin' Freaky". Track listing Samples Deep N2 the Game *"Miss You" by The Rolling Stones Whoo Ride *"Rigor Mortis" by Cameo External links * 24-7-365' at Discogs Discogs (short for discographies) is a database of information about audio recordings, including commercial releases, promotional releases, and bootleg or off-label releases. While the site was originally created with a goal of becoming the ... References * N2Deep albums Jay Tee albums 1994 albums {{1990s-hiphop-album-stub ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Slightly Pimpish/Mostly Doggish
''Slightly Pimpish/Mostly Doggish'' is the fifth studio album and eighth album overall released by N2Deep. Although this album was released under the name N2Deep it is actually a Jay Tee solo album as TL does not participate on this project. The album was released in 2000 for Swerve Records and was produced by Jay Tee, Philly Blunt and Ken Franklin. Latino Velvet (a rap group consisting of Jay Tee, Frost, Baby Beesh and Don Cisco), PSD and Mac Dre all make guest appearances on this album. Track listing #"Intro"- :54 #"I Am" 4:26 #"Act a Fool" (featuring Mac Dre & PSD)- 3:16 #"Turn It into Somethin'"- 4:22 #"Ride Greyhound"- :34 #"Playa 4 Life"- 4:39 #"Congratulations" (featuring Baby Beesh Ronald Ray Bryant (born October 18, 1969), better known by his stage name Baby Bash (formerly Baby Beesh), is an American rapper. From 1995 until 1998, as part of Dope House Records, after which he changed the last part of his stage name to "Bas ... & Merciless)- 3:13 #"Ba ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Don Cisco
Francisco Soto, better known by his stage name Don Cisco (originally Cisco the Frisco Mac), is an American rapper and producer. Biography Don Cisco has been a part of the San Francisco rap scene since the early 1990s. He released his first single, "Audi 5000", on 12" vinyl and cassettes in 1992. His first full-length studio album, ''Til the Wheels Fall Off'', was released in 1998. Both projects were released under his early moniker, Cisco the Frisco Mack. In 2000 he released his second studio album, '' Oh Boy''. The album featured guest performances by Mac Dre, Kurupt, Soopafly, Roscoe, Roger Troutman, B-Legit and PSD. Around the early 2000s, Don Cisco was one fourth of the Latin rap supergroup, Latino Velvet. The group was originally composed of Jay Tee and Baby Beesh for the 1997 album, ''Latino Velvet Project''. Although the album featured several tracks with Frost and Don Cisco, it wasn't until their 2000 release, ''Velvet City'', that both rappers were featured on the ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
The Knocks 1992–2000
''The Knocks 1992–2000'' is a greatest hits compilation by American rapper Jay Tee. It was released February 13, 2001 on Jay Tee's own label, 40 Ounce Records. The songs are culled from the N2Deep and Latino Velvet music catalogs. Two of the songs, "California Hot Tubs" and "What You Do", were newly remixed for this compilation. The album features guest performances by E-40, Mac Dre, Baby Beesh, B-Legit, Levitti, Taydatay, Don Cisco and Frost. It features production by Johnny Z, Ken Franklin, Lev Berlak, Philly Blunt and Jay Tee. Track listing External links * '' The Knocks 1992–2000' at Allmusic * The Knocks 1992–2000' at Discogs * The Knocks 1992–2000' at Tower Records Tower Records is an international retail franchise and online music store that was formerly based in Sacramento, California, United States. From 1960 until 2006, Tower operated retail stores in the United States, which closed when Tower Recor ... Jay Tee albums 2001 greatest hits albums Sel ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
The Mossie
The Mossie was an American rap group from Vallejo, California, with members: Kaveo, Mugzi and Tap Dat Ass. They first appeared together on E-40's 1993 EP, ''The Mail Man''. Before dropping their 1997 debut album, ''Have Heart Have Money'', on Sick Wid It and Jive Records, they appeared together on several other Sick Wid It releases, including: ''The Hogg in Me'', '' The Hemp Museum'' and ''Southwest Riders''. Background The Mossie's debut album, ''Have Heart Have Money'', was released in 1997 on Sick Wid It and Jive Records. The album peaked at number 35 on the ''Billboard'' Top Heatseekers and at number 62 on the ''Billboard'' Top R&B/Hip-Hop Albums. _Charts_&_Awards_>_Billboard_Albums_))).html" ;"title="((( Have Heart Have Money > Charts & Awards > Billboard Albums )))">((( Have Heart Have Money > Charts & Awards > Billboard Albums ))) All Media Guide, LLC. Retrieved on 2010-02-11. It was executive produced by B-Legit and E-40 and features guest performances by Celly Cel, L ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Cory Robbins
Cory Robbins (born September 23, 1957) is an American record executive. Robbins founded two influential record labels. The first, Profile Records (in business from 1981 to 1996; Robbins left in 1994), grew to become a large independent label that proved key in the rise of hip-hop as a commercially viable genre, most notably in breaking hip-hop's first multiplatinum act, Run-D.M.C. The second, Robbins Entertainment (founded in 1996), has been a pioneer charting dance music's course into the 21st century. Robbins is currently the owner and president of Robbins Entertainment, which is based in New York City's Tribeca neighborhood. __TOC__ Early life Robbins was born to Warren and Paula Robbins in Brooklyn, NY. His family spent the first part of his life in Hollis, Queens — the same neighborhood where the members of his future artists Run-D.M.C. grew up. Robbins father was a "closeout specialist" of wholesale clothing and ran a small chain of clothing stores in suburban New Yo ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
KMEL
KMEL (106.1 FM) is an urban contemporary radio station that is licensed to San Francisco, California, and serving the San Francisco Bay Area. It is owned and operated by iHeartMedia. KMEL has studios located in the SoMa district, and broadcasts a "superpower" Class B signal of 69,000 watts from a transmitter atop the San Bruno Mountains south of San Francisco. The station's powerful signal is heard all over the Bay Area and covers areas as far north as Santa Rosa and as far south as the Santa Cruz Mountains. It is currently one of the highest- rated stations in the San Francisco Bay Area, with the largest listening audience in the males 18-to-34 year-old demographic. History 1940s–1977 106.1 FM began as KGO-FM, sister station of KGO. The FM station was originally licensed at 96.9 FM in 1946. KGO-FM moved to 106.1 FM on November 3, 1947, with facilities at a former General Electric plant on East 12th Street in Oakland. On January 14, 1955, KGO-FM moved from 106.1 to 103.7 ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
