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Sammie
Sammie Lee Bush, Jr. (born March 1, 1987), known by the mononym Sammie, is an American singer and songwriter. He is best known for his 1999 hit single, " I Like It", from his debut album, ''From the Bottom to the Top'' (2000). He returned with his second studio and self-titled album, '' Sammie'' in 2006. Since then, he has released several EPs, mixtapes, and albums including ''Indigo'', ''Coming of Age'', and ''Everlasting''. Sammie announced via Instagram that he would be releasing a new album in 2020 after the completion of the Millennium Tour 2020. Career 1999–2001: ''From the Bottom to the Top'' Sammie first gained notice for his voice when appearing on ''Showtime at the Apollo'' in 1998, and winning for his rendition of Stevie Wonder's " My Cheri Amour". In 1999, Sammie was signed to Capitol Records and released his debut album, ''From the Bottom to the Top'', on March 14, 2000. Debuting at number 46 on the U.S. ''Billboard'' 200 charts, it was certified gold by the RIAA ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Sammie (album)
''Sammie'' is the self-titled second studio album by United States, American singer Sammie, released by Rowdy Records on October 10, 2006 in the United States (see 2006 in music). The singer teamed with producers Bryan Michael Cox, Dallas Austin, Jazze Pha, Daron Jones, Adonis Shropshire and Novel. The album garnered a mostly positive reception from music critics, and produced only two singles of which both failed to chart or sell noticeably. Soon considered a commercial failure, it reached the top ten of U.S. ''Billboard (magazine), Billboards Top R&B/Hip-Hop Albums chart at number eight, and number forty-two on the Billboard 200, ''Billboard'' 200, selling over 20,000 copies in its first week. The album was released with as exclusive versions with different bonus track to Target Corporation, Target, Best Buy, and Circuit City (1949 company), Circuit City. Production and title After the success of his first album ''From the Bottom to the Top'' and a hiatus to finish high schoo ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Sammie (name)
Sammie is a given name. Notable people with the given name include: *Sammie (born 1987), American singer * Sammie Abbott (1908–1990), American politician * Sammie Burroughs (born 1973), American football player *Sammie Coates (born 1993), American football player * Sammie Harris (born 1939), American-Canadian football player * Sammie Haynes (1920-1997), American-Negro baseball athlete *Sammie Henson (born 1971), American wrestler * Sammie Lee Hill (born 1986), American football player * Sammie Johnson (born 1992), Australian rules footballer * Sammie McLeod (born 2000), English footballer *Sammie Moreels (born 1965), Belgian racing cyclist * Sammie Okposo (1971–2022), Nigerian musical artist * Sammie Smith (born 1967), American football player * Sammie Stroughter (born 1986), American football player *Sammie Szmodics (born 1995), English footballer *Sammie Winmill Sammie Winmill (born Janice Winmill, 28 November 1948) is a British actress who had a number of roles in the 1970s ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
I Like It (Sammie Song)
"I Like It" is the debut single from American R&B singer Sammie. Written by producer Dallas Austin for his debut studio album, ''From the Bottom to the Top'' (2000), the song was released as the album's lead single in late 1999 and certified gold by the RIAA. It peaked at number 8 on the ''Billboard'' Hot R&B Singles
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 ... chart and number 24 on the [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
From The Bottom To The Top
''From the Bottom to the Top'' is the debut studio album by American singer Sammie. It was released by Capitol Records on March 14, 2000 in the United States. Primarily produced by Dallas Austin, with additional production from Colin Wolfe, Ricco Lumpkins, and Tricky Stewart, it It peaked at number twenty-seven on the US ''Billboard'' 200 and number twenty on the US ''Billboard'' Top R&B/Hip-Hop Albums, selling over 744,000 copies to date. It spawned the singles " I Like It" and "Crazy Things I Do". Critical reception Allmusic senior editor Stephen Thomas Erlewine found that "at times, ammie'svoice does sound a little thin, but for the most part, it's surprisingly soulful and convincing – not as stunning and assured as the young Michael Jackson Michael Joseph Jackson (August 29, 1958 – June 25, 2009) was an American singer, songwriter, dancer, and philanthropist. Dubbed the "King of Pop", he is regarded as one of the most significant cultural figures of the 20th ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Crazy Things I Do
"Crazy Things I Do" was released as the final single from American R&B teen-singer's Sammie' debut album '' From the Bottom to the Top''. The song only achieved minor to moderate success, with peak positions of 39 on the Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs chart and 19 on the Rhythmic Top 40 chart. The music video was released and received primarily limited airplay on BET Black Entertainment Television (acronym BET) is an American basic cable channel targeting African-American audiences. It is owned by the CBS Entertainment Group unit of Paramount Global via BET Networks and has offices in New York City, Los ... throughout 2000. Chart positions References {{authority control 2000 singles Sammie songs Songs written by Tricky Stewart Songs written by Traci Hale Song recordings produced by Tricky Stewart 2000 songs Capitol Records singles ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Dallas Austin
Dallas L. Austin (born December 29, 1970) is an American musician, songwriter, record producer, and film producer. Biography Early life During a 2019 interview with DJ Vlad, Dallas Austin detailed previously unknown or unconfirmed events involving his life and career. Austin was born in Columbus, Georgia to a single mother who was the proprietor of a restaurant located next door to their home. He did not like living in Columbus because of the family’s living conditions and their struggle with finances. As a child, Austin became interested in music and asked his mother to buy him a keyboard. She was initially reluctant because she thought he would become bored and quickly move on to a different interest. In order to convince his mother to make the purchase, he proposed she initially buy him a small machine. In addition, he successfully negotiated terms for obtaining new instruments: if he continued to make progress with learning how to use the machines she purchased, she wo ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Lil' Zane
Zane Copeland, Jr. (born July 11, 1982), better known as Lil' Zane or simply Zane, is an American rapper. He is perhaps best known for his single " Callin' Me" (featuring 112) from his debut studio album '' Young World: The Future'' (2000). Early life At age 10, Zane was inspired by Another Bad Creation and Kris Kross. He got more serious about his eventual career and started rehearsing with his cousin E. Greene. He was first recognized by his fans when he was in a group called Kronic signed to RCA Records. They were signed from 1993 to 1996. They never put out any projects. He began entering local Atlanta talent shows upon the dissolution of the group. Then in 1999, he started touring with 112 while recording his debut album. Music career 1999–2002: ''Young World: The Future'' In 1999, his first ever single, "Money Stretch", was included in the ''Next Friday'' soundtrack. In 2000, Lil' Zane released his debut album '' Young World: The Future'' which featured his smash ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Freeworld Entertainment
Freeworld Entertainment was a record label formed in 1997 by Dallas Austin and Kevin Czinger. History Inception (1996-1998) The history of Freeworld begins with Kevin Czinger's purchase of Zoo Entertainment from BMG in 1996 with the support of financial backers Allen & Co. Though Zoo was initially run in conjunction with Czinger's own label Volcano Entertainment, it was eventually absorbed into it. In the fall of 1997, Czinger merged the label with Dallas Austin's Rowdy Records to create Freeworld Entertainment. As a combination of the two producers' respective labels, Freeworld consisted of artists from both previous labels' catalogs. The label benefited from Austin's industry connections and Czinger's keen insight into the business. Unfortunately, the label was wrought with bad luck from its inception. In September 1997, a month after Austin and Czinger worked together, former Volcano flagship artist Tool attempted to dissolve ties to the label by claiming that Freewo ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Soulja Boy
DeAndre Cortez Way (born July 28, 1990), known professionally as Soulja Boy (formerly Soulja Boy Tell 'Em), is an American rapper and record producer. He rose to prominence, after his self published debut single " Crank That (Soulja Boy)" peaked at number 1 on the U.S. ''Billboard'' Hot 100, for seven non-consecutive weeks in 2007. He then released his debut album '' Souljaboytellem.com'' (2007), which also included the single " Soulja Girl". His second album ''iSouljaBoyTellem'' (2008), included in the U.S. ''Billboard'' Hot 100 top 20 singles "Turn My Swag On" and "Kiss Me thru the Phone". Way was listed at number 18 on the ''Forbes'' list of Hip-Hop Cash Kings of 2010 for earning $7 million that year. Early life Way was born in Chicago and moved to Atlanta at the age of six, where he became interested in rap music. At age 14, he moved to Batesville, Mississippi, with his father. Musical career 2004–2007: Early recordings and building an Internet following Way's fathe ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Hardball (soundtrack)
''Music from the Motion Picture Hardball'' is the soundtrack to Brian Robbins' 2001 film ''Hardball''. It was released on September 11, 2001 through Columbia Records and consisted of hip hop and R&B music. The album reached number 55 on the ''Billboard'' 200, number 34 on the Top R&B/Hip-Hop Albums chart, and number 4 on the Top Soundtracks chart. The title track was released as a single and peaked at No. 77 on the ''Billboard'' Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Singles & Tracks 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 p ... chart. Track listing Charts References External links *{{Discogs master, 682235, Hardball (Music From The Motion Picture) 2001 soundtrack albums Sports film soundtracks Hip hop soundtracks Rhythm and blues soundtracks Columbia Records soundtracks Albums produc ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Rowdy Records
Rowdy Records is a record label distributed through Motown. It was founded by record producer Dallas Austin in 1992, and the precursor to his entertainment company, Freeworld Entertainment. History Formed in 1992 by producers Dallas Austin and L.A. Reid, Rowdy was initially distributed through Arista Records. At the time, Austin had gained notoriety for writing and producing hits for acts like Monica, Another Bad Creation, Boyz II Men, Joi, For Real, Da King & I and TLC. Reid, meanwhile, was also running the fledgling LaFace Records. In 1993, Reid stepped down to continue focusing his energies on LaFace, leaving Dallas to run the Atlanta-based company on his own. Rowdy shot to success in 1993 with rap group Illegal, who had two #1 rap singles and the #1 Billboard rap single of the year. 1995 saw the release of the triple platinum debut album from fourteen-year-old R&B singer Monica entitled '' Miss Thang''. Other acts on the label included: Y'all So Stupid, For ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Empire Distribution
EMPIRE Distribution, Records and Publishing Inc. (marketed as EMPIRE) is an American distribution company and record label founded in by Ghazi Shami with offices in New York City, London, Nashville, and Atlanta. It has released albums in various genres but it is predominantly focused on hip hop music. Many prominent companies and artists have partnerships with EMPIRE (see below), with music being distributed across platforms such as iTunes, Google Play, Amazon, Deezer, Spotify, SoundCloud, and Rdio, along with physical CDs and vinyl being distributed to traditional record stores. EMPIRE has supported the debut albums and early singles of a number of early artists, frequently signing young talent. In the Atlanta scene, orchestrated by their SR. Marketing Executive , John Hill they were the first label to release Trinidad James, Rich Homie Quan, Migos, Rocko, and K Camp. In Los Angeles, they have distributed and/or are still distributing artists such as Kendrick Lamar, Scho ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
