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Shoot For The Stars, Aim For The Moon
''Shoot for the Stars, Aim for the Moon'' is the debut studio album by American rapper Pop Smoke. It was posthumously released on July 3, 2020, by Victor Victor Worldwide and Republic Records, and a deluxe edition of the album that includes fifteen additional tracks—including remixes of three songs from the original—was released on July 20 that year, a date that would have been Pop Smoke's 21st birthday. It is a drill, trap, and R&B record. American rapper 50 Cent executive-produced ''Shoot for the Stars, Aim for the Moon'' following the murder of Pop Smoke during a home invasion on February 19, 2020. 50 Cent finished the album for Pop Smoke by calling the featured artists and taking care of the deadlines. After the completion, 50 Cent helped fulfill Pop Smoke's wish to take his mother to an awards show. Jess Jackson mastered and sequenced ''Shoot for the Stars, Aim for the Moon'' and reworked the tracks to get the professional sound of a big recording stud ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Ken Duro Ifill
Ken "Duro" Ifill is the American CEO of Desert Storm Records and a record producer. Career Early career In the mid-1990s, Duro served as an intern engineer for Q-Tip during the recording of Mobb Deep's ''The Infamous'' album.Q-Tip . Accessed on December 12, 2019. Desert Storm Records In 1997, Duro, , and Skane Dolla (DJ Clue's manager) developed . The label's first major artist is r ...[...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Contemporary R&B
Contemporary R&B (or simply R&B) is a popular music genre that combines rhythm and blues with elements of pop, soul, funk, hip hop, and electronic music. The genre features a distinctive record production style, drum machine-backed rhythms, pitch corrected vocals, and a smooth, lush style of vocal arrangement. Electronic influences are becoming an increasing trend and the use of hip hop or dance-inspired beats are typical, although the roughness and grit inherent in hip hop may be reduced and smoothed out. Contemporary R&B vocalists often use melisma, and since the mid-1980s, R&B rhythms have been combined with elements of hip hop culture and music and pop culture and pop music. Pre-history According to Geoffrey Himes speaking in 1989, the progressive soul movement of the early 1970s "expanded the musical and lyrical boundaries of &Bin ways that haven't been equaled since". This movement was led by soul singer-songwriter/producers such as Curtis Mayfield, Marvin Gaye, ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Hello (Pop Smoke Song)
"Hello" is a song by American rapper Pop Smoke featuring fellow American rapper A Boogie wit da Hoodie, from the deluxe edition of the former's posthumous debut studio album, ''Shoot for the Stars, Aim for the Moon'' (2020) as well as the EP ''For The Night'' (2020). It was written by the two artists alongside Steven Victor, Jason Avalos, and the song's producers, CashMoneyAP and Rico Beats. "Hello" was released as the sixth single from the album on February 9, 2021, by Victor Victor Worldwide and Republic Records. The song features a piano, strings, and drum instrumentation. In the lyrics, Pop Smoke references basketball player Manu Ginóbili and A Boogie wit da Hoodie declares himself the king of New York City while stating that Pop Smoke would also hold that title if he were still alive. It peaked at number 83 on the US ''Billboard'' Hot 100 while reaching the top-40 of charts in Greece and Canada. The song was certified platinum in the United States by the Recording Indus ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
What You Know Bout Love
"What You Know Bout Love" is a song by American rapper and singer Pop Smoke from his posthumous debut studio album, ''Shoot for the Stars, Aim for the Moon'' (2020) as well as the EP ''Mood Swings'' (2020). The song was written by Pop Smoke, alongside producer IAmTash, with additional writing credits going to Elgin Lumpkin (Ginuwine) and Troy Oliver for the interpolation and sampling of Ginuwine's " Differences". The song was released as the fifth single from the album on October 9, 2020, by Victor Victor Worldwide and Republic Records. An R&B track, it lyrically showcases Pop Smoke singing about his passion for his lover. The song received generally positive reviews from music critics, with a number of them praising the lyrics and the rapper's range. It peaked at number nine on the US ''Billboard'' Hot 100 and number four on the UK Singles Chart, becoming Pop Smoke's second top-10 single in the United States, and third in the United Kingdom. Internationally, the song peaked ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
For The Night
"For the Night" is a song by American rapper Pop Smoke featuring fellow American rappers Lil Baby and DaBaby, from the former's posthumous debut studio album, ''Shoot for the Stars, Aim for the Moon'' (2020) as well as the EP ''of the same name'' (2020). It was written by the artists, producers CashMoneyAP and Palaze, and additional producer Mike Dean, with more additional production credits going to Wylo and Jess Jackson. The song was released as the fourth single from the album on October 3, 2020, by Victor Victor Worldwide and Republic Records, while an extended play (EP) was released for the song a few days later. "For the Night" is a hip hop, trap, and soul song with lyrics about nighttime events. The single debuted and peaked at number six on the US ''Billboard'' Hot 100, giving Pop Smoke his first, DaBaby his fourth, and Lil Baby his fifth top-10 hit in the US. The song reached the top-five on the ''Billboard'' airplay Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs and Rhythmic charts and wa ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Mood Swings (Pop Smoke Song)
"Mood Swings" is a song by American rapper Pop Smoke featuring fellow American rapper Lil Tjay, from the former's posthumous debut studio album, ''Shoot for the Stars, Aim for the Moon'' (2020). The song was written by the artists alongside producers Beat Menace and Dizzy Banko with additional production from Kiwi. The song was released as the third single from the album on August 21, 2020, by Victor Victor Worldwide and Republic Records. A remix that features Summer Walker was released as a single and an extended play (EP) was released for the song. "Mood Swings" is a R&B song with lyrics about having sex with women off their birth control. The single received mixed reviews—some reviewers criticized Lil Tjay's lyrics, while others considered the song to be tender and corny. It peaked at number 17 on the US ''Billboard'' Hot 100 and number 5 on the UK Singles Chart, giving Lil Tjay his first and Pop Smoke his second top 10 hit in the United Kingdom. Internationally, the son ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
The Woo
"The Woo" is a song by American rapper Pop Smoke featuring fellow American rappers 50 Cent and Roddy Ricch, from the former of the three's posthumous debut studio album, ''Shoot for the Stars, Aim for the Moon'' (2020) as well as the EP ''For The Night'' (2020). The song was released as the second single from the album on July 10, 2020, by Victor Victor Worldwide and Republic Records. It was written by the artists alongside producer 808Melo, co-producers Rxcksta and JW Lucas, and Jess Jackson, who is also credited as an additional producer alongside 1801 Records, Billy J, DJ Drewski, Jer-Z, K. Mack, and Ray Lennon. "The Woo" is a Latin-influenced trap song that features flickers of Spanish acoustic guitar. Pop Smoke interpolates 50 Cent's single, "Candy Shop". The song received positive reviews from music critics, who praised 50 Cent's and Roddy Ricch's features. "The Woo" was featured in 2020 year-end lists by ''Vice'' and ''Complex''. It was nominated for Song of Summer at ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Make It Rain (Pop Smoke Song)
"Make It Rain" is a song by American rapper Pop Smoke, released on June 12, 2020, as the lead single from his posthumous debut studio album, ''Shoot for the Stars, Aim for the Moon'', released on July 3, 2020. The song features vocals from rapper Rowdy Rebel, whose verse was recorded over a phone, as he was in jail at the time. Background The song marks Pop Smoke's first release as a lead artist following his death in February 2020. The track was first announced a day before its release, on June 11, 2020, by Pop Smoke's manager, Steven Victor, who announced the delay of Smoke's debut album and instead released "Make It Rain" as the lead single on the day the album was originally scheduled for release. Victor stated that out of respect for the George Floyd protests, "we have decided to delay the release of his album out of respect for the movement". Victor also helped launch the Victor Victor Foundation, a non-profit organization which works to support Black youths through vote ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Faith (Pop Smoke Album)
''Faith'' is the second and final studio album by American rapper Pop Smoke. It was posthumously released on July 16, 2021, by Victor Victor Worldwide and Republic Records. The deluxe edition of the album that includes four additional tracks was released on what would have been Pop Smoke's 22nd birthday, July 20, 2021. On July 30, six additional tracks were added, including the late rapper's 2020 single, "Dior". The album's guest appearances includes from Kanye West, Pusha T, Rick Ross, The-Dream, 42 Dugg, 21 Savage, Rah Swish, Travi, Beam, The Neptunes, Bizzy Banks, Takeoff, Lil Tjay, Swae Lee, Future, Chris Brown, Dua Lipa, Pharrell, Kid Cudi, Quavo, and Kodak Black. The deluxe edition adds additional appearances from G Herbo, OnPointLikeOP, Killa, Dread Woo, Tayy Floss, Fetty Luciano, Anuel AA, and Obasi Jackson. ''Faith'' is a drill, trap, and hip hop record with elements of pop-trap, gospel, and pop. ''Faith'' received generally mixed reviews from music critics. Some criti ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Meet The Woo 2
''Meet the Woo 2'' (alternatively titled ''Meet the Woo, Vol. 2'') is the second mixtape by American rapper Pop Smoke. Released by Victor Victor Worldwide and Republic Records on February 7, 2020, it is the second installment in the ''Meet the Woo'' mixtape series, following ''Meet the Woo'' (2019). The deluxe edition of the mixtape, released on February 12, 2020, features three new tracks, including a remix of "Dior" featuring American rapper Gunna. On February 19, 2020, less than two weeks after the release of the standard edition of ''Meet the Woo 2'', Pop Smoke was shot and killed at age 20 during a home invasion. Guest appearances on the mixtape include Quavo, A Boogie wit da Hoodie, Fivio Foreign, Lil Tjay, Nav, Gunna, and PnB Rock. ''Meet the Woo 2'' is a hip hop, electronic, and drill record. The mixtape received generally favorable reviews from music critics, who praised its energy and Pop Smoke's vocals. Although ''Meet the Woo 2'' ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
YoungKio
Kiowa Roukema (born 3 December 1999), professionally known as YoungKio, is a Dutch record producer and songwriter. He is best known for producing "Old Town Road", by American rapper Lil Nas X in 2019. Since the rise in popularity of "Old Town Road", YoungKio signed to Victor Victor Worldwide, Universal Music Publishing Group and French record producer CashMoneyAP's record label and production collective Cash Gang. He is of Surinamese descent. Career YoungKio first started producing beats in 2016. He began producing on the popular digital audio workstation FL Studio, which his friend gifted to him. YoungKio's early and current influences include producers Wheezy and TM88. He later stated, "In my opinion, I became good at it pretty fast." He began posting his type beats on YouTube and sold leases for $30. With this money, he saved up to purchase a year-long membership to the beat store hosting platform BeatStars. In 2018, one of YoungKio's beats was leased by American rapper Lil ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
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