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Shawty (slang)
''Shawty'', ''shorty'','' shauty '' or ''shortie'' is a part of the African American Vernacular Language used as a term of endearment but also frequently heard as a catcall. After the 1990s, the term has largely referred to a young and attractive woman. Some people consider this term condescending and pejorative. It was particularly popular in hip hop from the 2000s. ''Shawty'' is a Southern or rather African American variant of ''shorty'', and can also refer to someone of a short height compared to a taller person, a newcomer, a child, or a good friend.Rappers Flirt with the Word 'Shawty' . '''', 6 August 2007. In hip hop music * " |
Term Of Endearment
A term of endearment is a word or phrase used to address or describe a person, animal or inanimate object for which the speaker feels love or affection. Terms of endearment are used for a variety of reasons, such as parents addressing their children and sexual partner, lovers addressing each other. Etymology Such words may not in their original use bear any resemblance in meaning to the meaning attached when used as a term of endearment, for example calling a significant other "pumpkin". Some words are clearly derived from each other, such as "sweetheart" and "sweetie", while others bear no etymological resemblance, such as "baby", "babe", and "cutie". "Honey" has been documented as a term of endearment from at least the 14th century. "Baby" was first used in 1839 and "sugar" only appeared as recently as 1930. Usage Each term of endearment has its own connotations, which are highly dependent on the situation they are used in, such as tone of voice, body language, and soci ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Bow Wow (rapper)
Shad Gregory Moss (born March 9, 1987), better known by his stage name Bow Wow (formerly Lil' Bow Wow), is an American rapper and actor. His career began upon being discovered by rapper Snoop Dogg in the late 1990s, eventually being brought to record producer Jermaine Dupri and signed to So So Def Recordings. As Lil' Bow Wow, he released his first album at age 13, '' Beware of Dog'', in 2000, which was followed by ''Doggy Bag'' a year later. In 2003, Bow Wow released his third album ''Unleashed'', which was the first album released after dropping the "Lil'" from his stage name, and the first not to be released by So So Def. His next album, '' Wanted'' (2005), spawned his two highest-charting singles, "Let Me Hold You" (featuring Omarion) and " Like You" (featuring Ciara). In September 2015, Bow Wow signed a management deal with Puff Daddy's Bad Boy Records. Bow Wow made his first movie appearance in the 2002 movie '' All About the Benjamins'' as a cameo. In the same year, B ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Killa (Cherish Song)
"Killa" is the first single by R&B American group Cherish from their second album, ''The Truth'' (2008). "Killa" features rapper Yung Joc. The song is about "not being able to resist the man you know is no good." It is their third single and was described by UK R&B writer Pete Lewis of the award-winning Blues & Soul as "a robustly funky single which finds the girls teaming up with chart-topping rugged male Southern rapper Yung Joc". The song was released to iTunes in 2007. The video, directed by Little X, premiered via BET's Access Granted on December 12, 2007, featuring some scenes of the movie '' Step Up 2: The Streets''. It was originally announced that there would be a So So Def remix featuring Jermaine Dupri and Rocko; however, even though Dupri was on the remix, Rocko was absent, with the other collaborator being the Kid Slim. Track listings iTunes single # "Killa" (featuring Yung Joc) – 3:55 # "Killa" (instrumental) – 3:52 US 12-inch single :A1. "Killa" (main) (fea ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
The-Dream
Terius Youngdell Nash (born September 20, 1977), better known by his stage name The-Dream, is an American singer, songwriter, and record producer. His co-writing credits include songs with "Me Against the Music" (2003) for Britney Spears, "Ride" (2010) for Ciara, "Umbrella" (2007) for Rihanna, "Single Ladies (Put a Ring on It)" (2008) and "Partition" (2013) for Beyoncé, "Touch My Body" (2008) for Mariah Carey, "16 @ War" for Karina Pasian (2008), "Baby" (2010) for Justin Bieber, "All of the Lights"(2010) for Kanye West, and "No Church in the Wild" (2013) for Jay-Z and Kanye West. As a solo recording artist, he released five studio albums between 2007 and 2013: '' Love/Hate'' (2007), '' Love vs. Money'' (2009), ''Love King'' (2010), '' 1977'' (2011) and ''IV Play'' (2013). His most recent album releases were the 2018 triple album ''Ménage à Trois: Sextape Vol. 1, 2, 3'' and the 2020 album ''Sextape 4''. He was nominated for the first ever Grammy Award for Songwriter of the Y ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Shawty Is A 10
"Shawty Is a 10" (also known uncensored as "Shawty Is Da Shit") is the debut single from American singer, songwriter and record producer The-Dream's debut studio album, '' Love/Hate''. The track is written and produced by The-Dream alongside longtime collaborator Carlos McKinney. Remixes The song has three remixes. The first, featuring Fabolous, was only intended to be used in the video; however, it was chosen for the album version as well. . Clevver. Accessed October 4, 2007. The second remix, featuring and a new verse by The-Dream, was released on July 10, 2007; this version was released as the official remix. Th ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Get It Shawty
"Get It Shawty" is a song by American R&B artist Lloyd. It was released in March 2007 as the second single from his second album, '' Street Love'' (2007). Lloyd stated that he wanted to try something different with the track, to have fun and show some of his dance moves. The track was produced by James "J. Lack" Lackey, the younger brother of R&B singer Usher. Lloyd overheard the beat when he was at Usher's manager's office, and liked it so much that he begged Usher to let him have it for a song. In addition to hip-hop remixes, Moto Blanco provided the official dance mix for the song. The single debuted on ''Billboard'''s Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs chart at number fifty-seven on the issue dated March 24, 2007, and it peaked at number four. The following week the single debuted on the ''Billboard'' Hot 100 at number seventy-sixKatie Hasty"Fergie Scores Second 'Glamorous' Week At No. 1" Billboard.com, March 22, 2007. and it peaked at number sixteen. The song was featured in the in-game ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Plies (rapper)
Algernod Lanier Washington (born July 1, 1976), better known by his stage name Plies, is an American rapper. Born in Fort Myers, Florida, Plies was a wide receiver on the Miami Redskins football team of Miami University in Ohio in 1996 and 1997 before beginning his musical career. After dropping out of college, he was signed to Slip-n-Slide Records, he released four studio albums from 2007 until 2010. Plies debuted in 2007 with ''The Real Testament'' with successful singles " Shawty" (featuring T-Pain) and "Hypnotized" (featuring Akon). Plies also released two albums in 2008, ''Definition of Real'' and '' Da REAList'', and later released ''Goon Affiliated'' in 2010. Early life Plies was born Algernod Lanier Washington in Fort Myers, Florida, and grew up in the East Dunbar area of Fort Myers. While at Fort Myers Senior High School, he played receiver and defensive back in its football team, was crowned Homecoming King, was the valedictorian of his high school class, and was ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Shawty (Plies Song)
"Shawty" is a song by rapper Plies featuring singer-songwriter T-Pain. Released in July 2007, it is Plies' lead single from his debut studio album ''The Real Testament'' and samples "Fantasy" by Earth, Wind & Fire. The song won an award at the 2007 Ozone Awards for Best Rap/R&B Collaboration. Music video A music video was shot in Orlando, Florida with director Edwin Decena. Rich Boy, Rick Ross, Lil Scrappy, Lil Duval, Trick Daddy, Young Jack Thriller, Diamond of Crime Mob, Edgerrin James, and Jevon Kearse made cameo appearances. Remixes The official remix, "Shawty (R&B Remix)", features R&B artists Trey Songz and former Pretty Ricky member Pleasure P. A remix featuring Webbie and T-Pain was also released on the mixtape, ''DJ Smallz: The Best Thing Smoking Vol. 2 (We Still Smokin')''. There is also a remix on Wu-Tang Clan affiliate Solomon Childs album ''The Art of Making Love & War'' featuring Both Plies & T-Pain. Charts Weekly charts Year-end charts Certifications ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Baby Bash
Ronald Ray Bryant (born October 18, 1969), better known by his stage name Baby Bash (formerly Baby Beesh), is an American rapper. From 1995 until 1998, as part of Dope House Records, after which he changed the last part of his stage name to "Bash." His first album ''Savage Dreams'' (2001), was followed by ''On Tha Cool'' (2002), and his first major label release: ''Tha Smokin' Nephew'' (2003). The album included the single "Suga Suga" (alongside Frankie J), which peaked at number 7 on the Billboard Hot 100, ''Billboard'' Hot 100. In 2005, ''Super Saucy'' was released, preceded by the lead single "Baby, I'm Back (song), Baby, I'm Back" (featuring Akon). ''Cyclone (Baby Bash album), Cyclone'' followed in 2007, with Cyclone (song), its title single (featuring T-Pain) and its follow-up, "What Is It" (featuring Sean Kingston), finding moderate success on the ''Billboard (magazine), Billboard'' charts as well. He contributed to other performers' works, including the song "Obsession ( ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Cyclone (song)
"Cyclone" is the second single by American rapper Baby Bash from his album ''Cyclone''. The song features T-Pain on the last verse and Mickaël Zibi on the intro and chorus though he is only credited on the album. The song was produced by Lil Jon and the song's beat structure incorporates typical Southern hip hop claps and pizzicatos, as well as Lil Jon's signature crunk synths and whistles. The Recording Industry Association of America certified the song as double platinum. The song peaked at number 7 on the ''Billboard'' Hot 100. Music video The "Cyclone" video was directed by Malcolm Jones. on '' The Mike Sherman Show'' It premiered on August 6, 2007 o ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Akon
Aliaune Damala Badara Akon Thiam (; born April 16, 1973), known mononymously as Akon, is a Senegalese-American singer, record producer, and entrepreneur. He rose to prominence in 2004 following the release of " Locked Up" (featuring Styles P), the first single from his debut album '' Trouble'' (2004), followed by the second single " Lonely". His second album, ''Konvicted'' (2006), received three Grammy Award nominations for Best Contemporary R&B Album, and for Best Rap/Sung Collaboration for "Smack That" (featuring Eminem) and " I Wanna Love You" (featuring Snoop Dogg). Both singles became ''Billboard'' Hot 100 top ten hits, followed up by "Don't Matter" and "Sorry, Blame It on Me". His third studio album '' Freedom'' (2008) was led by the single "Right Now (Na Na Na)". Akon often provides vocals as a featured artist and is currently credited with over 300 guest appearances and more than 35 ''Billboard'' Hot 100 songs, resulting in five Grammy Award nominations. He is the ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
