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Sittin' In My Car
"Sittin' in My Car" is the second single released from Slick Rick's third album, ''Behind Bars (Slick Rick album), Behind Bars''. It was released on February 14, 1995 and was produced by Vance Wright, with a remix done by Jermaine Dupri and beatboxing done by Doug E. Fresh. The single managed to make it to #56 on the Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs, Hot R&B Singles and #11 on the Hot Rap Singles. The song title and chorus references the singer Billy Stewart's single "Sitting in the Park (song), Sitting in the Park" and also samples the song. Single track listing A-Side #"Sittin' in My Car" (Def Mix)- 3:38 #"Sittin' in My Car" (LP Version)- 3:45 #"Sittin' in My Car" (Lad's Lexus Mix)Remixed by Tisdale Frederick sr aka Cuffgodd - 4:04 B-Side #"Sittin' in My Car" (Def Instrumental)- 3:32 #"Cuz It's Wrong" (LP Version)- 3:23 {{Slick Rick 1995 singles Slick Rick songs 1994 songs Songs written by Slick Rick Def Jam Recordings singles ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Slick Rick
Richard Martin Lloyd Walters (born January 14, 1965), better known as Slick Rick, is an English-American rapper and record producer. He rose to prominence with Doug E. Fresh & the Get Fresh Crew in the mid-1980s. Their songs " The Show" and "La Di Da Di" are considered early hip hop classics. "La Di Da Di" is one of the most sampled songs in history. In 1986, Slick Rick became the third artist signed to Def Jam Records. He has released four albums: ''The Great Adventures of Slick Rick'' (1988), '' The Ruler's Back'' (1991), '' Behind Bars'' (1994) and ''The Art of Storytelling'' (1999). His music has been sampled and interpolated over 1,000 times, in dozens of songs by artists, including Eminem, Beyoncé, Mariah Carey, Beastie Boys, TLC, Nas, Miley Cyrus, Kanye West, Black Star, The Notorious B.I.G., Snoop Dogg, MC Ren, Montell Jordan and Color Me Badd. In the process, Slick Rick has become one of the most-sampled hip-hop artists ever. Many of these songs based on Slick Ric ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs
The Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs chart ranks the most popular R&B and hip hop songs in the United States and is published weekly by '' Billboard''. Rankings are based on a measure of radio airplay, sales data, and streaming activity. The chart had 100 positions but was shortened to 50 positions in October 2012. The chart is used to track the success of popular music songs in urban, or primarily African American, venues. Dominated over the years at various times by jazz, rhythm and blues, doo-wop, rock and roll, soul, and funk, it is today dominated by contemporary R&B and hip hop. Since its inception, the chart has changed its name many times in order to accurately reflect the industry at the time. History Beginning in 1942, ''Billboard'' published a chart of bestselling black music, first as the Harlem Hit Parade, then as Race Records. Then in 1949, ''Billboard'' began publishing a Rhythm and Blues chart, which entered "R&B" into mainstream lexicon. These three charts were consolid ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
1994 Songs
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Slick Rick Songs
Slick may refer to: People * Slick (wrestling) (born 1957), American former professional wrestling manager * Slick (nickname) * Slick (surname) Musicians * Slick Aguilar (born 1954), American guitarist * Ricky Bell (singer) (born 1967), a.k.a. Slick, R&B singer * Slick Rick (born 1965), rapper * Darby Slick (born 1944), American guitarist and songwriter * Earl Slick (born 1952), American rock guitarist * Eric Slick (born 1987), American singer, songwriter and drummer * Grace Slick (born 1939), singer * Mitchy Slick (born 1978), rapper * Sgt Slick, DJ in Melbourne, Australia Arts, entertainment and media Fictional characters * Slick (comics), two different characters in the Marvel Universe * Slick, the final boss in the video game '' River City Ransom'' * Slick, one of the main characters in the webcomic '' Sinfest'' * Sam Slick, a character created by Thomas Chandler Haliburton, a Canadian judge and author * Soapy Slick, saloon operator and profiteer in the ''Scrooge McDuck' ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
1995 Singles
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Sitting In The Park (song)
"Sitting in the Park" is a 1965 song written and performed by Billy Stewart. The single was Stewart's fourth and most successful entry on the soul chart in the United States. "Sitting in the Park" peaked at number four on the soul chart and number twenty-four on the ''Billboard'' Hot 100. The song was featured on his 1965 album, ''I Do Love You''. The song was arranged by Phil Wright. Cover versions *In 1966, Georgie Fame went to number twelve on UK charts with his version of the song. *In 1969, Owen Gray and Maximum Breed released a version of the song as a single in the UK. *In 1973, Keith Hampshire released a version of the song as a single in Germany. *In 1973, Slim Smith released a version of the song on his album ''Memorial''. *In 1974, Mike Patto released a version of the song as a single in the UK. *In 1976, Winston Francis released a version of the song as a single in the UK. *In 1976, Dr Alimantado released a version of the song as a single in Jamaica. *In 1980, ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Billy Stewart
William Larry Stewart II (March 24, 1937 – January 17, 1970) was an American rhythm and blues singer and pianist who was popular during the 1960s. Biography Stewart was 12 years old when he began singing with his younger brothers Johnny, James, and Frank as the Four Stewart Brothers, and they later went on to get their own radio show every Sunday for five years at WUST in Washington, D.C. He was a graduate of Armstrong High School, now Friendship Armstrong Academy. Stewart made the transition to secular music by filling in occasionally for the Rainbows, a D.C. area vocal group led by the future soul star, Don Covay. It was through the Rainbows that Stewart met another aspiring singer, Marvin Gaye. Rock and roller Bo Diddley has been credited with discovering Stewart playing piano in Washington, D.C. and inviting him to be one of his backup musicians. By 1955, this led to a recording contract with Diddley's label, Chess Records and Diddley played guitar on Stewart's 1956 recor ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Hot Rap Singles
Hot Rap Songs (formerly known as Hot Rap Tracks and Hot Rap Singles) is a chart released weekly by '' Billboard'' in the United States. It lists the 25 most popular hip-hop/rap songs, calculated weekly by airplay on rhythmic and urban radio stations and sales in hip hop-focused or exclusive markets. Streaming data and digital downloads were added to the methodology of determining chart rankings in 2012. From 1989 through 2001, it was based on how much the single sold in that given week. The song with the most weeks at number one is "Old Town Road", with a total of 20 weeks. Chart statistics and other facts Artists with the most number-one singles Note: Rihanna is a featured artist on all her number-one singles. Artists with the most consecutive weeks at number one *25 weeks – Lil Wayne ("Lollipop", " A Milli") *20 weeks – Drake ("I'm On One", "Headlines"); T-Pain (" Good Life", "Low"); T.I. ("Whatever You Like", " Live Your Life") *19 weeks – 50 Cent ("Candy Shop", "H ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Jermaine Dupri
Jermaine Dupri Mauldin (born September 23, 1972) is an American rapper, songwriter, record producer, record executive, entrepreneur, and DJ. Early life Jermaine Dupri Mauldin was born on September 23, 1972, the son of Tina (Mosley) and Michael Mauldin, a Columbia Records executive. Dupri's promising musical career began before he was even 10 years old. His father, also an Atlanta talent manager, had coordinated a Diana Ross show in 1982; to the delight of concert-goers, Dupri managed to get on-stage and dance along with Ross. Dupri got his start as a dancer for the hip hop group Whodini when he was twelve. He made an appearance in their music video for the song " Freaks Come Out at Night". He began performing around the country, appearing with Herbie Hancock and Cameo before he opened the New York Fresh Festival, with Run-D.M.C., Whodini, and Grandmaster Flash. Career 1992–1996: Early career and breakthrough In 1990, he produced his first act, the female hip hop trio Silk Ty ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Doug E
Doug is a male personal name (or, depending on which definition of "personal name" one uses, part of a personal name). It is sometimes a given name (or "first name"), but more often it is hypocorism (affectionate variation of a personal name) which takes the place of a given name, usually Douglas (given name), Douglas. Notable people with the name include: Douglas Grosch, ex. People A–C * Doug Allison (1846–1916), American baseball player * Doug Anderson (other), multiple people * Doug Applegate (other), multiple people * Doug Armstrong (born 1964), Canadian National Hockey League team general manager * Doug Armstrong (broadcaster) (1931–2015), New Zealand cricketer, television sports broadcaster and politician * Doug Baldwin (born 1988), American football player * Doug Baldwin (ice hockey) (1922–2007), Canadian ice hockey player * Doug Bennett (other), multiple people * Doug Bereuter (born 1939), American former politician * Doug Bing (born 195 ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
I Like (Montell Jordan Song)
"I Like" is a song by American artist Montell Jordan and Slick Rick that appeared both on Montell's second album, '' More...'' and the ''Nutty Professor'' soundtrack. Co-produced by Derick "D Man" McElveen and James Earl Jones, "I Like" became a hit in both the US, where it peaked at 28 on the ''Billboard'' Hot 100, and the UK, where it peaked at 24 on the UK Singles Chart. "I Like" was also Slick Rick's first single since his release from prison. Single track listing A-Side #"I Like" (LP Version)- 4:44 #"I Like" (Radio Edit)- 4:10 B-Side #"I Like" (TV track A TV track is usually a song or a sequence used as accompaniment during a scene or visual sequence on television (i.e., commercials or television show). If a song has vocals, part of the vocals may be removed for voice-over or dialogue, while the ...)- 4:44 #"I Like" (A Cappella)- 4:44 #"Come Around"- 3:55 (Dos of Soul) Charts Weekly charts Year-end charts References {{DEFAULTSORT:I Like (Montell Jordan So ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Behind Bars (Slick Rick Song)
"Behind Bars" is the first single released from Slick Rick's third album, '' Behind Bars''. It was released on November 8, 1994 . The original version was produced by Prince Paul, but was scrapped for the album and single in favor of remixes by The Epitome of Scratch and Warren G. The single was released while Rick was still in jail and featured an entirely animated music video for the remix that was produced by Warren G (who also contributed a verse on one of his mixes); the music video was animated and directed by Sash Andranikian. "Behind Bars" became Slick Rick's first and only single to reach the ''Billboard'' Hot 100, peaking at 87 on the chart, the song also made it to 63 on the Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs and 12 on the Hot Rap Singles Hot Rap Songs (formerly known as Hot Rap Tracks and Hot Rap Singles) is a chart released weekly by '' Billboard'' in the United States. It lists the 25 most popular hip-hop/rap songs, calculated weekly by airplay on rhythmic and urban radio sta ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
