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Soul Train Music Award For Best Rap - Single
This page lists the winners and nominees for the Soul Train Music Award for Best Rap Single. The award was only given out during the first two ceremonies, before being retired in 1989. Winners and nominees Winners are listed first and highlighted in bold. 1980s References {{DEFAULTSORT:Soul Train Music Award For Best Rap Single Soul Train Music Awards ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Soul Train Music Award
The Soul Train Music Awards is an annual music awards show which previously aired in national broadcast syndication, and honors the best in African-American culture, music and entertainment. It is produced by the makers of ''Soul Train'', the program from which it takes its name, and features musical performances by various contemporary R&B and soul music recording artists interspersed throughout the ceremonies. The special traditionally used to air in either February, March or April, but now airs the last weekend of November (in most years, Thanksgiving weekend). The Soul Train Music Awards voting body includes active professionals in the fields of radio programming and music retail and management and recording artists with records that have charted in designated music trade publications in the year prior to proceedings. Past hosts for the show include such R&B luminaries as Luther Vandross, Dionne Warwick, Patti LaBelle, Will Smith, Vanessa Williams, Taraji P. Henson, and Glady ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
1987 Soul Train Music Awards
The 1987 Soul Train Music Awards aired live on March 23, 1987 (and was later syndicated in other areas), honoring the best in R&B, soul, rap, jazz, and gospel music from the previous year. The show was held at the Santa Monica Civic Auditorium in Los Angeles, California and was hosted by Luther Vandross and Dionne Warwick. Special awards Heritage Award for Career Achievement * Stevie Wonder Winners and nominees Winners are in bold text. Album of the Year – Male * Luther Vandross – '' Give Me the Reason'' ** Freddie Jackson – ''Rock Me Tonight'' ** Billy Ocean – '' Love Zone'' ** Stevie Wonder – ''In Square Circle'' Album of the Year – Female * Janet Jackson – ''Control'' ** Anita Baker – ''Rapture'' ** Whitney Houston – ''Whitney Houston'' ** Patti LaBelle – ''Winner in You'' Album of the Year – Group, Duo, or Band * Cameo – '' Word Up!'' ** Atlantic Starr – ''As the Band Turns'' ** Kool & the Gang – ''Forever'' ** Run–D.M.C. – '' Raising Hell' ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Walk This Way
"Walk This Way" is a song by the American rock band Aerosmith. Written by Steven Tyler and Joe Perry, the song was originally released as the second single from the album '' Toys in the Attic'' (1975). It peaked at number 10 on the ''Billboard'' Hot 100 in early 1977, part of a string of successful hit singles for the band in the 1970s. In addition to being one of the songs that helped break Aerosmith into the mainstream in the 1970s, it also helped revitalize their career in the 1980s when it was covered by hip hop group Run-D.M.C. (in collaboration with Aerosmith) on their 1986 album '' Raising Hell''. This cover was a touchstone for the new musical subgenre of rap rock, or the melding of rock and hip hop. It became an international hit and won both groups a Soul Train Music Award for Best Rap Single in 1987 Soul Train Music Awards. Both versions are in the Grammy Hall of Fame. Production Music The song starts out with a two measure drum beat intro by Joey Kramer, follo ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Timex Social Club
Timex Social Club is an American R&B group, formed in 1985 and best known for the 1986 hit single "Rumors". History Originally known as the Timex Crew, members included Marcus Thompson (founder), Gregory "Greg B" Thomas, Michael Marshall, Craig Samuel, and Darrien Cleage. By 1986, Samuel, Cleage, and Thomas had departed, Alex Hill and Kevin Moore were added, and the name Timex Social Club was adopted (despite the group's name, Timex Group USA bears no sponsorship of the group). Later in 1986, Ocea Savage was added on keyboards and background vocals. They fused funk and urban R&B with Washington go-go beat. In 1986, the group released the ''Vicious Rumors'' album on Danya/Fantasy Records (A&M in Canada; Mercury in Germany). Its one major hit, "Rumors", written by Marshall, Thompson, and Hill, peaked at #8 on the ''Billboard'' Hot 100, #13 in the UK, and No. 1 on the ''Billboard'' R&B, Hot Dance Club Play, and Hot Dance/Disco-12 inch Singles-Sales charts. The two follow- ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Rumors (Timex Social Club Song)
"Rumors" is a song by San Francisco Bay Area-based music group Timex Social Club, from their debut album ''Vicious Rumors''. It was a top-10 hit in the United States, Canada, Ireland, the Netherlands, and New Zealand, reaching No. 8 on the US ''Billboard'' Hot 100. It also topped the US R&B and dance charts. Charts Weekly charts Year-end charts Certifications Parodies The song was parodied as "Roaches" by Bobby Jimmy and the Critters, also released in 1986. See also *List of number-one singles of 1986 (Canada) * List of number-one R&B singles of 1986 (U.S.) *List of number-one dance singles of 1986 (U.S.) These are the ''Billboard (magazine), Billboard'' Dance Club Songs, Hot Dance/Disco Club Play and Dance/Electronic Singles Sales, 12 Inch Singles Sales number-one hits of 1986. See also *1986 in music *List of number-one dance hits (United Stat ... References {{Authority control 1986 singles 1986 songs Post-disco songs RPM Top Singles number-one singles [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Whodini
Whodini is an American hip hop group that was formed in 1982. The Brooklyn, New York-based trio consisted of vocalist and main lyricist Jalil Hutchins; co-vocalist John Fletcher, a.k.a. Ecstasy (who wore a Zorro-style hat as his trademark; June 7, 1964 – December 23, 2020); and turntable artist DJ Drew Carter, a.k.a. Grandmaster Dee. Coming out of the fertile New York rap scene of the early 1980s, Whodini was one of the first rap groups to add a R&B twist to their music, thus laying the foundation for a new genre, new jack swing. The group made its name with good-humored songs such as "Magic's Wand" (the first rap song accompanied by a video), "The Haunted House of Rock", "Friends", "Five Minutes of Funk", and "Freaks Come Out at Night". Live performances of the group were the first rap concerts with the participation of breakdance dancers from the group UTFO. Russell Simmons was the manager of the group in the 1980s. The group released six studio albums. Fourteen of the g ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
1988 Soul Train Music Awards
The 1988 Soul Train Music Awards were held on March 30, 1988, at the Santa Monica Civic Auditorium in Los Angeles, California. The show was broadcast live in select cities and aired later in other areas. Dionne Warwick hosted. Special Award Heritage Award * Gladys Knight & the Pips Winners and nominees Winners are in bold text. Album of the Year – Male * Michael Jackson – ''Bad'' ** Alexander O'Neal – ''Hearsay'' ** Prince – ''Sign o' the Times'' ** Stevie Wonder – ''Characters'' Album of the Year – Female * Whitney Houston – ''Whitney'' ** Natalie Cole – '' Everlasting'' ** Jody Watley – ''Jody Watley'' ** Angela Winbush – ''Sharp'' Album of the Year – Group or Band * LeVert – ''The Big Throwdown'' ** Earth, Wind & Fire – '' Touch the World'' ** Gladys Knight & the Pips – '' All Our Love'' ** The Whispers – '' Just Gets Better with Time'' Best Single – Male * Michael Jackson – "Bad" ** Prince – "U Got the Look" ** Luther Vandross – "So Am ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
LL Cool J
James Todd Smith (born January 14, 1968), known professionally as LL Cool J (short for Ladies Love Cool James), is an American rapper, songwriter, record producer, and actor. He is one of the earliest rappers to achieve commercial success, alongside fellow new school hip hop acts Beastie Boys and Run-DMC. Signed to Def Jam Recordings in 1984, LL Cool J's breakthrough came with his single "I Need a Beat" and his landmark debut album, ''Radio'' (1985). He achieved further commercial and critical success with the albums ''Bigger and Deffer'' (1987), ''Walking with a Panther'' (1989), ''Mama Said Knock You Out'' (1990), '' Mr. Smith'' (1995), and ''Phenomenon'' (1997). His twelfth album, ''Exit 13'' (2008), was his last in his long-tenured deal with Def Jam. LL Cool J has appeared in numerous films, including ''Halloween H20'', '' In Too Deep'', ''Any Given Sunday'', '' Deep Blue Sea'', ''S.W.A.T.'', ''Mindhunters'', ''Last Holiday'', and '' Edison''. He currently plays NCIS Spec ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
I Need Love
"I Need Love" is the second single from LL Cool J's second album, ''Bigger and Deffer''. The single reached number 1 on the Hot Black Singles and number 14 on the ''Billboard'' Hot 100 while becoming one of the first rap songs to enjoy mainstream popularity in the UK, rising to number 8 in the UK Singles Chart. The single won a Soul Train Music Award for Best Rap Single in 1988 Soul Train Music Awards. The song was listed as number 13 on About.com's Top 100 Rap Songs. Track listing A-side #"I Need Love" – 5:23 B-side #"I Need Love" (edit) – 4:15 #"My Rhyme Ain't Done" – 3:45 Charts Weekly charts Year-end charts Covers and samples The music, both melody and beats, were lifted from an instrumental by Brooklyn songwriter Jayson Dyall entitled "Zoraida's Heartbeat" which was written and recorded in 1984. This song, along with other songs on a cassette tape of several raw recordings by Jayson Dyall, was presented to LL Cool J by an associate, who met Dyall throu ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Dana Dane
Dana McCleese (born September 6, 1965), better known by his stage name Dana Dane, is an American rapper known for performance of humorous lyrics and for his fashion sense. Early life Dana was born in the Walt Whitman housing project in Fort Greene, Brooklyn, New York City, New York. Career Recording artist Dana Dane's career began as part of the Kangol Crew with fellow rapper Slick Rick, to whom he sounded markedly similar, although Slick Rick's English lilt was actually genuine, while Dana Dane's was an affectation. Dana Dane appeared in the video for Slick Rick's 1988 single " Teenage Love". After graduating from high school, he signed with Profile Records in 1985. Dana Dane's debut album, ''Dana Dane with Fame'', peaked at #46 on the ''Billboard'' album chart and was certified gold. His debut single was "Nightmares". His biggest hit in the United States was "Cinderfella Dana Dane", which peaked at #11 on ''Billboard'' magazine's R&B charts in 1987. Cheryl Green from Quee ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
The Fat Boys
The Fat Boys were an American hip hop trio from Brooklyn, New York, who emerged in the early 1980s. The group was briefly known originally as the Disco 3, originally composed of Mark "Prince Markie Dee" Morales, Damon "Kool Rock-Ski" Wimbley, and Darren "Buff Love" Robinson. The trio is widely known for using beatbox in their songs. The group opened doors for beatboxers like Biz Markie and Doug E. Fresh. The Fat Boys were one of the first rap groups to release full-length rap albums, along with Run-D.M.C., Whodini and Kurtis Blow. Beloved for their comedic, self-deprecating rhymes, the group released seven studio albums, four of which went Gold by RIAA. The first two albums of the group were produced by Kurtis Blow. Successful singles included "Jail House Rap", "Can You Feel It?", "Fat Boys", "Stick 'Em", "Don't You Dog Me", "All You Can Eat", "The Fat Boys Are Back", and "Pump It Up". The album ''Crushin''' received a Platinum status due to their single " Wipeout", which wa ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
