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Pacewon
Jerome Derek Hinds Jr. (born August 1, 1974), known professionally as Pacewon (also spelled Pace Won), is an American rapper and producer. He rose to fame in the late 1990s as one of the prominent and founding members of rap group Outsidaz along with fellow rappers Young Zee, D.U., Slang Ton, Lil boyzazz, Loon, Axe, Yah Yah, Rah Digga and others. The group would later make Detroit rappers Eminem and Bizarre of D12 honorary members of the group after they collaborated with members of the group. Career Outsidaz As a founding member of the Outsidaz, Hinds was one of the many MCs to gain a solo career after his group's appearance on the Fugees' successful '' The Score''. With a smooth voice and a sly, clever tone, his raps were often relaxed and thoughtful amidst the large hip-hop crew's various styles. Despite the early solo attempts by many of his bandmates, Hinds waited until they had released their debut, Night Life, on Chris Schwartz's Rough Life Records. That, as well as g ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Outsidaz
The Outsidaz were an American hip hop collective from Newark, New Jersey, perhaps best known through their affiliation with fellow New York-area, New Jersey rappers the Fugees and Detroit-area rappers D12. History The group formed in 1991 after underground rappers Young Zee (born Dewayne Battle) met D.U. (born Brian Bostic) and Pacewon (born Jerome Hinds) at a New Year's Eve party. At the time they met, Young Zee and Pacewon were rival MCs. Pacewon & D.U. were members of a crew named PNS, while Zee headed a crew named Pskitzo with members Anthony D. Ore (aka Maddfile) and Augustus C. Battle (aka A-Form). They decided to unite into one group called the Outsidaz, following a lengthy microphone battle that it was decided ended in a tie. Along with Pacewon, D.U. and Young Zee, the Outsidaz consisted of Axe (born Tyree Smith), Denzy (born Denton Dawes), Loon One, DJ Spunk (born Aubrey Polk), S. Coop (born Larry Cooper), Nawshis (born Nathaniel Longchamp), Rah Digga (born Rashia F ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
The Only Number That Matters Is Won
''The Only Number That Matters Is Won'' is the second collaborative studio album by American emcee/producer duo Pace Won and Mr. Green. It was released on September 4, 2012, via Raw Poetix Records LLC. The album features guest appearances from Masta Ace, Lee $cratch Perry, Snoop Dogg, Burnt MD, Lawrence Arnell, Rival. It was supported by two music videos, "Ever Since" and "Something To Say". Track listing Sample credits *"Liquor & Drugs" sampled "Music For The Funeral Of Queen Mary, Z 860" by Henry Purcell (1695) and "I'm Glad You're Mine" by Al Green (1972) *"Something To Say" sampled "No Equal" by The Beatnuts (1993), "Side A" by DJ Craze (2000) and "It's Funky Enough" by The D.O.C. (1989) *"My God" sampled "Cussin', Cryin' and Carryin' On" by Ike & Tina Turner (1969), "They Reminisce Over You (T.R.O.Y.)" by Pete Rock & C.L. Smooth (1992), "Juicy" by Notorious B.I.G. & Total (1994) *"My Song" sampled "My Song" by Labi Siffre (1972) and "Humpty Dump" by The Vibrettes (19 ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
The Only Color That Matters Is Green
''The Only Color That Matters Is Green'' is the first collaborative studio album by American emcee/producer duo Pace Won and Mr. Green. It was released on June 20, 2008, by Raw Poetix Records LLC. The album features guest appearances from Mary Lou, Cymarshall Law & KoshaDillz. It was supported by two music videos, "Children Sing" and "Who I Am". Critical reception ''The Only Color That Matters Is Green'' received positive reviews from critics. HipHopDX ''HipHopDX'' is an online magazine of hip hop music criticism and news. The website's current president and publisher is Sharath Cherian and the Head Of Content is Jerry L. Barrow. ''HipHopDX'' is the flagship publication of Cheri Media Group. ... puts the album in their "The Top 25 Hip Hop Albums Of 2008" with rating 4.5/5. Track listing Personnel * Aaron Green – producer, mixing, recording (tracks 1-3, 7-12) * Christopher Mir – layout, design * Cymar Simmons – guest artist (track 8) * Hans Dekline – maste ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
The Score (Fugees Album)
''The Score'' is the second and final studio album by the hip hop trio Fugees. ''The Score'' was released worldwide on February 13, 1996, on Columbia Records. The album features a wide range of samples and instrumentation, with many aspects of alternative hip hop that would come to dominate the hip-hop music scene in the mid- to late 1990s. Primarily, ''The Score's'' production was handled by the Fugees themselves, Jerry Duplessis and Warren Riker, with additional production from Salaam Remi, John Forté, Diamond D, and Shawn King. The album's guest verses are from Outsidaz members Rah Digga, Young Zee, and Pacewon, as well as Omega, John Forté, and Diamond D. Most versions of the album feature four bonus tracks, including three remixes of "Fu-Gee-La", and a short acoustic Wyclef Jean solo track entitled "Mista Mista". Upon its release, ''The Score'' was a commercial success, peaking atop the U.S. ''Billboard'' 200, and became the third best selling album of 1996. It also topp ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Night Life (Outsidaz Album)
''Night Life'' is the debut EP by American New Jersey-based rap group the Outsidaz. It was released on January 18, 2000, via Rufflife Records. Audio production of the seven-track record was handled by Jim Jonsin, Ski, and few members of the band, with Chris Schwartz served as executive producer. The album peaked at No. 67 on the ''Billboard'' Top R&B/Hip-Hop Albums chart and No. 19 on the Top Heatseekers chart. "The Rah Rah" was the lone single released from the album. The record was dedicated to Outsidaz member Slang Ton who died in 1999. Track listing Personnel Vocals *Tyree Smith (Axe) - rap (tracks 1, 4-7) *Aubrey King (Az Izz) - rap (tracks 4-5, 7) *Brian Bostic (D.U.) - rap (tracks 5, 7) *Denton Dawes (Denzy) - rap (tracks 5, 7) *Marshall Mathers (Eminem) - rap (track 4) *Nathaniel Longchamp (Nawshis) - rap (tracks 5, 7) * Jerome Hinds (PaceWon) - rap (tracks 1-2, 4, 6-7) * Rashia Fisher (Rah Digga) - rap (track 3) *Salih Ibn Al Bayyinah Scaife (Slang Ton) - rap (tra ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Charango (album)
''Charango'' is the fourth studio album by the British group Morcheeba, released in the first week of July 2002 through Warner Bros. Records. It also appeared as a limited edition 2-CD version with a second CD containing instrumental versions of all the tracks. The album included a number of guest-appearances ranging from the singer Kurt Wagner, rapper Slick Rick, singer Miriam Stockley and bass guitar player Pino Palladino Giuseppe Henry "Pino" Palladino (born 17 October 1957) is a Welsh musician, songwriter, and record producer. A prolific session bassist, he has played bass for acts such as The Who, the John Mayer Trio, Nine Inch Nails, Gary Numan, Jeff Beck .... The album became one of the most successful ones for the band, reaching the top ten in the UK charts. The Japanese version includes a bonus track, "I'd Rather Kill Us (Than Watch You Leave)", also present on the "Way Beyond" single. Track listing Singles Singles released included "Otherwise" and "Way Beyo ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Ruffhouse Records
Ruffhouse Records is an American record label founded in 1989 by Chris Schwartz and Joe Nicolo as a joint venture with Columbia Records. In 1999, Schwartz and Nicolo closed the label, and Schwartz and Kevon Glickman continued with RuffNation Records. Ruffhouse's artist roster at the time of its original closing included The Fugees, Cypress Hill, Kris Kross, Wyclef Jean, Lauryn Hill, and Leela James. The label was relaunched on July 12, 2012, through EMI, with Beanie Sigel as the first artist to be out through its relaunch with the release of his album ''This Time'' (2012). Notable artists * Beanie Sigel *Cheba *Cypress Hill *Dandelion * DMX *John Forté *Fugees *The Goats * Glenn Lewis *Lauryn Hill *Pras Michel *Leela James *Wyclef Jean * Keith Martin *King Britt *Kool Keith *Kris Kross *Lin Que *Mountain Brothers *Nas *Pacewon *Psycho Realm *Schoolly D *Sporty Thievz Sporty Thievz is a Yonkers, New York-based hip-hop duo—originally a trio—composed of King Kirk (a.k. ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Young Zee
Dewayne Battle (born December 24, 1970), known professionally as Young Zee, is an American underground hip hop emcee. He was a former member of the Outsidaz, alongside Pacewon. Career Outsidaz The Outsidaz, a large hip hop crew that became the first act signed to Ruff Life Records, produced several singles and released a record in the mid-'90s. The group including Young Zee had guest vocals on the Fugees' song "Cowboys" in 1996. Zee made an appearance on Rah Digga's first solo album in 1999. The group released ''Night Life'' (2000) and '' The Bricks'' (2001). In 2002 his solo track, " That's My Nigga fo' Real", was included on the hit soundtrack to Eminem's film 8 Mile. Solo artist Due to a history of collaboration, Zee and fans expected him to be signed to Eminem's Shady Records label under Aftermath/ Interscope records, but instead he signed as a solo artist to D12 members Kuniva and Kon Artis' label Runyon Ave Records, but he made the only related appearance in "Commerc ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Ski Beatz
David Anthony Willis, known professionally as Ski Beatz, is an American record producer from Greensboro, North Carolina, mainly working in hip hop. Biography Discovered by DJ Clark Kent, Ski was originally known as "MC Will-Ski" in the late 1980s. He began his recording career as one third of North Carolina's first hip hop groups ''The Bizzie Boyz'', alongside Mixmasta "D", Darius Owens as also from NC. Fanatic and dancers Move & Groove. In the early 1990s, Ski moved to New York City and was a member of the group Original Flavor, the first group managed by future recording industry executive Damon Dash. In the mid-90s, Ski was working on duo Camp Lo's debut album ''Uptown Saturday Night'' when Dash called him in to work on the debut album of his own artist, Jay-Z. Jay's album, ''Reasonable Doubt'', was released in 1996, marking Ski's first major production placement. Ski produced four tracks off the album, including the singles "Dead Presidents" and " Feelin' It". After the c ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
United Kingdom
The United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland, commonly known as the United Kingdom (UK) or Britain, is a country in Europe, off the north-western coast of the continental mainland. It comprises England, Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland. The United Kingdom includes the island of Great Britain, the north-eastern part of the island of Ireland, and many smaller islands within the British Isles. Northern Ireland shares a land border with the Republic of Ireland; otherwise, the United Kingdom is surrounded by the Atlantic Ocean, the North Sea, the English Channel, the Celtic Sea and the Irish Sea. The total area of the United Kingdom is , with an estimated 2020 population of more than 67 million people. The United Kingdom has evolved from a series of annexations, unions and separations of constituent countries over several hundred years. The Treaty of Union between the Kingdom of England (which included Wales, annexed in 1542) and the Kingdom of Scotland in 170 ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Trip Hop
Trip hop (sometimes used synonymously with "downtempo") is a musical genre that originated in the early 1990s in the United Kingdom, especially Bristol. It has been described as a psychedelic music, psychedelic fusion of hip hop music, hip hop and electronica with slow tempos and an atmospheric sound, often incorporating elements of jazz, soul music, soul, funk, reggae, dub music, dub, Contemporary R&B, R&B, and other forms of electronic dance music, electronic music, as well as sample (music), sampling from movie soundtracks and other eclectic sources. The style emerged as a more experimental music, experimental variant of breakbeat from the Bristol sound scene of the late 1980s and early 1990s, incorporating influences from jazz, soul, funk, dub, and hip hop music, rap music. It was pioneered by acts like Massive Attack, Tricky (musician), Tricky, and Portishead (band), Portishead. The term was first coined in a 1994 ''Mixmag'' piece about American producer DJ Shadow. Trip ho ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Flow (music)
Rapping (also rhyming, spitting, emceeing or MCing) is a musical form of vocal delivery that incorporates "rhyme, rhythmic speech, and street vernacular". It is performed or chanted, usually over a backing beat or musical accompaniment. The components of rap include "content" (what is being said), "flow" (rhythm, rhyme), and "delivery" (cadence, tone). Rap differs from spoken-word poetry in that it is usually performed off-time to musical accompaniment. Rap is a primary ingredient of hip hop music commonly associated with that genre; however, the origins of rap predate hip-hop culture by many years. Precursors to modern rap include the West African griot tradition, Cockney rhyming slang, certain vocal styles of blues, jazz, 1960s African-American poetry and ''Sprechgesang''. The use of rap in popular music originated in the Bronx, New York City in the 1970s, alongside the hip hop genre and cultural movement. Rapping developed from the role of master of ceremonies (MC) a ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
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