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Tempo (Lizzo Song)
"Tempo" is a song by American singer and rapper Lizzo featuring American rapper Missy Elliott for her third studio album and major-label debut ''Cuz I Love You'' (2019). The song was originally released as a promotional single on March 20, 2019, before being released as the album's second single on July 26, 2019. The single was written by the two artists with contributions from Antonio Cuna (a.k.a. Sweater Beats), Tobias Wincorn, Theron Thomas, Dan Farber, and Eric Frederic (a.k.a. Ricky Reed). The recording uses a sample from an electronic recording/composition entitled "Nescafé" by Raymond Scott (from his album ''Manhattan Research, Inc.''), who is credited as a co-writer. Lizzo and Reed co-produced the track with Farber, Wincorn, Sweater Beats, and Nate Mercereau. Musically, "Tempo" is an R&B and trap song composed of a bass-heavy, woodwind-inspired beat. It contains lyrics about body positivity, and has been described by one music critic as an "ode to curvaceous women". "Tem ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Lizzo
Melissa Viviane Jefferson (born April 27, 1988), known professionally as Lizzo, is an American singer, rapper, and flutist. Born in Detroit, Michigan, she moved to Houston, Houston, Texas with her family when she was 10 years old. After college she moved to Minneapolis, Minneapolis, Minnesota, where she began her recording career in hip hop music. Prior to signing with Nice Life Recording Company and Atlantic Records, Lizzo released two studio albums—''Lizzobangers'' (2013) and ''Big Grrrl Small World'' (2015). Lizzo's first major-label extended play, EP, ''Coconut Oil (EP), Coconut Oil'', was released in 2016. Lizzo attained mainstream success with the release of her third studio album, ''Cuz I Love You'' (2019), which peaked at number four on the US Billboard 200, ''Billboard'' 200. The album spawned the singles "Juice (Lizzo song), Juice" and "Tempo (Lizzo song), Tempo". The deluxe version of the album included Lizzo's 2017 single "Truth Hurts (song), Truth Hurts" which ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Contemporary R&B
Contemporary R&B (or simply R&B) is a popular music genre that combines rhythm and blues with elements of pop, soul, funk, hip hop, and electronic music. The genre features a distinctive record production style, drum machine-backed rhythms, pitch corrected vocals, and a smooth, lush style of vocal arrangement. Electronic influences are becoming an increasing trend and the use of hip hop or dance-inspired beats are typical, although the roughness and grit inherent in hip hop may be reduced and smoothed out. Contemporary R&B vocalists often use melisma, and since the mid-1980s, R&B rhythms have been combined with elements of hip hop culture and music and pop culture and pop music. Pre-history According to Geoffrey Himes speaking in 1989, the progressive soul movement of the early 1970s "expanded the musical and lyrical boundaries of &Bin ways that haven't been equaled since". This movement was led by soul singer-songwriter/producers such as Curtis Mayfield, Marvin Gaye, ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
2019 MTV Video Music Awards
The 2019 MTV Video Music Awards were held on August 26, 2019, at the Prudential Center in Newark, being the first VMA ceremony to be held in New Jersey. Sebastian Maniscalco hosted the 36th annual ceremony. Ariana Grande, Taylor Swift, and Billie Eilish were the most awarded with three each. Missy Elliott became the first female rapper to win the Michael Jackson Video Vanguard Award. The show was broadcast on a variety of Viacom-owned networks, as well as their respective websites, and apps through TV Everywhere authentication. 2019 MTV Video Music Awards won the 2020 Webby Award for Events in the category Social. Performances Presenters A variety of presenters appeared at the pre-show and main ceremony. Pre-show *Hayley Kiyoko – presented Push Artist of the Year *Terrence J and Nessa (pre-show hosts) and Zara Larsson (pre-show special correspondent) – presented Best K-Pop Main show *Rick Ross and Pepa – presented Best Hip Hop *Hailee Steinfeld – announced the top ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
2019 BET Hip Hop Awards
The 2019 BET Hip Hop Awards was a recognition ceremony held on TV on October 9, 2019 from the Atlanta's Cobb Energy Center. The nominations were announced on September 12, 2019. After notching four wins at the previous year's festivities, Cardi B lead with 10 nominations in 2019. There was a three-way tie for second most nominations as DJ Khaled, Travis Scott and J. Cole each nabbed eight nominations. Despite his passing earlier the year, Nipsey Hussle received five nominations. As for newcomers, Megan Thee Stallion snagged five, while DaBaby garnered four. Cyphers * Cypher 1 - Kash Doll, IDK, Travis Thompson, Iman Shumpert & King Los * Cypher 2 - Jess Hilarious, Chico Bean, Karlous Miller, Affion Crockett & Lil Duval Winners and nominees Best Hip Hop Video ; Cardi B – "Money" * 21 Savage featuring J. Cole – " A Lot" * City Girls featuring Cardi B – " Twerk" * DaBaby – " Suge" * Meek Mill featuring Drake – "Going Bad" * Travis Scott featuring Drake – " Sicko Mo ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Consequence Of Sound
''Consequence'' (previously ''Consequence of Sound'') is an independently owned New York-based online magazine featuring news, editorials, and reviews of music, movies, and television. In addition, the website also features the Festival Outlook micro-site, which serves as an online database for music festival news and rumors. In 2018, Consequence of Sound launched Consequence Podcast Network. The website took its original name from the Regina Spektor song " Consequence of Sounds". History ''Consequence of Sound'' was founded in September 2007 by Alex Young, then a student at Fordham University in The Bronx, New York. In January 2008, Michael Roffman became Editor-in-Chief. In October 2014, ''Consequence of Sound'' began covering film and became a part of the Chicago Film Critics Association. In 2016, ''Consequence of Sound'' was reorganized under the umbrella of Consequence Media, a digital media, advertising, and marketing firm. In 2018, ''Consequence of Sound'' launched the ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Rolling Stone
''Rolling Stone'' is an American monthly magazine that focuses on music, politics, and popular culture. It was founded in San Francisco, San Francisco, California, in 1967 by Jann Wenner, and the music critic Ralph J. Gleason. It was first known for its coverage of rock music and political reporting by Hunter S. Thompson. In the 1990s, the magazine broadened and shifted its focus to a younger readership interested in youth-oriented television shows, film actors, and popular music. It has since returned to its traditional mix of content, including music, entertainment, and politics. The first magazine was released in 1967 and featured John Lennon on the cover and was published every two weeks. It is known for provocative photography and its cover photos, featuring musicians, politicians, athletes, and actors. In addition to its print version in the United States, it publishes content through Rollingstone.com and numerous international editions. Penske Media Corporation is the c ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
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