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The Block (album)
''The Block'' is the fifth studio album by New Kids on the Block. The album was released on September 2, 2008, along with a deluxe edition that included four bonus tracks. It sold 95,000 copies in its first week of release and debuted at number one on the U.S. Top Pop Albums chart and at number two on the ''Billboard'' 200. Several artists collaborated on the album, such as Ne-Yo, Lady Gaga, The Pussycat Dolls, Akon, Teddy Riley and New Edition. The first official single from the album is " Summertime" and the song was released on May 13, 2008. The second official single titled " Single" featuring Ne-Yo was released on August 12, 2008. The third single "Dirty Dancing" was released on December 19. The single was the album's most successful single in Europe and Canada, peaking at number 31 and reaching the number-one position on the CHUM Chart in Toronto on February 21, 2009 after twelve weeks on the chart. The album's fourth single, "2 in the Morning", was officially released Febr ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
New Kids On The Block
New Kids on the Block (also initialized as NKOTB) is an American boy band from Dorchester, Massachusetts. The band consists of brothers Jonathan and Jordan Knight, Joey McIntyre, Donnie Wahlberg, and Danny Wood. New Kids on the Block enjoyed success in the late 1980s and early 1990s and have sold more than 80 million records worldwide, are considered the first modern boy band and are often credited for paving the way for future boy bands such as Take That, Backstreet Boys and *NSYNC. They won two American Music Awards in 1990 for Favorite Pop/Rock Band, Duo, or Group and Favorite Pop/Rock Album. Formed in 1984, New Kids on the Block achieved stardom in 1989, an achievement listed as number 16 on Rolling Stone's ''Top 25 Teen Idol Breakout Moments''. The group disbanded in 1994. In 2007, the group reunited to record an album and mount a concert tour in 2008. From 2010 to 2012, they performed with the Backstreet Boys as NKOTBSB. The group received a star on the Hollyw ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Ne-Yo
Shaffer Chimere Smith (born October 18, 1979), known professionally as Ne-Yo, is an American singer, songwriter, actor, dancer, and record producer. He gained fame for his songwriting abilities when he penned Mario's 2004 hit " Let Me Love You". The single's successful release prompted a meeting between Ne-Yo and Def Jam's then-president Jay-Z, resulting in a long-tenured recording contract. Ne-Yo's debut solo single, "Stay" (featuring Peedi Crakk), was released in 2005 to moderate success. His debut studio album, ''In My Own Words'' (2006), was critically and commercially successful, reaching number one on the ''Billboard'' 200 chart in the United States. It is certified platinum in the United States, United Kingdom, Japan and Australia and saw the success of the single "So Sick", which topped the ''Billboard'' Hot 100 chart in the United States. '' Because of You'' (2007), Ne-Yo's second studio album, was the second number one platinum-selling album debuted on the ''Billbo ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Studio Album
An album is a collection of audio recordings issued on compact disc (CD), Phonograph record, vinyl, audio tape, or another medium such as Digital distribution#Music, digital distribution. Albums of recorded sound were developed in the early 20th century as individual Phonograph record#78 rpm disc developments, 78 rpm records collected in a bound book resembling a photograph album; this format evolved after 1948 into single vinyl LP record, long-playing (LP) records played at revolutions per minute, rpm. The album was the dominant form of recorded music expression and consumption from the mid-1960s to the early 21st century, a period known as the album era. Vinyl LPs are still issued, though album sales in the 21st-century have mostly focused on CD and MP3 formats. The 8-track tape was the first tape format widely used alongside vinyl from 1965 until being phased out by 1983 and was gradually supplanted by the cassette tape during the 1970s and early 1980s; the populari ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
2 In The Morning
"2 in the Morning" is the fourth single and the third U.S. single release from pop group New Kids on the Block's fifth studio album, '' The Block''. Like many of the songs on ''The Block'', it features lead vocals by Joey McIntyre, Jordan Knight, and Donnie Wahlberg. Release It was released on February 23, 2009 in the United States and the United Kingdom. In the United Kingdom, the single was released as digital download only. Promotion New Kids on the Block performed the song for the first time on Sessions@AOL then later presented the song on The Today Show with Hoda Kotb and Kathie Lee Gifford and on Live with Regis and Kelly. Music video The music video was directed by Meiert Avis, Chris Ledoux and Donnie Wahlberg. It was produced by Jeremy Alter. The video was released on February 23 on AOL. The music video was shot in California at an old mansion in the Pacific Palisades. The video starts with Donnie Wahlberg saying "tick tock" and a man shows a watch reading two o'clock. ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Dirty Dancing (New Kids On The Block Song)
"Dirty Dancing" is the third overall single from New Kids on the Block's 2008 album, '' The Block''. It was produced by RedOne. The lead vocals were sung by Jordan Knight and Donnie Wahlberg. Song information "Dirty Dancing" was only released in Germany on December 19, 2008, as the second single from the album in that market. However, the song has charted in Canada, Austria and on the European Hot 100. It became '' The Blocks most successful single in Europe. Critical reception British tabloid The News Letter described the song as "more sophisticated than the blaring, synth-heavy pop of their classic years". In its review of '' The Block'', Sputnik Music said: "to the wafer-thin sexual metaphors of ‘Dirty Dancing’". Slant Magazine said: "they show their age by pretending it's still 1987 on "Dirty Dancing" ("Ooh, it's so crazy/She's like Baby/I'm like Swayze")". In its review of ''The Block'', ''The A.V. Club'' stated that "in songs like "Dirty Dancing" they… well, they mere ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Single (New Kids On The Block And Ne-Yo Song)
"Single" is the second single from New Kids on the Block's fifth studio album, '' The Block'', which is a duet with Ne-Yo. The lead vocals were sung by Joey McIntyre, Donnie Wahlberg, and Jordan Knight. Donnie also rapped in the song. The song was released on August 12, 2008 as a digital download. According to allaccess.com, the single impacted radio on September 2, 2008. the same day the album was released. The song was released as a CD single in the UK on November 11, 2008. Ne-Yo included a solo version of the song on his album ''Year of the Gentleman'' with a length of 4:18. Music video The music video premiered on TRL on September 4, 2008. The music video was directed by Benny Boom. The video takes place at Jet Nightclub at The Mirage in Las Vegas. The video begins with a girl (portrayed by Yasmin Deliz) arriving in a taxi cab alone. She meets with her friend in front of the Jet Club and they go in together. Inside, the girl, throughout the video, encounters each of the five ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Summertime (New Kids On The Block Song)
"Summertime" is song by New Kids on the Block, and the first single from their album '' The Block''. The single was released on May 13, 2008, and was the first new single released by the group since 1994. On May 5, 2008, "Summertime" was posted on the group's MySpace page. The lead vocals were sung by Donnie Wahlberg, Jordan Knight, and Joey McIntyre. The song's introduction has Joey McIntyre shouting out " Jones Beach! 1988!", referring to their rising popularity in that year. Music video The music video to the song premiered on VH1 on June 8, 2008. The video was directed by Thomas Kloss and Donnie Wahlberg. The video begins with Donnie exiting a hangar and texting the band members with the message, "It's on." He then boards a helicopter that is waiting for him. The other band members are each shown receiving the message while they are doing various activities like swimming or running and they head off to the beach. They are then shown singing on the beach and at a party. Chart ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
10 (New Kids On The Block Album)
''10'' is the sixth studio album by New Kids on the Block. It was released on April 2, 2013. This is the band's first studio album since 2008's '' The Block'', as well as their first album released independently after departing from Interscope Records. The album title refers to it being their tenth album release in the US (including compilation albums). The album made its debut on the ''Billboard'' 200 at number 6, number 1 on the Top Independent Albums and number 8 on the Canadian albums chart. Background and development On January 22, 2013, the group appeared on '' The View'' and announced that they would release a new single titled "Remix (I Like The)" on January 28 and a new album titled ''10'' would be released on April 2, 2013. During the show, they also announced that they would tour with 98 Degrees and Boyz II Men as their opening acts in summer 2013. On February 6, the band released the official track listing for the album's standard edition on their official website ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Face The Music (New Kids On The Block Album)
''Face the Music'' is the fourth studio album by American boyband New Kids on the Block, released on January 25, 1994. The album debuted at number 37 on the ''Billboard'' 200 in the United States, with first-week sales of 27,000 copies. According to Nielsen SoundScan, the album had sold 138,000 copies in the U.S. as of 2008. Background In 1993, after about two years out of the limelight, the New Kids went back into the studio and began recording their fourth studio album (sixth overall), before splitting up a year later. By this point, due to a strong backlash and allegations of lip-synching, the group pushed for a more mature image and song selection that would appeal to fans. In addition, they had outgrown the "New Kids" name: Joey McIntyre was 21, Jordan Knight was 23, Donnie Wahlberg and Danny Wood were 24, and Jonathan Knight was 25 years old. Jordan Knight, Wahlberg, and Wood fought for creative input and control, as most of their material was previously rejected by produc ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Donnie Wahlberg
Donald Edmond Wahlberg Jr. (born August 17, 1969) is an American singer, songwriter, rapper, actor, record producer, and film producer. He is a founding member of the boy band New Kids on the Block. Outside music, he has had roles in the ''Saw'' films, ''Zookeeper'', ''Dreamcatcher'', ''The Sixth Sense'', ''Righteous Kill'', and '' Ransom'', as well as appearing in the World War II miniseries '' Band of Brothers'' as Carwood Lipton. From 2002 to 2003, he starred in the crime drama ''Boomtown''. He has starred in the drama series '' Blue Bloods'' as Danny Reagan since 2010, and since 2014 is an executive producer of the TNT reality television show ''Boston's Finest''. He was nominated for ''Choice Scream'' at the 2006 Teen Choice Awards for his work in the ''Saw'' films. He has also produced and starred in ''Rock This Boat'', ''Donnie Loves Jenny'' and ''Return of the Mac'' on Pop TV. He also produced and starred in ''Wahlburgers'' on A&E TV. He is the brother of singer-actor ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Timbaland
Timothy Zachery Mosley (born March 10, 1972), known professionally as Timbaland, is an American record producer, rapper, singer, songwriter, and record executive. He has received widespread acclaim for his innovative production work and distinctive "stuttering" rhythmic style. In 2007, ''Entertainment Weekly'' stated that "just about every current pop trend can be traced back to him — from sultry, urban-edged R&B songstresses ... to the art of incorporating avant-garde sounds into No. 1 hits." Timbaland's first full credit production work was in 1996 on '' Ginuwine...the Bachelor'' for R&B singer Ginuwine. Further work on Aaliyah's second studio album '' One in a Million'' (1996) and Missy Elliott's debut studio album ''Supa Dupa Fly'' (1997) made him a prominent producer for R&B and hip hop artists. As a rapper he initially released several albums with fellow rapper Magoo, followed by his debut solo album '' Tim's Bio'' in 1998. In 2002, Timbaland produced the hit single ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Akon
Aliaune Damala Badara Akon Thiam (; born April 16, 1973), known mononymously as Akon, is a Senegalese-American singer, record producer, and entrepreneur. He rose to prominence in 2004 following the release of " Locked Up" (featuring Styles P), the first single from his debut album '' Trouble'' (2004), followed by the second single " Lonely". His second album, ''Konvicted'' (2006), received three Grammy Award nominations for Best Contemporary R&B Album, and for Best Rap/Sung Collaboration for "Smack That" (featuring Eminem) and " I Wanna Love You" (featuring Snoop Dogg). Both singles became ''Billboard'' Hot 100 top ten hits, followed up by "Don't Matter" and "Sorry, Blame It on Me". His third studio album '' Freedom'' (2008) was led by the single "Right Now (Na Na Na)". Akon often provides vocals as a featured artist and is currently credited with over 300 guest appearances and more than 35 ''Billboard'' Hot 100 songs, resulting in five Grammy Award nominations. He is the ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
