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Roc Nation Albums Discography
The albums discography of Roc Nation, an American company and record label, consists of three studio albums, one collaboration album, one compilation album and two mixtapes by Jay-Z, four studio albums and two mixtapes by J. Cole, one studio album by Alexis Jordan, one studio album by Hugo, one studio album by Rita Ora, and one studio album by Rihanna. Upcoming studio albums are also included. Jay-Z Studio albums ;Collaboration albums Compilation albums Mixtapes : : : J. Cole Studio albums Mixtapes : Alexis Jordan Studio albums : Hugo Studio albums : Rita Ora Studio albums : 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 ... Studio albums : See also * Roc Nation singles discography References and notes External links * Official website â ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Roc Nation
Roc Nation is an entertainment agency founded by Jay-Z in 2008. The company is headquartered in Manhattan and has additional offices in Los Angeles and London. Roc Nation comprises a comprehensive talent agency, sports agency, record label, management agency, television and film enterprises, fashion clothing line, and educational and philanthropic endeavors. History In 2008, Roc Nation was founded by Jay-Z with the intent of signing pop and rap artists and succeeding his previous label, Roc-A-Fella Records. In February 2009, Roc Nation signed its first artist, rapper J. Cole. In April 2013, Roc Nation supporting ally and close family member to its founder Jay-Z, A.G. Fahrenheit, assisted Roc Nation in forming a new sports management division, Roc Nation Sports, a subsidiary dedicated to sports representation for professional athletes. Shortly thereafter, Roc Nation Sports also launched a boxing promotion division. After the Sony Music deal expired, in April 2013, Roc Nation ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
RIAA Certification
In the United States, the Recording Industry Association of America (RIAA) awards certification based on the number of albums and singles sold through retail and other ancillary markets.RIAA certification criteria Retrieved on September 11, 2006 Other countries have similar awards (see music recording certification). Certification is not automatic; for an award to be made, the must first request certification. The audit is conducted against net shipments after returns (most often an artist's royalty s ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Why I Love You (Kanye West And Jay-Z Song)
"Why I Love You" is a song by American hip hop artists Kanye West and Jay-Z, from their first collaborative album ''Watch the Throne'' (2011). The song features pop musician Mr. Hudson who is signed to West's GOOD Music label. "Why I Love You" heavily samples French house duo Cassius' 2010 single "I <3 U So", which itself is based upon a sample from the original 1971 version of " I Feel a Song (In My Heart)" by . The song almost entirely features Jay-Z rapping and only contains a few lines provided by West. Lyrically, the song is about the people who have stood in the way of Jay-Z throughout the year and expresses themes of victory and anger. The song received generally positive reviews from music critics, who normally ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Niggas In Paris
"Niggas in Paris" ( edited for radio as "In Paris" or simply "Paris"; censored on the album as "Ni**as in Paris") is a song by American rappers Jay-Z and Kanye West from their collaborative album ''Watch the Throne'' (2011). The song is built around a synth bell loop from the ''Dirty South Bangaz'' music library and also contains vocal samples from "Baptizing Scene" by Reverend W.A. Donaldson, an interpolation of "Victory" by Puff Daddy featuring The Notorious B.I.G. and Busta Rhymes, and dialogue excerpts from the 2007 film ''Blades of Glory''. On the week of the album's release, "Niggas in Paris" debuted at number 75 on the ''Billboard'' Hot 100 eventually peaking at number five. Outside of the United States, "Niggas in Paris" peaked within the top ten of the charts in the United Kingdom. As of 2018, it has sold 6.7 million archetype digital units in the United States. The song won Best Rap Performance and Best Rap Song at the 55th Annual Grammy Awards. Background In an int ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Lift Off (song)
"Lift Off" is a song by American rappers Jay-Z and Kanye West featuring the former's wife and American singer Beyoncé. It was written by Kanye West, Jay-Z, Jeff Bhasker, Mike Dean, Bruno Mars and Seal, while production was handled by West, Bhasker, Mike Dean, Pharrell, Q-Tip, and Don Jazzy for Jay-Zs and Wests collaboration album, ''Watch the Throne'' (2011). The song was rumored to be released as the lead single from the album containing additional vocals by Bruno Mars. However, Mars never appeared on the song and it was sent to urban contemporary radio on August 23, 2011. Musically, "Lift Off" is a pop song which uses baroque strings. It contains a chorus sung by Beyoncé, while other verses are sung by West and Jay-Z in a rap style. Instrumentally, the song is completed with synthesizers, martial drums and horns. "Lift Off" received mixed to positive reviews from music critics who generally highlighted the song and praised its hook as well as Beyoncés vocals, though some ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Otis (song)
"Otis" is a song by American hip hop artists Jay-Z and Kanye West from their first collaborative album ''Watch the Throne'' (2011). The song posthumously features soul singer Otis Redding, whose version of "Try a Little Tenderness" is sampled in the song. The production was covered solely by West. The track was premiered by Funkmaster Flex's Hot 97 radio show and was released onto the Internet the day afterward. Lyrically, the song has the two rappers sharing lines discussing wealth, decadence and fame. The track received highly positive reviews from music critics who praised the trading off of verses by the two rappers and the Redding-sampled beat, which was compared to the style heard on West's ''The College Dropout''. Several publications placed the song amongst the best of the year. The track was released as the second single from ''Watch the Throne'' on July 20, 2011. The song peaked at number 12 on the US ''Billboard'' Hot 100 and reached position 2 on both the ''Billboa ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
H•A•M
"H•A•M" is a song by American rappers Jay-Z and Kanye West. It was released as the first single from their collaborative studio album ''Watch the Throne'' on January 11, 2011. It was produced by Lexus "Lex Luger" Lewis and Kanye West. The song has served as the opening track to the duo's Watch the Throne Tour. Various rap artists have remixed it, such as Ace Hood and Busta Rhymes. The song was featured in the 2012 film '' Project X''. It peaked at No. 23 on Billboard Hot 100. Background Lex Luger told Mixtape Daily how the song came about: In an interview with ''HuffPost'' opera singer Aude Cardona explained how she came to be featured on the song, stating that she received a random call from West's manager, who told her that West needed an opera singer for his album with Jay-Z. Elsewhere, she said that she recorded in the Mercer Hotel for seven hours, and a lot of what she did was her own improvisation, as opposed to the male singer on the song. Reception Fellow rapper ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
MTV News
MTV News is the news production division of MTV. The service is available in the US with localized versions on MTV's global network. In February 2016, MTV Networks confirmed it would refresh the MTV News brand in 2016, to compete with the likes of BuzzFeed and Vice (magazine), ''Vice'', however by mid-2017 MTV News was significantly downsized due to cutbacks. MTV News content is available from respective MTV websites, Mobile apps, Apps, YouTube and on-air. In November 2018, MTV News began producing daily updates on Twitter titled ''MTV News: You Need To Know''. Now titled ''MTV News'' ''Need To Know,'' the show has evolved to a digital series that covers trending topics from pop culture to social justice issues to electoral politics and beyond. History MTV News began in the late 1980s with the program ''The Week in Rock'', hosted by Kurt Loder, the first official MTV News correspondent. Since 1990, the opening riff to Megadeth's "Peace Sells" has been the main opening theme fo ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Watch The Throne
''Watch the Throne'' is a collaborative studio album by American rappers Jay-Z and Kanye West, collectively known as The Throne. It was released on August 8, 2011, through Roc-A-Fella Records, Roc Nation, and Def Jam Recordings. Prior to the release, Jay-Z and West had collaborated on various single (music), singles, and with the latter as a producer on the former's work. They originally sought to record a five-song Extended play, EP together, but the project eventually evolved into a full-length album. The album features guest appearances from Frank Ocean, The-Dream, Beyoncé and Mr Hudson. It also features vocal contributions from Kid Cudi, Seal (musician), Seal, Justin Vernon, Elly Jackson, Connie Mitchell, Charlie Wilson (singer), Charlie Wilson and Pete Rock, among others, and samples of vocals by Soul music, soul musicians Otis Redding and Curtis Mayfield. Recording sessions took place at various locations and began in November 2010, with production led by West and a varie ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Kanye West
Ye ( ; born Kanye Omari West ; June 8, 1977) is an American rapper, singer, songwriter, record producer, and fashion designer. Born in Atlanta and raised in Chicago, West gained recognition as a producer for Roc-A-Fella Records in the early 2000s, producing singles for several artists and developing the "chipmunk soul" sampling style. Intent on pursuing a solo career as a rapper, he released his debut studio album, '' The College Dropout'' (2004), to critical and commercial success. He founded the record label GOOD Music later that year. West explored diverse musical elements like orchestras, synthesizers, and autotune on the albums ''Late Registration'' (2005), '' Graduation'' (2007), and ''808s & Heartbreak'' (2008). His fifth and sixth albums '' My Beautiful Dark Twisted Fantasy'' (2010) and '' Yeezus'' (2013) were also met with critical and commercial success. West further diversified his musical styles on ''The Life of Pablo'' (2016) and '' Ye'' (2018) and explored ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
44 (album)
''44'' is the sixth solo album by Canadian indie rock musician Joel Plaskett, released on April 17, 2020.Thiessen, Brock (January 24, 2020)Joel Plaskett Unveils Quadruple Album '44''Exclaim!''. Retrieved on 2020-04-25. Dubbed the "spiritual successor"White, Adam (March 22, 2020)Make A Sound''Some Party''. Retrieved on 2020-04-25. to Plaskett's prior triple album ''Three'', the 44-song, quadruple album was released the day before the artist's 45th birthday. (As a tie-in to that fact, the LP box set contains a bonus 45th track.O'Kane, Josh (April 21, 2020)The audacity, and necessity, of Joel Plaskett’s pandemic quadruple-record'The Globe and Mail''. Retrieved on 2020-04-25.) Plaskett recorded the album across Dartmouth, Nova Scotia, Memphis, Nashville and Toronto, having worked with 33 other musicians over four years. Background Each of the four records in the album contains 11 songs, with their own title and theme. The first record (''41: Carried Away'') is centred around travelli ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Part II (On The Run)
"Part II (On the Run)" is a song recorded by American rapper Jay-Z from his twelfth studio album ''Magna Carta Holy Grail'' (2013) featuring American singer and wife Beyoncé. The song was written by Jay-Z, James Fauntleroy, Timbaland, and J-Roc while the production was handled by the latter two. It is viewed as a sequel to Beyoncé and Jay-Z's 2002 collaboration " '03 Bonnie & Clyde", a song which was rumored to be about their relationship. "Part II (On the Run)" is a slow-tempo Electro- R&B ballad instrumentally complete with synths and drums, and its lyrics refer to a rebellious couple in love and describe their dangerous relationship. The song charted at numbers 93 and 81 on the UK Singles Chart and US ''Billboard'' Hot 100 respectively based on downloads alone, following the release of ''Magna Carta Holy Grail''. It was sent to U.S. contemporary hit radio stations as the third single to be released from the album on February 18, 2014. Background "Part II (On the Run)" was ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
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