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Takura Mhwandagara
Takura Tendayi is a Zimbabwean singer and songwriter. He is well known for his frequent collaborations with Chase & Status and Sub Focus, as well as many other dubstep and drum and bass artists. His guest appearances have accumulated over 17 million views on YouTube , and his song " Flashing Lights" has charted in the United Kingdom at number 98 in the UK Singles Chart and number 15 in the UK Dance Chart. He managed to share a stage with Plan B and also co-wrote Rihanna's 2009 single "Wait Your Turn" which has over 28 million views on YouTube. This song was charted at number 45 in the UK Singles Chart. On 10 September 2013, Door Policy released the three-track EP ''No Cover Charge'' for free download. It features a guest appearance from "Traktor Traktor is DJ software developed by Native Instruments. It is also used as a sub-brand for Native Instruments' associated DJ hardware products. History Traktor was first released in 2000. The initial versions available wer ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Harare
Harare (; formerly Salisbury ) is the capital and most populous city of Zimbabwe. The city proper has an area of 940 km2 (371 mi2) and a population of 2.12 million in the 2012 census and an estimated 3.12 million in its metropolitan area in 2019. Situated in north-eastern Zimbabwe in the country's Mashonaland region, Harare is a metropolitan province, which also incorporates the municipalities of Chitungwiza and Epworth. The city sits on a plateau at an elevation of above sea level and its climate falls into the subtropical highland category. The city was founded in 1890 by the Pioneer Column, a small military force of the British South Africa Company, and named Fort Salisbury after the UK Prime Minister Lord Salisbury. Company administrators demarcated the city and ran it until Southern Rhodesia achieved responsible government in 1923. Salisbury was thereafter the seat of the Southern Rhodesian (later Rhodesian) government and, between 1953 and 1963, th ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Flashing Lights (Chase & Status Song)
"Flashing Lights" is a single performed by British drum and bass duo Chase & Status, featuring production from fellow producer and label mate Sub Focus and vocals from Takura, Takura Tendayi. The single was released as a Music download, digital download on 18 November 2011 and serves as the seventh overall, fifth official and final single from Chase & Status' second studio album ''No More Idols''. Takura Tendayi had previously collaborated with both Chase & Status and Sub Focus, appearing on their respective debut albums ''More than Alot'' and ''Sub Focus (album), Sub Focus''. He provided vocals for "Can't Get Enough", "Streetlife", "Running" and "Is It Worth It" by Chase & Status, as well as "World of Hurt" and "Coming Closer" by Sub Focus. He is also the vocalist in "No Problem", the opening track of ''No More Idols''. "Flashing Lights" was Takura's first official single. A music video to accompany the release of "Flashing Lights", directed by Ben Newman, was first released on ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
The Coming Storm (album)
''The Coming Storm'' is the fifth studio album by British electronic group Freestylers. The album was released on 10 June 2013, almost seven years after their last. It is their first full-length release through the Black Hole Recordings subsidiary Rub-A-Duck. It is also one of their first projects with Chris Bishop from Stereo:Type, the new addition to their production team. Background and release Throughout the album, the Freestylers showcase their ever-eclectic style and renegade approach to production focusing on everything in the bass music spectrum, including drum and bass, dubstep, speed garage and acid house, while also not shying away from their well-known hip hop/breakbeat style. The album features collaborations with various artists such as Stereo:Type, Wizard (a frequent collaborator with DJ Deekline), SirReal, Laura Steel, Irwin Sparkes, Takura Tendayi, Synikall and hiphouse legend Fast Eddie. The first two singles that the Freestylers released after signing to th ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Sony Music Entertainment
Sony Music Entertainment (SME), also known as simply Sony Music, is an American multinational music company. Being owned by the parent conglomerate Sony Group Corporation, it is part of the Sony Music Group, which is owned by Sony Entertainment and managed by the American umbrella division of Sony. It was originally founded in 1929 as American Record Corporation and renamed as Columbia Recording Corporation in 1938, following its acquisition by the Columbia Broadcasting System. In 1966, the company was reorganized to become CBS Records, and Sony Corporation bought the company in 1988, renaming it under its current name in 1991. In 2004, Sony and Bertelsmann established a 50-50 joint venture known as Sony BMG, which transferred the businesses of Sony Music and Bertelsmann Music Group into one entity. However, in 2008, Sony acquired Bertelsmann's stake, and the company reverted to the Sony Music name shortly after; the buyout allowed Sony to acquire all of BMG's labels, which ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Maxsta
Ian Koromah (born 1995), better known by the stage name Maxsta, is an English grime MC from South East London. He is signed Just Jam, a subsidiary of Sony Music Entertainment. A fast-paced, choppy style of delivery has led him to be compared to fellow London rapper Dizzee Rascal. He has worked with Tinie Tempah, Chipmunk, and Wiley. Early life Koromah was born in Lewisham, London, in 1995. His parents had moved from Sierra Leone to avoid its civil war. Raised in Peckham, Koromah's family then moved to East Ham in the borough of Newham. It was here that Koromah attended Langdon School: the same school as Kano attended. He became known as Maxsta after telling people his name was Maxwell to avoid being called Ian. While at school Koromah became heavily interested in music, taking lessons in the guitar, piano and cello. Koromah has stated in several interviews that he enjoys a diverse selection of music. As a child he was initially into rock music and skateboarding before becomi ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
MTA Records
For the defunct U.S. record label see MTA Records More Than (MTA) Records is an independent record label founded by Chase & Status in 2009, specialising in "exceptional" music. The label releases a large variety of music including rap, soul, drum and bass, dubstep and deep house. It has played a pivotal role in the success of Nero, Redlight, 16bit, Ben Pearce among others, and many of its releases have charted in the United Kingdom. On 19 February 2015, the label competed against Hospital Records, Black Butter Records and 3 Beat Records in BBC Radio 1Xtra's "Best of British Soundclash". Hosted by MistaJam, the event served as an unofficial sequel to Red Bull's ''Culture Clash'' 2014 (also hosted by MistaJam). MTA won, having received the most Twitter votes from listeners. Artists *16bit *1991 *Abigail Wyles *Bakersville *Catchment *Chase & Status *Dellux *Dimension *Franky Rizardo *Kill Them With Colour *Knytro *MANT *Moko * Moody Good *My Nu Leng *Nero Nero Claudius C ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Mercury Records
Mercury Records is an American record label owned by Universal Music Group. It had significant success as an independent operation in the 1940s and 1950s. Smash Records and Fontana Records were sub labels of Mercury. In the United States, it is operated through Republic Records; in the United Kingdom and Japan (as Mercury Tokyo in the latter country), it is distributed by EMI Records. Since the separation of Island Records, Motown, Mercury Records, and Def Jam Recordings combining the Island Def Jam Music Group, Mercury Records has been placed under Island Records, although its back catalogue is still owned by the Island Def Jam Music Group (now Island Records). Background Mercury Records was started in Chicago in 1945 and over several decades, saw great success. The success of Mercury has been attributed to the use of alternative marketing techniques to promote records. The conventional method of record promotion used by major labels such as RCA Victor, Decca Records, and ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
No More Idols
''No More Idols'' is the second studio album by English drum and bass production duo Chase & Status, released on 28 January 2011. ''No More Idols'' marks the first major full-length release by Chase & Status since their debut album '' More than Alot'' three years prior; a period in which the group signed a major management deal with Jay-Z's Roc Nation and focused more on producing for other artists including Rihanna's 2009 album ''Rated R''. Produced entirely by the group, ''No More Idols'' features vocal contributions from primarily UK talent including Tinie Tempah, Dizzee Rascal, Clare Maguire, Tempa T, White Lies and long-time collaborator Plan B amongst others. Upon its release, the album met with generally positive reviews, receiving comparisons to similar acts such as Pendulum and The Prodigy. The genre-bending production style employed on the album was noted as a stand-out feature. The album was preceded by three singles which attained UK chart success. ''No More Idols'' ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Flashing Lights (Chase & Status And Sub Focus Song)
"Flashing Lights" is a single performed by British drum and bass duo Chase & Status, featuring production from fellow producer and label mate Sub Focus and vocals from Takura Tendayi. The single was released as a digital download on 18 November 2011 and serves as the seventh overall, fifth official and final single from Chase & Status' second studio album ''No More Idols''. Takura Tendayi had previously collaborated with both Chase & Status and Sub Focus, appearing on their respective debut albums ''More than Alot'' and ''Sub Focus''. He provided vocals for "Can't Get Enough", "Streetlife", "Running" and "Is It Worth It" by Chase & Status, as well as "World of Hurt" and "Coming Closer" by Sub Focus. He is also the vocalist in "No Problem", the opening track of ''No More Idols''. "Flashing Lights" was Takura's first official single. A music video to accompany the release of "Flashing Lights", directed by Ben Newman, was first released onto YouTube on 18 November 2011, at a tota ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Traktor (song)
"Traktor" is a song by Tottenham-born rapper Wretch 32, featuring vocals from British singer L Marshall (credited as "L" on the release). It was released as the lead single from his second studio album, ''Black and White'', on 16 January 2011. A 12" vinyl was released the following day. On 23 January 2011, the single debuted at number 5 on the UK Singles Chart; also managing to reach number 2 on both the R&B chart and the independent releases chart. The song title refers to Traktor, the Native Instruments DJ software of the same name. "Traktor" was selected by Reggie Yates as ''The Weekend Anthem'' on BBC Radio 1 for 18 – 19 December 2010. Background Speaking to noted UK R&B writer Pete Lewis – assistant editor of Blues & Soul – in December 2010 Wretch stated: "'Traktor' is actually about a dad talking to his child. Like on the intro the dad is saying 'Hey, go get a job' and basically telling his son to get outta the house. Then the chorus is actually the son exp ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Spotify
Spotify (; ) is a proprietary Swedish audio streaming and media services provider founded on 23 April 2006 by Daniel Ek and Martin Lorentzon. It is one of the largest music streaming service providers, with over 456 million monthly active users, including 195 million paying subscribers, as of September 2022. Spotify is listed (through a Luxembourg City-domiciled holding company, Spotify Technology S.A.) on the New York Stock Exchange in the form of American depositary receipts. Spotify offers digital copyright restricted recorded music and podcasts, including more than 82 million songs, from record labels and media companies. As a freemium service, basic features are free with advertisements and limited control, while additional features, such as offline listening and commercial-free listening, are offered via paid subscriptions. Users can search for music based on artist, album, or genre, and can create, edit, and share playlists. Spotify is available in most of Euro ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Wait Your Turn
"Wait Your Turn" is a song recorded by Barbadian people, Barbadian singer Rihanna for her fourth studio album, ''Rated R (Rihanna album), Rated R'' (2009). It was written by Stargate (production team), Mikkel S. Eriksen, Stargate (production team), Tor Erik Hermansen, Saul Milton, Will Kennard, James Fauntleroy II, Takura, Takura Tendayi, and Rihanna herself. Stargate (production team), Stargate (Eriksen and Hermansen) and Chase & Status (Milton and Kennard) produced the song. "Wait Your Turn" was released on November 13, 2009, as the second international and third overall single from ''Rated R''. Upon the release of ''Rated R'', some critics noted the diverse musical variety on the album, whilst others commented on the heavy influence of dubstep on the song. The song was not a commercial success. "Wait Your Turn" peaked inside the top twenty on the UK R&B Chart. The song failed to enter the US Billboard Hot 100, ''Billboard'' Hot 100 chart, making this Rihanna's second single tha ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
