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The Ellsworth Bumpy Johnson EP
''The Ellsworth Bumpy Johnson EP'' is an EP by rapper Prodigy of Mobb Deep Mobb Deep was an American hip hop duo from New York City. The duo consisted of rappers Prodigy and Havoc. They are considered to be among the principal progenitors of hardcore East Coast hip hopEdwards, Paul, 2009, ''How to Rap: The Art & Scien .... It was released on April 19, 2011. The EP is available for free download on the internet. The EP were serves as the prelude to '' The Bumpy Johnson Album'' which was released in 2012. Track listing References 2011 albums Prodigy (rapper) albums {{2010s-hiphop-album-stub ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Prodigy (rapper)
Albert Johnson (November 2, 1974 – June 20, 2017), better known by his stage name Prodigy, was an American rapper. With Havoc, he was one half of the hip hop duo Mobb Deep. Early life Prodigy was born on November 2, 1974, in Hempstead, New York, on Long Island. He was raised in LeFrak City, in Queens. He had one elder brother, Greg Johnson. He came from a musical family. His grandfather Budd Johnson was a saxophonist who was inducted into the Big Band and Jazz Hall of Fame in 1993. His grand-uncle, Keg Johnson, was a trombonist. Both of them are remembered for their contributions to the bebop era of jazz. His mother, Fatima Frances (Collins) Johnson,Blisteen, JonMobb Deep Rapper Prodigy Dead at 42 ''Rolling Stone''. June 20, 2017. was a member of The Crystals. His father, Budd Johnson Jr., was a member of a doo-wop music group called The Chanters. His great-great-great-grandfather, William Jefferson White, founded Georgia's Morehouse College. While attending the High S ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
East Coast Hip Hop
East Coast hip hop is a regional subgenre of hip hop music that originated in New York City during the 1970s. Hip hop is recognized to have originated and evolved first in the Bronx, New York City. In contrast to other styles, East Coast hip hop music has prioritized complex lyrics for attentive listening rather than beats for dancing. The term "East Coast hip hop" more specifically denotes hip hop originating from the East Coast of the Northeastern United States; Southeastern states such as Georgia instead fall under the umbrella of Southern hip hop rather than "East Coast hip hop". A notable exception is the Hampton Roads music scene, centered on Virginia Beach, which produced artists as diverse as Missy Elliott, Pharrell and the Neptunes, Timbaland and the Clipse, all of whom are closely associated with the New York music scene and the evolution of East Coast hip hop, particularly from the late 1990s to present. Musical style In contrast to the more simplistic rhyme ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
The Alchemist (producer)
Alan Daniel Maman (born October 25, 1977), professionally known as the Alchemist (or simply Alchemist), is an American record producer, DJ, rapper and songwriter.Brown, Marisa "The Alchemist Biography, Allmusic, Macrovision Corporation He began his music career in 1991 in the hip hop duo The Whooliganz under the moniker Mudfoot, along with now-actor Scott Caan (whose moniker was "Mad Skillz"). Due to his musical output from the late 1990s to present day, the Alchemist is widely regarded as one of the greatest hip-hop producers of all time. Together with his longtime collaborator Oh No (with whom he forms the group Gangrene), Woody Jackson and Tangerine Dream, he composed the official score to the 2013 video game ''Grand Theft Auto V'' and hosts radio station The Lab in it. Career Maman hails from Beverly Hills, California. As a teenager, he began to identify strongly with the rebellious lyrics and urban sounds of hip-hop, and he began writing his own lyrics. He joined up with ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Product Of The 80's
''Product of the 80's'' is an album by American rapper Prodigy of Mobb Deep featuring fellow rappers Big Twins of Infamous Mobb and Un Pacino of Hard White. It was released on October 21, 2008 via Dirt Class Records. Recording sessions took place at Dirt Class East in Brooklyn. Production was handled by Sid Roams, Jake One, DJ Sebb, and Benny Needles, who also served as executive producer. It features guest appearances from Chinky and Hard White. Track listing Personnel *Albert "Prodigy" Johnson – vocals *Jamal "Big Twins"/"Twin Gambino" Abdul Raheem – vocals (tracks: 4, 11-14) *Jamal "Un Pacino" Brayboy-Brady – vocals (tracks: 3, 9, 11, 12) *Shalene "Chinky" Evans – vocals (track 14) *Cody Lee – additional instruments (track 7) *Nick Brongers – additional instruments (track 7) *Joey Chavez – producer (tracks: 2, 4-10, 12-14), recording, mixing, project coordinator *Tavish "Bravo" Graham – producer (tracks: 2, 4-10, 12-14), recording, mixing, project coordinato ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
The Mixtape
A mixtape is a compilation of songs recorded in a specific order. Mixtape or The Mix Tape may also refer to: Music Albums * ''Mix Tape'' (Los Abandoned album), 2006 * ''Mix Tape'' (The Felice Brothers album), 2010 * ''Mixtape'' (Hadouken! EP), 2007 * ''Mixtape'' (Stray Kids EP), 2018 * ''The Mix Tape'' (KRS-One album), 2002 * ''The Mix Tape'' (MC Breed album), 2004 * ''The Mix Tape, Vol. 1'', the 1995 installment of Funkmaster Flex's ''Mix Tape'' series * ''The Mix Tape, Vol. II'', the 1997 installment of Funkmaster Flex's ''Mix Tape'' series * ''The Mix Tape, Vol. III'', the 1999 installment of Funkmaster Flex's ''Mix Tape'' series * ''The Mix Tape, Vol. IV'', the 2000 installment of Funkmaster Flex's ''Mix Tape'' series * ''The Mixtape'' (Meridian Dawn EP), 2014 Bands * Mixtapes (band), American rock band Songs * "Mix Tape", a song from the play ''Avenue Q'' (2002) * "Mix Tape", a song from Brand New's 2001 album '' Your Favorite Weapon'' (2001) * "Mixtape" (Autumn Hill ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Extended Play
An extended play record, usually referred to as an EP, is a musical recording that contains more tracks than a single but fewer than an album or LP record.Official Charts Company , access-date=March 21, 2017 Contemporary EPs generally contain four or five tracks, and are considered "less expensive and time-consuming" for an artist to produce than an album. An EP originally referred to specific types of other than 78 [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Mobb Deep
Mobb Deep was an American hip hop duo from New York City. The duo consisted of rappers Prodigy and Havoc. They are considered to be among the principal progenitors of hardcore East Coast hip hopEdwards, Paul, 2009, ''How to Rap: The Art & Science of the Hip-Hop MC'', Chicago Review Press, p. 323. and hip hop in the mid-1990s. Mobb Deep became one of the most successful rap duos of all time, having sold over three million records. Their best-known albums are ''The Infamous'' (1995), '' Hell on Earth'' (1996) and ''Murda Muzik'' (1999), and their most successful singles were "Shook Ones (Part II)" and " Survival of the Fittest." They were known for their dark and hardcore delivery. The duo disbanded in 2012, but reunited the following year. Prodigy died in June 2017. Havoc is currently working on a new Mobb Deep album. Biography Early career Havoc and Prodigy met while both were students at the High School of Art and Design in Manhattan—a school that produced creatives like C ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
The Bumpy Johnson Album
''The Bumpy Johnson Album'' is an album by American rapper Prodigy of Mobb Deep. The mixtape was released on October 2, 2012. The album was released exclusively to digital download retailers. The album is his second release in 2012 following '' H.N.I.C. Part 3'' that was released two months earlier. Half of the songs on the album were previously released on ''The Ellsworth Bumpy Johnson EP'' which was released in 2011. The song "Twilight" had a verse by Havoc. Critical response ''The Bumpy Johnson Album'' was met with generally favorable reviews from music critics. Jesse Fairfax of HipHopDX ''HipHopDX'' is an online magazine of hip hop music criticism and news. The website's current president and publisher is Sharath Cherian and the Head Of Content is Jerry L. Barrow. ''HipHopDX'' is the flagship publication of Cheri Media Group. ... gave the album three and a half stars out of five, saying "''The Bumpy Johnson Album'' celebrates Prodigy's longevity as he continues masteri ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Complex Networks
Complex Networks is an American media and entertainment company for youth culture, based in New York City. It was founded as a bi-monthly magazine, ''Complex'', by fashion designer Marc (Ecko) Milecofsky. Complex Networks reports on popular and emerging trends in style, sneakers, food, music, sports and pop culture. Complex Networks reached over 90 million unique users per month in 2013 across its owned and operated and partner sites, socials and YouTube channels. The print magazine ceased publication with the December 2016/January 2017 issue. Complex currently has 4.55 million subscribers and 1.3 billion total views on YouTube. As of 2019, the company's yearly revenue was estimated to be US$200 million, 15% of which came from commerce. Complex Networks has been named by ''Business Insider'' as one of the Most Valuable Startups in New York, and Most Valuable Private Companies in the World. Complex Networks CEO Rich Antoniello was named among the Silicon Alley 100. In 2012, th ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
The Alchemist (musician)
Alan Daniel Maman (born October 25, 1977), professionally known as the Alchemist (or simply Alchemist), is an American record producer, DJ, rapper and songwriter.Brown, Marisa "[ The Alchemist Biography]", Allmusic, Macrovision Corporation He began his music career in 1991 in the hip hop duo The Whooliganz under the moniker Mudfoot, along with now-actor Scott Caan (whose moniker was "Mad Skillz"). Due to his musical output from the late 1990s to present day, the Alchemist is widely regarded as one of the greatest hip-hop producers of all time. Together with his longtime collaborator Oh No (musician), Oh No (with whom he forms the group Gangrene (group), Gangrene), Woody Jackson and Tangerine Dream, he composed the official sheet music, score to the 2013 video game ''Grand Theft Auto V'' and hosts radio station The Lab in it. Career Maman hails from Beverly Hills, California. As a teenager, he began to identify strongly with the rebellious lyrics and urban sounds of hip-hop, and ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Havoc (musician)
Kejuan Waliek Muchita (born May 21, 1974), better known by his stage name Havoc, is an American rapper and record producer. He was one half of the hip hop duo Mobb Deep with Prodigy. Biography Havoc was born in Brooklyn and raised in the Queensbridge Houses. He graduated from the High School of Art and Design in Manhattan, New York in 1992, where he met Prodigy. He is one half of the iconic hip hop duo Mobb Deep, and in addition to producing nearly the entire Mobb Deep catalogue, has also produced songs for MCs such as The Notorious B.I.G., Eminem, Nas, Raekwon, 50 Cent, 112, Method Man, Mariah Carey, Puff Daddy, LL Cool J, Rohff, Big Noyd, Lil Kim, Capone-N-Noreaga, Foxy Brown, Onyx, and his partner Prodigy on his solo work. In 2005, Mobb Deep recorded for fellow Queens rapper 50 Cent's record label G-Unit Records and left the label in 2009, in a mutually agreed-to release. Havoc is renowned as one of the most iconic figures in New York hip hop. Popular music magazin ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
2011 Albums
The following is a list of albums, EPs, and mixtapes released in 2011. These albums are (1) original, i.e. excluding reissues, remasters, and compilations of previously released recordings, and (2) notable, defined as having received significant coverage from reliable sources independent of the subject. For additional information for deaths of musicians and for links to other music lists, see 2011 in music. First quarter January February March Second quarter April May June Third quarter July August September Fourth quarter October November December References {{DEFAULTSORT:2011 albums Albums An album is a collection of audio recordings issued on compact disc (CD), vinyl, audio tape, or another medium such as digital distribution. Albums of recorded sound were developed in the early 20th century as individual 78 rpm records col ... 2011 ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
