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Polo Grounds Music
Polo Grounds Music is a hip hop and R&B record label distributed by Sony Music's RCA Records. Polo Grounds Music is a full-service entertainment company with a focus in publishing, management, marketing and promotions. Founded in 2006 by Bryan Leach, Polo Grounds Music was originally formed as a joint venture with Clive Davis's J Records. Polo Grounds's multi-platinum artist roster and duration of operations makes it one of the most successful urban music companies ever. Current artists *ASAP Rocky * Pitbull *ASAP Ferg * Overdoz *ASAP Mob *Jay Gwuapo *Ben * EVLO * King Staccz * Grantland Steele * Spootne Jordanz *Calboy * Abra Former artists * Nina Sky * C-Ride * Hurricane Chris * Yo Gotti * KJ Balla (died 22 May 2020) * Lantana * Yung Joc Discography * Hurricane Chris - ''51/50 Ratchet'' (2007) * Pitbull - '' Rebelution'' (2009) * Hurricane Chris - '' Unleashed'' (2009) * Yo Gotti - ''Live from the Kitchen'' (2012) * ASAP Rocky - '' Long. Live. ASAP'' (2013) * ASAP Ferg ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
RCA Records
RCA Records is an American record label currently owned by Sony Music Entertainment, a subsidiary of Sony Corporation of America. It is one of Sony Music's four flagship labels, alongside RCA's former long-time rival Columbia Records; also Arista Records, and Epic Records. The label has released multiple genres of music, including pop, classical, rock, hip hop, afrobeat, electronic, R&B, blues, jazz, and country. Its name is derived from the initials of its defunct parent company, the Radio Corporation of America (RCA). RCA Records was fully acquired by Bertelsmann in 1987, making it a part of Bertelsmann Music Group (BMG) and became a part of Sony BMG Music Entertainment after the 2004 merger of BMG and Sony; it was acquired by the latter in 2008, after the dissolution of Sony/BMG and the restructuring of Sony Music. RCA Records is the corporate successor of the Victor Talking Machine Company, founded in 1901, making it the second-oldest record label in American his ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Unleashed (Hurricane Chris Album)
''Unleashed'' is the second and most recent studio album by American rapper Hurricane Chris. It was released on December 21, 2009, by Polo Grounds Music and J Records. This record would later be his final studio release with Polo Grounds and J Records. Recording sessions took place from 2008 to 2009, featuring the executive production from Hurricane Chris himself, alongside Bryan Leach and Anthony Murray. Aside from the executive production, the album features the production from Play-N-Skillz, Shawty Redd and Fiend, among others. The album was supported by two singles: " Halle Berry (She's Fine)" featuring Superstarr, and " Headboard" featuring Mario and Plies, which both of these singles did not have success on the music charts. Upon its release, the album received mixed or average reviews from critics. ''Unleashed'' did not chart internationally, however, it reached at number 46 on the US '' Billboard''s R&B/Hip-Hop Albums, and number 20 on the US ''Billboard''s Top Rap Al ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Rebelution (Pitbull Album)
''Pitbull Starring in Rebelution'' is the fourth studio album by the Cuban-American rapper Pitbull. It was released on August 28, 2009, through J, Polo Grounds and Mr. 305. The production on the album was handled by multiple producers including DJ Khalil, Dr. Luke, Lil Jon, Play-N-Skillz and Jim Jonsin who also served as executive producer. The album also features guest appearances by B.o.B, Ke$ha, Nayer, Akon, Lil Jon and Slim of 112. This became his first major-label release, his first album to be released on his own Mr. 305 Inc. label and also Polo Grounds' second release since Hurricane Chris's ''51/50 Ratchet''. ''Pitbull Starring in Rebelution'' was supported by four singles: " Krazy", "I Know You Want Me (Calle Ocho)", " Shut It Down" and "Hotel Room Service". The album received generally positive reviews from music critics and was a moderate commercial success. The album debuted at number eight on the US ''Billboard'' 200 chart, selling 41,000 copies its first wee ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
51/50 Ratchet
''51/50 Ratchet'' is the debut studio album by American rapper Hurricane Chris. It was released on October 23, 2007, by Collipark Music, Go Live Entertainment, Young Mogul Entertainment, Polo Grounds Music and J Records. The album debuted at number 24 on the ''Billboard'' 200, with first week-sales of 26,000 copies in the United States. The album was supported by three singles: "A Bay Bay", " The Hand Clap" featuring Big Poppa of The Ratchet City, and " Playas Rock" featuring Boxie. Singles The album's lead single, called "A Bay Bay" was released on April 10, 2007. The song was produced by Phunk Dawg. The song peaked at number 7 on the US ''Billboard'' Hot 100. The album's second single, called " The Hand Clap" was released on August 8, 2007. The song features guest appearance from Big Poppa of The Ratchet City, with Phunk Dawg, who also produced this track. The song peaked at number 47 on the US ''Billboard'' Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs. The album's third and final single, " P ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Yung Joc
Jasiel Amon Robinson (born September 20, 1980), better known by his stage name Yung Joc, is an American rapper. He is best known for his 2006 hit single " It's Goin' Down". and as a feature on T-Pain's US number-one single "Buy U a Drank (Shawty Snappin')" Early life Robinson's father owned a hair-care products company and helped him get an opportunity to write a jingle for Revlon. Robinson then founded his own label "Mastermind" to release his music. Music career ''New Joc City'' (2005–2006) Robinson met Atlanta producer Nitti Beatz and the two recorded the hit "It's Goin Down" in the spring of 2005. After teaming with Russell "Block" Spencer, founder of the Block Enterprises label, Spencer signed Robinson to Sean Combs's Bad Boy South for a multimillion-dollar deal, and Bad Boy released Robinson's debut ''New Joc City'' that year. Robinson was also featured on the songs " Show Stopper" by Danity Kane (from Diddy's ''Making The Band 4'') & Cassie's album track ''Call U O ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Lantana (artist)
Alba Gárate (born 18 December 1980), better known by her stage name, Lantalba, is a Spanish singer, songwriter, musician, producer and actress, previously known as Lantana. She was born in Barcelona and raised in Fuengirola, Málaga. She moved to Madrid when she was 19 years old to study acting and pursue her musical career. She was signed with EMI/Virgin by 2006 and Rubie Music in 2010. She was nominated to several important Spanish awards, including The 21st Goya Awards, MTV Spain Awards, Televisión Española Awards Album of the Year and The Spanish Music Awards. She currently lives in Berlin, Germany. Biography Lantana was born in Barcelona and raised in the southern city of Fuengirola, Málaga. It was here where she started to feel her passion for music. She remembers "I started writing on the school bus. I would sit by the window on rainy days and I would just make songs up". Her family had a pub and by the time she was 14, she started singing in rock bands and workin ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Yo Gotti
Mario Sentell Giden Mims (born May 19, 1981), known professionally as Yo Gotti, is an American rapper, songwriter, and record executive. In 1996, Gotti released his debut album ''Youngsta's On a Come Up'' under the alias Lil Yo. He went on to release ''From Da Dope Game 2 Da Rap Game'' (2000), ''Self-Explanatory'' (2001), ''Life'' (2003), ''Back 2 da Basics'' (2006), ''Live from the Kitchen'' (2012), ''I Am'' (2013), ''The Art of Hustle'' (2016), '' I Still Am'' (2017), '' Untrapped'' (2020) and '' CM10: Free Game''. As a record executive, he is the founder of the record label Collective Music Group, which has signed successful acts such as Moneybagg Yo, 42 Dugg, Blac Youngsta, EST Gee And Mozzy. Career 2000–2006: Career beginnings Mario grew up in Ridgecrest Apartments in the Frayser neighborhood of Memphis, Tennessee. He began his music career around the age of 14, rapping as Lil Yo, affiliated with DJ Sound and his crew. Between 2000 and 2006, Yo Gotti released a string of ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Hurricane Chris (rapper)
Christopher “ooh-ly” Dooley Jr. (born March 7, 1989), better known by his stage name Hurricane Chris, is an American rapper. His commercial debut single was "A Bay Bay", and his debut studio album was ''51/50 Ratchet'' (2007). In 2020, Chris was arrested for second degree murder. Career 2007–08: Major label signing and breakthrough with ''51/50 Ratchet'' On April 10, 2007, Hurricane Chris released his debut commercial single, called "A Bay Bay". The song was produced by Phunk Dawg. On August 8, Chris released the second commercial single, called " The Hand Clap". Phunk Dawg, who produced Chris' previous-commercial single ("A Bay Bay"), produces this track as well. On August 17, Chris released his debut official mixtape, called ''Louisi-Animal''. The remix of "A Bay Bay" was being included on the mixtape, featuring guest appearances from rappers The Game, Lil Boosie, E-40, Baby, Angie Locc and Jadakiss. On October 23, Chris released his debut studio album, titled ''51 ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Nina Sky
Nina Sky is an American musical duo consisting of identical twins Nicole and Natalie Albino. Their debut single "Move Ya Body", released from their self-titled debut album in 2004, was a success, reaching number four on the ''Billboard'' Hot 100. Their second album, Nicole & Natalie, was released in July 2012. Their third studio album, ''Brightest Gold'', was announced for 2016 release through Tommy Boy Entertainment. Early lives The Albino sisters were born on March 13, 1986 in Puerto Rico, with Natalie being the older twin. Their parents later moved to New York City and divorced when the girls were young. The sisters grew up in Astoria, Queens in the Marine Terrace area. As a result of their stepfather working as a DJ, the twins were influenced by different types of music at an early age. By the age of 7, the twins had already written their first song, titled "Sisters". By 10, they knew that they wanted to become singers. When they were 13, they learned how to DJ and two yea ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Abra (singer)
ABRA is an American singer and actress. She is currently signed to Polo Grounds Music and RCA Records, and was formerly signed to Awful Records. Early life and career Born in Queens, New York into a family of missionaries, Abra spent her first eight years in London, where her parents built the church they would ultimately work in. Her introduction to singing came from that church, too, where her father was pastor and her mother oversaw praise and worship. After London, her family settled in the quiet suburb of Lilburn outside Atlanta. At 14, Abra began playing guitar. She attended Parkview Highschool and was an active member of the drama department, graduating in 2007. Later in her teens, she began uploading her acoustic covers of rap songs onto YouTube. This led to her being discovered by Awful Records founder and rapper Father, who encouraged her to make original music. She later joined the label in 2014. Her first EP, ''BLQ Velvet'', was released in 2015. Her second EP, '' ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Calboy
Calvin Lashon Woods (born April 3, 1999), professionally known as Calboy (), is an American rapper, singer, and songwriter. In 2017, Calvin had a break through locally with his mixtapes released through Paper Gang Inc., ''Anxiety'' and ''Calboy, the Wild Boy''. In 2018, he came to prominence after the release of his viral song " Envy Me", later serving as the lead single from his debut EP, ''Wildboy,'' released on May 31, 2019, after signing a new major label deal with Polo Grounds Music and RCA Records. Early life On April 3, 1999, Calvin Lashon Woods was born on the South Side of Chicago; he later relocated to Calumet City, Illinois. Woods turned to music to channel the frustrations of growing up below the poverty line. He is one of five children raised by a single mother. Woods witnessed two of his best friends die, one of a drug overdose and the other to gun violence. His family migrated between small homes to small apartments. Career 2016–2017: Career beginnings ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
