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PartyNextDoor
Jahron Anthony Brathwaite (born July 3, 1993), known professionally as PartyNextDoor (stylized as PARTYNEXTDOOR), is a Canadian singer, songwriter, and record producer. PartyNextDoor was the first artist signed to Drake's OVO Sound record label in 2013, in a joint-venture with Warner Records. He then released his first EP self-titled ''PartyNextDoor'' later that year. He subsequently released ''PartyNextDoor Two'' and ''PNDColours'' in 2014 and ''PartyNextDoor 3'' in 2016. He has also seen success as a songwriter, having penned "Work", which was released on Rihanna's album ''Anti'' and peaked at number-one on the ''Billboard'' Hot 100 and become one of the most successful songs of the year, along with "Wild Thoughts" which peaked at number 2 on the ''Billboard'' Hot 100. Early life Jahron Anthony Brathwaite was born to a Jamaican mother and a Trinidadian father in Mississauga, Ontario. He was inspired by the music his father played to him when he was younger such as Jodeci, ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
PartyNextDoor Two
''PartyNextDoor Two'' (stylized as ''PARTYNEXTDOOR TWO'' or ''P2'') is the debut studio album by Canadian recording artist PartyNextDoor. It was released on July 29, 2014, by OVO Sound and Warner Records. The record was supported by the promotional singles: "Her Way" and "Recognize" featuring Drake, which were respectively released on June 13 and July 15, 2014. Background On July 14, 2014, PartyNextDoor announced that ''PartyNextDoor Two'' would be released on July 29, 2014 in the United States; it serves as the follow-up to his debut extended play ''PartyNextDoor'' (2013). The record was made available for pre-order through the iTunes Store the following day. Critical reception ''PartyNextDoor Two'' received mixed reviews from music critics. At Metacritic, which assigns a normalized rating out of 100 to reviews from mainstream publications, the album received an average score of 46, based on 5 reviews, which indicates "mixed or average reviews". Commercial performance ''Part ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
PartyNextDoor 3
''PartyNextDoor 3'' (stylized in all caps and also as ''P3'') is the second studio album by Canadian recording artist PartyNextDoor. It was released on August 12, 2016, by OVO Sound and Warner Records. The album was supported by two singles: "Come and See Me" featuring Drake, and "Not Nice". Singles The album's first single, "Come and See Me" was released digitally on the iTunes Store and Apple Music on March 23, 2016. The song features guest vocals from the fellow Canadian rapper and label-mate Drake, with production that was provided by 40. The album's second single, "Not Nice" was released digitally as the pre-order for the album on the iTunes Store and Apple Music on July 22, 2016 and later sent to radio as the second official single. The track was also co-written by Drake, with the production that was provided by 40, Illangelo, Supa Dups and Nineteen85. "Don't Know How" was released on the iTunes Store and Apple Music as the first promotional single on August 5, 2016. The so ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
PartyNextDoor (EP)
''PartyNextDoor'' (stylized in all caps) is the eponymous debut extended play by Canadian recording artist PartyNextDoor. It was released on July 1, 2013, by OVO Sound and Warner Records. Promotion ''PartyNextDoor'' was initially promoted through a series of posts on Canadian rapper Drake (musician), Drake's October’s Very Own blog, the official OVO Sound blog. These posts included SoundCloud posts of material later used on ''PartyNextDoor'' including "Make A Mil" and "Wus Good/Curious". These songs were further promoted on Twitter by both Drake and the official October’s Very Own account. The album’s release date was announced, again via the October’s Very Own blog, on June 20, 2013. PartyNextDoor appeared on the North American leg of Drake’s Would You Like a Tour?, marking his first tour. Gramophone record, Vinyl and Compact disc, CD copies of ''PARTYNEXTDOOR'' were available for sale exclusively at the October’s Very Own merchandise booth at all Would You Like A Tour ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
PNDColours
Colours (stylized in all caps) is the second extended play by Canadian recording artist PartyNextDoor. It was released on December 3, 2014, digitally through OVO Sound, the label of the rapper Drake, and PartyNextDoor's SoundCloud page. The EP was released to streaming services for the first time on January 29, 2021, and includes four extra tracks which were previously released as Colours 2 in 2017. Release On December 3, 2014, PartyNextDoor announced dates for his upcoming PND LIVE tour, which included cities in North America and Europe. Alongside the announcement of the tour dates he released the 4 track EP, featuring appearances from Travis Scott and Cash Out. The EP was released on his SoundCloud page and his website. Reception Despite a lack of heavy promotion, the EP was well received by fans and has garnered over 67 million plays on PartyNextDoor's SoundCloud page as of January 2016. Track listing ''Colours'' track listing Notes * signifies a co- producer * sign ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
OVO Sound
OVO Sound (also known simply as OVO) is a Toronto-based Canadian record label, founded in 2012 by hip hop artist Drake, producer 40, and Oliver El-Khatib. It operates as a subsidiary of, and is distributed through, Warner Music Group's Warner Records, except for Drake's albums, which are distributed by Republic Records, a division of Universal Music Group. The label represents acts including Drake, PartyNextDoor, Majid Jordan, Roy Woods, OB O'Brien, Dvsn, Plaza, Baka Not Nice, Popcaan and Smiley. In-house producers include 40, Boi-1daDJ Prince, Nineteen85, Mike Zombie, T-Minus, anFuture The Prince History The label's roots can be traced back to 2006, when Drake's first official mixtape, '' Room for Improvement'', was released under the unofficial record label "All Things Fresh" which eventually became "October's Very Own". Drake later raised the profile of the label by prominently featuring OVO throughout his music, regularly mentioning the label in songs and on stage, as we ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Work (Rihanna Song)
"Work" is a song by Barbadian singer Rihanna from her eighth studio album, ''Anti'' (2016), featuring Canadian rapper Drake. The song was released as the lead single on January 27, 2016, through Westbury Road and Roc Nation. The song was written by the artists, PartyNextDoor, Monte Moir, Rupert "Sevn" Thomas, Allen Ritter, and producer Matthew "Boi-1da" Samuels, with additional production from Kuk Harrell and Noah "40" Shebib. The dancehall, reggae-pop, and R&B song, contains an interpolation of "If You Were Here Tonight" (1985) performed by Alexander O'Neal. Lyrically, the song incorporates themes of working for money, as well as discussing fragile relationships. The song is written in Jamaican Patois and Bajan Creole. Three of its writer-producers: Rupert "Sevn" Thomas, Matthew "Boi-1da" Samuels, and Jahron "PartyNextDoor" Brathwaite, are Jamaican-Canadians. Critical response to "Work" was mixed upon release; critics praised its composition and Rihanna's decision to return ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Anti (album)
'' Anti'' (stylised in all caps) is the eighth studio album by Barbadian singer Rihanna, released on 28 January 2016 by Roc Nation and Westbury Road. Rihanna started recording in 2014 after ending her contract with Def Jam Recordings, who had released all of her albums since her debut in 2005. As executive producer, Rihanna recorded ''Anti'' with producers including Jeff Bhasker, Boi-1da, DJ Mustard, Hit-Boy, Brian Kennedy, Timbaland and No I.D., at studios in Canada, the United States and France. SZA and Drake contribute guest vocals. Conceived when Rihanna was experiencing creative struggles and emotional turmoil, ''Anti'' features an atmospheric production characterised by lo-fi beats, distorted vocals and downtempo arrangements. The first half consists of bass-heavy tracks, and the second is characterised by textured minimalism. Compared to the radio-friendly dance tunes of her previous albums, ''Anti'' is an alternative R&B, pop and dancehall album, more muted and soulfu ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Wild Thoughts
"Wild Thoughts" is a song by American musician DJ Khaled featuring Barbadian singer Rihanna and American singer Bryson Tiller. It was released on June 16, 2017, by We the Best Music Group, We the Best and Epic Records as the third single from Khaled's tenth studio album, ''Grateful (DJ Khaled album), Grateful'' (2017). Canadian singer PartyNextDoor assisted the artists in writing the song, with production handled by Khaled. A mid-tempo pop song, "Wild Thoughts" consists of Latin percussion, acoustic guitar lines and riffs that interpolate the 1999 hit single "Maria Maria" by Santana (band), Santana. Lyrically, the song praises a lover who inspires sexual thoughts. Commercially, the song reached number one in the United Kingdom, marking Khaled's second and Rihanna's ninth number one. The song also saw chart success in Australia and Canada, where it peaked at number two. The song peaked at number two on the US Billboard Hot 100, ''Billboard'' Hot 100, becoming Rihanna's 31st top-ten ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Drake (musician)
Aubrey Drake Graham ( ; born October 24, 1986) is a Canadian rapper and singer. An influential figure in contemporary popular music, Drake has been credited for popularizing singing and R&B sensibilities in hip hop. He gained recognition by starring as Jimmy Brooks in the CTV teen drama series '' Degrassi: The Next Generation'' (2001–08) and subsequently pursued a career in music releasing his debut mixtape '' Room for Improvement'' in 2006. He released the mixtapes ''Comeback Season'' (2007) and '' So Far Gone'' (2009) before signing with Young Money Entertainment. Drake's first three albums, ''Thank Me Later'' (2010), '' Take Care'' (2011) and ''Nothing Was the Same'' (2013), were all critical successes and propelled him to the forefront of hip hop. His fourth album, ''Views'' (2016), saw exploration of dancehall and stood atop the ''Billboard'' 200 for 13 non-consecutive weeks, making it the first album by a male artist to do so in over a decade, and featured the cha ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Rihanna
Robyn Rihanna Fenty ( ; born February 20, 1988) is a Barbadian singer, actress, and businesswoman. Born in Saint Michael and raised in Bridgetown, Barbados, Rihanna auditioned for American record producer Evan Rogers who invited her to the United States to record demo tapes. After signing with Def Jam in 2005, she soon gained recognition with the release of her first two studio albums, ''Music of the Sun'' (2005) and '' A Girl Like Me'' (2006), both of which were influenced by Caribbean music and peaked within the top ten of the US ''Billboard'' 200 chart. Rihanna's third album, ''Good Girl Gone Bad'' (2007), incorporated elements of dance-pop and established her status as a sex symbol in the music industry. The chart-topping single "Umbrella" earned Rihanna her first Grammy Award and catapulted her to global stardom. She continued to mix pop, dance, and R&B genres on her next studio albums, ''Rated R'' (2009), '' Loud'' (2010), ''Talk That Talk'' (2011), and ''Unapolog ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Trinidadian And Tobagonian Canadians
Trinidadian and Tobagonian Canadians are Canadian citizens who are fully or partially of Trinidadian and Tobagonian descent or persons having those origins and having Canadian citizenship. There were 78,965 Trinidadian and Tobagonian Canadians in 2016, with the majority of them living in Toronto, specifically in the Thistletown and Eglinton West neighbourhoods as well as throughout Scarborough. Demographics Notable Trinidadian and Tobagonian Canadians See also * Canada–Trinidad and Tobago relations * Black Canadians * Indo-Canadians * Trinidadian Americans * Trinidadian British * Trinidadian Australians References External linksHistory of Trinidadian Canadians {{People of Canada Trinidad Canada Canada is a country in North America. Its ten provinces and three territories extend from the Atlantic Ocean to the Pacific Ocean and northward into the Arctic Ocean, covering over , making it the world's second-largest country by to ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Jamaican Canadians
Jamaican Canadians are Canadian citizens of Jamaican descent or Jamaican-born permanent residents of Canada. The population, according to Canada's 2016 Census, is 309,485. Jamaican Canadians comprise about 30% of the entire Black Canadian population. History Most Jamaicans who arrive in Canada settle in the census metropolitan areas of Toronto, Montreal, Ottawa and Hamilton. The total number of Jamaicans in Canada has increased since the 1960s. Currently, Jamaicans can be found in every major Canadian city and occupy a multitude of occupations. Origins The first Jamaicans who moved to Canada were West Indian slaves imported into New France and Nova Scotia individually and in small numbers. In 1796, the Maroons of Jamaica entered Halifax and were the first large group to enter British North America (''The Canadian Encyclopedia'', 2000). The name Maroons was used to describe slaves who ran away from their owners and created free communities away from the European settlements in ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
