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Rittz
Jonathan Matthew McCollum (born August 16, 1980), better known by his stage name Rittz, is an American rapper. His debut album ''The Life and Times of Jonny Valiant'' was released on April 30, 2013, rising to number 8 on ''Billboard'' Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs chart. His next two albums, '' Next to Nothing'' (2014) and '' Top of the Line'' (2016) peaked at number 3 on the same chart. His fourth album, ''Last Call'' (2017), hit number 43 on the Billboard 200. All of these were released under Tech N9ne's Strange Music label. Rittz fulfilled his four-album contract with Strange, then formed his own record label, CNT Entertainment, through which he released '' Put a Crown on It'' in 2019. The album reflects Rittz's battle to free himself from drug and alcohol addiction. The album hit number 6 on ''Billboard'' Independent Albums chart. Career 1980–2009: Early life and career Rittz was born in Waynesburg, Pennsylvania, on August 16, 1980, and moved with his family to the suburbs of Gwi ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
The Life And Times Of Jonny Valiant
''The Life and Times of Jonny Valiant'' is the first studio album by the American rapper Rittz. The album was released on April 30, 2013, by Strange Music. The album has guest appearances by Big K.R.I.T., Mike Posner, Suga Free, Tech N9ne, Krizz Kaliko and Yelawolf. Background In August 2012, Rittz signed to Tech N9ne's Strange Music record label. In November 2012, in an interview with ''HipHopDX'', Rittz explained that he was 11 songs into his first album, saying, "With the 11 songs that I got already, the way I work is that I get the base set. If I can get the base set of the overall sound I’m looking for - the vibe of the album - then I can sprinkle in the other types of records. Story song, insert here. Girl song, insert here. But the music; the production; the beats actually set the tone. I think I’ve gotten that. So, as long as I’ve gotten that - I was a little worried at first because I wasn’t set on the beats. But now I got it. Now it’s just time to put in the s ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Next To Nothing (Rittz Album)
''Next to Nothing'' is the second studio album by American rapper Rittz. The album was released on September 9, 2014, by Strange Music. The album features guest appearances from Twista, Yelawolf, Trae tha Truth, Mike Posner, B.o.B, Shawty Fatt, and Scar. Background In a June 2014 interview with AllHipHop, Rittz spoke about the album, saying he would rap about his own life, and tried to maintain his own artistic style to please his fans and avoid compromising it for financial success. Critical response ''Next to Nothing'' received positive reviews from music critics. Jay Balfour of 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. ... praised Rittz's flow and fast rapping, though took issue with some "déjà vu moments and first-time misses". Jeffrey Whaley of '' XXL'' pra ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Last Call (Rittz Album)
''Last Call'' is the fourth studio album by American rapper Rittz. The album was released on September 29, 2017, by Strange Music Strange Music is an American independent record label specializing in hip hop music and founded by Tech N9ne and Travis O'Guin in 1999. History In 2009 Skatterman & Snug Brim fulfilled their commitment to Strange Music and left the label. In .... In the album first week it sold 49,000 copies. It is also the final album under his contract with Strange Music. Singles The album's first single "Indestructible" was released on August 17, 201, followed by the album's second single, "Dork Rap", on September 13, 2017. Track listing Charts References External links * 2017 albums Rittz albums Strange Music albums Albums produced by Seven (record producer) {{2010s-hiphop-album-stub ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Top Of The Line (Rittz Album)
''Top of the Line'' is the third studio album by American rapper Rittz. The album was released on May 6, 2016, by Strange Music and RBC Records. Singles On March 25, 2016, the album's first single "Ghost Story" was released. On April 1, 2016, the album's second single "Propane" featuring Devin the Dude and MJG was released. On April 18, 2016, the album's third single "Inside of the Groove" featuring E-40 and Mike Posner was released. Artwork The cover art was created by Canadian artist Pencil Fingerz A pencil () is a writing or drawing implement with a solid pigment core in a protective casing that reduces the risk of core breakage, and keeps it from marking the user's hand. Pencils create marks by physical abrasion, leaving a trail .... Track listing Charts Weekly charts Year-end charts References 2016 albums Rittz albums Strange Music albums Albums produced by Seven (record producer) {{2010s-hiphop-album-stub ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Put A Crown On It
''Put a Crown on It'' is the fifth studio album by American rapper Rittz. It was released on November 29, 2019 through CNT Records with distribution via ONErpm, making it the rapper's first release on his own independent label since leaving Strange Music. Recording sessions took place at Foz Rock in Duluth, Georgia. It features guest appearances from Big Hud, Dizzy Wright, Futuristic, JellyRoll, Paul Wall, Too $hort, Twista and Yelawolf. Track listing Adapted from Apple Music. Personnel * Jonathan McCollum – main artist * Paul Slayton – featured artist (track 2) * Jason DeFord – featured artist (track 3) * Michael Wayne Atha – featured artist (track 6) * Carl Terrell Mitchell – featured artist (track 6) * La'Reonte Wright – featured artist (track 8) *Ryan Hudson – featured artist (track 11) * Todd Shaw – featured artist (track 11) * Zachary Lewis Beck – featured artist (track 12) *Candice Freeman – additional vocals (tracks: 3, 5) *Stephen Freeman – key ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Strange Music
Strange Music is an American independent record label specializing in hip hop music and founded by Tech N9ne and Travis O'Guin in 1999. History In 2009 Skatterman & Snug Brim fulfilled their commitment to Strange Music and left the label. In 2010 Jay Rock signed a multi-album deal with Strange Music. In 2011 Stevie Stone joined the label in March and Prozak in December. In 2012 Strange Music signed the duo CES Cru, made up of rappers Ubiquitous and Godemis, in January and Slumerican rapper Rittz in August. In 2014 Murs signed to Strange Music in February and Kutt Calhoun and Jay Rock left Strange Music in September. In 2016 Chicago-based pop group AboveWaves signed to the label. In 2018 Strange Music announced a new pop music subsidiary Strange Main in February, and Murs left in March after completing his contract.Archived aGhostarchiveand thWayback Machine In 2019 Krizz Kaliko announced his intentions of leaving the label on October 6, then signed a new contract on stag ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Yelawolf
Michael Wayne Atha (born December 30, 1979), better known by his stage name Yelawolf, is an American rapper. Born in Alabama and raised in Tennessee, he embarked on his career independently in 2005, releasing one extended play (EP) and four mixtapes until 2010. It was not until 2010's ''Trunk Muzik'' EP that Yelawolf started to gain mainstream attention, culminating with Yelawolf signing a deal with Interscope Records. His first release on a major label was a reworking of ''Trunk Muzik'', titled ''Trunk Muzik 0-60'' (2010). In January 2011, Yelawolf signed a recording deal with Eminem's record label Shady Records, and released his second studio album, ''Radioactive'' in November 2011. The album debuted at number 27 on the ''Billboard'' 200. Yelawolf released a sequel to his breakthrough mixtape ''Trunk Muzik'', titled ''Trunk Muzik Returns'', in March 2013. His third album, '' Love Story,'' was released in April 2015. His fourth album, ''Trial by Fire'', was released in October ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Waynesburg, Pennsylvania
Waynesburg is a borough in and the county seat of Greene County, Pennsylvania, United States, located about south of Pittsburgh. Its population was 3,987 at the 2020 census. The region around Waynesburg is underlaid with several layers of coking coal, including the Pittsburgh No. 8 seam, the Waynesburg seam, and the Sewickley (Mapletown) seam. The area is also rich with coalbed methane, which is being developed from the underlying Marcellus Shale, the largest domestic natural gas reserve. Early in the 20th century, four large gas compressing stations and a steam shovel factory were located in Waynesburg. Waynesburg is named for General "Mad" Anthony Wayne, one of the top lieutenants of George Washington during the Revolutionary War (1776–81). The borough is the location of Waynesburg University, and it is served by the Greene County Airport. History In 1796, the Pennsylvania General Assembly passed legislation to create Greene County, dividing Washington County into two ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Gwinnett County
Gwinnett County ( ) is located in the north central portion of the U.S. state of Georgia. It forms part of the Atlanta metropolitan area. In 2020, the population was 957,062, making it the second-most populous county in Georgia (after Fulton County). Its county seat is Lawrenceville. The county is named for Button Gwinnett, one of the signatories of the Declaration of Independence. Gwinnett County is included in the Atlanta-Sandy Springs-Roswell, GA Metropolitan Statistical Area. It is located about 10 miles northeast of Atlanta's city limits. History In 1813, Fort Daniel was created during the War of 1812 in territory that would become Gwinnett County. The county was created in 1818 by an act of the Georgia General Assembly, Gwinnett County was formed from parts of Jackson County (formerly part of Franklin County) and from lands gained through the cession of Creek Indian lands. Named for Button Gwinnett, one of the signatories of the Declaration of Independence, the fir ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Gwinnett County, Georgia
Gwinnett County ( ) is located in the north central portion of the U.S. state of Georgia (U.S. state), Georgia. It forms part of the Atlanta metropolitan area. In 2020 United States census, 2020, the population was 957,062, making it the second-most populous county in Georgia (after Fulton County, Georgia, Fulton County). Its county seat is Lawrenceville, Georgia, Lawrenceville. The county is named for Button Gwinnett, one of the signatories of the United States Declaration of Independence, Declaration of Independence. Gwinnett County is included in the Atlanta metropolitan area, Atlanta-Sandy Springs-Roswell, GA Metropolitan Statistical Area. It is located about 10 miles northeast of Atlanta's city limits. History In 1813, Fort Daniel was created during the War of 1812 in territory that would become Gwinnett County. The county was created in 1818 by an act of the Georgia General Assembly, Gwinnett County was formed from parts of Jackson County, Georgia, Jackson County (form ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Mike Posner
Michael Robert Henrion Posner ( ; born February 12, 1988) is an American singer, songwriter, and record producer.For Posner's full name, see He released his debut album, '' 31 Minutes to Takeoff'', in 2010. The album includes the US ''Billboard'' Hot 100 top 10 single " Cooler than Me" as well as the top 20 single " Please Don't Go". In 2016 he released his second album, ''At Night, Alone.'' A remix of his 2015 single "I Took a Pill in Ibiza" from the album peaked in the top 10 on the charts in 27 countries around the world, including hitting number one in many and the top five on the ''Billboard'' Hot 100 in the United States. Posner has also written songs for a great number of fellow artists. In 2017, Posner released his first book of poetry, ''Tear Drops & Balloons''. He is also a member of the alternative hip-hop and R&B duo Mansionz with Matthew Musto (aka blackbear). Early life Michael Robert Henrion Posner was born on February 12, 1988, in Detroit, Michigan. He was r ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Jon Connor
Jon Kevin Freeman Jr. (born April 13, 1985), better known by his stage name Jon Connor, is an American rapper and record producer. Connor has released various mixtapes and an album effort during his career including the Jay-Z inspired ''The Blue Album'', and the Eminem inspired ''The People's Rapper LP''. His debut studio album, '' Unconscious State'' was released in 2013. Shortly thereafter, he was signed to Dr. Dre's Aftermath Entertainment from 2013 to 2019, where he did not release an album. In 2015, he garnered notoriety for being featured on Dr. Dre's album ''Compton'' (2015) as well as The Game's album '' The Documentary 2.5'' (2015). Early life Jon Freeman Jr. was born on April 13, 1985 in Flint, Michigan, the son of Mahley and Jon Freeman Sr. His father, a musician turned Christian minister, served as his earliest musical influences. Jon Connor has stated that he grew up listening to Genesee County acts such as Top Authority, The Dayton Family and MC Breed. He grad ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
