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Teach Me How To Dougie
"Teach Me How to Dougie" is a song recorded by American hip hop group Cali Swag District. It was produced by Runway Star for Cali Swag District's debut studio album, '' The Kickback'' (2011). The song was written by Chanti Glee, Charon Childs, and Corey Fowler, and was released digitally on April 12, 2010 as the first single from the album through Capitol Records. The title refers to the Dougie dance, which originated in Dallas, Texas by rapper, Lil' Wil from his song "My Dougie". "Teach Me How to Dougie" was a commercial success, and peaked at number 28 on the ''Billboard'' Hot 100, peaked at number 9 on the Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs, and peaked at number 6 on the Hot Rap Songs. It was certified platinum in the United States. The song's accompanying music video was directed by Yolande Geralds, and features Cali Swag and others partying, dancing and skateboarding. Composition The song features a metronomic and "cowbell-bolstered" beat. Cali Swag District trades their verses "ta ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Cali Swag District
Cali Swag District was an American hip hop group from Inglewood, California, founded by former Death Row Records artist Big Wy and Dairold Potts. They are best known for their 2010 commercial debut single "Teach Me How to Dougie", which peaked at number 28 on the US ''Billboard'' Hot 100 chart and was certified double platinum by the Recording Industry Association of America (RIAA). Career 2010-2011: ''The Kickback'' After originally signing with Capitol Records, Cali Swag District began to record their debut album, ''The Kickback''. They released their debut single, "Teach Me How to Dougie", produced by ''Runway Star'' o''The Makerz''production team on April 13, 2010. It became a commercial success, peaking at twenty-eight on the US ''Billboard'' Hot 100, nine on the US Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs chart, and six on the US Rap Songs chart. The song's success led the " Dougie" to become one of the most popular dances of 2010. The song's follow-up, "Where You Are", was released o ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
You're A Jerk
"You're a Jerk" is a song by the duo New Boyz from their debut studio album '' Skinny Jeans and a Mic''. It was produced by New Boyz member Legacy, and peaked at #24 on the ''Billboard'' Hot 100 chart. Music video The music video was directed by Matt Alonzo of Skee. TV. At the beginning of the video Legacy gets a text message reading "You're a jerk". It then cuts to more people dancing on the street. Tyga and Paul Wall make cameos in the video. The video contains dancing by popular jerkin' Jerkin' or Jerk is a street dance originating from and popularized by the Inland Empire-based groups New Boyz and Audio Push, and has origins in the Inland Empire and Los Angeles. Since 2009, jerkin' gained fans along the West Coast, East ... crews UF Jerk Kings, The Ranger$ and Action Figures. The leaked and the video version of the song samples "Scotty" by Fabo of D4L. Track listing ; Digital download # "You're a Jerk" - 3:09 ; Digital download EP # "You're a Jerk" - 3:09 ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
North Carolina
North Carolina () is a state in the Southeastern region of the United States. The state is the 28th largest and 9th-most populous of the United States. It is bordered by Virginia to the north, the Atlantic Ocean to the east, Georgia and South Carolina to the south, and Tennessee to the west. In the 2020 census, the state had a population of 10,439,388. Raleigh is the state's capital and Charlotte is its largest city. The Charlotte metropolitan area, with a population of 2,595,027 in 2020, is the most-populous metropolitan area in North Carolina, the 21st-most populous in the United States, and the largest banking center in the nation after New York City. The Raleigh-Durham-Cary combined statistical area is the second-largest metropolitan area in the state and 32nd-most populous in the United States, with a population of 2,043,867 in 2020, and is home to the largest research park in the United States, Research Triangle Park. The earliest evidence of human occupation i ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Greensboro, North Carolina
Greensboro (; formerly Greensborough) is a city in and the county seat of Guilford County, North Carolina, United States. It is the third-most populous city in North Carolina after Charlotte and Raleigh, the 69th-most populous city in the United States, and the largest city in the Piedmont Triad metropolitan region. At the 2020 census, its population was 299,035. Three major interstate highways (Interstate 40, Interstate 85, and Interstate 73) in the Piedmont region of central North Carolina were built to intersect at this city. In 1808, Greensborough (the spelling before 1895) was planned around a central courthouse square to succeed Guilford Court House as the county seat. The county courts were thus placed closer to the county's geographical center, a location more easily reached at the time by the majority of the county's citizens, who traveled by horse or on foot. In 2003, the previous Greensboro–Winston-Salem– High Point metropolitan statistical area was redefin ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Greensboro Coliseum
The Greensboro Coliseum Complex, commonly referred to as Greensboro Coliseum (the first and biggest building on the site), is an entertainment and sports complex located in Greensboro, North Carolina. Opened in 1959, the complex holds eight venues that includes an amphitheater, arena, aquatic center, banquet hall, convention center, museum, theatre, and an indoor pavilion. It is the home of the UNC Greensboro Spartans men's basketball team, the Greensboro Swarm of the NBA G League, the Carolina Cobras of the National Arena League, as well as the Atlantic Coast Conference (ACC) with their Men's and Women's basketball tournaments. It has hosted the Men's ACC Tournament twenty-three times since 1967 and the Women's ACC Tournament twelve times since 2000. Other notable sporting events include the National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA) Men's "Final Four" in 1974 and the East Regionals in 1976, 1979 and 1998. More recently, the Coliseum has hosted the U.S. Figure Skating Cha ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
102 JAMZ SuperJam
102 JAMZ' SuperJam was an annual summer concert starring some of the hottest artists in hip hop, hosted by Urban Contemporary radio station WJMH (102 JAMZ)/Greensboro, North Carolina. The show was held at the 20,000+ seat Greensboro Coliseum each year. Since launching the event in 1997, SuperJam has attracted thousands of listeners from North Carolina and southern Virginia, with numerous annual attendees traveling from locations throughout the United States. There were eighteen consecutive SuperJam concert events. SuperJam performing artists The station's debut summer show, SuperJam, took place Friday night, June 20, 1997, at Greensboro Coliseum in front of 20,000 fans and featured Bone Thugs-n-Harmony, Junior M.A.F.I.A., Lil' Kim, OutKast, Lost Boyz, SWV, Freak Nasty and others. Successive annual SuperJams have included artists such as Jay-Z, J. Cole, Diddy, T.I., Future, Busta Rhymes, Rick Ross, Wale, T-Pain, Jeezy, LL Cool J, Gucci Mane, Soulja Boy, Ludacris ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
The Humpty Dance
"The Humpty Dance" is a song by the American rap group Digital Underground from their debut album '' Sex Packets''. Released as the second single from the album in January 1990, it reached No. 11 on the pop chart, No. 7 on the R&B chart, and No. 1 on the ''Billboard'' Rap Singles chart. The song is sung by Shock G's alter ego, "Humpty Hump", marking the character's second musical appearance; the first was Digital Underground's "Doowutchyalike," a pre-album video-single released in the spring of 1989. The song has been sampled by many different artists and producers. In the song's video, a young Tupac Shakur is visible in the background. In 2008, "The Humpty Dance" was ranked No. 30 on VH1's 100 Greatest Songs of Hip Hop and No. 65 on VH1's 100 Greatest Songs of the 90s in 2007. The song was selected as one of many songs to hear and download in the musical reference book ''1001 Songs You Must Hear Before You Die: And 10,001 You Must Download''. The song was nominated for Best Rap V ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Digital Underground
Digital Underground was an American alternative hip hop group from Oakland, California. Their personnel changed and rotated with each album and tour. Digital Underground's leader and mainstay was Gregory "Shock G" Jacobs (also known as Humpty Hump). Shock G formed the group in 1987 with Jimi "Chopmaster J" Dright of Berkeley, California, and Tampa hip-hop radio deejay Kenneth "Kenny-K" Waters. Heavily influenced by the various funk bands of the 1970s, Digital Underground sampled such music frequently, which became a defining element of West Coast rap. As "Rackadelic", Jacobs designed album covers and cartoon-laced liner notes, in homage to Parliament-Funkadelic album designs. Digital Underground is also notable for launching the career of member Tupac Shakur, as well as spinning off side projects and solo acts including Raw Fusion, Saafir, and singer Mystic. Following the release of their " Doowutchyalike" single and video in the summer of 1989, the band gained popularity with ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Halle Berry (She's Fine)
"Halle Berry (She's Fine)" is the lead single by American rapper Hurricane Chris from his second studio album, ''Unleashed'', The hip-hop song features guest appearances from a local rapper, named SVPA (formally known as Superstarr). The song was produced also by SVPA, along with Play-N-Skillz and Q Smith. The song originally belonged to SVPA who was signed to Play-N-Skillz who sold the song to Hurricane Chris. Music video The music video was released on April 29, 2009. The music video features a cameo appearance by a video vixen, named Ajia Nicole (who is a female model from Dallas, Texas). Track listing ; CD single # "Halle Berry (She's Fine)" (featuring Superstarr) (Clean Version) – 4:50 # "Halle Berry (She's Fine)" (featuring Superstarr) (Dirty Version) – 4:41 # "Halle Berry (She's Fine)" (Instrumental) – 4:48 Remixes The remix to "Halle Berry (She's Fine)" was released, which features guest vocals from rappers to musicians; including Superstarr, Ludacris, Beenie M ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Hurricane Chris (rapper)
Christopher “ooh-ly” Dooley Jr. (born March 7, 1989), better known by his stage name Hurricane Chris, is an American rapper. His commercial debut single was "A Bay Bay", and his debut studio album was ''51/50 Ratchet'' (2007). In 2020, Chris was arrested for second degree murder. Career 2007–08: Major label signing and breakthrough with ''51/50 Ratchet'' On April 10, 2007, Hurricane Chris released his debut commercial single, called "A Bay Bay". The song was produced by Phunk Dawg. On August 8, Chris released the second commercial single, called " The Hand Clap". Phunk Dawg, who produced Chris' previous-commercial single ("A Bay Bay"), produces this track as well. On August 17, Chris released his debut official mixtape, called ''Louisi-Animal''. The remix of "A Bay Bay" was being included on the mixtape, featuring guest appearances from rappers The Game, Lil Boosie, E-40, Baby, Angie Locc and Jadakiss. On October 23, Chris released his debut studio album, titled '' ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
MTV News
MTV News is the news production division of MTV. The service is available in the US with localized versions on MTV's global network. In February 2016, MTV Networks confirmed it would refresh the MTV News brand in 2016, to compete with the likes of BuzzFeed and Vice (magazine), ''Vice'', however by mid-2017 MTV News was significantly downsized due to cutbacks. MTV News content is available from respective MTV websites, Mobile apps, Apps, YouTube and on-air. In November 2018, MTV News began producing daily updates on Twitter titled ''MTV News: You Need To Know''. Now titled ''MTV News'' ''Need To Know,'' the show has evolved to a digital series that covers trending topics from pop culture to social justice issues to electoral politics and beyond. History MTV News began in the late 1980s with the program ''The Week in Rock'', hosted by Kurt Loder, the first official MTV News correspondent. Since 1990, the opening riff to Megadeth's "Peace Sells" has been the main opening theme fo ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Teyana Taylor
Teyana Me Shay Jacqueli Shumpert ( Taylor; born December 10, 1990) is an American singer, actress, dancer and choreographer. In 2005, she signed a record deal with Pharrell Williams' Star Trak Entertainment imprint. Afterwards, she choreographed the music video for "Ring the Alarm" by Beyoncé. Taylor would then appear on MTV's ''My Super Sweet 16'', prior to the 2008 release of her debut single " Google Me". Soon after, she landed uncredited guest features on the songs " Dark Fantasy" and " Hell of a Life" by Kanye West, from his album ''My Beautiful Dark Twisted Fantasy'' (2010). In 2011, Taylor starred as Sabrina in the Tyler Perry film ''Madea's Big Happy Family''. After asking to be released from her recording contract with Star Trak, she signed to Kanye West's GOOD Music label through Def Jam; and appeared on the Good Music compilation album ''Cruel Summer'' (2012), which reached number two on the ''Billboard'' 200 chart. In 2014, Taylor released her debut album ''VII' ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
