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The Best Of Salt-N-Pepa
The Best of Salt 'n Pepa is a greatest hits album by American hip hop trio Salt-N-Pepa. It was released in November 1999. The album featured tracks from their five studio albums, ''Hot, Cool & Vicious'', ''A Salt with a Deadly Pepa'', ''Blacks' Magic'', ''Very Necessary'' and '' Brand New''. A remixed version of their 1998 song " Gitty Up" was released as a single now titled "The Brick Track Versus Gitty Up" which charted in the top 20 in Australia and New Zealand in 2000. Review Steve Huey of AllMusic gave the album 4 out of 5 saying, "''The Best of Salt 'n Pepa'' is an excellent 15-track overview of the groundbreaking female rap group's career, featuring all their big hits from the early days up through their platinum success in the '90s... it's an excellent summary of their career. There are a few alternate mixes included, like the video version of "Whatta Man" and two different versions of "Push It," but there are no glaring omissions or substitutions. It might have been nice i ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Salt-N-Pepa
Salt-N-Pepa (also stylized as Salt 'N' Pepa or Salt 'N Pepa) is an American hip-hop group formed in New York City in 1985, that comprised Salt (Cheryl James), Pepa (Sandra Denton), and DJ Spinderella (Deidra Roper). Their debut album, ''Hot, Cool & Vicious'' (1986), sold more than 1 million copies in the US, making them the first female rap act to achieve gold and platinum status by the Recording Industry Association of America (RIAA).Salt-N-Pepa Outsold Wu-Tang, So Why Don't We Talk About Them More? Medium. Retrieved on February 28, 2019 The album included the single, " Push It", which was released in 1987 ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Whatta Man
"What a Man" is a song written by Dave Crawford, and originally recorded for Stax Records' Volt imprint by Linda Lyndell, whose recording reached number 50 on the ''Billboard'' R&B chart in 1968. The song was sampled and reinterpreted as "Whatta Man" in 1993 by the trio Salt-N-Pepa with En Vogue, which became a commercial success; reaching the top ten in Australia, New Zealand, the United Kingdom, and the United States. In 2011, German singer Lena Meyer-Landrut (credited as Lena) covered the song while retaining the original title and lyrics. Early versions Linda Lyndell, a white singer who had been a supporting act with James Brown and Ike & Tina Turner and then recommended to Stax Records by Otis Redding, recorded "What a Man".Ankeny, JamesBiography of Linda Lyndell ''AllMusic''. Retrieved December 2, 2016. The song was essentially improvised by Lyndell, record producer Dave Crawford, and the Stax studio musicians in Memphis, Tennessee. It was released as a single in 1968 wi ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
1999 Greatest Hits Albums
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Twist And Shout
"Twist and Shout" is a 1961 song written by Phil Medley and Bert Berns (later credited as "Bert Russell"). It was originally recorded by the Top Notes, but it did not become a hit in the record charts until it was reworked by the Isley Brothers in 1962. The song has been covered by several artists, including the Beatles, Salt-N-Pepa, and Chaka Demus & Pliers, who experienced chart success with their versions. Original version The Top Notes, an American R&B vocal group, recorded "Twist and Shout" at the Atlantic Studios on February 23, 1961. The session was arranged by Teddy Randazzo and produced by Phil Spector.The Top Notes' Howard "Howie" Guyton provided the lead vocals, with accompaniment by saxophonist King Curtis, guitarist John Pizzarelli, drummer Panama Francis, and backing vocalists the Cookies. In a song review for AllMusic, Richie Unterberger described the Top Notes recording as "a Latin-tinged raveup with a drab generic R&B melody" that he felt was "not very good". ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Start Me Up (Salt-n-Pepa Song)
"Start Me Up" is a song by American R&B and hip-hop group Salt-N-Pepa Salt-N-Pepa (also stylized as Salt 'N' Pepa or Salt 'N Pepa) is an American hip-hop group formed in New York City in 1985, that comprised Salt (Cheryl James), Pepa (Sandra Denton), and DJ Spinderella (Deidra Roper). Their debut album, ''Hot, C ..., released in 1992. The song is included in the 1992 American film '' Stay Tuned'' and later appeared on Salt-N-Pepa's 1999 compilation album, '' The Best of Salt-N-Pepa.'' Track listing Maxi-CD # "Start Me Up" (radio edit) – 3:39 # "Start Me Up" (alternative edit) – 3:58 # "Start Me Up" (original version) – 3:48 # "Start Me Up" (club version) – 5:44 # "Start Me Up" (DJ's Choice) – 4:28 Charts References 1992 singles 1992 songs London Records singles Next Plateau Entertainment singles Salt-N-Pepa songs Songs written by Hurby Azor {{1990s-US-single-stub ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
R U Ready
"R U Ready" is a song by American hip hop girl group Salt-N-Pepa from their fifth studio album, '' Brand New'' (1997). It was released as the album's lead single. The song contains excerpts from "Watch Out" by Brass Construction Brass Construction was an American funk group formed in Brooklyn, New York, United States, in 1968. They were originally known as Dynamic Soul, and went on to record a string of hit singles and albums through to 1985. Career Signed in 1975 by S .... Track listings *CD single #"R U Ready" (Album Version) – 3:50 #"R U Ready" (Party Mix) – 3:59 #"R U Ready" (Album Instrumental Version) – 3:50 #"R U Ready" (Party Instrumental Mix) – 3:59 *12-inch single :A1. "R U Ready" (Album Version) :A2. "R U Ready" (Album Instrumental Version) :B1. "R U Ready" (Party Mix) :B2. "R U Ready" (Party Instrumental Mix) :B3. "R U Ready" (Acappella) Charts References 1997 songs 1997 singles Salt-N-Pepa songs London Records singles Music videos dire ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
None Of Your Business
"None of Your Business" is the third single released from Salt-n-Pepa's fourth studio album, ''Very Necessary''. It was written and produced by Hurby Azor and earned the group its first Grammy Award. The song is included on the 1996 ''Barb Wire'' and 2000 '' Miss Congeniality'' soundtracks. Critical reception Alan Jones from ''Music Week'' wrote, "A rap/metal hybrid that has no problem appealing to the head nodding, air guitar crowd, as the girls are carried along on fat guitar riffs. The Perfecto remix miraculously returns the girls to their dance roots, making this truly a barrier-buster." Awards "None of Your Business" was nominated for 'Best Dance Video' and 'Best Choreography' at the 1995 MTV Video Music Awards, but lost out to ''Scream'' by Michael Jackson and Janet Jackson for both awards. "None of Your Business" was nominated and won the award for Best Rap Performance by a Duo or Group at the 37th Annual Grammy Awards. Prior to the win, the group had been nominated ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
You Showed Me
"You Showed Me" is a song written by Gene Clark and Jim McGuinn (later known as Roger) of the Byrds in 1964. It was recorded by the Turtles and released as a single at the end of 1968, becoming the group's last big hit in the U.S. The song has also been covered or partially incorporated into other songs by a number of other acts over the years, including the Lightning Seeds, Salt-N-Pepa, and Lutricia McNeal. The Byrds version The song was composed by Clark and McGuinn in early 1964 at a time when the pair were performing as a duo at The Troubadour and other folk clubs in and around Los Angeles. Critic Matthew Greenwald has described "You Showed Me" as "a minor-key romantic ballad", while also commenting that "the song has a near-Beach Boys feel and ends up being an effervescent piece of moody pop." Music historian Richie Unterberger has remarked that "You Showed Me", like many of the songs that Clark had a hand in writing during the 1960s, contains a mix of major and minor ch ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Expression (song)
"Expression" is the lead single released from American group Salt-N-Pepa's third album, ''Blacks' Magic''. The song was both written and produced by member Cheryl "Salt" James. The song became the group's second single to reach the top 40 in the United States, peaking at number 28 on the ''Billboard'' Hot 100 while also topping the ''Billboard'' Hot Rap Singles chart, becoming their first song to do so. The single was certified gold by the Recording Industry Association of America on February 28, 1990, before reaching platinum status less than three months later, on May 25. In 1992 a re-release charted within the top 30 in Ireland and the United Kingdom and peaked at number 13 in France. The accompanying music video is notable for marking the directorial debut of director Millicent Shelton. Single track listing * A-side #"Expression" – 4:04 #"Expression" (No Shorts mix) – 5:17 #"Expression" (Acappella) – 1:16 * B-side #"Expression" (Instrumental) – 4:04 #"Expression" ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Shoop (song)
"Shoop" is the lead single released from American hip hop group Salt-N-Pepa's fourth studio album, ''Very Necessary'' (1993). It was produced by Sandra 'Pepa' Denton, Mark Sparks and group member Salt. The song features an uncredited verse by rapper Otwane "Big Twan Lov-Her" Roberts (not to be confused with hardcore rapper "Big Twan"). Released in September 1993, the song became one of the group's more successful singles, reaching number four on the ''Billboard'' Hot 100 and topping the Hot Rap Singles chart at number one (their second single to do so). Two months after its release, "Shoop" was certified gold by the RIAA; it went on to sell 1.2 million copies. The success of both this single and the follow-up single "Whatta Man" propelled ''Very Necessary'' to sell over 5 million copies in the US, becoming the group's best-selling album. This song uses a sample of a version of Ike Turner's "I'm Blue (The Gong-Gong Song)" from The Sweet Inspirations, and the line "the voodoo ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Do You Want Me
"Do You Want Me" is a song by American R&B- hip hop group Salt-N-Pepa, released in February 1991 as the third single from their 1990 album, ''Blacks' Magic''. It reached 21 on the US ''Billboard'' Hot 100 and charted at No. 5 on the UK Singles Chart. The song also peaked at No. 9 in Portugal, No. 16 in the Netherlands, and No. 19 in Australia Australia, officially the Commonwealth of Australia, is a Sovereign state, sovereign country comprising the mainland of the Australia (continent), Australian continent, the island of Tasmania, and numerous List of islands of Australia, sma .... Charts Weekly charts Year-end charts Certifications References 1990 songs 1991 singles FFRR Records singles Next Plateau Entertainment singles Salt-N-Pepa songs Songs written by Hurby Azor {{1990s-single-stub ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
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